Kim Myung-Soo is cast in romance themed drama series “Mirror Neurons” (literal title). The drama series will have Kim Myung-Soo play a counseling expert, burdened with the emotions of others. He meets a woman who denies empathy. The drama series is scheduled to begin production with the the goal of airing sometime in the second half of this year. Broadcast network and the lead female actress will be announced at a later date.
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First teaser poster and ep.1 air date set for SBS drama series “Phantom Lawyer” starring Yoo Yeon-Seok and Esom. Caption on the teaser poster states states “I defend the invisible truth.” Background of the poster is that of room 501 at the Okcheon Building, where strange incidents takes place and also the law office of Lawyer Shin Yi-Rang (Yoo Yeon-Seok). After Shin Yi-Rang opened his law office there, he begins to see ghosts and unintentionally becomes involved in bizarre incidents.
“Phantom Lawyer” is now set to first air March 13, 2026 in South Korea (takes over SBS’ Friday & Saturday 9:50PM time slot after “No Tail To Tell“).
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Shinichi Tsutsumi is cast in TBS drama series “Gift.” The original screenplay will revolve around a genius astrophysicist (Shinichi Tsutsumi), who becomes interested in helping a wheelchair rugby team win games. The team hasn’t won in 3 years and the players constantly bicker among themselves. Naoki Kato (If My Wife Becomes An Elementary School Student) will co-direct the drama series.
“Gift” will first air April, 2026 in Japan (takes over TBS’ Sunday 9PM time slot after “Reboot“).
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Teaser trailer 3 added for tvN drama series “Siren’s Kiss” starring Park Min-Young & Wi Ha-Joon. The romance-thriller revolves around auction company employee Han Seol-A (Park Min-Young) and insurance investigator Cha Woo-Seok (Wi Ha-Joon). Narration in teaser trailer 3 goes (0:01) anonymous voice “I want to report something,” (0:05) “It’s a murder case,” (0:06) Park Min-Young “Is there any evidence of murder?,” (0:09) Wi Ha-Joon “Three men involved with Han Seol-A died,” (0:13) Park Min-Young “So, you’re telling me that the money ended up with me?,” (0:16) Wi Ha-Joon “I’m trying to uncover the truth,” (0:18) Park Min-Young “If you don’t want to get me wrong, step aside,” (0:23)
Kim Jung-Hyun “It’s like I’ve fallen in love,” (0:25) Park Min-Young “Because I became curious,” (0:27)
Wi Ha-Joon “What are you doing? Are you crazy?,” (0:29) Park Min-Young “When you find out the truth,” (0:31) “I wonder what kind of expression you’ll have when you see me.”
“Siren’s Kiss” will first air March 2, 2026 in South Korea (takes over tvN’s Monday & Tuesday 8:50 PM time slot after “Spring Fever“).
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Kang Hoon, Kim Hye-Jun, and Cha Woo-Min are cast in tvN drama series “Bias’ Employee” (literal title). The drama series features an office romance script that is based on webcomic series “Woori Obbaneun Idol” by Seong-Eun. Kim Hye-Jun will play cheerful Nam Da-Reum. She joined fashion startup Appello, so she could work with her favorite idol, Lee Chan (Cha Woo-Min), who works at the company as a director. Just when she is about to meet her idol, she becomes entangled with the CEO (Kang Hoon).
“Bias’ Employee” will air sometime this year in South Korea.
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Kasumi Arimura, Haru Kuroki, and Sara Minami are cast in movie “Magical Secret Tour.” The film is co-written and directed by Chihiro Amano (“Mrs. Noisy“). Story for the movie will revolve around three women who meet by chance in Singapore. They are all experiencing financial troubles and they become involved in a scheme to smuggle gold bars. The film is inspired by a real life incident that occurred in 2017. Meanwhile, the first trailer has been added on AsianWiki.
“Magical Secret Tour” will be released June 19, 2026 in Japan.
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Lee Jun-Hyuk is cast in SBS drama series “Awakening.” The occult themed drama series will be set at a high school. Lee Jun-Hyuk will play an exorcist priest named Antonio. He is sent to a high school, where students used drugs to cope with exams and awakened evil spirits during that time. Antonio risks his life to stop the evil spirts.
“Awakening” will first air sometime next year in South Korea.
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Actor Minhyun is cast in TVING drama series “Study Group Season 2.” Drama series is a sequel to 2025 TVING drama series “Study Group.” For actor Minhyun, “Study Group Season 2” marks his first acting role since he was discharged from the South Korean military on December 20, 2025. The screenplay will have Minhyun reprise his role of Yoon Ga-Min, as he and his study group members go up against en evil foe that threatens students all across the country.
Filming for “Study Group Season 2” is expected to begin soon.
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Main trailer and poster added for Netflix drama series “The Art of Sarah” starring Shin Hae-Sun and Lee Jun-Hyuk. The mystery themed drama series is directed by Kim Jin-Min (“Goodbye Earth“). Story for “The Art of Sarah” depicts conflicting memories and displays the many lives that unfold surrounding the name of Sarah Kim.
“The Art of Sarah” will premiere February 13, 2026.
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Song Kang, Lee Jun-Young, and Jang Gyu-Ri are cast in tvN drama series “Four Hands.” Drama series is scripted by Shin Yi-Won (“Green Mothers’ Club“) and directed by Park Hyun-Suk (“Stranger 2“). Story for the drama series is set at an arts high school filled with gifted young musicians. The three leads will play students who attend the school. Friendships are formed through rivalry, with romance intertwined.
“Four Hands” will first air sometime in the second half of this year in South Korea.
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