New Premieres and Fun Finales in January 2026
In New Premieres and Fun Finales in January 2026, explore the latest Korean dramas that premiered and concluded in January 2026. Get drama general information and plot summaries, watch trailers, and find your next binge-worthy series.
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January 2026 Korean Drama Premieres
Discover the new Korean dramas that premiered in January 2026. Get information on premiere dates, episode counts, streaming platforms, genres, and lead actors. Dive into brief descriptions and watch the trailers to decide your next watch. And if you are having a hard time choosing, be sure to check out the drama rankings below.
- The Judge Returns
- To My Beloved Thief
- Spring Fever
- No Tail To Tell
- Undercover Miss Hong
- Positively Yours
- Recipe for Love
The Judge Returns
Premiere Date: January 2, 2026
Number of Episodes: 14
Where to Watch: Viki
Genre: Legal Drama
Starring Cast: Ji Sung and Kim Jin A
A once-respected judge partners up with an ambitious, young lawyer to tackle difficult cases and fight for real justice. And as they examine the moral ambiguity of the law, they will use the lessons in their own private lives.
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To My Beloved Thief
Premiere Date: January 3, 2026
Number of Episodes: 16
Where to Watch: Viki
Genre: Historical Romance
Starring Cast: Nam Ji Hyun and Moon Sang Min
In the Joseon period, a diligent physician leads a double life as a daring thief, stealing from the corrupt elite to aid the needy. But when he meets a charming royal investigator, they will find themselves straddling the line between love and justice.
Spring Fever
Premiere Date: January 5, 2026
Number of Episodes: 12
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Starring Cast: Ahn Bo Hyun and Lee Joo Bin
A beloved teacher leaves her life in Seoul after a difficult emotional experience to become an exchange teacher in the countryside. And when she meets a local CEO of a small power company, who happens to be the uncle of one of her new students, she starts to find the healing and renewal she had been hoping for.
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No Tail To Tell
Premiere Date: January 16, 2026
Number of Episodes: 16
Where to Watch: Viki
Genre: Fantasy Romance
Starring Cast: Kim Hye Yoon and Lomon
A cynical nine-tailed fox suddenly finds herself turned human after a wish goes wrong. But when she meets the charming yet narcissistic soccer star who caused her transformation, she begins to learn that being human can have it’s advantages.
Undercover Miss Hong
Premiere Date: January 17, 2026
Number of Episodes: 16
Where to Watch: Netflix
Genre: Crime Comedy Drama
Starring Cast: Park Shin Hye and Go Kyung Pyo
A skilled agent goes undercover as a newly graduated employee to crack down on suspicious activities in a small securities firm. But her mission and her safety are in jeopardy as she gets personally involved with the business and her new co-workers.
Positively Yours
Premiere Date: January 17, 2026
Number of Episodes: 12
Where to Watch: Viki
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Starring Cast: Choi Jin Hyuk and Oh Yeon Seo
A career woman who has vowed to never get married finds her perfectly planned life turned upside down when she gets pregnant after a one night stand. And although neither one of them had ever expected to see each other again, the couple are now forced to explore new possibilities of love, marriage, and family life.
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Recipe for Love
Premiere Date: January 31, 2026
Number of Episodes: 50
Where to Watch: Kocowa
Genre: Family Rom-Com
Starring Cast: Jin Se Yeon and Park Ki Woong
Two childhood friends are reunited as adults, and are stuck in the middle of a tangled web of family histories. But as they become reacquainted, they will begin to build bridges and find healing for the misunderstandings of the past.
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January 2026 Korean Drama Finales
Discover the new Korean dramas that aired finales in January 2026. Get information on finale dates, episode counts, streaming platforms, genres, and lead actors. Dive into brief descriptions and watch the trailers to see what great hits finished up last month and are just waiting for you to enjoy. And if you are having a hard time choosing, be sure to check out the drama rankings below.
- Taxi Driver 3
- Surely Tomorrow
- Pro Bono
- Made in Korea
- Love Me
- Our Golden Days
- IDOL I
- Can This Love Be Translated
Taxi Driver 3
Finale Date: January 10, 2026
Number of Episodes: 16
Where to Watch: Viki
Genre: Action Thriller
Starring Cast: Lee Je Hoon and Pyo Ye Jin
Rainbow Taxi Service is a seasoned team specializing in delivering justice to those overlooked by the legal system. And as the team tackless a series of dangerous cases, they will also confront their own emotional scars.
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Surely Tomorrow
Finale Date: January 11 , 2026
Number of Episodes: 12
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime
Genre: Romantic Melodrama
Starring Cast: Park Seo Joon and Won Ji An
A reporter is unexpectedly reunited with the beautiful heiress he fell in love with in his twenties. But now she is the wife of a man caught up in an adultry scandal. And he has been assigned to cover up the story.
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Pro Bono
Finale Date: January 11, 2026
Number of Episodes: 12
Where to Watch: Netflix
Genre: Legal Drama
Starring Cast: Jung Kyung Ho and So Ju Yeon
Two rival lawyers decide to put aside their differences and work together under the banner of public interest. And as the former judge and the advocate work to bring justice to those who can least afford it, they will find purpose in their own lives and careers.
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Made in Korea
Finale Date: January 14, 2026
Number of Episodes: 6
Where to Watch: Hulu
Genre: Political Action Thriller
Starring Cast: Hyun Bin and Cho Yeo Jung
In the 1970s, a shrewd and greedy CIA operative goes up against an idealistic prosecutor determined to route out government corruption. And a recent incident will reveal the powerful players behind the agent and the extent those allies will go to to protect him and their own interests.
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Love Me
Finale Date: January 23 , 2026
Number of Episodes: 12
Where to Watch: Viki
Genre: Romantic Drama
Starring Cast: Seo Hyun Jin and Chang Ryul
A successful OBGYN carries a painful secret that has caused her to live her life hiding behind emotional walls. But when she meets her free-spirited neighbor, he sees her lonliness and offers her comfort and support.
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Our Golden Days
Finale Date: January 25 , 2026
Number of Episodes: 50
Where to Watch: Kocowa
Genre: Family Drama
Starring Cast: Jung Il Woo and Jung In Sun
A young man has sworn to never get married, despite his families pleas to fall in love and settle down. But one of his close friends is an interior decorator who has had a crush on him since they were young, and she hopes to change his mind about love and marriage.
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Idol I
Finale Date: January 27 , 2026
Number of Episodes: 12
Where to Watch: Netflix
Genre: Legal Drama
Starring Cast: Choi Soo Young and Kim Jae Yeong
A passionate lawyer finds herself torn between her job and her favorite idol when he becomes the prime suspect in a shocking murder case. And as she confronts her own beliefs about justice and loyalty, she will get a glimpse into what lies beneath the surface of celebrity personas.
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Can This Love Be Translated
Release Date: January 16, 2026
Number of Episodes: 12
Where to Watch: Netflix
Genre: Romantic Drama
Starring Cast: Kim Seon Ho and Kim Hye Joon
An interpreter finds his job becoming complicated when he is hired to work for a popular actress. Although he has always been able to stay neutral in his translations, he suddenly finds himself jumping in to help give her answers a nicer spin, leading to an unexpected bond that blurs professional lines.
Overall Drama Rankings (As Rated by MyDramaList.com)
If you only like a certain kind of drama, you probably already have your next watch picked, but for those who watch a little of everything, the choices can be overwhelming. Here is a list of this month’s dramas in order, from highest ranked to lowest, according to MyDramaList.com.
January Premieres
- The Judge Returns (8.2)
- To My Beloved Thief (8.1)
- Spring Fever (8.0)
- Undercover Miss Hong (8.0)
- Positively Yours (8.0)
- No Tail to Tell (7.9)
- Recipe for Love (??)
January Finales
- Taxi Driver 3 (8.6)
- Can This Love be Translated (8.4)
- Pro Bono (8.2)
- IDOL-I (8.1)
- Love Me (8.0)
- Our Golden Days (7.4)
- Surely Tomorrow (7.2)
- Made in Korea (7.2)
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