Feb 05, 2026 3:45pm IST
‘Boyfriend On Demand’, ‘Siren’s Kiss’: Korean Dramas To Watch Out For In Feb-March 2026
The year has started well for Korean drama fans with the success of “Can This Love Be Translated?”, and the fare expected in the coming quarters promises to be equally binge-worthy. Fans of Blackpink singer Jisoo are all keyed up now that Netflix has announced that “Boyfriend on Demand” will be released on March 6, 2026. The series stars Seo In-guk as her leading man. Actress Gong Min-jeung is also in an important role.
“Boyfriend on Demand” is a Netflix original where Jisoo plays Seo Mi Rae, an exhausted webtoon producer who enters the world of a subscription-based virtual dating simulation programme. The men she encounters on the app are perfect and rekindle her dreams of finding a boyfriend despite her hectic schedule. Park Gyeong-Nam (Seo In-guk) is her rival at work. However, he has a secret that could change the dynamics between them. The teaser is out, and fans are gushing over the electrifying chemistry between the lead couple. While this might be the most talked-about show due to the presence of Jisoo, the months of February and March 2026 have some exciting titles for Korean drama lovers. Here is a lowdown…
‘The Art Of Sarah’
“The Art of Sarah” is a thriller series with only eight episodes, like the 2024 drama, “The Trunk”. Actor Lee Jun-hyuk, who was seen in 2025 in popular K-dramas like “Love Scout” and “Mercy For None”, plays the lead role. This series is directed by Kim Jin-min of “Extracurricular” and “My Name” fame. Shin Hae-sun plays Sarah Kim, a woman who is the epitome of luxury in the country. She ends up being embroiled in a murder case. Mu-gyeong (Lee Jun-hyuk) is a detective who tries to unravel her mysterious personality. As he delves deep, he finds out about her multiple identities and backgrounds. It will stream on Netflix from Feb 13, 2026.
‘Siren’s Kiss’
“Siren’s Kiss” is a mystery thriller drama series starring two of the most good-looking and talented actors in South Korea, Park Min-young and Wi Ha-joon. As per reports, it is an adaptation of the 1999 Japanese series “Ice World”, where an insurance investigator gets involved in a mysterious case around the death of a female teacher. It is going to air on tvN in South Korea and globally on Amazon Prime Video from March 2, 2026. The actress has described it as one of the most challenging roles of her career. Park Min-young said she worked on her vocal tones and body language to master the emotional detachment of the character that has a sense of mystery.
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‘Phantom Lawyer’
Yoo Yeon-seok’s last show, “When The Phone Rings,” was a viral hit on Netflix. Such was the craze that fans booked large screens to watch the finale, which created a meltdown on social media. “Phantom Lawyer”, which is his upcoming drama, will air on SBS from March 13, 2026. It is about attorney Shin Yi-rang, who starts seeing ghosts in his new office, which was the previous residence of a shaman. Esom (REAL NAME: Lee So-young) plays a cold-hearted attorney only driven by success. However, their paths cross due to some circumstances, and they get closer to solving cases involving the ghosts. The global OTT platform has not been announced yet.
'Pearl in Red'
Park Jin Hee, Nam Sang Ji, Choi Jae-sung headline this drama, which is about two women who seek revenge from a top business group. They assume new identities as they plot a detailed scheme to unravel the crimes of the evil conglomerate. It is going to air on the channel from February 23, 2026. The global streaming partner is most likely to be Viki Rakuten.
'The Practical Guide To Love'
"The Practical Guide To Love" is a drama from JTBC which will go on air from February 28, 2026. It stars Han Ji-Min, Park Sung-Hoon, Lee Ki-Taek in lead roles. Han Ji-Min plays a woman who goes on a dating app to boost her love life. She ends up meeting two people who get equally drawn to her. It will replace Surely Tomorrow on the channel. The series will stream on Viki.
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