Disney+ has unveiled an expansive lineup of Korean dramas set to arrive throughout 2026, offering a blend of genres and high-profile casts as the streaming platform continues to scale its K-drama ambitions. A newly released teaser showcased first-look footage from a mix of new titles and returning series, signaling another competitive year in the global streaming market for Korean content.
Among the most anticipated titles is The Remarried Empress, a fantasy romance centered on Empress Navier’s journey through betrayal, divorce and new beginnings. Headlined by Shin Min-Ah and Lee Jong-Suk, the project is positioned as a flagship drama for the platform in the coming year.
Disney+ is also bringing back A Shop for Killers for a second season, with Lee Dong-Wook and Kim Hye-Jun reprising their roles in the high-stakes action series about an uncle and niece entangled in a world of assassins. The renewal underscores the streamer’s willingness to build serialized franchises within Korea’s scripted market.
Historical mystery thriller Portraits of Delusion pairs Suzy and Kim Seon-Ho in Gyeongseong-era Seoul, where a painter’s commission to capture a reclusive woman leads to a trail of unsettling revelations.
Meanwhile, Gold Land, featuring Park Bo-Young, Kim Sung-Cheol and Lee Hyun-Wook, focuses on smuggled gold and the personal conflicts that arise from criminal entanglement.
On the romance front, In Your Radiant Season is slated for a February 20, 2026 premiere and will stream on Disney+ as part of the service’s early-year cycle.
Perfect Crown, starring IU and Byeon Woo-Seok, explores modern power dynamics between a chaebol heiress and a royal prince navigating status and desire.
The Husband joins the growing roster as another original title in the 2026 slate, contributing to the platform’s genre diversity.
Industry observers note that Disney+ has steadily deepened its Korean drama offerings, aiming to appeal to international audiences that have embraced K-dramas across romance, action, thriller and fantasy categories. The 2026 teaser highlights that strategy, with multiple series positioned at different points in the yearly calendar and supported by talent with broad domestic and overseas followings.
As global streaming services continue to compete for premium Korean content, Disney+ appears intent on maintaining a strong foothold in the segment, leveraging star power, genre versatility and simultaneous international availability.
