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Judge Lee Han-young premieres on January 2, starring Ji Sung and Park Hee-soon. The time-travel drama follows Lee Han-young (Ji Sung) as he returns to the past to challenge the formidable Kang Shin-jin (Park Hee-soon). The intense rivalry between Ji Sung and Park Hee-soon is eagerly anticipated.

Next is The Brilliant Season of You, a romantic drama featuring Chan (Chae Jong-hyeop) and Ran (Lee Sung-kyung). Their serendipitous meeting transforms their lives. The cast includes Lee Mi-sook, Kang Seok-woo, Han Ji-hyun, and Oh Ye-ju.

21st Century Grand Duchess stars IU and Byun Woo-seok. Set in a modern Korean monarchy, it explores the romance between Seong Hee-joo (IU), a wealthy commoner, and Prince Ian (Byun Woo-seok). The drama, praised in MBC's script competition, is highly anticipated for 2026.

Fifties Professionals is an action comedy about three men reclaiming their past glory. Despite life's challenges, their camaraderie leads to a mix of action and humor. The cast includes Shin Ha-kyun, Oh Jung-se, and Heo Sung-tae.

Married Woman Killer airs in the year's second half, centering on Yoo Bo-na (Gong Hyo-jin), a working mom balancing family and a dangerous job. Jung Joon-won plays her husband, eager to discover her secret.

Liar is a psychological thriller about two individuals disputing a single memory. Yoo Yeon-seok and Seo Hyun-jin reunite after Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim.

Your Ground follows a baseball player (Gong Myung) and a lawyer-turned-agent (Han Hyo-joo) as they strive for a sports comeback.

An MBC representative stated, “Our 2026 lineup aims to offer top-notch dramas across various genres, catering to diverse viewers.”