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Judge Lee Han-young, starring Ji Sung and Park Hee-soon, debuts January 2. This time-travel drama follows Lee Han-young (Ji Sung), a former law firm lackey, who revisits his past to challenge Kang Shin-jin (Park Hee-soon), a symbol of evil. Their anticipated acting duel is a highlight.

Next, The Brilliant Season of You offers winter romance. It centers on Chan (Chae Jong-hyeop), who enjoys life like endless summer, and Ran (Lee Sung-kyung), isolated in her own winter. Their destined meeting thaws time. The cast includes Lee Mi-sook, Kang Seok-woo, Han Ji-hyun, and Oh Ye-ju.

IU and Byun Woo-seok lead 21st Century Grand Duchess in a modern Korean monarchy. The story features Seong Hee-joo (IU), a wealthy woman frustrated by her status, and Prince Ian (Byun Woo-seok), a royal with nothing. Acclaimed in the MBC drama script contest, it is highly anticipated for 2026.

Fifties Professionals, an action comedy, follows three men, once successful, reignited by fate. Despite life's challenges, their loyalty and instincts persist. Stars Shin Ha-kyun, Oh Jung-se, and Heo Sung-tae bring humor and action.

Premiering later in the year, Married Woman Killer portrays a working mom’s battle with work-life balance. Gong Hyo-jin plays Yoo Bo-na, a housewife and criminal hunter, resuming work post-maternity leave while managing family chaos. Jung Joon-won plays her husband, seeking to uncover her secret.

Liar is a psychological thriller featuring Yoo Yeon-seok and Seo Hyun-jin. Two characters contest a shared memory in search of truth, reuniting after Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim.

Your Ground is a youth romance about a baseball player (Gong Myung) striving for a comeback with a lawyer-turned-agent (Han Hyo-joo).

An MBC representative emphasized the 2026 lineup's variety, aiming to engage viewers with diverse genres.