Recommendations for Korean Dramas Adapted from Webtoons Premiering in 2026

THE JUDGE RETURNS will premiere on January 2, 2026, and is adapted from the web novel Pansa Leehanyoung by Lee Hae-Nal. This drama focuses on Lee Han-Young, a corrupt judge who suddenly returns to ten years earlier. The story unfolds as Lee Han-Young tries to change the future and stop a major crime. The conflict becomes more complex with the presence of Kang Shin-Jin, an influential judge involved in a shadow power network.

SPRING FEVER will start airing on January 5, 2026, and is adapted from a web novel by Baek Min-A. This drama tells the story of Yoon Bom, a popular teacher in Seoul who transfers to a high school in a small town. Her new life brings Yoon Bom together with Sun Jae-Gyu, the uncle of one of her students. Their relationship develops through honest and open interactions.

POSITIVELY YOURS airs on January 17, 2026, and is adapted from the webcomic Akika Saengkyeosseoyo by Lee Jeong. The story begins with an unplanned meeting between Kang Du-Jun and Jang Hee-Won. The main conflict arises after a one-night relationship leads to pregnancy. The chaebol family background and the female character's life principles become the sources of the story's tension.

THE PRACTICAL GUIDE TO LOVE airs on February 28, 2026, and is adapted from a webcomic by Tari. Lee Ui-Young is portrayed as a successful career woman who struggles in her personal life. The story unfolds through blind dating experiences that bring her together with two men with contrasting personalities. Relationship choices become the focal point of conflict in this drama.

THE LEGENDARY COOK SOLDIER is scheduled to air in May 2026 and is adapted from the webcomic by J Robin. This drama follows Kang Seong-Jae, an accomplished soldier stationed at a remote military outpost. His cooking skills develop after a game-themed hologram system appears. His journey in the military kitchen becomes the main focus of the story.

DOCTOR ON THE EDGE will air on June 1, 2026, and is adapted from the webtoon Doctor Jonbeo by Kim Tae Pung. The story focuses on Do Ji Ui, a plastic surgeon assigned to a remote island. Mental pressure and environmental conditions become the main challenges during the assignment. The story unfolds as the main character strives to survive until the end of the assignment.

MARRIED WOMAN KILLER is scheduled to air in August 2026 and is adapted from the webtoon A Bona Fide Killer. Yoo Bo-Na lives a double life as a housewife and a hitwoman. Problems arise when her husband, a reporter, is assigned to cover the case of a killer known as Kingfisher. Family and work conflicts collide. Come on, read articles about other Korean drama recommendations on Kapanlagi.com. If not now, when?