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Starting the lineup is Judge Lee Han-young, featuring actors Ji Sung and Park Hee-soon. The series is slated to begin on January 2 and centers on a justice-themed time travel narrative. The plot follows Lee Han-young, portrayed by Ji Sung, who, once entangled with a major law firm, returns to a point ten years in the past to alter his decisions, facing the antagonist Kang Shin-jin, played by Park Hee-soon. The drama promises a compelling acting performance from both leads.
Subsequently, The Brilliant Season of You aims to bring warmth to the winter season. The story explores the romance between Chan, played by Chae Jong-hyeop, who approaches life with enthusiasm akin to a summer vacation, and Ran, played by Lee Sung-kyung, who isolates herself in a metaphorical winter. Their encounter, described as fate, revitalizes stagnant time. Supporting cast members include Lee Mi-sook, Kang Seok-woo, Han Ji-hyun, and Oh Ye-ju.
In 21st Century Grand Duchess, IU and Byun Woo-seok take on leading roles in a romance set in a modern Korean constitutional monarchy. The storyline revolves around Seong Hee-joo, a character played by IU, who is a wealthy individual discontent with her non-noble status, and Prince Ian, portrayed by Byun Woo-seok, who feels lacking despite his royal position. This drama received attention after winning an award in the MBC drama script competition and is anticipated as a significant release for 2026.
Fifties Professionals presents an action-comedy narrative about three men, once prosperous, who embark on a new adventure triggered by unforeseen circumstances. Despite challenges and physical decline, their camaraderie and professional skills remain strong. The series features Shin Ha-kyun, Oh Jung-se, and Heo Sung-tae, promising a blend of action and humor.
Scheduled for the latter part of the year, Married Woman Killer follows a working mother balancing a hazardous career and familial responsibilities. The protagonist, Yoo Bo-na, played by Gong Hyo-jin, resumes her role as a criminal hunter after a three-year maternity leave. The plot also involves her husband, portrayed by Jung Joon-won, who is determined to uncover the truth about her secret life.
Liar is depicted as a psychological thriller centered around two individuals with conflicting interpretations of a shared memory, engaging in a heated quest for truth. The drama reunites actors Yoo Yeon-seok and Seo Hyun-jin, known from Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim.
Your Ground is portrayed as a youthful romance involving a baseball player, enacted by Gong Myung, who ventures to reclaim his career with the assistance of a former lawyer turned agent, played by Han Hyo-joo.
A representative from MBC commented on the 2026 drama slate, stating, "We have meticulously curated our lineup to not only offer top-tier dramas but also to engage audiences with a spectrum of genres," emphasizing the variety included.