K-Town Gears Up for New Shows, Hits & Heartfelt Goodbyes

Some of the series next installments and popular Korean celebs are venturing into new roles. From Bo Geum's second season television show to CIX member in the Study Group, fans can anticipate a great 2027.

By Vidushi Miya
IMDB and tvN 10th anniversary special
IMDB and tvN 10th anniversary special

K-town is gearing up for another exciting drama and movie anytime soon. Since upcoming series like Dream of You, Spooky Love, and The Apartment Job are quietly lined up for the rest of July, lately, some new and intriguing updates have been trending all over social media, keeping fans excited for the rest of 2026 and a hyped-up 2027. Popular celebs like Park Bo Gum, Park Eun Bin, Lee Sang Yi, and some of the popular K-pop idols are gearing up for another roller coaster of events and dramas soon to be revealed. Let's jump into the details about the upcoming events and shows lined up for the next quarter of 2026 or early 2027.

K-Town Events, New Dramas, and Major Moments Coming This Fall or Early 2027

Lee Bo Young ventures into a Comical-Law Drama

Lee Bo Young, who played a breakthrough role in Mary Kills People, is set to appear in a newly announced law-comedy drama. In a law-comedy drama announced today. Titled Divorce Investigator, the series' synopsis calls for a comedy plot in which Hong Mal Geum, a mom of three played by Young, becomes a family court domestic investigator after her own divorce. As per the sources, the series is said to be packed with many satirical-commercial events, including a mother who goes to extremes to protect and investigate the dispute between families, leading to legal intervention. The series is set to be based on real-life events and is airing on ENA. The release date of the series is yet to be revealed.

MBC's Mary Kills People

Lee Jun Ho Set to Star in a Supernatural Rom-Com in 'Foreign Embassy Korea'

After Typhoon Family and Cashero's immense success, Lee Jun-ho is about to venture into a supernatural rom-com drama, Foreign Embassy Korea. Alongside him is The Price of Confession and Filing for Love actress Hong Hwa Yeon, who is rumored to be a monster or a spiritual entity. The plot opens with a hilarious start where a rookie diplomat is assigned to a foreign embassy that caters to monsters willing to reside in Korea and an ambassador who is a mythological creature worshiped for centuries.

TVN's Typhoon Family, Lee Jun Ho in lead

The Guardian: The Lonely and Great God 10th Anniversary Special Comes to an End

The Guardian: The Lonely and Great God cast finally concludes their 10th anniversary. The cast of the series revisited the shoot locations of the series and documented their experiences while they filmed the show. Through memory lane, the cast embraced the moments that are still remembered by fans. The final episode aired on Sunday, and a special message from a former cast member led all four leads to tears. The popularity of the series has largely captivated fans from the South Asian region. Indonesian fans loved the special series of the famous Korean drama.

TVN special The Guardian anniversary

Bo Geom's 'Magical Barber Season 2' Coming this Fall

Season 2 of Bo Geum's The Village Barber has finally been announced. Season 1 opened with the cast of actors Lee Sang Yi and Go Kyung Pyo, who are set to be seen in season 2, including Bo Geum. The show is set in the village of Muju, where Geom gives haircuts to the villagers. The actor holds a barber's license. The special series documented the fun and excitement of locals seeing the stars and enjoying the moment. Following season 1's success, which concluded with 10 episodes in April 2026, season 2 is now scheduled to come out this fall. It's slated to be released in November on TVN.

The Magical Barber

Hyun Suk Ventures in 'Study Group' Season 2

The former CIX K-pop member Hyun Suk is about to be part of an upcoming second installment of a popular series. The popular drama and webtoon adaptation of Study Group is getting a season 2, and the idol is set to play an antagonist role. He is set to play Ji Young-hyun, the notorious antagonist and successor of White Lead. The series is coming this fall or early 2027. Since the series is popular all over the world, fans from America are truly looking forward to seeing him in the second season.

Park Eun Bin in Talks for A New Movie

Lastly, Park Eun Bin, who is gearing up to be seen in Spooky Love, is in talks to appear in a movie, Nam Eun Jung. Popular roles in Attorney Woo, Young Woo, Hyper Knife, and Wonderfools; the actress is rumored to be seen in a Kim Dong Hoon directorial debut with the movie. Veteran actress Youn Yuh-jung is confirmed to be part of the movie, which is slated to go into production in August and be wrapped up in October.