New Premieres and Fun Finales in May 2026
May 2026 Korean Drama Premieres
- My Royal Nemesis
- The Legend of Kitchen Soldier
- Fifties Professionals
- Love Class 3
- Reborn Rookie
My Royal Nemesis
Premiere Date: May 8, 2026
Number of Episodes: 14
Where to Watch: Netflix
Genre: Romantic Fantasy
Starring Cast: Im Ji Yeon and Heo Nam Jun
A clever femme fatale from the Joseon era finds herself living as a struggling modern actress. And when she meets a handsome, cold chaebol heir, they begin a love-hate relationship that will try to defy the test of time.
The Legend of Kitchen Soldier
Premiere Date: May 11, 2026
Number of Episodes: 12
Where to Watch: Viki
Genre: Fantasy Comedy
Starring Cast: Park Ji Hoon and Han Dong Hee
A struggling soldier gets stationed in a military kitchen. And as he learns his way around cooking and military life, he will master many surprising life skills.
Fifties Professionals
Premiere Date: May 22, 2026
Number of Episodes: 12
Where to Watch: Viki
Genre: Action Thriller
Starring Cast: Shin Ha Kyun and Oh Jung Se
Three men in their fifties face significant challenges at work and home that disrupt their mundane middle age lives. And suddenly they find their past skills giving them new life, as they are drawn back in, by a series of incidents.
Love Class 3
Premiere Date: May 28, 2026
Number of Episodes: 6
Where to Watch: Viki
Genre: BL Romance
Starring Cast: Han Hyun Jun and Kim Tae Hwan
A group of university students wrestle with the complexities of love, friendship, and self-discovery. And as new romances spark and misunderstandings arise, they learn the joys and struggles of true love.
Reborn Rookie
Premiere Date: May 30, 2026
Number of Episodes: 12
Where to Watch: Viki
Genre: Business Fantasy
Starring Cast: Lee Jun Young and Lee Joo Myung
A former businessman swaps his soul with a young soccer player. With a youthful body and an experienced mind, he will face new challenges and old rivalries. And in the process, he will learn some valuable lessons about growth and success,
Fan Ratings (According to mydramalist.com)
- My Royal Nemesis (8.6)
- The Legend of Kitchen Soldier (8.0)
- Fifties Professionals (7.9)
- Reborn Rookie (7.8)
- Love Class 3 (7.1)
May 2026 Korean Drama Finales
- Phantom Lawyer
- Doctor Shin
- Yumi's Cells 3
- Perfect Crown
- We Are All Trying Here
- The Scarecrow
- Azure Spring
- Gold Land
- Sold Out on You
- Absolute Value of Romance
- Filing for Love
- The WONDERfools
Phantom Lawyer
Finale Date: May 2, 2026
Number of Episodes: 16
Where to Watch: Netflix
Genre: Legal Fantasy Drama
Starring Cast: Yoo Yeon Seok and Esom
When a rookie lawyer takes over a former shaman's house, he finds himself tackling cases that come with a supernatural twist. And when he is joined by an elite lawyer whose confidence has been shaken by a recent loss, the pair learn that justice comes in unexpected shapes and sizes.
Doctor Shin
Finale Date: May 3, 2026
Number of Episodes: 16
Where to Watch: Kocowa
Genre: Medical Drama
Starring Cast: Jung E Chan and Baek Seo Ra
A successful genius surgeon seems to have it all, including a beautiful actress fiance. But when the actress ends up in a coma, the surgeon decides to try transfering someone else's soul into the actresses body in order to save her.
Yumi's Cells 3
Finale Date: May 4, 2026
Number of Episodes: 8
Where to Watch: Viki
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Starring Cast: Kim Go Eun and Kim Jae Won
Four years after quitting her old job, a talented web author has achieved fame and fortune. She soon finds her success becoming stale. But the arrival of a hansome, new editor begins to awaken her love cells.
Perfect Crown
Finale Date: May 16, 2026
Number of Episodes: 12
Where to Watch: Hulu
Genre: Romantic Fantasy
Starring Cast: IU and Byeon Woo Seok
An illegitimate heir enters into a mutually beneficial contract marriage with the Crown Prince. But as they begin to trust and rely on each other, the fake marriage starts to feel more real.
We Are All Trying Here
Finale Date: May 24, 2026
Number of Episodes: 12
Where to Watch: Netflix
Genre: Psychological Drama
Starring Cast: Koo Kyo Hwan and Go Youn Jung
A group of aspiring filmmakers faces their personal struggles while trying to find job stability and emotional success. And as they build their lives and careers, they will each work to define their own meanings of peace.
The Scarecrow
Finale Date: May 26, 2026
Number of Episodes: 12
Where to Watch: Viki
Genre: Crime Thriller
Starring Cast: Park Hae Soo and Kwak Sun Young
A retired criminal profiler is pulled back into the world of crime and murder when new evidence comes to light about a series of cold-cases. But he will face resistance from a community that doesn't want the truth.
Azure Spring
Finale Date: May 26, 2026
Number of Episodes: 6
Where to Watch: Kocowa
Genre: Romantic Drama
Starring Cast: Kang Sang Jung and Ye Ri
An ex-swimmer returns to her small seaside town to escape the anxiety of job hunting. When she meets a young diver, haunted by a painful past, the pair start training to become haenyo. And through their friendship and the sea, they will begin to find healing.
Gold Land
Finale Date: May 27, 2026
Number of Episodes: 10
Where to Watch: Hulu
Genre: Romantic Mystery
Starring Cast: Park Bo Young and Kim Sung Cheol
A young airport security agent accidentally intercepts illegal gold coming into the country. And as multiple groups who want the gold come against her, she becomes more determined to keep it for herself.
Sold Out on You
Finale Date: May 28, 2026
Number of Episodes: 12
Where to Watch: Netflix
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Starring Cast: Ahn Hyo Seop and Chae Won Bin
A workaholic home shopping host moves to the countryside to revive her career. But when she meets a hard-working farmer, she begins to realize that success and happiness are about more than money.
Absolute Value of Romance
Finale Date: May 29, 2026
Number of Episodes: 16
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Starring Cast: Kim Hyang Gi and Cha Hak Yeon
A high school student spends her nights secretly writing BL web novels. And her inspiration blooms when four new teachers enter her life. But she is in trouble when one of them discovers her secret.
Filing for Love
Finale Date: May 31, 2026
Number of Episodes: 12
Where to Watch: Viki
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Starring Cast: Shin Hae Sun and Gong Myoung
An auditor finds himself demoted to the internal conduct team, where he clashes with his new director. But an anonymous tip about the directors inappropriate behavior teaches him that she is not at all the villain he first thought.
The WONDERfools
Release Date: May 15, 2026
Number of Episodes: 8
Where to Watch: Netflix
Genre: Fantasy Comedy
Starring Cast: Park Eun Bi and Cha Eun Woo
In 1999, a quirky group of neighbors discovers they have surprising superpowers. As they learn to use their new abilities, they find that being heroes is tough, and that their survival depends on them learning to act as a team.
Fan Ratings (According to mydramalist.com)
- Yumi's Cells (8.6)
- The WONDERfools (8.5)
- We Are All Trying Here (8.5)
- Perfect Crown (8.4)
- Absolute Value of Romance (8.2)
- Phantom Lawyer (8.2)
- The Scarecrow (8.1)
- Filing for Love (8.1)
- Sold Out on You (7.8)
- Gold Land (7.5)
- Azure Spring (7.5)
- Doctor Shin (6.7)