Over the decades, there have been some incredible Korean dramas on our watchlist that have kept us on the tip of our chairs or cuddled up on the couch with a box of wipes. But, whatever the event, a few dramas pop out and resonate with people all across the world — even in Korea. have you ever thought, what is it about these dramas that make them so famous and addictive? Intriguing narrative, finest romances, humor, and exotic environment are the reasons. They have succeeded in eliciting an emotional response from the audience.
Don’t worry if you’re obsessed with K-dramas and want to see more but aren’t sure which one to stream right now. Instead, enjoy these renowned and most-watched K-dramas that most of the population has been a huge fan of!
32 of the Most Watched Korean Dramas of All Time
1. The World of the Married
- Director: Mo Wan-il, Kim Sung-jin
- Writer: Mike Bartlett, Joo Hyun
- Cast: Kim Hee-ae, Park Hae-joon, Han So-hee, Kim Young-min
- IMDb Rating: 8.1
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: no score yet
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
The World of the Married holds the record for being the highest-rated series on Korean cable tv. And with good cause. The drama is a fantastic Korean version of the British serial Dr. Foster. It successfully strikes a perfect blend between well-written protagonists and a narrative that changes over time.
The World Of The Married simply gets better as the shows progress, with such a torrid romance coming into play. The plot focuses on a couple whose treachery of each other sets off a chain reaction of vengeance, anguish, remorse, and restoration.
It’s undoubtedly one of the best K-dramas of 2020, and if you haven’t seen it yet, you should.
2. Sky castle
- Director: Jo Hyun-tak
- Writer: Yoo Hyun-mi
- Cast: Jung-ah Yum, Tae-ran Lee, Yun Se-ah, Na-ra Oh
- IMDb Rating: 8.7
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: no score yet
- Streaming Platform: Netflix and Apple TV
Sky Castle had one of the greatest network scores, and it kept that position for a long period before being surpassed in 2020. This satirical drama revolves around four moms who live in a posh enclave and are determined to get their children into higher education institutions at any cost.
Sky Castle’s exploration of class and status, while basic in principle, is one of the reasons the film works so effectively. Along with this, there are countless thought-provoking talks about the stress on parents to have their children achieve in schooling. All of this contributes to Sky Castle being one of the greatest K-dramas available and a must-see for every K-drama fan!
I even haven't watch #TheGoldenSpoonEp7 but the preview for #TheGoldenSpoonEp8 looks so intense! Starting tomorrow I'm sure its completely different with the webtoon. The drama is getting complicated and interesting!
Btw the OST remind me of Sky Castlepic.twitter.com/C4okRYGKyn
— Sya 💙 (@withchangsub) October 14, 2022
3. Goblin (The lonely and Great god)
- Director: Lee Eung-bok, Kwon Hyuk-chan, Yoon Jong-ho
- Writer: Kim Eun-sook
- Cast: Gong Yoo as Kim Shin, Kim Go Eun as Ji Eun Tak, Lee Dong Wook as Grim Reaper, Yoo In Na as Sunny, Yook Sung Jae as Yoo Dook Hwa
- IMDb Rating: 8.7
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: no score yet
- Streaming Platform: Netflix and Apple TV
Goblin: The Lonely and Great God is, without a doubt, one of the finest Korean dramas of all time. Guardian (commonly referred to as Goblin) is a beautiful adventure from beginning to end and a must-see for fiction enthusiasts, with great visuals, electric interaction among its primary actors, and one of the finest soundtracks in the genre.
It is one of the most-watched K-dramas. Dokkaebi (Kim Shin), a 939-year-old eternal who appears to be close pals with a Grim Reaper Yoo and a child named Eun-Tak with a terrible background, is at the focus of this one. As destiny had it, Eun-Tak is his wife, and she is the one who will break Shin’s eternal curse.
There are many plot twists and turns along the road, but it succeeds in nailing every aspect of its execution.
4. Reply 1988
- Director: Shin Won-ho
- Writer: Lee Woo-jung
- Cast: Hyeri Lee, Go Kyung-Pyo, Ryu Jun-Yeol, Park Bo-Gum
- IMDb Rating: 9.2
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: no scores yet
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
Reply 1988, widely considered one of the finest K-dramas, is a nostalgic stroll down memory lane – and the ideal way to wash off the bitterness of Adultery. Reply 1988 has a bright, carefree tone that fits in neatly with other dramas of its genre, but it derives power in its protagonists, who are well-written and have plenty of serious scenes.
This 20-ep miniseries follows a dozen or so individuals from 1988 to 1994, and it has been acclaimed as among the most authentic pictures of Korean culture, broken into showcase episodes. There’s a mix of love, humor, and conflict in this one, so Serenity Lane lovers should like it.
In #Remembermetheseries there is no main couple, no secondary, no filler characters, the story follows a group of friends through the years and their encounters and disagreements in love.
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5. Mr. Sunshine
- Director: Lee Eung-bok
- Writer: Kim Eun-sook
- Cast: Lee Byung-hun, Kim Tae-ri, Yoo Yeon-Seok, Yo-Han Byun
- IMDb Rating: 8.8
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 94%
- Streaming Platform: Netflix and Amazon Prime
Mr. Sunshine opens with a fleeting peek of the history as a Korean youngster joins an American vessel and grows up in the United States as an American during the Joseon Dynasty in 1871. However, when he travels to his village as an American soldier, he causes a great deal of internal turmoil. To say anything more about this drama would be an injustice, but evidence suggests that it was certainly one of the finest series of the year when it premiered in 2018.
Even throughout the series’ 24-episode run, the plot is masterfully handled, and the series’ good scripting is backed up by some superb art direction and props. Mr. Sunshine is yet another must-see, especially since it’s accessible on Netflix.
6. Mr. Queen
- Director: Yoon Sung-sik
- Writer: Park Gye-ok, Choi Ah-il
- Cast: Hye-Sun Shin, Kim Jung-hyun, Seol In-ah, Kim Tae-Woo
- IMDb Rating: 8.9
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: no score yet
- Streaming Platform: Hulu
Mr. Queen is one of the most watched Korean dramas of all time. It is a humorous and well-scripted body-swapping story drama in the Joseon Period. Having a divisive finale and a few missteps along the way, this historical drama is unquestionably a great and entertaining movie. This one is well worth your time.
The plot concentrates on Bong-Hwan, an egotistical cook who has a brain injury that causes him to travel back in time. As he wakes up, he finds himself stuck within the corpse of So-Yong, the young Queen. Bong-Hwan tries his best to hype up his part while anxiously seeking a route back into the real world, with political forces working to prevent her at every time.
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— Anaitte ✨ (@zacavouye) October 31, 2022
7. Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce)
- Director: Yoo Jung-joon, Lee Seung-hoon
- Writer: Phoebe
- Cast: Sung Hoon, Lee Ga-Ryeong, Tae-gon Lee, Joo-mi Park
- IMDb Rating: 6.7
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: no score yet
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
Love 2 is a makjang in every meaning of the term, yet it lacks drama. That may appear like a contradiction, but that’s because it is. The major plot revolves around 3 individuals separated into 3 age groups. All three guys are lying in their different relationships and appear to be on the verge of divorcing them.
The action subsequently slows down dramatically as it goes backward in history to fill in gaps about who these mistresses are and why their partners came to meet them. The mistresses finally meet the husbands in season 2, which changes things slightly. It’s surely one of those concerts that will draw a sizable audience.
8. Crash Landing on You
- Director: Lee Jung-hyo
- Writer: Park Ji-eun
- Cast: Hyun Bin, Son Ye-jin, Seo Ji-hye, Kim Jung-hyun
- IMDb Rating: 8.8
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: no score yet
- Streaming Platform: Netflix and Roku
Who thought a simple paragliding mishap would make such a storm in the K-Drama world? Many have named Crash Landing on You as the year’s finest achievement. It’s also probably the drama, attracting a whole new generation of fans to K dramas due to Netflix’s ambition to promote more of these fantastic series.
Crash Landing on You masterfully combines love, adventure, and humor into one intoxicating potion of enjoyment. It’s a series that manages to amaze you with each and every ep, with unexpected twists which leave you stunned, in sorrow, thrilled, or all 3 at the same time! Although some are disappointed with the finale and want a season 2, this K-Drama makes our list for many valid reasons.
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— Vanessa🎄Targaryen ~BINJIN~ (@JK_FerreiraV) November 2, 2022
9. Itaewon Class
- Director: Kim Sung-yoon
- Writer: Gwang Jin
- Cast: Park Seo-joon, Kim Da-Mi, Yoo Jae-myung, Nara
- IMDb Rating: 8.3
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 79%
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
The plot centers upon Sae-Ro-Yi, a disobedient high schooler who becomes embroiled in a bitter rivalry with Geun-Won’s bully after his dad’s passing. Sae-Ro-Yi is antagonized by the President after being placed in jail and driven by fury.
Whatever happens, is an anger redemption narrative in which Sae-Ro-Yi teams up with the quirky Yi-Seo to build a tavern in Itaewon’s booming tourist district to depose the President and Jangga Co. The core narrative is interesting and well-written, and the film also has fantastic music.
10. Vincenzo
- Director: Kim Hee-won
- Writer: Park Jae Bum
- Cast: Song Joong-ki, Jeon Yeo-bin, Taecyeon, Kwak Dong-yeon
- IMDb Rating: 8.6
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 96%
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
The major plot revolves around a basic civil trial and drama around the Geumga Plaza skyscraper, rather than a mafia rivalry or rival relatives. Vincenzo’s extended (over 90 minutes!) shows are crammed with unexpected turns and absurd hilarity, with attorneys across both ends of the battle trying everything they can to achieve victory.
The major plot revolves around a basic civil trial and drama around the Geumga Plaza skyscraper, rather than a mafia rivalry or rival relatives. Vincenzo’s extended (over 90 minutes!) shows are crammed with unexpected turns and absurd hilarity, with attorneys across both ends of the battle trying everything they can to achieve victory.
Vincenzo is tvN’s new comedy/thriller mix, combining elements from both categories oddly. It requires a bit for the performance to get underway, but it quickly finds the proper balance between the two realms. With merciless, unrelenting action and intensity, the opening credits of ep 1 are perhaps the finest 10 mins from any show in 2021. Vincenzois one of the most watched Korean dramas of all time.
11. 100 Days my Prince
- Director: Lee Jong-jae, Nam Sung-woo
- Writer: No Ji-sul
- Cast: Kyung-soo Do, Nam Ji-Hyun, Jo Sung-ha, Jo Han-chul
- IMDb Rating: 7.9
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: no score yet
- Streaming Platform: Netflix, Roku, and Apple TV
100 Days My Prince is a fascinating K-drama that, although not particularly noteworthy, ticks all the criteria that most would anticipate from historical dramas.
The plot opens with Prince Lee Yool losing consciousness in an attempted attack after falling down. Lee Yool, who has amnesia, has traveled around for 100 days under a different identity and character. Throughout this time, he encounters Hong Sim, Joseon’s first detective firm leader.
As a result, a period drama emerges, combining humor, love, and past into a simmering pot of deliciousness. The story is intriguing, and the performers’ relationship is excellent.
Kyungsoo and his love for cherry blossoms always reminds me of 100 Days My Prince❤️🌸 pic.twitter.com/j7x0r0yvAJ
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12. Hospital Playlist
- Director: Shin Won-ho
- Writer: Lee Woo-jung
- Cast: Jo Jung-Suk, Yoo Yeon-Seok, Jung Kyung-ho, Dae-Myung Kim
- IMDb Rating: 8.8
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: no score yet
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
Hospital Playlist restores a sense of clarity to the medical film, delivering viewers a pleasant plot that attempts to achieve a great blend between seeming based on the truth while being intense enough to avoid exaggeration.
The show follows 5 physicians as their careers and friendships grow throughout 12 ep, focusing on their clients’ endearing commitment and various approaches.
They encounter several medical issues throughout the series while letting off steam after duty by practicing for their entertaining music group. It’s a very nice series that appears to be getting a season 2 at some point.
13. Hometown Cha cha cha
- Director: Yu Je-won
- Writer: Shin Ha-eun
- Cast: Shin Min-a, Kim Seon-Ho, Harrison Xu, Darren Keilan
- IMDb Rating: 8.6
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: *96%
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
Hometown Cha Cha Cha is a lighthearted and cheerful k-drama full of romantic-comedy, fun, and mild drama nibbles. It’s the ideal weekend delight and an absolutely entertaining film from the beginning to the finale.
The plot focuses on a lady called Hye-Jin, and the fundamental idea is rather clear. She’s a doctor from Seoul, but she’s ended herself in the little beach village of Gongjin due to a sequence of terrible occurrences. She quickly recognizes herself as an outsider and strives to blend in. Unfortunately, creating a dental office adds to the problems when she chooses to create a dental office.
Hometown Cha Cha Cha will soothe up straight down to your heart, like a nice cup of cocoa on a chilly winter evening.
14. Signal
- Director: Kim Won-seok
- Writer: Kim Eun-hee
- Cast: Lee Jehoon, Kim Hye-su, Cho Jin-woong, Kim Won-Hae
- IMDb Rating: 8.6
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: no score yet
- Streaming Platform: Netflix and Amazon Prime
Signal is a spectacular adrenaline trip partially based on real incidents in Korea. This cop drama combines a frightening run of atrocities with a time-bending concept in which a two-way radio can speak with history. To be exact, it was 1989.
With Hae-Young and Soo-Hyun cooperating, they join forces with Jae-Han from history to track down the murderer. They use the power of retrospect and vision at their fingertips to try to deter these horrific atrocities from ever occurring.
Signal is a spectacular adrenaline trip partially based on real incidents in Korea. This cop drama combines a frightening run of atrocities with a time-bending concept in which a two-way radio can speak with history. To be exact, it was 1989.
With Hae-Young and Soo-Hyun cooperating, they join forces with Jae-Han from history to track down the murderer. They use the power of retrospect and vision at their fingertips to try to deter these horrific atrocities from ever occurring. The criminal thriller components work incredibly well with the timeframes to create a pretty fascinating movie, even if it isn’t quite sci-fi.
15. The Lady in Dignity
- Director: Kim Yoon-chul
- Writer: Baek Mi-kyung
- Cast: Kim Hee-seon, Kim Seon-a, Sang-Hoon Jung, Tae-im Lee
- IMDb Rating: 7.6
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: no score yet
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
Another K-drama to watch is The Lady In Dignity. The drama depicts Ah Jin, a gorgeous lady who lives a lavish lifestyle after marrying a wealthy family. Chairman Ahn, who reveals to be her dad and the leader of the home, is revealed via her wits.
When the couple is looking for a caretaker, they come across Bok-Ja, a simple but well-educated woman who appears to be the ideal match for her home. On the other hand, Bok-Ja has different ideas and wishes to take over the home after wooing Chairman Ahn.
Having powerful themes regarding authority, the interaction between the protagonists is eventually what makes this one interesting. The narrative is adequate; however, the real pull is the cast of characters who do an amazing job.
16. Hotel del Luna
- Director: Oh Choong-hwan
- Writer: Hong Jung-eun, Hong Mi-ran
- Cast: Ji-eun Lee, Yeo Jin-gu, Shin Jeong-geun, Bae Hae-Sun
- IMDb Rating: 8.3
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: no score yet
- Streaming Platform: Netflix and Amazon Prime
The Hotel Del Luna is a building that serves as a bridge between the actual world and the afterlife, and it is where this melodrama occurs. After a lively first act, the subsequent episodes mostly follow a serial pattern until the third act builds up the tension, mild scary aspects, and sentiment.
Overall, the mystical themes and world construction are fantastic, as well as the cinematography is just outstanding. Hotel Del Luna isn’t the best series on the list, and it doesn’t do anything particularly remarkable with its plot.
17. Reply 1994
- Director: Shin Won-ho
- Writer: Lee Woo-jung
- Cast: Go Ara, Woo Jung, Yoo Yeon-Seok, Kim Seong-gyoon
- IMDb Rating: 7.8
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: no score yet
- Streaming Platform: Netflix and Apple TV
Reply 1994, the sequel of the Reply series, introduced us to Korea in 1994. 1994 covers all of the festivities of the moment that are integrated into the everyday lives of a group of well-written and engaging people, much like Reply 1988.
Dong-Il and his partner Il-Hwa are at the core of it all. A couple lives in a normal residential street in the heart of Seoul with their child Na-Jung. This 21-episode series, set at a family residence as a dormitory for kids, moves at a leisurely pace with lots of storyline twists and emotional scenes all along.
Reply 1994, although not as engrossing or well-known as its sequel, is still worth watching.
18. My Love from Star
- Director: Jang Tae-yoo
- Writer: Park Ji-eun
- Cast: Kim Soo Hyun as Do Min Joon, Jun Ji Hyun as Cheon Song Yi, Park Hae Jin as Lee Hee Kyung, Yoo In Na as Yoo Se Mi
- IMDb Rating: 8.3
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: no score yet
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
Kim Soo Hyun, an extraterrestrial, features in this romance drama. He progressively adjusts his mind about people while remaining on Earth.
Do Min Joon is a 400-year-old extraterrestrial that came on Earth. He possesses a variety of powers as well as a charming look. He learns he only has 3 months remaining on this planet. Then, he encounters Cheon Song Yi, South Korea’s top Hallyu star.
19. Descendants of the sun
- Director: Lee Eung-bok, Baek Sang-hoon
- Writer: Kim Eun-sook, Kim Won-seok
- Cast: Song Joong Ki as Yoo Shi Jin, Jin Goo as Seo Dae Yeong, Song Hye Kyo as Kang Mo Yeon, Kim Ji Won as Yoon Myung Ju
- IMDb Rating: 8.4
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: no score yet
- Streaming Platform: Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime
A physician and army commander fall in love in this series. A combat drama with plenty of adventure and romance is a winning combination.
Kang Mo Yeon works as a cardiologist physician and is a lovely woman. However, her existence is permanently transformed when she encounters Yoo Shi Jin, the commander and squad leader of Alpha Team, who is always willing to serve and defend those in need and his nation against North Korea.
20. The Moon Embracing the sun
- Director: Kim Do-hoon, Lee Seong-jun
- Writer: Jin Soo-wan
- Cast: Mi-seon Jeon, Mi-kyeong Yang, Eung-soo Kim, Eun-pyo Jeong
- IMDb Rating: 8.1
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: no score yet
- Streaming Platform: Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Roku
2 young monarchs form a relationship with the same girl, but she prefers only one of them to inherit the kingdom. Following a sequence of sad circumstances, the girl is assumed dead, leaving the young monarchs distraught.
A lovely girl is reared as a shaman and suffers from a complete memory loss. Young royals develop their own personalities. They all get together once more. This historical tale is full of adventure, mystery, and love.
21. What’s wrong with Secretary Kim
- Director: Park Joon-hwa
- Writer: Jung Eun-young
- Cast: Park Min Young as Kim Mi So, Park Seo Joon as Lee Young Joon, Lee Tae Hwan as Lee Sung Yeon
- IMDb Rating: 8.2
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: no score yet
- Streaming Platform: Netflix and Hulu
The concept, What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim, based on the short animated adaptation of the novel “Kimbiseoga Wae Geureolgga,” has few endearing or unique qualities. It looks like a straightforward chick flick with a predictable plot on the surface.
The true kicker with Secretary Kim comes from the personalities between those flashes of our central protagonist’s terrible history.
The lead cast is really lovable. There’s some great comedy. Both protagonists have fantastic chemistry, all of which help raise this straightforward rom-com into something far more meaningful and pleasant than it would otherwise be.
She's my favorite actress in the world, I've seen all her roles, but in What's Wrong With Secretary Kim is my favorite, it's a work of art 😉🤭 #ParkMinYoung#WhatsWrongWithSecretaryKim pic.twitter.com/Aq28jikBfr
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22. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo
- Director: Kim Kyu-tae
- Writer: Cho Yoon-young
- Cast: Lee Joon-Gi, Ji-eun Lee, Kang Ha-Neul, Nam Joo-Hyuk
- IMDb Rating: 8.8
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: no score yet
- Streaming Platform: Netflix and Amazon Prime
Hae-Soo (IU) goes back in the past to the Goryeo period whenever the sun is completely eclipsed. She is infatuated with Wang So (Lee Joon-Gi), a terrifying figure who leaves others shiver.
The Moon Lovers storyline tells the story of Hae Soo’s hardship after she befriended the royal sons who were compelled to murder one another for the sake of the monarchy.
23. Weightlifting fairy Kim bok joo
- Director: Oh Hyun-jong
- Writer: Yang Hee-seung
- Cast: Lee Sung Kyung as Kim Bok Joo, Lee Jae Yoon as Jung Jae Yi , Nam Joo Hyuk as Jung Joon Hyung, Kyung Soo Jin as Song Shi Ho
- IMDb Rating: 8.5
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: no score yet*
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
A rom-com tale about a bunch of collegiate athletes who’ve been battling for their aspirations while also discovering and experiencing love.
Kim Bok Joo, a 20-year-old weightlifter who has spent her whole life doing nothing except lifting weights, gets her feelings hurt when she encounters her true love. Kim Bok Joo’s tale is told in this show.
24. Boys over flowers
- Director: Jeon Ki-sang
- Writer: Yoon Ji-ryun
- Cast: Lee Min Ho as Goo Joon Pyo, Gu Hye Seon as Geum Jan Di, Kim Hyun Joong as Yoon Ji Hoo, Kim Bum as So Yi Jung
- IMDb Rating: 8
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: no score yet
- Streaming Platforms: Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime
Boys Over Flowers is a legendary and well-known drama featuring Lee Min Ho that has been remade into a number of languages. You will see love, affection, and humor in this tale. It is one of the most-watched K-dramas of all time.
Jan Di is a disadvantaged student at Shin Hwa High. Joon Pyo, the head of F4 (the 4 wealthiest and most beautiful lads), bullies her there. So naturally, Jan Di tickles Joon Pyo’s attention. But, on the other hand, Jan Di has a thing for Joon Pyo’s best buddy, Yoon Ji Hoo.
25. Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung
- Director: Kang II-soo, Han Hyun-hee
- Writer: Kim Ho-soo
- Cast: Shin Se-Kyung, Cha Eun-Woo, Ji-Hoon Lee, Gi-woong Park
- IMDb Rating: 8.2
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 100%
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
Goo Hae-Ryung, a rookie historian/archivist, is a trailblazing lady who joins the male-dominated sphere of royal administration. Bullying, chauvinism, discrimination, internal disputes, fraud, ethical ambiguity, and forbidden romance are all things she has to deal with. Her values and ideals were repeatedly put to the test.
And you can’t help but see some metaphorical connections to today’s world in terms of media freedom, false news, repression, the pursuit of truth, literacy, democratic institutions, and individualism.
26. Heirs
- Director: Kang Shin-hyo, Boo Sung-chul
- Writer: Kim Eun-sook
- Cast: Lee Min Ho as Kim Tan, Kim Woo Bin as Choi Yeong Do, Park Shin Hye as Cha Eun Sang
- IMDb Rating: 7.7
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: no score yet
- Streaming Platform: Netflix and Amazon Prime
Heirs is a famous K drama featuring Lee Min Ho, with an exciting narrative that makes you wait for the next ep. It will inspire you to fall in love, laugh out loud, and weep.
Kim Tan, based in the United States, is the successor to Imperial Firm. Cha Eun Sang, looking for her elder sister, runs into him. He can sense himself falling in love with her. They rejoin at an elite high school for Korea’s ultra-wealthy kids.
🦊 The Heirs
🦊: “Do you like me?” “ How should I know?” 😆
🐈: (teasing) It’s not that funny, why are you laughing~
🦊: 😂
🐈: Suddenly? 😆
🦌: That thing (laughing) can happen sometimes~Note: This is a famous line from “The Heirs” Korean drama pic.twitter.com/AF4fBYIJXM
— 햇살 🦊🍑 (@momentssonder) March 6, 2021
27. W: Two Worlds Apart
- Director: Jung Dae-yoon
- Writer: Song Jae-jung
- Cast: Han Hyo Joo as Oh Yeon Joo, Kim Eui Sung as Oh Sung Moo, Lee Jong Suk as Kang Cheol
- IMDb Rating: 8.2
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: no score yet
- Streaming Platform: Netflix and Viki
There are 2 types of worlds here, as the title suggests: the actual world and a webtoon. W is one of the most-watched K-dramas of all time. It is a crime drama, adventure, thriller, and romance-filled epic thriller melodrama.
Yeon Joo gets drawn into the comic world of W, rescues Kang Cheol, and then becomes engaged in a murder investigation after attempting to read a webtoon ‘W’ authored by her father.
28. It’s Okay To be not okay
- Director: Park Shin-wo
- Writer: Jo Yong
- Cast: Kim Soo-hyun, Seo Ye-Ji, Oh Jeong-Se, Park Gyuyoung
- IMDb Rating: 8.8
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: no score yet
- Streaming Platform: Netflix and Hulu
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay isn’t afraid to address severe mental health concerns, and it does it in a really gentle way. The show addresses everything from horrific abuse to mental problems, including one principle in mind. As the headline indicates, it’s alright to not be okay and seek assistance, either officially or via the help of family members and friends.
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay isn’t afraid to address severe mental health concerns, and it does it in a really gentle way. The show addresses everything from horrific abuse to mental problems, including one principle in mind. As the headline indicates, it’s alright to not be okay and seek assistance, either officially or via the help of family members and friends.
Moon Kang-Tae and Moon Sang-Tae are siblings in the novel. They’ve been living individually since they were children. Kang-Tae is already doing the most he can since their mother died, guarding and caring for his elder brother.
29. Legend of the Blue sea
- Director: Jin Hyuk, Park Seon-ho
- Writer: Park Ji-eun
- Cast: Jun Ji-hyun, Lee Min-Ho, Lee Hee-joon, Won Ho Shin
- IMDb Rating: 8.3
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: no score yet
- Streaming Platforms: Netflix and Hulu
This k drama is all about a mermaid that travels to Seoul in search of the man she adores. Instead, they begin a love connection as she struggles to adapt to existence on land.
The show is excellent! It’s a lovely romance with a fantastical touch. This is an amazing story featuring romance, comedy, and suspense, as well as a lovely couple who must face many difficulties on their path to happiness.
30. Strong Woman do bong soon
- Director: Lee Hyung-min
- Writer: Baek Mi-kyung
- Cast: Park Bo Young as Do Bong Soon ,Ji Soo as In Gook Doo, Park Hyung Sik as Ahn Min Hyuk
- IMDb Rating: 8.3
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: no score yet
- Streaming Platforms: Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hotstar
The Founder of a gaming corporation recruits Bong Soon, a small lady gifted with magical power, to be his defender in the face of an unidentified menace. He is smitten with her at first glimpse, although he is up against rivalry for her love since she has her sights set on a longtime buddy who became a policeman.
Yes, the series contains all of the expected cliches, such as slooooow kisses and corny language, but it’s easy to ignore in the aftermath of this charming and endearing plot. It is completely worth watching if you’re in the market for a traditional Korean drama gem.
31. Squid Game
- Director: Hwang Dong-hyuk
- Writer: Hwang Dong-hyuk
- Cast: Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo, Wi Ha-joon, HoYeon Jung, O Yeong-su, Heo Sung-tae, Anupam Tripathi, and Kim Joo-ryoung.
- IMDb Rating: 8
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 95%
- Streaming Platforms: Netflix
Here’s one more recommendation if you haven’t already seen Squid Game, which is on pace to become Netflix’s most-watched program ever: It’s absolutely worth watching this Korean thriller on Netflix. In the viral success, a cast of characters who are deeply in debt agree to participate in a series of kid-friendly games for the chance to win 45.6 billion won (about $38 million).
The problem? The players die if they lose at Red Light, Green Light or Tug of War. The nine-episode series follows 456 debt-ridden competitors as they compete in a series of fatal children’s games in hopes of winning a life-changing windfall.
Squid Game is sometimes a bit of a dreary bummer, but that’s somewhat of the idea in a series that explores the dangers of economic excess and the people it leaves behind. It’s action-packed, horror-tinged, and interwoven with deep human drama. And like many great genre allegories, it always weaves these concepts into the never-ending thrills.
32. All of Us Are Dead
- Director: Lee Jae-kyoo & Kim Nam-su
- Writer: Chun Sung-il
- Cast: Park Ji-hu, Yoon Chan-young, Cho Yi-hyun, Lomon, Yoo In-soo, Lee Yoo-mi, Kim Byung-chul, Lee Kyu-hyung, and Jeon Bae-soo.
- IMDb Rating: 7.5
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 87%
- Streaming Platforms: Netflix, Hotstar, Voot.
The series made its Netflix debut in January and quickly rose to the top of the most popular shows list. All of Us Are Dead nearly attained the recognition and success of Squid Game because of the huge global attention it received; a second season is also in the works.
It is among the most discussed series and is based on Joo Dong-Now Geun’s at Our School, a Naver webtoon. It follows children who are stuck in a South Korean school as they attempt to flee a zombie apocalypse that began as a result of a botched research experiment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Which is the most addictive K-drama?
Ans: The most addictive K-drama is The World of the Married. This K-drama follows Ji Sun Woo, a well-known assistant director in a hospital, throughout his life. Her husband, Lee Tae Oh, an owner of a small entertainment company. They enjoy their happy home in Gosan with their adolescent son Joon Young up until Sun Woo finds out about her husband’s infidelity. The couple then engages in a string of falsehoods, betrayals, and acts of retaliation.
Q2: Which is the best romantic K-drama of all time?
Ans: The best romantic K-drama of all time is Crash Landing on You. It tells the story of a chaebol heiress and prolific businesswoman from South Korea who, while paragliding is caught in a spontaneous storm and crashes in the North Korean sector of the DMZ. There, she confronts a Korean People’s Army army captain who decides he will aid her hide.
Q3: Which is the highest-rating K-drama in 2022?
Ans: The highest-rating K-drama in 2022 is What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim. Based on the short animated adaptation of the novel “Kimbiseoga Wae Geureolgga,” it has few endearing or unique qualities. It looks like a straightforward chick flick with a predictable plot on the surface.
