During the 2026 Lunar New Year holiday, the home theater will transform into a massive cinema. The three major broadcasters have confirmed a lineup of special movies that can truly be called 'unprecedented', ranging from an occult blockbuster that attracted 10 million viewers to a 30 billion won scale blockbuster.
◇ KBS Leads with 10 Million Movie 'The Grave' in a Relay of Hit Films
KBS targets viewers with the most abundant lineup. During the holiday period from the 16th to the 18th, 'The Grave', 'The Opposition', and 'The Escape' will be aired in succession. In particular, 'The Grave', starring Choi Min-sik and Kim Go-eun, attracted 11.91 million viewers and caused an occult syndrome, generating the highest expectations. Following that, the crime thriller 'The Opposition', starring Yoo Hae-jin and Kang Ha-neul, and 'The Escape', featuring Lee Je-hoon and Go Kyung-pyo in a tense chase, are expected to heat up the holiday nights.
◇ SBS Schedules Webtoon Adaptation 'Zombie Daughter' and Comedy 'One Win'
SBS has prepared a delightful lineup that the whole family can enjoy. On the day of the Lunar New Year, the 17th, it will showcase the volleyball-themed comedy film 'One Win', starring Song Kang-ho. On the last day of the holiday, the 18th, the hit film 'Zombie Daughter', which topped the box office last year, will greet viewers. Based on the popular webtoon of the same name, 'Zombie Daughter' depicts a father's struggle to protect his daughter who has turned into a zombie, promising both laughter and emotion.
◇ MBC to Premiere 30 Billion Won Blockbuster 'The Reader's Point of View' on TV for the First Time
MBC has made a bold move with overwhelming scale. At 10 PM on the 16th, it will exclusively premiere the massive fantasy action blockbuster 'The Reader's Point of View' on TV for the first time. Based on a globally mega-hit web novel, this work, with a production cost of over 30 billion won, tells the story of Kim Dok-ja, the only reader who knows the ending in a destroyed world, and is expected to overwhelm the home theater with its stunning visual effects.
This 2026 Lunar New Year special movie lineup, prepared ambitiously by the three major broadcasters, is a golden opportunity to revisit the talked-about films missed in theaters. Movies armed with diverse genres and themes are expected to provide viewers with a rich visual feast during the holiday period.
