Soul Swaps, Hidden Gold & Historical Warriors — JTBC’s 2026 K-Drama Lineup Is the Most Exciting Slate the Network Has Ever Announced

From a gangster running for apartment president to a medieval expedition hunting sacred relics — JTBC is coming for everyone’s watchlist this year.

JTBC has always known how to build a lineup that makes K-drama fans cancel plans. But their 2026 roster? This might be their most ambitious and diverse slate yet. On March 30, the network officially unveiled six upcoming dramas spanning fantasy, romance, psychological thriller, culinary competition, and epic historical action. Here’s everything you need to know.

JTBC 2026 K-Drama Lineup — Full Overview

The Shows — What to Expect

🎭 We Are All Trying Here (Premieres April 18)

The first out of the gate and arguably the most emotionally resonant. This drama tells the story of Hwang Dong Man (Koo Kyo Hwan), who, surrounded by successful friends and consumed by anguish, envy, and jealousy, sets out on a journey in search of peace — and meets Byun Eun Ah (Go Youn Jung), the film producer nicknamed “The Ax” who becomes his only sanctuary.A raw, honest look at the comparison trap — deeply relatable and poised to hit hard.

😂 The New Employee Chairman Kang

Pure comedic gold with a sharp twist. Kang Yong Ho (Son Hyun Joo), the powerful chairman of a leading conglomerate, finds himself living a second life after an accident causes his soul to swap into the body of young soccer player Hwang Joon Hyun (Lee Jun Young) — forcing him to start over as a rookie employee at his own company. Watching a corporate titan navigate entry-level workplace politics is going to be deliciously chaotic.

🏢 Apartment

The premise that has K-drama Twitter buzzing. Former gangster Hae Kang (Ji Sung) runs for apartment association president to get his hands on the building’s hidden money, teaming up with residents to expose corruption along the way. Ji Sung leading a comedic crime thriller set within HOA politics is inspired casting.

🍽️ Final Table

For food drama lovers, this is the one. The drama follows talented Korean chefs from around the world gathering to compete in a high-stakes survival competition to determine the best Korean chef, with Ahn Hyo Seop playing chef Kang Han who dives in representing restaurant Familia. Culinary drama with competitive intensity — think Michelin star meets K-drama passion.

💘 Gold Digger

Dark, seductive, and psychologically gripping. A Korean remake of the acclaimed British series, Gold Digger showcases a tense psychological battle between a successful middle-aged woman and a dangerously charming young man — both asking the same question: “Is it love or a con?” Kim Hee Ae and Noh Sang Hyun are perfectly cast for this generational power dynamic.

⚔️ God’s Beads

The epic historical closer that rounds out the lineup with breathtaking scale. Set in 1258 at the peak of the Goryeo Dynasty’s 30-year war with the Mongolian empire, God’s Beads follows an expedition team’s heroic fight as they search for their country’s sacred relics — with Ahn Bo Hyun starring as the passionate, pure-hearted team leader Baek Gyeol. soompi Historical action romance with real stakes, real swords, and real heart.

Why JTBC’s 2026 Lineup Stands Out

JTBC has built a formidable reputation in Korean drama production by consistently balancing mainstream crowd-pleasers with bold, genre-defying storytelling. This 2026 slate is a masterclass in exactly that balance — something for every type of viewer, all produced to the premium standard the network is known for.

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