Korean Movies Lunar New Year: Top 7.5 Million Viewers Lineup

Lunar New Year 2026 (February 17th) has arrived. This Lunar New Year holiday is a five-day golden holiday that runs from Saturday, February 14th to Wednesday, February 18th. A rich lineup of home theaters has been prepared to satisfy both returning visitors to their hometown and ‘home vacationers’ who choose to rest at home.

This Lunar New Year special program, which includes terrestrial, cable, and OTT platforms, boasts a spectacular composition regardless of genre, including action, comedy, and thriller. We’ve compiled the best content that the whole family can enjoy sitting together.

Terrestrial TV’s winning strategy: from Jo Jung-seok’s comedy to Ma Dong-seok’s occult action

As the king of the holidays, SBS presented a strong lineup. The most notable work is , which will be broadcast at 8:50 pm on Friday, February 13th. This film, which attracted attention for actor Jo Jung-seok’s unconventional cross-dressing transformation, depicts the commotion that unfolds as star Ki Ho-ho, who becomes unemployed overnight, disguises himself as his younger sister to get re-employed. We are looking forward to Jo Jung-seok’s unique, sly comedy that will blow away the stress of the holidays.

In the second half of the holiday, on February 17th (Tuesday) and February 18th (Wednesday), the touching sports drama <1 Win> and the fresh setting will be broadcast. <1 Win>, starring Song Kang-ho, is expected to give a touching impression to family viewers by depicting the process of a women’s volleyball team on the verge of disbandment struggling to get just one win. The next film, , is based on a popular webtoon and tells a comical yet warm story of a father’s tearful struggle to protect his daughter who has become a zombie.

KBS 1TV adds depth to the holiday by programming , which stimulates classic sensibilities, at 11:30 pm on Friday, February 13th. This modern reinterpretation of the classic narrative is perfect for a calm ending to the first night of the holiday.

OCN’s ‘New Face’ special feature: The masterpieces that heated up theaters are shown on TV for the first time

OCN, a movie channel, is holding a truly ‘action festival’ from February 14th (Sat) to 18th (Wednesday).

The work that is particularly highly anticipated is the occult action film starring Ma Dong-seok. This film, which depicts the activities of the demon-hunting team ‘Holy Night’, maximizes visual pleasure by combining supernatural material with Ma Dong-seok’s unique powerful striking feeling.

What catches the eye more than anything is the back-to-back programming of and , the pinnacle of Korean detective action, which drew 7.5 million viewers. This is a great opportunity to enjoy Hwang Jung-min’s unstoppable action and director Ryu Seung-wan’s sensuous directing in succession in your home room.

In addition, , which tells the story of an insider who shakes up the drug world, and starring Kim Hye-soo and Yeom Jeong-ah, which shows refreshing action on the sea, are included in the lineup.

In addition, , a film adaptation of the web novel of the same name with a global fandom, will also meet viewers through OCN this holiday season. The survival story of Kim Dok-ja, the only protagonist in the destroyed world of the novel who knows the ending, is expected to capture the attention of both fans of the original work and general viewers.

In addition, new works such as the killer action starring Lee Hye-young and the suspenseful thriller are waiting. In the ‘International’ section, there are Hollywood blockbusters such as and <007: No Time to Die>, which are expected to turn the home into a place of spectacular action.

The strength of OTT: Breathtaking tension in Disney+’s ‘Bloody Flower’

In addition to traditional TV channels, OTT platforms are also on the offensive. Disney+ focused on the original series during the Lunar New Year holiday.

This mystery thriller, which deals with the conflict between Lee Woo-gyeom (Lee Woo-gyeom), a serial killer who has the ability to cure incurable diseases but commits murder in return, and the lawyers and prosecutors surrounding him, is already gaining attention through word of mouth. Following episodes 3 and 4, which were released on Wednesday, February 11, episodes 5 and 6 are scheduled to be released on Wednesday, the 18th, when the holiday season ends.