This May, the number of dramas might look small, but they all look very unique and interesting. A historical villain traveling into the future, an army cook, or a love story between two divers—quite different from what you usually see in dramas, right?
It’s the kind of lineup that feels a little unexpected, like each story is trying to break away from the usual formula. Not louder, not bigger—just different in a way that might actually surprise you.
So let’s see the 7 new Korean dramas coming your way in May 2026.
1. My Royal Nemesis
Synopsis: A struggling actress suddenly starts acting very bold and confident because a strong woman’s spirit from the past takes over her body. She meets a rich, cold businessman, and they keep fighting at first but slowly, their fights turn into feelings.
- Releasing Date: May 8, 2026
- Genre: Comedy, Romance, Fantasy
- Episodes: 14
- Main Cast: Lim Ji Yeon, Heo Nam Jun and Jang Seung Jo
- Broadcast Network: SBS
- Watch On: Netflix
2. The Legend of Kitchen Soldier
Synopsis: Kang Seong Jae joins the army after his father’s death, but he struggles and becomes a problem soldier. One day, a strange quest screen appears and pushes him to become a cook. As he completes tasks, he improves his cooking and discovers hidden secrets in the army.
Yun Dong Hyeon, a senior cook who just wants a quiet life, gets annoyed by him but ends up helping him. Together, they get involved in uncovering dark truths.
- Releasing Date: May 11, 2026
- Genre: Food, Military, Comedy, Fantasy
- Episodes: 12
- Main Cast: Park Ji Hoon, Yoon Kyung Ho, Han Dong Hee and Lee Hong Nae
- Broadcast Network: TVING, tvN
- Watch On: TVING, Viki
3. Azure Spring
Synopsis: Deok Hyeon, a man stuck in his past, and An Na, a young woman lost in anxiety, become sea divers to start over. Diving into the ocean, they slowly find peace, healing, and a new meaning in life.
As they face the deep sea together, they also begin to heal their emotional wounds. The ocean becomes their escape from a painful world and a place where they learn to live again.
- Releasing Date: May 11, 2026
- Genre: Adventure, Life, Youth
- Episodes: 6
- Main Cast: Kang Sang Jun and Ye Ri
- Broadcast Network: MBN
- Watch On: Kocowa
4. The WONDERfools
Synopsis: “The Wonder Fools” is a drama about the people who get super powers against their will. Now, they don’t know how to control these new powers in them.
In 1999, Eun Chae Ni and her neighbors accidentally gain imperfect supernatural powers after a strange incident in Haeseong City. When mysterious disappearances begin to occur, she joins hands with a strict civil servant, Lee Woon Jung, to uncover the truth. He is a mysterious parachute civil servant with many secrets and no social skills. After he meets Eun Chae Ni, he realizes the meaning of ‘us’. They soon discover that a hidden villain is behind everything, and together they use their unstable powers to protect the city and fight against the growing danger.
- Releasing Date: May 15, 2026
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
- Episodes: 8
- Main Cast: Park Eun Bin, Cha Eun Woo, Kim Hae Sook, Choi Dae Hoon, Im Sung Jae and Son Hyun Joo
- Broadcast Network: Netflix
- Watch On: Netflix
5. Fifties Professionals
Synopsis: Three middle-aged men who once had dangerous and powerful jobs are now living simple lives. Jung Ho Myeong was an intelligence agent, Bong Je Sun was a North Korean soldier, and Kang Beom Ryong was a gang leader. Their past pulls them back into action, and they end up working together again. While facing danger, they also deal with the struggles of aging and their changed lives.
- Releasing Date: May 22, 2026
- Genre: Action, Comedy
- Episodes: 12
- Main Cast: Shin Ha Kyun, Oh Jung Se and Heo Sung Tae
- Broadcast Network: MBC
- Watch On: TVING
6. Reborn Rookie
Synopsis: Kang Yong Ho, a powerful businessman, accidentally swaps souls with Hwang Jun Hyeon, a young football player, after a crash. Now in a young body, he joins his own company as a new employee and uses his business skills in unexpected ways while living a completely different life.
- Releasing Date: May 30, 2026
- Genre: Mystery, Business, Drama, Fantasy
- Episodes: 12
- Main Cast: Lee Jun Young, Son Hyun Joo, Lee Joo Myung, Jeon Hye Jin and Jin Goo
- Broadcast Network: jTBC
- Watch On: /
7. The Girl From Class
Synopsis: A shy, awkward boy finds himself constantly distracted by the girl sitting next to him in class. As he develops feelings for her, he slowly tries to change, becoming a little more confident, a little more expressive, even if it’s clumsy. Through small conversations and quiet moments, he grows into a better version of himself. It’s a simple, sweet story about young love and personal growth.
- Releasing Date: ? May 2025
- Genre: Romance, Youth
- Episodes: ?
- Main Cast: Kim Myung joon, JINI and Lee Ye In
- Broadcast Network: ?
- Watch On: /
