Korean Movies & K-Dramas Released in January 2026

Documentary · Korean

Documentary · Korean

Jung Ei-jin (79), the last transferee of the four Gukchang families, is looking for a transferee of the Dongpyeonje "Sugungga". Jung Ei-jin has many disciples, but everyone is unsuitable as a transferee due to circumstances. Jung Ei-jin is suffering because he can't find a successor as he ages. Students who continue their dreams narrowly between art and livelihood say they are happy when they sing.

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History · Drama · Korean

It is about life of Princess Deokon who is the last princess of the Joseon Dynasty in 1837.

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Thriller · Mystery · Korean

Drama · Korean

After being forced to resign from his long-held job, Seok-in finds himself adrift and questioning the life he has built. Hoping to rediscover a sense of purpose, he travels to Florence, where a chance reunion with an old acquaintance, Yoo-jeong, stirs memories he has long avoided. As the two reconnect against the backdrop of the city's art, light, and quiet beauty, Seok-in begins an unexpected journey of healing, reflection, and emotional renewal.

Documentary · Music · Korean

From the [ACT] concert and European tour in 2024 to the Seoul [NEW EPISODE] performance in 2025, This movie depicts Kang Daniel's journey as an artist. A person's growth and art, through gorgeous stages, behind-the-scenes stories, and candid interviews. And it delicately portrays the sincere connection with fans around the world.

History · Drama · Korean

A Korean girl in the past visits in the future Korea. She is a Korean independence activist for protest against Japanese colonial rule on Mar 1st, 1919.

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Drama · Fantasy · Korean

Do-ah initiates a lawsuit against her husband's uncle who takes away a piece of land that her husband's grandfather left them. Do-ah decides to initiate the lawsuit, unable to stand by when the land and medicine business that her family has worked so hard to realize is stolen before her eyes. But she has no material evidence, and she knows nothing about legal procedures or what to do in court, leading to an extremely difficult situation for her. However in the midst of these troubles, she is reminded of the mysterious and rare treasure that can be used to solve any situation and to locate the expansive at land inside of her which she used to know.

Romance · Comedy · Music · Korean

Once known as the frontman of the rock band Ambulance during his college days, Seung-min now lives a quiet life running a small instrument shop. One day, his legendary first love Bo-na, the girl he never even had the courage to confess to before she suddenly disappeared, unexpectedly reappears in his life. From that moment on, Seung-min's heart begins to race again. But as old feelings resurface, he finds himself trapped in an awkward predicament: a secret he must never let his first love discover… no matter what.

Romance · Crime · Korean

On the edge of a corrupt city lies the "Texas Hot Spring," run by brothers Ro-han and Gyo-han. Ro-han meets Jae-in, a girl abused by her mother, and ends up selling her drugs, causing her death. Meanwhile, Gyo-han, allied with the local crime boss, decides to sell Jae-in, blaming her for his brother's change in behavior. Ro-han refuses and escapes with her, determined to protect her.

Animation · Fantasy · Adventure · Korean

10 years later — Shinbi's Haunted House returns! Hari is now a college student, and Shinbi has become a global superstar! By chance, Shinbi reveals himself to the world… and becomes incredibly famous. With Shinbi's appearance, Dokkaebi who had long been hiding across the globe begin to emerge one by one. They gather in Seoul to throw a World Dokkaebi Festival. But just as the celebration reaches its peak... He, who had been asleep for ages, finally awakens! In an instant, the festival turns into a living nightmare...

Drama · Comedy · Documentary · Korean

Animation · Family · Adventure · Korean

Animation · Drama · Romance · Korean

Isak Borg is the first secretary of Swedish Embassy in Pyongyang. Even though he's a diplomat, he is secretly dating Bok-joo, a local traffic officer. One day, after a shady man was seen at their secret meeting spot, Bok-joo goes missing. With his departure date approaching, Borg searches for Bok-joo and begins to get suspicious of his interpreter, Lee Myeong-jun.

Drama · Korean

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Three situations unfold simultaneously inside a café. A woman telling her friend about killing the black cat she used to raise. A man meeting a friend briefly before leaving abroad after divorcing his wife. A detective realizing that a missing person's black cat has disappeared. They seem to be caught in entirely separate situations, but through the black cat, their stories gradually begin to intertwine into one.

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It is based on Fred Uhlman's novel Reunion. In 1932, in Stuttgart, Hans, a Jewish boy, befriends Konradin, a German aristocratic boy. However, the friendship comes to an end due to Nazism and Jewish hatred spreading through German society.

Crime · Drama · Korean

Mi-sun and Do-kyung might be used to struggling in the most dangerous part of Seoul's Gangnam district, but that doesn't mean they've settled into it. With no one but each other to rely on, the two friends grind away to save the money needed to leave their dangerous lifestyles behind. But just as "retirement" comes within reach, the world betrays them, shattering their hopes. On the edge of a dead end, they discover a hidden fortune of dirty cash and gold in Gangnam – and place all their bets on one final high-stakes gamble of a lifetime.

Drama · Korean

A hard-working mom Mira's 9-year-old son Dong-myung collapses out of the blue due to Type-1 diabetes. Realizing Dong-myung now has to painfully take blood tests 365 days, her heart drops. Mira desperately looks for painless blood sugar monitoring devices globally and ends up importing 'DexCom' device, first time ever in Korea. Feeling empathetic to other patients, she begins to help other moms to buy the devices. However, Mira faces accusations of illegal import. She decides to take on the world for those in pain. Will Mira continue this battle, not just for her son but for the greater good?

Drama · Korean

Soo-min, a bookstore owner entering menopause; Eun-young, a homemaker already in the midst of it; and Hyun, a corporate manager who has not yet experienced it — each faces her own struggles, from work and love to changing bodies and fading confidence. And just when life feels overwhelming… even their friendship begins to fall apart. Can they ever return to the way they once were?

Drama · Comedy · Korean

It seems to be a harmonious and happy family gathering. Conversations that begin with lighthearted jokes gradually uncover long-standing conflicts. Despite everyone's efforts to resolve and improve their relationships, the discussions only grow increasingly complicated.

Drama · Comedy · Korean

Documentary · Korean

Animation · Korean

In the summer of 2012, Kyutae’s only friend, Young, disappeared, leaving behind a message: "Gliders can fly without engines. Isn't it cooool?" After that day, Kyutae began to see flying gliders in the sky all the time during morning assembly, in the classroom, even when he went to sleep. Then one day, a real glider fell from the sky and landed right next to him.

Animation · Korean

When the mind of a bilingual child mirrors absurd translations, their poetic misinterpretations can accidentally produce multiple meanings — and create puns.

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CxM [Double Up] Live Party is the first fan concert tour by S.Coups x Mingyu. The tour will begin with a three-night stint at Inspire Arena in Incheon, South Korea on January 23-25, 2026.

Documentary · Korean

The Song of Trees follows the life of an 88-year-old woman who has devoted herself to planting one million trees in the forests of Nicaragua. Believing that every tree has its own language, she lives by the rhythm of the forest, planting trees "to give oxygen back to the Earth." Rather than approaching the climate crisis through abstract arguments, the film reveals how one person's quiet commitment can reconnect humanity with nature. A deeply moving documentary that reminds us planting trees is ultimately an act of planting the future.

Crime · Thriller · Korean

Desperate to raise money for her younger sister's surgery, Hae-ran teams up with Tae-soo to kidnap her half-sister So-jin. So-jin wakes up confined in an unfamiliar place. Hae-ran and Tae-soo demand a hefty ransom, expecting her wealthy father to cough up the money. Upon discovering that one of her captors is her half-sister, So-jin enters a precarious alliance that blurs the lines between victim and perpetrator as she plots a counterattack against the ruthless Tae-soo.

Documentary · History · Korean

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Animation · Family · Adventure · Korean

"Wonder World" follows Bret, a young man who secretly dreams of exploring the big, wide world. Little does he know that after wishing on a falling star one night, his wish is about to come true! With the help of the mischievous wish-fairy, Hailey, Bret is transported to Wonder World, the magical realm where dreams come true. But, as Bret’s about to find out, getting everything you've wished for isn't always all it's cracked up to be…

Documentary · Korean

On December 3, 2024, in Seoul, the President of South Korea Yoon Sukyeol declares the martial law. Troops move toward the National Assembly to seize control. Meanwhile, citizens rush to the National Assembly to block the troops, while lawmakers break through police's barricades at the main gate, climb over the walls to attend the session that lifts the martial law.

Drama · Romance · Thriller · Korean