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Judge Lee Han-young, starring Ji Sung and Park Hee-soon, debuts on January 2. This time-travel drama follows Lee Han-young (Ji Sung) as he revisits his past to face Kang Shin-jin (Park Hee-soon), a symbol of evil. Viewers anticipate a powerful performance from the lead actors.

Next is The Brilliant Season of You, a heartwarming romance. It centers on Chan (Chae Jong-hyeop), who lives as if every day is summer, and Ran (Lee Sung-kyung), who is emotionally trapped in winter. Their fateful meeting thaws time. The cast includes Lee Mi-sook, Kang Seok-woo, Han Ji-hyun, and Oh Ye-ju.

IU and Byun Woo-seok star in 21st Century Grand Duchess, a romance in a modern Korean monarchy. It focuses on Seong Hee-joo (IU), a wealthy woman frustrated by her commoner status, and Prince Ian (Byun Woo-seok), who feels empty despite his title. Praised in the MBC script competition, it's a highly anticipated show.

Fifties Professionals is an action comedy about three men rediscovering their former success. Despite life's challenges, their skills and loyalty shine as they navigate the second half of their careers. Shin Ha-kyun, Oh Jung-se, and Heo Sung-tae promise engaging action and humor.

Premiering later in the year, Married Woman Killer stars Gong Hyo-jin as Yoo Bo-na, a mom balancing work as a criminal killer with family life. Her husband, played by Jung Joon-won, seeks to uncover her secret identity after her maternity leave.

Liar is a psychological thriller with Yoo Yeon-seok and Seo Hyun-jin. Two people battle over conflicting memories in a quest for truth, reuniting after Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim.

Your Ground is a youth romance featuring Gong Myung as a baseball player who teams up with a lawyer-turned-agent (Han Hyo-joo) to revive his career.

An MBC representative noted, “Our 2026 lineup is crafted to deliver the best dramas and a range of genres,” emphasizing diversity.