5 Upcoming K-Dramas In January 2026

The 2026 K-Dramas obsession begins! January is filled with the best stories, the comeback of great stars, and a lot more!

We are already halfway through January, and you might think the best has already begun, but you are wrong! In fact, it is only the beginning! From couch-warming romances and quirky fantasy comedies to courtroom thrillers, January 2026 is packed with fresh stories ready to steal our hearts and screens.

While we have already been delighted by healing dramas like Spring Fever or thrillers like The Judge Returns, there is still so much more to see. In order to keep you updated so you do not miss out on any of these gems, NewKdramas brings you the details of the next in line, coming this January.

1. Can This Love Be Translated?

Main Cast: Kim Seon-ho, Go Youn-jung, Fukushi Sato

Release Date: January 16

Synopsis: The K-Drama features Kim Seon-ho as Joo Ho-jin, an interpreter by profession who has knowledge of many languages, but still struggles to convey his own feelings. That is, until he meetsGo Youn-jung as Cha Mu-hee, a globally recognised star who might seem to have everything but still feels lonely. As the two begin working together, they unknowingly begin to heal parts of each other.

Can This Love Be Translated? promises to bring a heartfelt romance that will bring warmth to your hearts this winter.

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2. No Tail To Tell

Main Cast: Kim Hye-yoon and Lomon

Release Date: January 16

Synopsis: Featuring Kim Hye-yoon as a GEN-Z gumiho who loves her immortal life and does everything to refrain from becoming a human. On the other hand, there is Lomon as Kang Si-yeol, a world star in soccer and an absolute narcissist.

When the two are unexpectedly tied by an accident, things start to take a drastic turn for the two.

3. Undercover Miss Hong

Main Cast: Park Shin-hye, Go Kyung-po, Ha Yun-kyung

Release Date: January 17

Synopsis: Undercover Miss Hong is a K-drama led by Park Shin-hye as Hong Geum-bo, a 30-year-old investigator who goes undercover as a 20-year-old rookie office employee to uncover financial corruption. While blending into corporate life, she crosses paths with Shin Jeong-woo, played by Go Kyung-pyo, the company’s calm, guarded CEO whose life and heart slowly begin to unravel because of her presence.

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4. Positively Yours

Main Cast: Choi Jin-hyuk, Oh Yeon-seo, Hong Jong-hyun

Release Date: January 17

Synopsis: Based on the webtoon with the same name, Positively Yours, tells the story of two adults who spent their entire lives running away from marriage. These two being Kang Du-jin (Choi Jin-hyuk), a wealthy chaebol, and Jang Hui-won (Oh Yeon-seo), a woman with sucessful career.

However, a one-night stand leads to an unexpected pregnancy, forcing them to go against their earlier stance.

January continues to surprise with mind-blowing K-Dramas one after another. These upcoming K-dramas are only the opening chapter of what promises to be an exciting year for Korean storytelling — packed with fresh faces, bold concepts, and comfort rewatches in the making. Whether you’re lining up your watchlist or waiting for that one drama to completely take over your life, one thing is certain: the best of 2026 is still unfolding, one episode at a time.

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