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The KBS Drama Special is back as always in 2022. From a suspenseful psychological thriller about desire starring young actors to a fantasy story where villains are punished with a superpower to a heart-warming coming-of-age drama about ballet to a story about a 19-year-old being lost and in love for the first time to the romance among COVID-19 patients in the isolated ward to a story about a man who is serious about panties and life to a frolicsome, touching romantic comedy and to the last episode set in a military base, this year's drama special is coming back with eight one-act dramas full of vibrant charms, commemorating the 38th anniversary

2023

The KBS Drama Special, a collection of episodes that are fully packed with well-constructed content, has made its comeback in 2023 as KBS airs the series annually. The stories to be told will include one about a typical working professional who makes a decision to better his life that ends up being the wrong decision, a coming-of-age story of people trying to protect a kid who lies to hide the family history, a story of a female amateur futsal team's passion as they become one through the sport, a story about the victim, perpetrator, and bystander of bullying at a school, a hectic, wisecracking rom-com about a Joseon scholar who witnesses a secret rendezvous of his wife and his servant, and a rom-com set in a university where a student tries to mess with the smartest student in class to be at the top. The 2023 KBS Drama Special offers a plethora of stories accompanied by extreme thrills, fresh takes, and heartwarming sensations. Expect to find an episode that hits the sweet spot!

2024

In a new phase of KBS's one-act drama project, fresh actors, directors, and writers come together to provide entertainment and inspiration. Every story has something unique to offer! A young historian is determined to preserve the past, while the prince seeks to erase it and take the throne, leading to a collision of values. Cutie, the obscure member of an idol group that disbanded 13 years ago, begins his journey of hunting for Handsome, another member who's been elusive. In the tumultuous year before the Korean War, two women, Young Bok from Korea and Sachiko from Japan, fight for the love of the same husband. This is the dramatic story of two ladies who can never be friends. A seasoned member of a street-view shooting team encounters a directionally challenged woman who claims that a figure caught in the street-view is her father. Ha Neul, a high school girl, devises a clever plan to coax her reclusive sister out of her room! Immerse yourself in a collection of touching stories.

2025: Love: Track

A romance anthology containing 10 different love stories. It explores romance, breakups, unrequited love, familial love, and even the love of older adults, singles, and minorities, all in a flexible format unique to short films, broadening the emotional spectrum of love.

2026: Sound: Track

KBS Drama Special 2026 ‘Sound: Track’ has finalized a lineup of eight single-episode dramas, continuing the 42-year legacy of KBS’s single-episode productions. The eight episodes span genres from melodrama to mystery, fantasy, and youth stories. Each 60-minute standalone episode promises a concise yet intense narrative. While each story is independent, the common thread of music is expected to evoke viewers’ emotions.