# Busan International Film Festival 2026 Lineup: 3 Highly Anticipated Korean Dramas Set to Premiere

URL: https://technosports.co.in/busan-international-film-festival-2026/  
Published: 2026-08-25  
Updated: 2026-08-25  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

The Busan International Film Festival is once again spotlighting the biggest names in K-drama. This year’s “On Screen” section brings three star-studded series to the big screen before their official streaming release — and fans are already buzzing.

### What Dramas Are Premiering at BIFF 2026?

On August 25, BIFF confirmed that its **“On Screen”** section will feature three major titles: Lee Jae Wook and Go Min Si’s Netflix mystery series **Dead-End Job**, Disney+’s fantasy romance **The Remarried Empress**, and Son Suk Ku’s crime thriller **Road** (working title).

This special section is designed to bring the year’s most anticipated new dramas to a cinematic audience ahead of their streaming debut.

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### Look at Each Drama

| Drama | Platform | Lead Cast | Genre |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dead-End Job | Netflix | Lee Jae Wook, Go Min Si, Kim Min Ha, Lee Hee Joon | Mystery/Fantasy |
| The Remarried Empress | Disney+ | Shin Min Ah, Ju Ji Hoon, Lee Jong Suk, Lee Se Young | Fantasy Romance |
| Road | Netflix | Son Suk Ku, Nagayama Eita, Kim Shin Rok | Crime Thriller |

### What Makes Each Series Stand Out?

**Dead-End Job**, directed by Kim Da Min, uses a mysterious part-time job as its backdrop, blending grounded realism with inventive mystery elements. **The Remarried Empress** comes from director Jo Soo Won, known for hit romances like *I Hear Your Voice*, and boasts a powerhouse ensemble cast. Meanwhile, **Road** is helmed by acclaimed director Han Jun Hee — whose previous series *D.P.* won Best Drama at the 2022 Baeksang Arts Awards — and follows a gripping cross-border murder investigation.

The **[Busan International Film Festival](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Busan_International_Film_Festival)** remains one of Asia’s most influential platforms for showcasing groundbreaking film and television talent.

### When and Where Is BIFF 2026?

The **31st Busan International Film Festival** runs from **October 6 to 15, 2026**.

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## FAQs

### **Q1. When does the 2026 Busan International Film Festival take place?**

  
It runs from October 6 to 15, 2026.

### **Q2. Which dramas are premiering in BIFF’s “On Screen” section?**

  
Dead-End Job, The Remarried Empress, and Road are the three confirmed titles.