K-Drama & Asian TV — 2026-04-20
Netflix is ramping up its K-drama slate for May 2026, headlined by the long-anticipated superhero series *The WONDERfools*, while the network also officially announced the romance drama *The Facade of Love* starring Lee Dong-wook and Jung Yu-mi. Meanwhile, the April 2026 lineup continues to draw viewers with action-heavy sequels and psychological thrillers, and South Korean spy thriller *Humint* made waves by topping Netflix's Global Non-English Films chart.
K-Drama & Asian TV — 2026-04-20
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Humint — South Korea's spy thriller hit a milestone this week, ranking in 67 countries and racking up 11 million views in its first week on Netflix, while simultaneously topping the platform's Global Non-English Films chart.
Bloodhounds 2 — The action sequel starring Woo Do-hwan, Lee Sang Yi, and Rain, which premiered April 3 on Netflix with all episodes dropping simultaneously, continues to feature prominently in April conversations.
Netflix's April 2026 K-drama lineup has been described as "packed with action-heavy sequels, psychological thrillers, and romantic comedies."
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The Facade of Love — Netflix's New Romance Drama
Hollywood Reporter confirmed this week that Netflix has officially set its upcoming Korean drama The Facade of Love. The romance series centers on a chance encounter that upends four lives, starring Lee Dong-wook, Jung Yu-mi, Jeon So-nee, and Lee Jong-won in what promises to be a star-studded ensemble production.
Lee Dong-wook, known internationally for Goblin and Tale of the Nine-Tailed, reuniting with an acclaimed cast for a Netflix original makes this one of the most anticipated announcements of the week. No premiere date has been announced yet.
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May 2026 K-Drama Preview
The WONDERfools — Published just hours ago (April 20), What's on Netflix confirmed that The WONDERfools "makes its long awaited debut on Netflix in May 2026." The series is set in a world where super-powered beings exist, focusing specifically on those with flawed superpowers — individuals also known as "defective superhumans." It has been described as one of the biggest anticipated K-drama releases on Netflix in all of 2026.
Tantara — Also confirmed for a May Netflix premiere, the star-studded Tantara is among the most-hyped upcoming titles for next month.
By the numbers: Five weekly K-dramas on Netflix's global Top 10 list accumulated 1.186 billion viewing hours in 2025, equating to 126.3 million completed views — a clear signal of why the platform continues to invest heavily in South Korean content.
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