Asian television: New series from China, Japan, and Korea set for October release

A diverse array of new television series from China, Japan, and South Korea is scheduled for release in October 2026, featuring prominent actors and various genres.

In China, Meng Ziyi and Li Yunrui star in the historical drama ‘Shang Gongzhu’, while Luo Yunxi takes on a detective role in the suspenseful ‘Meiying Shenbu’.

Japanese productions include Satomi Ishihara’s return in ‘Political Lupin’, a collaboration with screenwriter Akiko Nogi, and ‘The Extraordinary Lawyer Nanada Nan’, starring Mana Ashida, which is an adaptation of the Korean hit ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo’. Additionally, ‘LOST10’ features Ryusei Yokohama and Shun Oguri.

South Korean releases include ‘Doctor X: White Mafia Era’ starring Kim Ji-won, ‘100 Days of Lies’ with Kim Yoo-jung and Park Jin-young, and ‘Love Doctor’ featuring Kim So-hyun. Other notable titles include ‘Love in the Season of Strawberries’ and ‘Love Charging’.

These series will be available across multiple streaming platforms, including Netflix, Disney+, WeTV, iQIYI, and Amazon Prime Video.