K-drama fans, exciting news! HBO Max isn’t just about premium Western series anymore — it’s rapidly becoming a hub for Korean dramas too. Thanks to a strategic partnership between Warner Bros. Discovery and CJ ENM, HBO Max now features a growing selection of Korean dramas from TVING’s library, plus new originals and hits you won’t want to miss.
Below are some of the top Korean dramas currently streaming on HBO Max in supported regions (especially in Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong via the TVING branded hub).
Dear X (2025)
A melo-thriller starring Kim Yoo-jung and Kim Young-dae, Dear X dives into the dark, glittering world of celebrity and power, where ambition and betrayal blur the lines between love and manipulation.
📅 Premiere: November 6, 2025
📍 Available on: HBO Max (selected regions) via TVING hub
Why watch: Deep emotional conflict meets stylish thriller vibes — perfect for fans of dramatic, character-driven stories.
Villains (2025–2026)
This crime action series focuses on powerful antagonists entangled in counterfeit money conflicts and bloody rivalries.
📅 Premiere: December 18, 2025
📍 Available on: HBO Max (selected regions)
Why watch: Short, intense, and perfect for viewers who love gritty thrillers and morally complex characters.
The Judge Returns (2026)
Starring Ji Sung, Park Hee-soon, and Won Jin-ah, this fantasy legal drama follows a judge who returns from death to right past wrongs and punish injustice.
📅 Premiere: January 2, 2026
📍 Available on: HBO Max (Asia), TVING, and Disney+ in Japan
Why watch: A powerful blend of courtroom drama, fantasy twists, and character transformation.
Classic & Popular K-Dramas via the TVING Hub
Thanks to the HBO Max–TVING collaboration, HBO Max’s K-drama section (in eligible regions) also includes well-loved titles such as:
- Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (Goblin) – iconic fantasy romance
- Reply 1988 – heartfelt coming-of-age classic
- Mr. Queen – quirky historical rom-com
These viewer favorites are part of the 27+ scripted and unscripted Korean content hours now available in the TVING hub on HBO Max.
How HBO Max Streams K-Dramas
The key behind all this is the multi-year partnership between Warner Bros. Discovery and CJ ENM. Under the partnership:
- HBO Max becomes the streaming home for TVING’s library in 17 Asia Pacific markets.
- A dedicated TVING branded hub on HBO Max launched in early 2026.
- New K-dramas premiere first on HBO Max (via TVING) in those regions.
- The deal also includes co-producing original Korean dramas for global distribution.
This means subscribers in Asia Pacific markets can easily explore both new releases and beloved classics without a separate TVING subscription.
🎬 Final Thoughts
If you’re in the regions where the TVING hub on HBO Max is available, your K-drama watchlist just got a lot bigger and better. From gripping thrillers like Dear X to classic favorites like Reply 1988, there’s something for every mood and genre.
✨ Stay tuned — as more TVING originals and co-produced titles are expected to roll out on HBO Max throughout 2026 and beyond.
