[TF Chuseok Special] Binge-watching is the best during the holiday... Recommended OTT shows for 2026

From Netflix to Disney+, Wavve, and TVINGChoose according to your taste with mystery, romance, noir, and survival.For the 2026 Chuseok holiday, we recommend binge-watching content such as 'Lady Doua', 'The Beating', 'Made in Korea 2', 'Scarecrow', 'Yumi's Cells 3', and 'Bloody Game X' (clockwise from top left). / Each PosterMany people eagerly await the holiday. This is because it's an opportunity to binge-watch content that they couldn't normally afford to watch all at once. Although this year's Chuseok is a bit short, which is a bit disappointing considering it's a bountiful Chuseok, it's enough time to binge-watch series and variety shows on the small screen. Here, we introduce content released in 2026 that can be enjoyed alone or with family. [THE FACT|Reporter Kim Saet-byeol] In 2026, content spanning genres and formats poured out on various platforms. Among them, we selected completed content that is good to binge-watch from beginning to end during the Chuseok holiday.The genres are also diverse, from mystery thrillers to action noir, romance, and survival variety shows. We will introduce them divided by Netflix, Disney+, Wavve, and TVING, depending on the OTT service available.The Netflix series 'Lady Doua', starring Shin Hye-sun and Lee Joon-hyuk, is a total of 8 episodes, allowing you to immerse yourself in following the truth of the case and identity. / Netflix◆ Netflix: 'Lady Doua'The first recommended work is the Netflix series 'Lady Doua', released in February. This is a mystery thriller about a woman who wanted to live a luxurious life, even if it was fake, and a detective who tracks her truth, marking the reunion of Shin Hye-sun and Lee Joon-hyuk about 8 years after 'Stranger'.Shin Hye-sun plays Sarah Kim, who creates a new identity while pursuing her desires, and Lee Joon-hyuk plays Detective Park Moo-kyung, who persistently digs into the truth of the case. The story unfolds as two people with different goals become entangled around one case.The strength of 'Lady Doua' lies in its structure of gradually unraveling the mystery surrounding a character's identity. It doesn't just stop at finding the culprit but makes you follow why Sarah Kim became who she is now and what the reality of the life she created is.The chemistry between Shin Hye-sun and Lee Joon-hyuk, who met again, was also perfect. Shin Hye-sun, who showed various acting performances as Sarah Kim, the center of the entire story, and Lee Joon-hyuk, who stably supported the important balance for Sarah Kim's story to gain credibility. The ensemble of the two adds tense suspense to the mysterious chase.It is suitable for viewers looking for a work to immerse themselves in a short period of time, as they will be curious about the identity of the next character and the truth of the case after watching one episode. We recommend investing a day or two during the holiday to follow it from beginning to end.The Netflix series 'The Beating', starring Kim Mu-yeol, Lee Sung-min, Jin Ki-joo, and P.O., depicts a story set in the "Teacher's Rights Protection Agency," which was established to protect the collapsed Korean education system. / Netflix◆ Netflix: 'The Beating'If you want the thrilling tension and satisfying catharsis of a genre drama, 'The Beating' is highly recommended. All 10 episodes were released on June 10.Based on the webtoon of the same name, 'The Beating' is a story set in the "Teacher's Rights Protection Agency" (hereinafter referred to as the "Teacher's Rights Agency"), which was established to protect the collapsed Korean education system. It confronts the reality of the education field head-on with the fresh setting of the "Teacher's Rights Agency" and depicts the triumphant progress of characters who rebuild collapsed schools by standing on the side of the victims.Kim Mu-yeol plays Na Hwa-jin, a supervisor who deals with students and parents who cross the line in his own way. Lee Sung-min plays Choi Kang-seok, the Minister of Education who created the Teacher's Rights Agency, Jin Ki-joo plays Im Han-rim, a supervisor with a special forces background, and P.O plays Bong Geun-dae, a genius office worker.'The Beating' continues the story within the framework of the Teacher's Rights Agency, while facing different schools and cases in each episode. It portrays conflicts in schools not just as a confrontation between students and teachers, but expands the problem to include various stakeholders such as students, parents, teachers, and educational administration.At 10 episodes, it's a slightly longer breath than 'Lady Doua', but 'The Beating' features an episodic structure where the story unfolds around different schools and cases in each episode. While each case unfolds independently within the larger framework of the Teacher's Rights Agency, the main theme continues.Therefore, there is less burden even if you don't binge-watch it all at once. In addition, the powerful acting of trusted actors like Kim Mu-yeol and Lee Sung-min, and the thrilling development are also points to watch.The Disney+ original series 'Made in Korea 2', starring Hyun Bin, Jung Woo-sung, and Woo Do-hwan, is a series that tells the story 9 years after Season 1, and all 6 episodes were released on the 23rd. / Walt Disney Company Korea◆ Disney+: 'Made in Korea 2'If you've been waiting for the next installment of a seasonal drama among the works released this year, there's 'Made in Korea 2'. Set 9 years after Season 1, which was released in 2025, it depicts the clash of amplified desires and power.Hyun Bin returns as Baek Ki-tae, following Season 1. Baek Ki-tae, who chased his desires in Season 1, now looks to higher places. The confrontation with Baek Ki-hyun, played by Woo Do-hwan, continues, and Jang Geon-young, played by Jung Woo-sung, also reappears, foreshadowing changes in their relationships.In Season 2, as the positions of the characters have changed, there is also fun in comparing it with Season 1. The key points to watch are how past choices led to what results 9 years later and how the characters' relationships have changed.Disney+ released a total of 6 episodes by releasing 2 episodes on the 9th, 2 on the 16th, and 2 on the 23rd. Since all episodes will be available for viewing by the start of the Chuseok holiday, it is suitable for rewatching Season 1 and then binge-watching Season 2.If you are looking for content other than a series, we recommend the Wavve variety show 'Bloody Game X'. 'Bloody Game X' is a survival variety show that deals with the extreme survival game of the strongest minds and physiques amidst unpredictable rules and meticulous planning. / Wavve◆ Wavve: 'Bloody Game X'If you want a survival show that makes your palms sweat more than a drama, there's the Wavve original variety show 'Bloody Game X', which concluded with 10 episodes on August 28.'Bloody Game X' is a survival variety show that deals with the extreme survival game of the strongest minds and physiques amidst unpredictable rules and meticulous planning. This is the fourth season of the 'Bloody Game' series, and the biggest difference is the expansion of the game to team play, moving away from the existing individual survival method.Accordingly, a total of 20 players, the largest number ever, gathered. Players representing each season from Season 1 to Season 3, as well as participants from other survival programs and new faces, joined to form teams.The fun of 'Bloody Game X' lies not only in the individual abilities of the participants but also in how they form and operate their teams. The landscape changes with each episode due to the repetition of mind games, physical battles, alliances, betrayals, and psychological warfare.With 10 episodes released, you can fill your holiday in a different way than binge-watching short dramas. Since each episode has a long running time, you can also enjoy it one or two episodes at a time with family or friends, rather than binge-watching multiple episodes in a day.'Yumi's Cells Season 3' is the final story of the TVING original series 'Yumi's Cells', and actor Kim Jaewon newly joined to put a period on it. / TVING◆ TVING: 'Yumi's Cells Season 3'If you want to focus on romance and empathy, we recommend 'Yumi's Cells Season 3', which aired its first episode in April and all 8 episodes have been released.'Yumi's Cells Season 3', which returned after about 3 years, tells the story of Yumi (played by Kim Go-eun), who has become a star writer, experiencing unexpected encounters and falling in love again.Kim Go-eun reprises her role as Yumi, and Kim Jaewon joins as the new male lead, Sun-rok. The focus is on Yumi's process of proactively shaping her own life after growing through love and breakups in Season 1 and Season 2.In particular, the combination of live-action and 3D animation, unique to the 'Yumi's Cells' series, continues in Season 3. The story of the cells in Yumi's head humorously portrays the gap between her outward actions and her inner thoughts.If you haven't watched the previous seasons, you can also binge-watch Season 1 and Season 2 before moving on to Season 3. Viewers who have already watched Yumi's growth and relationships can enjoy it even more as it is the final story.The ENA drama 'Scarecrow' is a crime investigation thriller that unfolds as a detective investigating the serial killer becomes unexpectedly allied with a prosecutor he despises. / KT Studio Genie◆ TVING: 'Scarecrow'The last recommended work is 'Scarecrow' for viewers who enjoy mystery and crime dramas. The series, which concluded its 12-episode run on ENA in May, is currently available for viewing on the platform TVING.'Scarecrow' centers around a serial murder case that occurred in a city in 1988, and depicts the brutal investigations, false accusations, cover-ups, and the lives of those who lived through the case as they pursued the culprit.Actors Park Hae-soo, Lee Hee-joon, Kwak Sun-young, Song Geon-hee, and Seo Ji-hye played various characters involved in the case. It doesn't just focus on tracking down the serial killer but also portrays the lives of people ruined by the case and those who never gave up on the truth.As it is based on a real case, the charm lies in following the social atmosphere of the time and the confusion experienced by the characters, rather than just the investigation process itself. It also leaves a profound lingering impression as it re-examines the unresolved truth after time has passed.As it is a completed work of 12 episodes, it is good for following the flow of the case from beginning to end during the long holiday. If you are looking for immersion different from lighthearted entertainment, 'Scarecrow' can be an option.As such, the holiday is an opportunity to encounter content that has been postponed due to lack of time. From light romance to mystery, noir, and survival, why not choose a work that suits your taste and enjoy binge-watching in your own way this Chuseok?sstar1204@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]