The upcoming schedule presents various viewing options which include action thrillers and romantic movies and slice-of-life shows.
April 2026 K-Drama Releases: April 2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest months for Korean drama fans worldwide, with a mix of high-budget originals, returning fan-favorite sequels, and fresh storytelling arriving across major OTT platforms like Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, and Viki.
The upcoming schedule presents various viewing options which include action thrillers and romantic movies and slice-of-life shows.
April 2026 K-Drama Releases
1. Bloodhounds 2
Release Date: April 3, 2026
Platform: Netflix (expected globally)
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Bloodhounds 2 stands as one of the most anticipated sequels as it continues its dark narrative about illegal boxing matches. The first season gained global popularity for its intense storytelling and emotional depth.
2. Perfect Crown
Release Date: April 10, 2026
Platform: Disney+
Genre: Romantic Comedy, Royal Drama
Perfect Crown is an alternate history drama about Korea which stars IU and Byeon Woo-seok as its lead characters. The story follows a contract marriage between a chaebol heiress and a royal prince, blending romance with political intrigue.
The drama has already generated massive buzz because of its unique premise and star power which makes it one of the most anticipated K-dramas of the year.
3. Yumi’s Cells Season 3: April 2026 K-Drama Releases
Release Date: April 13,2026
Platform: TVING / OTT platforms (region-dependent)
Genre: Romance, Slice-of-Life
The beloved series returns with its third season, continuing the story of Yumi through the perspective of her animated “cells.”
The show will create new character relationships while showing different emotional states through its innovative storytelling methods, which display actual human emotions.
4. If Wishes Could Kill
Release Window: April 2026
Genre: Fantasy, Thriller
The upcoming fantasy thriller will introduce darker elements to the April film schedule because it will not reveal any details about its plot until later.
5. We Are All Trying Here
Release Window: April 2026
Genre: Youth, Drama
The new drama will present modern-day challenges and relationship-based conflicts which will appeal to young viewers through its authentic narrative and deep emotional storytelling.
The streaming platforms that will show these K-Dramas include:
- Netflix
- Disney+
- Prime Video & Viki