2026 Is Bringing Back the Korean Dramas We Loved Most

Just when we thought some stories were over, 2026 is giving them a second life.

The heartbreak, the cliffhangers, the unfinished love stories — they’re all coming back. Korean dramas have a way of grabbing our hearts and not letting go. And now, some of the most unforgettable ones are returning with brand new seasons.

Get ready. This year is about reunions, revenge, redemption — and the characters we still can’t forget. Here are 12 returning Korean dramas in 2026 that fans have been waiting for.

1. All of Us Are Dead Season 2

The virus never really went away. Season 2 continues the story of the students who survived the horrifying zombie outbreak — and the world that still doesn’t know how to handle them. With new threats and tough moral questions, this season will be just as intense and emotional as the first.

2. Sweet Home Season 3

Hyun and the survivors are back. But things have changed. The monsters are smarter. The world is crueler. And the people you trust might be more dangerous than anything outside. Season 3 takes the horror deeper and the stakes higher. Get ready for more nightmares — and more heart.

3. Moving Season 2

Teenagers with superpowers, families with secrets, and enemies who don’t stop — Moving gave us action and tears in equal measure. Season 2 picks up with our young heroes learning to live with what they are… and who they’ve lost. It’s more than a fight — it’s survival with soul.

4. Queen of Tears Season 2

No one expected this story to hurt as much as it did. Now, we’re back in the world of corporate power and broken love. The couple we cried for will face even harder truths. Can love survive a second time? Or is the damage too deep?

5. Gyeongseong Creature Season 2

Season 1 gave us monsters, secrets, and heartbreak in a haunting historical setting. In season 2, the terror grows stronger — and the truths become even more painful. Get ready for a fight against evil both human and supernatural.

6. A Shop for Killers Season 2

After uncovering her family’s dark past, Jian steps deeper into the underground world her uncle left behind. Season 2 brings more action, more danger, and even more betrayal. This time, she’s not just surviving — she’s taking control.

7. Revenant Season 2

The spirits didn’t leave with season 1. Goo San-yeong is still haunted, still searching for answers, and still stuck between life and death. Season 2 will dig deeper into the origins of the curse and the real cost of touching the dead.

8. The Uncanny Counter Season 3

Our favorite demon-hunting team is back — and this time, their powers are stronger, and their enemies are smarter. Season 3 brings new recruits, new mysteries, and emotional storylines that remind us why we fell in love with them in the first place.

9. Vigilante Season 2

He punishes criminals the law won’t touch. But in season 2, Vigilante faces new threats — and not just from the bad guys. With the line between justice and revenge starting to blur, how long can he keep fighting without losing himself?

10. The Judge from Hell Season 2

The courtroom of the afterlife opens again. This time, the trials are darker, the backstories heavier, and the judge’s own past starts catching up with him. Season 2 isn’t just about the dead — it’s about justice, forgiveness, and punishment that never ends.

11. Alchemy of Souls Season 3

The soul-swapping magic continues in this beautifully tragic fantasy. Season 3 brings new battles, deeper bonds, and a romance that never seems to get a break. If you’re still not over what happened last season, get ready — it’s not done hurting us yet.

12. Arthdal Chronicles Season 3

The epic fantasy returns with more wars, gods, betrayals, and power struggles. Season 3 will test loyalties and rewrite destinies. If you love rich world-building and intense political drama, this will be your next obsession.