Checkmate (2026)

Name: Checkmate
Genre: Psychological, Romance, Drama
Released: 2026
Cast: Akai, Wi Chang-woo, Chun Woo Jin, Ning Wentong, Qu Gang

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체크 메이트 · Chekeumeiteu, 체크메이트

Other titles: 체크 메이트 · Chekeumeiteu, 체크메이트

MyDramaList: 7.5

Genres: Psychological Romance Drama

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Country: South Korea

Type: Drama

Episodes: 50 × 2 min.

Aired: 11 Jun 2026 (Thursdays) DetailsHide

Episode schedule50 of 50 aired

Episode 111 Jun
Episode 211 Jun
Episode 311 Jun
Episode 411 Jun
Episode 511 Jun
Episode 611 Jun
Episode 711 Jun
Episode 811 Jun
Episode 911 Jun
Episode 1011 Jun

Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Su Hyeon has lived his whole life in the shadow of the perfect Eun Seong. But when Eun Seong begins to fall apart, Su Hyeon develops complicated and strange feelings about his downfall. ~~ Adapted from the webtoon "Checkmate" (체크 메이트) by Tan (탄).