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Netflix Maps Yearlong 2026 Korea Slate With A‑List Stars and Firm Launch Windows

Netflix signals sustained Korea investment on the back of strong global demand for K-content.

Overview

  • The streamer unveiled a 2026 Korea lineup headlined by Jisoo, Gong Yoo and Song Hye-kyo, spanning roughly 33–34 series, films and unscripted titles organized into five thematic categories.
  • First-quarter releases include Single’s Inferno Season 5 debuting today, The Art of Sarah on February 13, Agents of Mystery 2 in February, plus Boyfriend on Demand, Pavane and Ready or Not: Texas.
  • Second-quarter titles feature Better Late Than Single Season 2, Bloodhounds Season 2, Notes from the Last Row, The Wonderfools, Teach You a Lesson and more, with The Scandal, Mousetrap and The East Palace set for Q3.
  • Fourth-quarter tentpoles include Tantara starring Gong Yoo and Song Hye-kyo, The Devil’s Plan Season 3 and auteur projects such as Lee Chang-dong’s Possible Love (working title), his first collaboration with Netflix.
  • At an APAC showcase marking Netflix’s 10th year in the region, executives cited over 210 Korean titles reaching the service’s global top 10 in the past five years and reaffirmed steady spending on Korean storytelling.