In case you are looking for a new Korean series to watch this month, here is a list of 6 K-dramas with a variety of genres coming to streaming services in May 2026 that you will surely enjoy.
1. ‘My Royal Nemesis’ – May 8: A legendary villain from the Joseon era is reincarnated in the body of an unknown actress in the year 2026, where she will face the heir of the Chail Group, whose arrogance and rudeness make her show her true self and begin a chaotic relationship. (Netflix)
2. ‘The Legend of Kitchen Soldier’ – May 11: This military comedy series follows Kang Seong-jae, who enlists in the army to escape his harsh reality, but during his service, a mysterious virtual “mission” hologram appears in front of him, transforming him into a legendary cook and soldier. (Viki)
3. ‘Azure Spring’ – May 11: This drama tells of a man and a young woman who become haenyeo, or divers, to heal the wounds of the past and the uncertainty of the future that torment them, regaining the meaning of life through the sea and coexistence with forgotten neighbors. (KOCOWA+)
4. ‘The WONDERfools’ – May 15: This action-comedy series, set in 1999, where apocalyptic beliefs prevailed, follows a group of friends from Haeseong who gain unexpected superpowers and face villains who threaten the peace of the town. (Netflix)
5. ‘Fifties Professionals’ – May 22: Despues de ocupar puestos destacados de trabajo, tres hombres usas sus habilidades para descubrir la verdad sobre el incidente que los tiene recluidos en la isla de Yeongseon desde hace una década mientras se enfrentan a los retos de la mediana edad.
6. ‘Reborn Rookie’ – May 30: The story follows the president of the Choiseong Group who, after an accident, swaps souls with a young footballer who has just joined FC Choiseong, thus beginning an adventure as an employee of his own company. (Viki)
