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South Korean television drama trends
Overview
The South Korean television industry in 2026 is characterized by high viewership ratings and a diverse range of genres, including romantic-family dramas, action-thrillers, and psychological mysteries.
Early in September, specific series such as the KBS2 romantic-family drama ‘Love on the Menu’ achieved significant national ratings, peaking at 16.6 percent. Other successful broadcasts included the action-thriller ‘A Bona Fide Killer’ and the series ‘Flex x Cop 2’.
As the month progressed, the market saw a broad expansion of content across various platforms. Notable productions include Netflix original ‘Teach You a Lesson’ and the action-thriller ‘Agent Kim Reactivated’. The industry also shows a trend toward complex storytelling, seen in mystery titles like ‘Nine Puzzles’ and psychological thrillers such as ‘Bloody Flower’. The alternative history drama ‘Perfect Crown’ remains a significant point of discussion across these developments.
Entities
Kim Mu-yeol · SBS TV · Kim Da-mi · Netflix · KBS2
Timeline
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesSouth Korean dramas see diverse 2026 releases
South Korean television is seeing a surge in high-profile drama releases for 2026, ranging from action-packed Netflix originals like ‘Teach You a Lesson’ to psychological mystery thrillers.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesSouth Korean dramas see high viewership and ratings in 2026
South Korean dramas are seeing high viewership in 2026, led by ‘Love on the Menu’ with a 14.2% rating, alongside popular titles like ‘A Bona Fide Killer’ and ‘Perfect Crown’.
Sources
medcom.id · musik.kapanlagi.com · showbiz.liputan6.com