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Judge Lee Han-young premieres first on January 2, starring Ji Sung and Park Hee-soon. The drama focuses on Lee Han-young, a former law firm slave, who time-travels back a decade to alter his fate and challenge his nemesis, Kang Shin-jin. The dynamic between Ji Sung and Park Hee-soon is eagerly awaited.

The Brilliant Season of You follows, with a winter romance between Chan (Chae Jong-hyeop), who lives like it’s summer, and Ran (Lee Sung-kyung), trapped in winter. Their fateful meeting thaws frozen time. Cast includes Lee Mi-sook, Kang Seok-woo, Han Ji-hyun, and Oh Ye-ju.

IU and Byun Woo-seok star in 21st Century Grand Duchess, a romance in a modern Korean monarchy. It centers on Seong Hee-joo (IU), a rich woman frustrated by her commoner status, and Prince Ian (Byun Woo-seok), who feels empty despite his royalty. It's highly anticipated after winning an MBC script competition.

Fifties Professionals offers action-comedy with Shin Ha-kyun, Oh Jung-se, and Heo Sung-tae as three former successes rediscovering their professional lives. Despite setbacks, their loyalty and instincts endure as they navigate midlife with humor and action.

Married Woman Killer airs later in the year, featuring Yoo Bo-na (Gong Hyo-jin), a deadly operative balancing family life. After maternity leave, she resumes her dangerous job with her husband, Jung Joon-won, eager to learn her secrets.

Liar presents a psychological thriller with Yoo Yeon-seok and Seo Hyun-jin, who battle over conflicting memories in their quest for truth.

Your Ground tells a youth romance of a baseball player (Gong Myung) encountering a lawyer-turned-agent (Han Hyo-joo) as he aims to revive his career.

An MBC representative stated, “Our 2026 lineup is curated to deliver top dramas and a range of genres,” emphasizing the lineup's variety.