"IU X Byun Woo-seok Meet" Disney+, Unveils 'Ultra-Luxurious Lineup' for 2026

Disney+ has unveiled an unprecedented lineup of Korean content that will captivate global viewers in 2026. A diverse array of works that transcend genre boundaries, including action, thriller, romance fantasy, and variety shows, heightens anticipation.

◆ Proven Hits Return, Stronger 'Season 2' The most eye-catching aspect is the sequels of the sensational works that received global love. 〈Killer's Shopping Mall〉, selected as the best international TV show of 2024, is returning for Season 2 in the second half of the year. Along with original members Lee Dong-wook (as Jin-man) and Kim Hye-jun (as Jian), new villains such as Hyun-ri, Okada Masaki, and Jung Yoon-ha will join to present an expanded universe. In the second half of the year, 〈Made in Korea〉, which depicted the intense confrontation between Hyun Bin (as Baek Ki-tae) and Jung Woo-sung (as Jang Geon-young), will also return for Season 2. It promises a more explicit and fierce power struggle set against the backdrop of tumultuous Seoul in 1979.

◆ 'Visual Shock' Fantasy & Romance The romance lineup is truly a 'dream combination'. Set to be released in April, 〈21st Century Grand Duchess〉 is already generating buzz with the meeting of IU (as Seong Hee-joo) and Byun Woo-seok (as Lee An-dae-gun). It depicts a romance that breaks class barriers between a chaebol woman and a grand prince within the unique setting of a 21st-century constitutional monarchy. In the second half of the year, the legendary web novel with a global cumulative view of 2.7 billion will be adapted into 〈Remarried Empress〉. Starring Shin Min-a, Ju Ji-hoon, Lee Jong-suk, and Lee Se-young, it will present a romance fantasy of a scale never seen before in Korean series. Additionally, the mystery romance 〈Bewitched〉, directed by Han Jae-rim and featuring Suzy and Kim Sun-ho, is also anticipated in the second half of the year.

◆ Trustworthy Genre Works & Evolution of Variety Shows In addition, various genre works and variety shows are in preparation. Set to be released on February 4, 〈Bloody Flower〉 is a mystery thriller starring Ryu Un, Sung Dong-il, and Geum Sae-rok, dealing with dilemmas surrounding a cure for an incurable disease. 〈Goldland〉, which promises Park Bo-young's shocking transformation, and the chase thriller 〈Completion of Marriage〉 starring Namgoong Min are also in the pipeline. In the variety section, the survival show 〈Fate War 49〉, featuring 49 fortune tellers, will offer dopamine-inducing fun based on 'K-Shamanism'.