Netflix to release 'The Scandal' and new K-dramas in September 2026

Netflix is set to expand its global offerings with a slate of South Korean K-dramas scheduled for release in September 2026. The streaming giant confirmed a lineup featuring period productions, action-packed sequels, and musical dramas, all starring renowned actors from the South Korean entertainment industry.

The highly anticipated series 'The Scandal' will premiere on September 18, 2026. This eight-episode production is set during the Joseon dynasty and serves as an adaptation of the classic novel 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses.' The narrative centers on Lady Cho and Cho Won engaged in a game of seduction against Hui-yeon. The main cast includes prominent actors Son Ye-jin and Ji Chang-wook, with Jung Ji-woo directing.

For fans of action, Netflix will release 'Mission: Cross 2,' the sequel to a popular film, in September. This installment reunites actors Hwang Jung Min and Yeom Jung Ah in the lead roles. The plot follows a former agent and his detective wife as they race to recover a stolen national treasure, under the direction of Lee Myung Hoon.

Additionally, actor Song Kang returns to Netflix with the drama 'Four Hands, Two Sonatas.' This 12-episode series will explore the world of classical music through the eyes of three young musicians, with new episodes airing Saturdays and Sundays. The series is scheduled to conclude its run on October 4, 2026.