Series synopsis
Next Legend, also known as 넥스트 레전드 is a South Korean reality television series that premiered on Coupang Play on January 30, 2026. It was created by 채재진. It stars Lee Young-pyo, Gareth Bale, Cho Won-hee and Kim Young-kwang.
A real-life survival show where promising 44 young players from across Korea, the future leaders of Korean football, compete fiercely to earn a chance to advance to a major international league. They will give it their all in the competition, striving to prove their potential. Their journey to England, the home of football.
Premise
A real-life survival show where promising 44 young players from across Korea, the future leaders of Korean football, compete fiercely to earn a chance to advance to a major international league. They will give it their all in the competition, striving to prove their potential. Their journey to England, the home of football.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | January 30, 2026 | March 27, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 30, 2026 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 30, 2026 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | February 6, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Coupang Play |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 30, 2026 |
| Last aired | March 27, 2026 |
| Runtime | 75 minutes |
| Status | continue |