Kim Moo Yeol Lines Up Three New Dramas Following the Success of 'Teach You a Lesson'

After leading one of Netflix's biggest Korean hits of 2026, Kim Moo Yeol is wasting no time with his next projects. The actor has already been confirmed for three new dramas, including two upcoming Netflix originals.

Kim Moo Yeol's Busy Schedule Continues

Fresh off the global success of Teach You a Lesson, Kim Moo Yeol has become one of the industry's busiest leading actors, with three major drama projects already announced for his next chapter.

The upcoming lineup showcases his versatility, taking him from the medical field to action-packed thrillers and a revenge story led by an unlikely heroine.

'First Doctor' (Netflix)

Kim Moo Yeol will reunite with Teach You a Lesson director Hong Jong Chan in Netflix's upcoming medical drama First Doctor.

He will play Bae Su Wol, a laid-back anesthesiology professor and longtime friend of pediatric surgeon Heo Ji Wan, played by Jung Ryeo Won. The series follows the doctors working to save both young patients and a struggling pediatric surgery department.

'Mr. Barcode'

Kim Moo Yeol is also set to headline Mr. Barcode, an action-comedy centered on a former elite secret agent.

After being dismissed from his agency following the birth of his daughter, his character opens a neighborhood convenience store. However, he secretly continues taking down criminals, forcing him to balance family life with dangerous undercover missions.

'Granny' (Netflix)

Another Netflix project on Kim Moo Yeol's schedule is Granny, a revenge drama with a unique premise.

The story follows an elderly grandmother who is trained by two men to seek justice against those responsible for harming her grandson. Kim Moo Yeol will play one of the key figures guiding her throughout her mission.

A Career at Its Peak

The overwhelming success of Teach You a Lesson has further elevated Kim Moo Yeol's career, and his upcoming projects demonstrate just how much demand there is for the actor across multiple genres.

With a medical drama, an action-comedy, and a revenge thriller all on the horizon, Kim Moo Yeol is shaping up to be one of the most active—and versatile—K-drama stars to watch in the coming months.