If you love cute chemistry, funny misunderstandings, and stories that make you smile after a long day, 2026 is shaping up to be a great year for Korean romantic comedies. This year’s lineup has everything: a fox-turned-human fantasy romance, a travel-and-language love story, a clever body-swap twist, and even a modern monarchy contract marriage.
Here are six 2026 Korean rom-com dramas you’ll want to keep on your radar. (Note: schedules and platforms can change.)
1) No Tail to Tell (2026)
What happens when a nine-tailed fox spirit suddenly becomes human?
Eun-ho, a free-spirited gumiho who’s always avoided humans, is forced into human life after an unexpected accident involving famous soccer star Kang Si-yeol. Now she has to deal with daily routines, confusing emotions, and something she never planned for—first love.
- Airing: Jan 16, 2026 – Feb 21, 2026
- Episodes: 12
- Cast: Kim Hye-yoon, Lomon
- Where to watch: SBS TV / Netflix
2) Can This Love Be Translated? (2026)
A romance where the biggest problem isn’t love… it’s communication.
Ju Ho-jin is a top interpreter who’s used to translating everything perfectly. But when he meets Cha Mu-hee, a confident A-list actress, he learns that feelings don’t always come with subtitles. Expect comedy, travel vibes, and a sweet slow build from awkward moments to real connection.
- Airing: 2026
- Episodes: TBA
- Cast: Kim Seon-ho, Go Youn-jung
- Where to watch: Netflix
3) 1/24 Romance (Expected 2026)
A fresh fantasy rom-com idea: soul-swapping… but only for one hour a day.
Two strangers collide—and then discover they switch souls for one hour every day. It sounds chaotic (and it is), but the strange “routine” pushes them to understand each other in a way normal dating never could.
- Airing: Expected 2026
- Episodes: TBA
- Cast: TBA
- Where to watch: Netflix
4) Efficient Dating for Singles (2026)
Modern dating, family pressure, and the comedy of choosing the “right” person.
Based on a popular webtoon, this drama follows Lee Eui-young as she gets pushed into blind dates by her mother. She meets two very different men and slowly starts to question what she truly wants—not what other people expect from her.
- Airing: Feb 28, 2026
- Episodes: TBA
- Cast: Han Ji-min, Park Sung-hoon, Lee Ki-taek, Jung Hye-sung, Kim So-hye
- Where to watch: JTBC
5) Spring Fever (Early 2026)
A cozy countryside rom-com with a calm lead and a charming troublemaker.
A tired high school teacher decides to restart her life in a quiet rural town. She expects peace—not romance. But when she meets an unpredictable local with a warm, energetic personality, her carefully planned “quiet life” starts turning into something more.
- Airing: Early 2026
- Episodes: TBA
- Cast: Ahn Bo-hyun, Lee Joo-bin
- Where to watch: TBA
6) Perfect Crown (Expected April 2026)
Contract marriage + modern royalty + growing feelings = classic rom-com comfort.
In a world where Korea is a constitutional monarchy, Seong Hee-ju is a rich commoner who wants a royal title more than anything. She ends up in a contract marriage with Prince Yi An—starting as a deal, then slowly turning into something neither of them expected. Add palace rules, public attention, and emotional sparks, and you’ve got a glamorous rom-com setup.
- Airing: Expected April 2026
- Episodes: TBA
- Cast: IU, Byeon Woo-seok
- Where to watch: MBC / Disney+
Quick Pick: Which 2026 Rom-Com Should You Watch First?
- Want fantasy + laughs? Try No Tail to Tell.
- Want travel + “we can’t communicate” chemistry? Try Can This Love Be Translated?
- Want something different? Try 1/24 Romance.
- Want realistic dating chaos? Try Efficient Dating for Singles.
- Want soft healing romance? Try Spring Fever.
- Want royal contract marriage vibes? Try Perfect Crown.
