Netflix is once again preparing a calendar packed with K-dramas for 2027, featuring the return of one of its most successful titles and several original productions accompanied by star-studded casts. Among the upcoming premieres are the second season of All of Us Are Dead, the casino thriller The Dealer, and the drama about chaebol families, Buy King.
Joining these titles are Grand Galaxy Hotel, presented as the successor to the acclaimed Sky Castle, the biographical drama Detective Park Mi-Ok starring Kim Ji Won, and the reverse-harem Men of the Harem, starring Bae Suzy.
Below, we review what is known so far about each of these productions that Netflix plans to release in 2027.
All of Us Are Dead returns for its second season
After a five-year wait, All of Us Are Dead will return with its second season, which will be one of the first major K-drama premieres on Netflix in 2027. The zombie series has remained one of the most popular K-dramas on the platform since its original release, and its fandom has not only been maintained but has continued to grow during the wait.
Plot of the second season
Netflix has shared an official synopsis for this new installment, focusing once again on the character of Nam On Jo. According to the teaser, after surviving the zombie outbreak at Hyosan High School, On Jo is now a university student in Seoul, trying to overcome the trauma and the loss of her friends. However, a new infection outbreak hits the city, forcing her to face a struggle for survival once again, this time without the people she previously relied on.
The Dealer, the casino thriller with Jung So Min
Netflix has built a solid catalog of Korean crime thrillers, with titles such as Squid Game, Mousetrap, My Name, Bloodhounds, and The Price of Confession, and The Dealer joins that list with a cast led by Jung So-min, alongside Hwang Dong Hyuk, Ryu Kyung Soo, Choi Young Hwan, Lee Soo Hyuk, and Ryoo Seung Bum. The actress has previously participated in several weekly K-dramas licensed by Netflix, but this will be her first original Korean production for the platform.
Plot of The Dealer
The story takes place in Oceanland, a newly opened casino whose glamorous exterior hides problems with troublesome clients. When casino revenue drops, the largest Texas Hold'em tournament is organized to try to reverse the situation. Geon Hwa, one of the casino's card dealers, hides a special power: she can detect lies after drinking alcohol. After being scammed and losing her housing deposit, she decides to participate in the tournament herself to recover what she lost.
Buy King, the succession war of a Korean chaebol
Buy King will compete with The Dealer for the title of best new Netflix crime thriller. Although it lacks the supernatural element of its rival, it has a very powerful hook for the audience: a plot centered on the succession wars of South Korea's ultra-wealthy families, known as chaebols. The series stars Ju Ji Hoon, remembered for Kingdom and Trauma Code: Heroes on Call, and Lee Jun Ho, who already found success on Netflix with Cashero and Typhoon Family, alongside Choi Dae Hoon.
Plot of Buy King
Based on the private and highly confidential family wars of Korean chaebols, Buy King offers an exclusive look at the intricate family dynamics and succession struggles of Korea's wealthiest families, and the battle of each member to sit on the throne of a multi-billion dollar family business. The series delves especially into how generational differences in culture and values affect not only the succession of power but also the family, the company, and even society as a whole.
Grand Galaxy Hotel, the long-awaited successor to Sky Castle
Grand Galaxy Hotel arrives as the successor to Sky Castle, the legendary series that remains the fourth highest-rated cable production in South Korean history. Unlike its predecessor, which aired on the JTBC network, this new installment will premiere exclusively worldwide on Netflix. Despite being considered a sequel, the cast is completely new and is led by Lee Do Hyun, marking his highly anticipated return after military service, and Lee Soo Hyuk, who returns to play a captivating grim reaper, alongside Lee Su Hyun and Shin Shi Ah.
Plot of Grand Galaxy Hotel
The Grand Galaxy Hotel only opens in the middle of the night to provide first-class service and comfort to the souls of the dead. The establishment has a new, somber owner, Eun Ha, with a mysterious past, who arrives after the sudden disappearance of the previous owner. Upon arrival, she meets the only human employee, Ko Sang Sun, who works as the hotel manager and has a special gift for befriending ghosts. Also appearing are Baek Gi, a free-spirited grim reaper in charge of cleaning up the remains of evil spirits, and Seok San, a mysterious woman with a disturbing and dangerous aura.
Detective Park Mi-Ok, the true story of Kim Ji Won
Of the three crime dramas on this list, Detective Park Mi-Ok stands out for being the only one based on a true story, focusing on the life of South Korea's first female detective. The person in charge of bringing this historical figure to life is Kim Ji Won, considered one of the most versatile actresses in the current South Korean scene. The actress comes to this project after her successful participation in Queen of Tears and ahead of her next role in the Doctor X remake.
Netflix has not yet revealed an official synopsis for this series, so the specific plot remains unconfirmed.
Men of the Harem, the reverse-harem starring Bae Suzy
Bae Suzy continues to be one of Netflix's biggest stars, and Men of the Harem could become her most ambitious project to date. After Doona and Genie, Make a Wish, this will be her third original production for the platform. In it, she will play Empress Latil and will be accompanied by Shin Seung Ho, Dex, Kim Dan, Yoo Jung Hoo, and Lee See Hyuk, who will bring her male concubines to life.
Plot of Men of the Harem
Scorned by her lover and brought to power after the mysterious murder of her father, Latil must marry to secure her sovereignty over Tarium. Instead of choosing just one man as Royal Consort, she decides to choose five young men from different backgrounds to form her harem. The plot will follow whether Latil can solve her father's murder and whether she can maintain peace within her harem.
Frequently asked questions about Netflix K-dramas in 2027
When does the second season of All of Us Are Dead premiere?
Netflix has not yet confirmed an exact release date, although the second season of All of Us Are Dead is expected to be one of the first major K-dramas to arrive on the platform in 2027.
Who stars in The Dealer on Netflix?
The cast of The Dealer is led by Jung So-min, alongside Hwang Dong Hyuk, Ryu Kyung Soo, Choi Young Hwan, Lee Soo Hyuk, and Ryoo Seung Bum.
What is Buy King about?
Buy King chronicles the succession wars within a South Korean chaebol family, showing the internal tensions over control of a multi-billion dollar family business, with Ju Ji Hoon and Lee Jun Ho as the leads.
Is Grand Galaxy Hotel a direct sequel to Sky Castle?
Grand Galaxy Hotel is presented as the successor to Sky Castle, but it features a completely new cast, led by Lee Do Hyun and Lee Soo Hyuk, and will premiere exclusively worldwide on Netflix.
What is Detective Park Mi-Ok based on?
The series is based on the true story of South Korea's first female detective and stars Kim Ji Won, although Netflix has not yet released a detailed official synopsis.
Who is the lead in Men of the Harem?
Bae Suzy stars in Men of the Harem as Empress Latil, accompanied by a male cast consisting of Shin Seung Ho, Dex, Kim Dan, Yoo Jung Hoo, and Lee See Hyuk.
