2026 Busan International Film Festival Announces 3 New Korean Dramas To Premiere At Event

The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has announced three highly anticipated Korean drama series that will premiere at this year’s festival!

On August 25, BIFF announced that its “On Screen” section will showcase Lee Jae Wook and Go Min Si’s Netflix series “Dead-End Job,” Disney+’s fantasy romance “The Remarried Empress,” and Son Suk Ku’s Netflix series “Road” (working title).

The “On Screen” section highlights the year’s most highly anticipated new drama series, expanding the scope and value of the cinematic experience by bringing exciting series premieres from around the world to the big screen.

“Dead-End Job” has drawn attention for its ensemble cast featuring Lee Jae Wook, Go Min Si, Kim Min Ha, and Lee Hee Joon. Directed by Kim Da Min, the series uses a suspicious part-time job as its setting to tell a story rooted in reality, blending inventive imagination with mystery.

Disney+’s highly anticipated “The Remarried Empress” is an upcoming fantasy romance that has already garnered attention for its star-studded cast, including Shin Min Ah, Ju Ji Hoon, Lee Jong Suk, and Lee Se Young. The series is directed by Jo Soo Won, who previously helmed “I Hear Your Voice” and “Thirty But Seventeen.”

“Road” is the latest series from director Han Jun Hee, whose film “Coin Locker Girl” was invited to the Critics’ Week at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival, while his series “D.P.” won Best Drama in the TV category at the 2022 Baeksang Arts Awards. Starring Son Suk Ku, Nagayama Eita, Kim Shin Rok, and others, the series follows the investigation into the truth behind a cross-border serial murder mystery.

The 31st Busan International Film Festival will take place from October 6 to 15.

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Kim Min Ha, Joo Jong Hyuk, And More’s “The Table: Day And Night” Selected As Opening Film Of 2026 Busan International Film Festival

The upcoming film “The Table: Day and Night” has been selected as the opening film of this year’s Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)!

Set during the transition from summer to fall, “The Table: Day and Night” captures the witty, understated, and charming conversations shared by four pairs of men and women who cross paths at the same café. The film follows the chance encounter between Yoo Jin (Kim Min Ha) and Hyeon Oh (Joo Jong Hyuk), who visit the café at different times of day; the unexpected reunion of Sang Mi (Han Sun Hwa) and Young Min (Chang Ryul), who attended the same private tutoring sessions in middle school; the fiery first meeting between Hye Jin (Shim Eun Kyung), a web novel writer, and Dong Nam (Lee Hee Jun), an indie filmmaker; and the bittersweet moments shared by aspiring idol Na Kyeong (Jeon So Young) and her boyfriend Jong Su (Kim Dong Hwi).

The Busan International Film Festival praised the film, stating, “‘The Table: Day and Night’ is a polished film that represents the tentative culmination of director Kim Jong Kwan’s persistent exploration of his cinematic interests, style, perspective, and world. Without relying on excessive setups or dramatic developments, the film thoughtfully portrays each character’s unique inner voice and emotions, as well as the subtle changes in their relationships. This is one of the film’s greatest strengths and virtues. The film also features a talented ensemble of acclaimed actors, including Kim Min Ha, Joo Jong Hyuk, Han Sun Hwa, Chang Ryul, Shim Eun Kyung, Lee Hee Jun, Jeon So Young, and Kim Dong Hwi, alongside promising newcomers, who deliver outstanding chemistry and performances.”

The festival added, “To mark the beginning of the 31st Busan International Film Festival, we have selected ‘The Table: Day and Night’ as the opening film for its lighthearted yet thoughtful approach.”

“The Table: Day and Night” will premiere at this year’s Busan International Film Festival before its theatrical release later this year.

The 31st Busan International Film Festival will take place from October 6 to 15.

Watch Kim Min Ha in “Way Back Love” with subtitles below:

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Kim Min Ha To Host 2026 Busan International Film Festival Opening Ceremony

Kim Min Ha will be hosting the opening ceremony of the 31st Busan International Film Festival!

On July 31, the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) officially announced, “We have chosen Kim Min Ha, an actress currently displaying the clearest growth, as the host of the opening ceremony.”

Kim Min Ha, who debuted in 2016 and went on to gain global recognition for her starring turn in “Pachinko,” has recently starred in dramas like “Light Shop,” “Way Back Love,” and “Typhoon Family.”

The 31st Busan International Film Festival will kick off on October 6 and run for 10 days through October 15.

In the meantime, watch Kim Min Ha in “Way Back Love” with subtitles on Viki below:

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