May is known to be the month of O-wol and Just like the weather is warming up and the days are getting longer, our favorite Korean dramas are following us with stories that feel like a breath of fresh air. This month isn’t about big tragedies, but rather the “what ifs” What if you suddenly had superpowers in the 90s? What if a Joseon queen had to live her life as a modern-day actress? If you need an excuse to curl up after a long day and just lose yourself in a good story, here are the shows making us smile this May.
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1. My Royal Nemesis
Plot Overview: Kang Dan-sim, Joseon’s most “villainous femme fatale,” is executed by poison, only to wake up in 2026, inside the body of Shin Seo-ri, a struggling actress who’s best known for bit parts in historical dramas. The twist is that she doesn’t just adapt, she uses her deadly court politics and manipulation skills to dominate the modern entertainment industry, treating corporate rivalries like a deadly palace battle for the throne.
Release Date: May 8, 2026
Final Episode date: 20th June 2026
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Cast: Lim Ji-yeon, Heo Nam-jun, Jang Seung-jo
Episodes: 14
Where to Watch: SBS TV / Netflix
2. Azule Spring
Release Date: May 11, 2026
Genre: Adventure
Cast: Yeri(Red Velvet), Kang Sang-jun
Plot Overview:An Na A former swimmer suffering from anxiety and Deok Hyeon a man haunted by his past find healing together as coastal divers. The twist is in their hidden trauma: the male lead is a former special forces soldier living under a dark rumor and the female lead’s failed swimming career becomes a life-saving asset when they discover a dangerous secret buried on the ocean floor. According to dramalist, Deok Hyeon sees the sea as a refuge, while An Na sees it as an escape. It is adapted from the webtoon “Azure Spring” (아주르 스프링
Episodes: 6
Where to Watch: MBN Plus / Viu
3. The Legend of Kitchen Soldier
Plot Overview: Kang Seong Jae joins the army to forget to escape the grief of his father death, but quickly gets the nickname “problem soldier.” But when a mysterious Quest screen appears, all is changed and he becomes the best chef at the base, in a series of tasks that slowly unveil sinister military corruption, including secrets connected to his father’s death. Waiting for his discharge, with senior sergeant Yun Dong Hyeon, notorious for his terrible cooking and absence of taste buds, blocking his way. Seong Jae interrupts Dong Hyeon’s calm countdown and he is irritated, but he can’t help but be drawn into the adventures.
Release Date: May 11, 2026
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Cast: Park Ji-hoon, YoonKyung-ho, Han Dong-hee
Episodes: 12
Where to Watch: tvN / TVING / HBO Max
4. The Wonderfools
Release Date: May 15, 2026
Genre: Action, Comedy, Superhero
Cast: Park Eun-bin, Cha Eun-woo, Kim Hae-sook
Plot Overview: A group of neighborhood acquire superhuman abilities in the year 1999. The twist is that their abilities are “defective” and uncontrollably activate, frequently due to emotional cues rather than free will. They have to put an end to a villain while controlling powers that are equally likely to result in a humorous catastrophe as they are to save the day.
Episodes: 8
Where to Watch: Netflix
5. Fifties Professionals
Release Date: May 22, 2026
Genre: Action, Comedy
Cast: Shin Ha-kyun, Oh Jung-se, Heo Sung-tae
Plot Overview: Three ordinary middle-aged men living in seclusion on Yeongseon Island are actually retired heavyhitters from rival factions (a South Korean black agent, a North Korean “human weapon,” and a top gangster). They are pulled out of retirement to solve a 10-year-old mystery, only to discover their quiet island hideout is the actual ground zero for the incident that originally ruined their lives.
Episodes: 12
Where to Watch: MBC TV
6. Reborn Rookie
Plot Overview: A young professional soccer player’s soul replaces the soul of a powerful “God of Business” chairman following an unexpected accident. The turn? When he starts working for his own company as a lowly novice, he discovers that his “accident” to seize control of the conglomerate was staged by his loyal family members.
Release Date: May 30, 2026
Genre: Fantasy, Mystery
Cast: Lee Jun-young, Son Hyun-joo
Episodes: 12
Where to Watch: JTBC / Viu
So May has 6 new Korean dramas in store for kdrama lover, let us know which Korean drama you are looking forward to this month in the comment section.
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