Four officially confirmed Korean dramas are heading to Netflix this April — ranging from a pulse-pounding action sequel to a genre-historic young-adult horror series. Here is every title, cast, date, and story detail you need, straight from Netflix Korea’s official 2026 slate.

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Netflix Korea officially unveiled its complete 2026 Korean content slate on January 21 at a major press event held in Yeouido, Seoul. The announcement laid out 33 Korean films and series titles for the year — and April stands out as one of the most genre-diverse months of the entire lineup.

Kang Dong-han, Vice President of Netflix Korea’s Content Division, confirmed at the event that Korean-language programming now ranks as the world’s second most-consumed content category on Netflix — trailing only English-language titles. He stated that the global expansion of K-content is still in its early stages, with broadcasters and streaming platforms across multiple territories showing growing interest in Korean storytelling.

April arrives with three confirmed premiere dates and one more title expected before the month closes. Here is the complete, verified picture of what is coming.

“K-Content remains the most-watched non-English content on Netflix, and we’re unveiling an ambitious slate curated around five emotional experiences.” — Netflix Korea Official Slate Release, January 2026

📅 April 2026 Netflix K-Drama Schedule at a Glance

Apr 3, 2026	Bloodhounds — Season 2	Action · Thriller
Apr 18, 2026	We Are All Trying Here	Psychological · Drama
Apr 22, 2026	Sold Out on You	Romance · Comedy
Apr 2026 (TBC)	If Wishes Could Kill	YA · Horror · Drama

The Full April 2026 K-Drama Lineup

Bloodhounds Season 2

Three daring young people continue fighting back against brutal predatory loan sharks who prey on the vulnerable — but Season 2 raises the stakes in every way. The sequel brings in powerful new forces, expands the scope of the underground financial war, and promises harder-hitting action than the first season delivered. Netflix explicitly included this return in its official 2026 Korean slate, confirming that singer-songwriter Rain joins as a new antagonist alongside Hwang Chan Sung — two artists whose presence adds a distinctive star-power dimension to the show’s raw, grounded energy.

Bloodhounds Season 1 was widely praised for its tight choreography, moral clarity, and compelling young leads. Its return as the April opener is no accident — Netflix is using a proven franchise to anchor the beginning of the month before newer originals build their own audiences through April’s second and third weeks.

We Are All Trying Here

A man consumed by jealousy and envy struggles to find inner peace while quietly unraveling in a world where everyone else appears to be winning. This psychologically grounded life drama zooms in on the silent, corrosive weight of comparison — and what it costs a person to keep up with the world around them. JTBC confirmed the series will premiere simultaneously on its television network and on Netflix on April 18, 2026. New episodes will release every Saturday and Sunday until the series finale on May 24, 2026. Netflix Korea officially described this drama in its 2026 slate as the story of a “bitter and jealous man trying to find his peace in the world.”

This ensemble is remarkable in its depth. Koo Kyo Hwan is known globally through Parasyte: The Grey and DP. Go Youn Jung starred in Netflix’s Q1 hit Can This Love Be Translated? and previously in Sweet Home and Alchemy of Souls. Oh Jung Se delivered standout performances in When Life Gives You Tangerines, Queen of Tears, and Mr Plankton. Kang Mal Geum appeared in both When Life Gives You Tangerines and Squid Game. The combined track record of this cast points to a drama built to resonate both critically and commercially.

Sold Out on You

A dreamy romantic comedy built on the friction between two very different people. Matthew Lee — nicknamed “Quail Lee” — is a hardworking farmer who juggles multiple jobs. Dam Ye-jin is a celebrated home shopping host with a perfect sell-out record, whose relentless dedication has left her battling severe, chronic insomnia. When their lives collide at every hour of the day and night, every argument pulls them closer to something neither planned for. SBS confirmed the April 22 premiere date, with the series airing simultaneously on its television network and on Netflix. New episodes will drop every Wednesday and Thursday, with the series finale on May 28, 2026.

Ahn Hyo Seop — beloved through Business Proposal — leads the cast in a role built for his natural warmth and comedic timing. Netflix Korea placed this title under its 2026 “Flutter” content pillar, the label reserved specifically for romances designed to make hearts race. The insomnia angle adds emotional texture beyond the typical bickering-couple setup, suggesting this one may carry more depth than its cheerful premise implies.

If Wishes Could Kill

Netflix Korea officially designated this as its very first Korean young-adult horror series — a genuine milestone in the platform’s Korean content history. The story centers on teenagers navigating the collision between ambition and reality, with a supernatural app at the center of everything: upload a video of your wish and wait for it to come true. But every wish carries a cost. As consequences mount and shocking truths surface, these young people must confront what they were willing to give up for what they wanted. The series was confirmed as part of Netflix Korea’s official 2026 slate and is expected to release in April, though a specific date within the month has not yet been announced.

Netflix Korea has produced Korean horror before — Sweet Home, All of Us Are Dead, and Hellbound are all testament to that — but none previously aimed specifically at a young-adult audience through this particular lens. Netflix placed this title under its 2026 “Discovery of Surprise” thematic pillar, confirming its intent to use this drama as a bold genre statement. The app-driven concept positions it squarely for viral discovery among younger global audiences.

Why April 2026 Is a Month Worth Watching

The four titles heading to Netflix in April 2026 collectively span nearly every emotional register: adrenaline-fueled action, quiet psychological portraiture, frothy romantic comedy, and genre-breaking young-adult horror. That breadth is entirely intentional. Netflix Korea’s 2026 slate was built around five emotional pillars — “Flutter,” “Thrill,” “Immersion,” “Laughter,” and “Surprise” — and April’s lineup touches at least four of them directly.

The simultaneous broadcast strategy for We Are All Trying Here (JTBC) and Sold Out on You (SBS) means global Netflix subscribers get same-day access to weekly episodes the moment they air domestically in Korea — keeping international K-drama conversation running in real time.

Netflix Korea also confirmed at the January slate event that its 100% pre-production system is now fully in place across its Korean originals. Every April 2026 title was completed before any episodes aired — eliminating the “rush script” problem that plagued Korean production for years and raising the overall quality floor for storytelling.

Netflix’s fully established pre-production system means every April 2026 title was written and filmed completely before its premiere date — no live-shoot pressure, no rushed endings. A major structural shift for Korean drama quality.

What Is Confirmed vs. Expected

Bloodhounds Season 2 (April 3), We Are All Trying Here (April 18), and Sold Out on You (April 22) carry officially confirmed premiere dates announced by their respective broadcast partners and Netflix Korea. If Wishes Could Kill was included in Netflix Korea’s official January 2026 slate as an April release, but a specific air date within the month had not been formally confirmed at the time of publication. That announcement is expected to follow soon.