Following the success of «When Life Gives You Tangerines» and the second season of «Weak Hero Class 2,» Korean series continue to dominate streaming platforms. Tatler Kazakhstan has rounded up the Korean shows worth watching.
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In 2026, viewers can look forward to romantic comedies, political thrillers, legal dramas and adaptations of popular webtoons.
«Can This Love Be Translated?»
This Netflix romantic comedy centers on Joo Ho-jin, a polyglot and interpreter played by Kim Seon-ho. He begins working with global superstar Cha Moo-hee (Go Youn-jung), whom he dated before she rose to fame. The protagonists must now navigate not only the challenges of translation but also their feelings for each other. Japanese actor Sota Fukushi also joins the cast.
«My Royal Nemesis»
This romantic comedy follows a legendary villainess from the Joseon era who unexpectedly finds herself in the body of an obscure modern-day actress. Starring Lim Ji-yeon and Heo Nam-jun, the series follows the heroine as she adapts to the 21st century and crosses paths with the third-generation heir to a major conglomerate.
«Love Me»
A Korean adaptation of the Swedish series «Älska mig,» this drama follows a family whose members each struggle with loneliness and the search for love in their own way. Seo Hyun-jin stars as gynecologist Seo Joon-kyung, whose seemingly perfect life conceals deep personal struggles.
«Teach You a Lesson»
This Netflix series is set in a world where school violence and bullying involving students, parents and teachers have become increasingly serious problems. The Bureau of Operational Education Supervision attempts to restore order. The series reunites director Hong Jong-chan with Kim Mu-yeol and Lee Sung-min following their collaboration on «Juvenile Justice.» The cast also includes Pyo Ji-hoon and Jin Ki-joo.
«Reborn Rookie»
Kang Young-ho (Son Hyun-joo), the head of a major conglomerate, finds himself in the body of a young football player, Hwang Joon-hyun (Lee Jun-young), after an accident. Given a second chance at life, the seasoned businessman joins his own company as an entry-level employee and becomes embroiled in a power struggle.
