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Netflix is doubling down on its beloved Korean unscripted content, announcing a “non-stop variety show slate” that will see at least one major new title launch every single month from this September through February 2026. Here’s a look at the 11 new and returning shows you won’t want to miss.
Crime Scene Zero (September)
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The legendary role-playing mystery game show is back. This highly anticipated reboot kicks off the new slate on September 23rd, with special guests like Park Sung-woong and Joo Hyun-young joining the first episode.
Physical: Asia (October)
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The powerhouse competition series is going international. The new season brings together contestants from eight different countries—including Korea, Japan, Thailand, and Australia—to find the strongest physique in Asia. New versions for the U.S. and Italy are also in the works.
Three Idiots in Kenya (November)
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For the first time ever, Netflix is teaming up with the renowned variety show producer Nah Yung-suk. The new series follows comedy legends Lee Su-geun, Eun Ji-won, and KYUHYUN on a chaotic and hilarious adventure across Kenya.
Culinary Class Wars Season 2 (December)
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The fierce and globally successful cooking competition returns. After the first season sparked new conversations in the food industry, Season 2 is back to find the next master chef.
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Single’s Inferno 5 (January 2026)
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The fan-favorite dating show that took the world by storm is back for a fifth season. Get ready for more drama, romance, and tough decisions as a new group of singles search for love in paradise.
Agents of Mystery 2 (February 2026)
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The unique hybrid of adventure and mystery returns! A new cast of agents will take on bizarre cases that can’t be explained by science alone.
The Devil’s Plan 3
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Netflix confirmed that production has already begun on a third season of the acclaimed mind-bending survival game from creator Jeong Jong-yeon.
Kian’s Bizarre B&B Season 2
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The ‘guesthouse universe’ is expanding! Kian84 is back for another season of his unique and unpredictable B&B experience.
Jae Seok’s B&B Rules!
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The “Nation’s MC” Yoo Jae-suk is joining the guesthouse game. Underscoring his immense popularity, the new show received over 55,000 applications from teams wanting to be guests.
Better Late Than Single 2
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Promising more laughs and heartfelt moments, the popular show featuring single celebrity friends navigating life and love is returning for a second season.
Lee Seo Jin’s Dalla Dalla (literal translation)
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This raw, unfiltered travel show follows actor Lee Seo Jin and his friends as they visit Dallas, Texas—the city he wants to retire in.
