6 New K-Dramas To Watch In May 2026

Are you looking for a new K-Drama to watch? Whatever your genre, we’ve got you covered! Here are 6 new K-Dramas coming to screens in May 2026.

1. My Royal Nemesis – May 8

This Netflix historical K-Drama is a romantic comedy-drama about a notorious Joseon-era villainess who is poisoned and reincarnated into the body of a modern, struggling actress. She clashes with a ruthless chaebol heir known as a “monster of capitalism.”

2. The Legend of Kitchen Soldier – May 11

This tvN series follows a soldier who tries to escape his harsh life by joining the army. After he enlists, he suddenly finds himself in a game-like existence, where a virtual pop-up screen leads him to embark on quests to become a legendary military cook.

3. Azure Spring – May 11

Red Velvet‘s Yeri stars in this healing K-Drama about two people who try to overcome their past trauma and fear of the future while working as divers in a village.

4. The WONDERfools – May 15

This Netflix superhero K-Drama takes place in 1999. A group of ordinary people unexpectedly gain flawed, uncontrollable superpowers. They’ll use their newfound abilities to defend their city and find out the truth behind a series of mysterious disappearances.

5. Fifties Professionals – May 22

This MBC series, three formerly powerful, elite men who were demoted and now live quietly on a remote island are drawn back into action when a mysterious incident from the past resurfaces. Now, they must confront their dangerous pasts decade-old secrets.

6. Reborn Rookie – May 30

In this JTBC office-fantasy K-Drama, an accident causes a chairman and a soccer player to exchange souls. Now, the chairman has to start over as a rookie employee in his own company. It’s based on a webnovel, The New Employee Chairman Kang by San Kyung.

| JTBC