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Judge Lee Han-young debuts January 2. Ji Sung stars as Lee Han-young, a former law firm slave who time-travels back a decade to tackle evil, represented by Kang Shin-jin, played by Park Hee-soon. The acting duel between Ji Sung and Park Hee-soon is highly awaited.

Next is The Brilliant Season of You, a heartwarming winter tale. Chan (Chae Jong-hyeop) experiences life as endless summer, while Ran (Lee Sung-kyung) lives in winter isolation. Their fateful meeting thaws time. Cast includes Lee Mi-sook, Kang Seok-woo, Han Ji-hyun, and Oh Ye-ju.

21st Century Grand Duchess features IU and Byun Woo-seok in a romantic comedy set in a modern Korean monarchy. Seong Hee-joo (IU), a wealthy woman discontent with her commoner roots, and Prince Ian (Byun Woo-seok), a royal with no privileges, lead this much-anticipated drama.

Fifties Professionals is an action comedy about three ordinary men rediscovering their professional prowess. Despite life's toll and aging, they pursue their destinies with loyalty and instinct. Shin Ha-kyun, Oh Jung-se, and Heo Sung-tae star.

Married Woman Killer airs in the year's latter half. Gong Hyo-jin plays Yoo Bo-na, a working mom and criminal slayer, balancing a dangerous job with family life. Jung Joon-won is her husband, curious about her secretive double life.

Liar is a psychological thriller featuring Yoo Yeon-seok and Seo Hyun-jin, clashing over a shared memory's truth. They reunite after Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim.

Your Ground follows a baseball player (Gong Myung) overcoming a setback with the help of a lawyer-turned-agent (Han Hyo-joo), aiming for a comeback.

An MBC spokesperson stated, "Our 2026 lineup is curated to offer top-quality dramas and a broad range of genres," emphasizing the lineup's diversity.