My Korean Drama List
by aji_gps | created - 19 Apr 2020 | updated - 6 days ago | PublicBorn out of the #WorkFromHome age, is the start of my journey into the wilder-Korean-Drama-ness
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1. Crash Landing on You (2019–2020)
TV-14 | 70 min | Adventure, Comedy, Romance
The absolute top secret love story of a chaebol heiress who made an emergency landing in North Korea because of a paragliding accident and a North Korean special officer who falls in love with her and who is hiding and protecting her.
Stars: Hyun Bin, Son Ye-jin, Seo Ji-hye, Kim Jung-hyun
Votes: 41,504
Ground breaking South-North Korean Conflict themes. Twisty and touchy, heartbreaking ending, some unforgettable soundtracks.
2. Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016–2017)
TV-14 | 120 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
In his quest for a bride to break his immortal curse, Dokkaebi, a 939-year-old guardian of souls, meets a grim reaper and a sprightly student with a tragic past.
Stars: Gong Yoo, Kim Go-eun, Lee Dong-wook, Yoo In-na
Votes: 27,992
I don't really care about this korean drama legend if not for a cool slo-mo walking scene and the second lead couple's love story (that kinda gave birth to another korean drama series)
3. Kingdom (2019–2020)
TV-MA | 45 min | Action, Drama, Horror
While strange rumors about their ill King grip a kingdom, the crown prince becomes their only hope against a mysterious plague overtaking the land.
Stars: Ju Ji-hoon, Bae Doona, Kim Sungkyu, Kim Hye-jun
Votes: 54,412
Two seasons of awesome undead fighting Joseon people that is unparalleled by any other zombie shows.
4. Itaewon Class (2020)
TV-MA | 70 min | Drama, Romance
An ex-con opens a street bar in Itaewon, while also seeking revenge on the family who was responsible for his father's death.
Stars: Park Seo-joon, Kim Da-mi, Yoo Jae-myung, Nara
Votes: 19,333
culinary themed show with a heavy business competition twist. Still spares a little pinch of signature Korean Oppa Drama in it.
5. The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince (2007)
55 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A tomboy, mistaken for a lad, maintains the deception for the sake of employment. The situation becomes complicated when her male boss begins to develop feelings for this "boy."
Stars: Gong Yoo, Yoon Eun-hye, Lee Sun-kyun, Chae Jeong-an
Votes: 6,513
a traditional korean drama with little camera techniques but still a captivating story, with interesting and deep character study
6. Descendants of the Sun (2016)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
This drama tells of the love story that develops between a surgeon and a special forces officer.
Stars: Song Joong-ki, Song Hye-kyo, Jin Goo, Kim Ji-won
Votes: 21,801
A splash of cash for boring ignorant arcs that give zero attention to potential plot devices and leave a little to laugh about or memorize.
7. Full House (2004)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Romance
In a bid to reacquire her childhood home, a free-spirited woman agrees to a sham-marriage with a selfish actor. Their daily lives are complicated by overlapping love triangles and comic misadventures.
Stars: Song Hye-kyo, Rain, Han Eun-jeong, Kim Seong-su
Votes: 3,827
A timeless series. Not a dull moment, lovely soundtracks, fun till the end
8. Reply 1988 (2015–2016)
90 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Five childhood friends, who all live in the same Ssangmundong neighborhood of Seoul in 1988, lean on each other to survive their challenging teen years and set a path for their futures.
Stars: Lee Hyeri, Go Kyung-pyo, Ryu Jun-Yeol, Park Bo-gum
Votes: 11,493
It's funny that out of all the soap opera served in this list, the most aching heartbreaking story isn't a love story, but a neighborhood story. If you ever lived in the era before the millenium you will miss these kind of relationships. Not to mention missleading love interests.
9. What's Wrong with Secretary Kim (2018)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Mystery, Romance
A romance between perfect but narcissistic second generation heir and his capable assistant.
Stars: Park Min-Young, Park Seo-joon, Lee Tae-Hwan, Kim Byeong-Ok
Votes: 18,507
Other than ordinary romcom, the only reason you kept watching was probably the simple secret the creators hid till the end.
10. The World of the Married (2020)
80 min | Drama, Romance
A story about a married couple whose betrayal of one another leads to a whirlwind of revenge.
Stars: Kim Hee-ae, Park Hae-joon, Han So-hee, Kim Young-min
Votes: 3,549
my number 10! The World of the Married doesn't care about any humour and it doesn't need any. When at its best, this series can really build quite the tension.
11. Heirs (2013)
55 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
After a chance encounter in LA, two teens from different social backgrounds reunite at an exclusive high school attended by Korea's über rich.
Stars: Lee Min-ho, Park Shin-Hye, Kim Woo-bin, Kim Ji-won
Votes: 13,386
Proves to be an important part of the Korean Drama timeline. It somewhat feels like an alternate hana yori dango story that went too serious.
12. Touch Your Heart (2019)
60 min | Comedy, Romance
A romance between a lawyer and a top actress, whose life goes downhill after becoming caught up in a scandal with a third generation chaebol. She fakes her position to become the lawyer's ... See full summary »
Stars: Lee Dong-wook, Lee Sang-woo, Son Sung-yoon, Oh Jung-se
Votes: 4,918
More than enough engaging for an undemanding spin-off
13. Hotel Del Luna (2019)
80 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
When he's invited to manage a hotel for dead souls, an elite hotelier gets to know the establishment's ancient owner and her strange world.
Stars: IU, Yeo Jin-goo, Shin Jeong-geun, Bae Hae-sun
Votes: 13,459
This is pretty much a gender swapped Goblin series, but better! Gorgeous female lead (and outfit). Korean Dramas usually have a flat ending but this is quite the contrast. A balanced Korean Drama - Horror Series that will satisfy both enthusiasts
14. My Love from Another Star (2013–2014)
Not Rated | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Do Min-Joon, an alien that came to our planet 400 years ago, will be able to return to his planet in 3 months, but when he meets famous actress Chun Song-Yi, all the centuries he spent distancing himself from humans come to an end.
Stars: Jun Ji-hyun, Kim Soo-hyun, Park Hae-Jin, Yoo In-na
Votes: 15,887
Nineteen years after watching my sassy girl and here I am still ROFL-ing to miss Jun Ji-Hyun like it was yesterday. Very funny, very romantic, and very tense introducing a Joker-like villain.
15. Beauty Inside (2018)
70 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance
The series tells the love story of Han Se Gye, an actress who must spend one week out of each month living in someone else's body, and Seo Do Jae, a man who suffers from Prosopagnosia.
Stars: Seo Hyeon-jin, Lee Min-ki, Lee Da-hee, Ahn Jae-Hyun
Votes: 3,080
As my friend always said, "good things happen from low expectations". That is exactly what happened here. Watching this drama was a coincidence and the premise looked like short-lived but it found its way to keep us till the end, that goes for the main arc and also the second lead arc. Certainly wasn't the worst movie in this list.
16. While You Were Sleeping (2017)
30 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
The drama is about a woman, Nam Hong Joo, who can see accidents that take place in the future through her dreams. And a prosecutor, Jung Jae Chan, who struggles to stop the woman's dreams from coming true.
Stars: Bae Suzy, Lee Jong-suk, Jung Hae-in, Lee Sang-Yeob
Votes: 9,818
Bae Suzy shows us why this well balanced fantasy-mystery-romance mix-up series should be up there with the best.
17. Byeonhyeokui Sarang (2017)
Comedy, Romance
Byun Hyun, confident, naive, warm-hearted and a son of a wealthy family, starts living in a poor area, where he meets Baek Joon, a positive woman who works part-time jobs to make ends meet.
Stars: Choi Siwon, Kang So-ra, Gong Myoung, Lee Jae-yoon
Votes: 865
Didn't watch till the finish. Siwon's character was unbearable and too hideous to be taken seriously or even to enjoy.
18. Oh My Baby (2020)
60 min | Drama, Romance
Jang Ha Ri is a 39-year-old single woman and a workaholic who has not been in a relationship for over 10 years but wants to have a baby of her own. Just when she has given up on love and marriage, three men appear in front of her.
Stars: Jang Na-ra, Joon Go, Park Byeong-eun, Geon-joo Jung
Votes: 368
Even though it gives the impression of a light Korean drama, Oh My Baby is not afraid to discuss social issues in depth such as the difficulties in caring for babies or in fact the difficulties in having a baby. Finally, this series does not run away by just giving an easy and hopeful ending.
19. Strong Girl Bong-soon (2017)
TV-14 | 67 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Do Bong-soon is a woman born with superhuman strength that comes from the long line of women possessing it. when Ahn Min Hyuk, the CEO of ainsoft, a gaming company witnesses her strength he hires her as his personal bodyguard.
Stars: Park Bo-young, Park Hyung-sik, Ji Soo, Jun Suk-ho
Votes: 17,454
Unforgettable and hilarious moments make up for what is otherwise a straightforward plot and an uncharismatic main male protagonist
20. Prison Playbook (2017–2018)
90 min | Comedy, Drama
Baseball pitcher Kim Je-hyeok becomes a convict overnight after being sent to prison for defending his sister from a sexual assault, days before he was due to fly to the US to join the Boston Red Sox.
Stars: Park Hae-soo, Jung Kyung-ho, Krystal Jung, Lee Kyoo-hyung
Votes: 4,808
My number 20! Coming from the same creator of Reply 1988, this movie was begging to be compared. I was so curious how this series would end. Evidently, it delivered the same emotional punches as its predecessor in its finale.
21. Welcome to Waikiki (2018–2019)
65 min | Comedy, Drama
With big dreams of financing their own film project, three struggling young men join forces in a guesthouse venture that is anything but profitable.
Stars: Lee Yi-kyeong, Kim Jung-hyun, Jung In-sun, Son Seung-Won
Votes: 3,347
some very looney people are responsible for my laughing out loud at every 20 episodes of this series
22. Boys Over Flowers (2009)
TV-14 | 70 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Poor girl attends the elite Shin Hwa High and is bullied by the leader of F4 (the four richest boys). He becomes attracted to her; however, she has a crush on his best friend. Whom will she choose?
Stars: Ku Hye-Sun, Lee Min-ho, Kim Hyun-joong, Kim Bum
Votes: 14,355
This is just another Meteor Garden with a lighter tone. That includes a funnier main girl and a kinder main guy.
23. W (2016)
60 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
After being pulled into the webtoon world created by her father, a surgical resident gets entangled in a murder mystery involving the story's hero.
Stars: Han Hyo-joo, Lee Jong-suk, Jeong Eu-gene, Lee Tae-Hwan
Votes: 13,986
What if all bounderies in storytelling were lifted? Well W used this premise as an opportunity to build endless tension in a fastpaced, progressive, non-linear crime fantasy series
24. Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth (2016–2017)
60 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
Revolves around an elite group of male warrior youth called Hwarang who grow through passion and love in Seorabeol, the capital of the ancient kingdom of Silla.
Stars: Park Seo-joon, Go Ara, Park Hyung-sik, Choi Min-ho
Votes: 5,761
First of all, the story looked like it was loosing audience. It started of as your same old same old love story and it was begging for an antagonist and some hidden agendas. But heads starting turning back in the second half of the series when it suddenly went all game of thrones, chopping heads (literally?) and doing nasty politics for your attention.
25. Legend of the Blue Sea (2016–2017)
60 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
A mermaid from the Joseon period ends up in present-day Seoul, where she crosses paths with a swindler who may have ties to someone from her past.
Stars: Jun Ji-hyun, Lee Min-ho, Lee Hee-joon, Shin Won-ho
Votes: 12,493
I know that Korean Dramas are slow burners, but this one must have topped the lot. It gathers all the winning elements of a Korean Series but doesn't quite tie them up together. At the end I found it hard to root for anything this series ever tried to offer.
26. Something in the Rain (2018)
TV-MA | 75 min | Drama, Romance
When a single career woman reunites with her best friend's younger brother after he returns from three years of working abroad, their efforts to reconnect grow into romance.
Stars: Son Ye-jin, Jung Hae-in, Joo Min-Kyung, Kim Jong-tae
Votes: 8,630
a more "mature" Korean Drama that shows non-cosmetic sceneries that are probably hidden in other series. A beautiful built up story but rather dissapointing hanging end.
27. She Was Pretty (2015)
60 min | Comedy, Romance
When Ji Sung-Joon was young, he was ugly. As he grew up, he began to have an attractive appearance. When Kim Hye-Jin was young, she was pretty. As she grew up, she became ugly. Ji Sung-Joon tries to find his first love.
Stars: Hwang Jeong-eum, Park Seo-joon, Ko Jun-hee, Choi Siwon
Votes: 6,297
It might be called "she was pretty" but this korean drama will always be pretty. The characters might look silly, but they are believable, if not lovable, and three dimensional, not like some other over hyped series in this list. You'll get yourself wanting for the next episode because of its funny, exiting, and touching plot.
28. Secret Garden (2010–2011)
60 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
A rich young CEO falls for a poor stuntwoman despite class differences, cultural traditions and the man's firmly objecting mother.
Stars: Ha Ji-Won, Hyun Bin, Yoon Sang-Hyun, Kim Sa-rang
Votes: 7,643
Hyun Bin was hillarious at first, but then the plot got really soapy.
29. It's Okay to Not Be Okay (2020)
TV-MA | 80 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
An extraordinary road to emotional healing opens up for an selfish antisocial children's-book writer and a selfless psych-ward caretaker when they cross paths.
Stars: Kim Soo-hyun, Seo Ye-Ji, Oh Jung-se, Park Gyuyoung
Votes: 34,213
a great study in the mental illness area mixed with artistic fairy tale effects and top acting.
30. Her Private Life (2019)
TV-14 | 75 min | Comedy, Romance
A romantic comedy about a talented gallery curator named Sung Duk Mi, who is an idol fan-girl underneath her professional veneer. Meanwhile, her boss Ryan becomes a passionate fan-boy of her.
Stars: Ahn Bo-Hyun, Park Jin-joo, Kim Bo-ra, Jung Je-Won
Votes: 6,381
what happens if you give secretary Kim a second chance? the answer is she'll show the same kind of performance all over again. This tells that the actress is limited in terms of heights and depths.
31. Cinderella and the Four Knights (2016)
60 min | Comedy, Romance
A young girl who lives with her cruel stepmother and sister, accidentally meets 3 young and rich cousins who live a luxury life in a big mansion and is hired by the boys grandpa to look after their bad behavior.
Stars: Jung Il-woo, Ahn Jae-Hyun, Park So-dam, Jung Shin Lee
Votes: 5,293
something something something real dad something something something false dad something something something I can't give you my blessing... only little parts of this kdrama that aren't skippable
32. Pinocchio (2014–2015)
TV-14 | 59 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery
A young boy, whose life and family has been destroyed by new media, gets adopted by a family in a rural area after being found lost at sea. He conceals his past for 13 years. But then the girl he loves, a reporter, finds out the truth.
Stars: Lee Jong-suk, Park Shin-Hye, Kim Hae-sook, Jin Kyung
Votes: 8,934
Finally a Kdrama that brings back good taste. Pinocchio builds on a unique premise and delivers interesting subplots by subplots. Even the love story is a well placed plot device.
33. Healer (2014–2015)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Kim Moon-Ho is a popular reporter. One day, he learns the truth of a case that took place in the past. He intentionally approaches people who are related to the case and helps them. While doing so, he agonizes over the truth and beliefs.
Stars: Ji Chang-wook, Park Min-Young, Tae-Mi, Kim Mi-kyung
Votes: 10,966
The plot was so straight, you'll think they are tricking you for a surprise ending... until you figure out the trick is... there is no trick
34. Mr. Sunshine (2018)
TV-MA | 80 min | Action, Drama, Romance
A young boy who ends up in the U.S. after the 1871 Shinmiyangyo incident returns to Korea at a historical turning point and falls for a noblewoman.
Stars: Lee Byung-hun, Kim Tae-ri, Yoo Yeon-Seok, Byun Yo-han
Votes: 10,237
If you know little about the history of Korea, you will know the fate of this tv series. Aside from that, the series feels overlong and the universe feels crowded. If it divided the sets into multisets and arcs into sub-arcs it would probably be more intriguing. Once again the creator of DOTS comes up with singular blockbuster moments but not a coherent story in whole.
35. When the Camellia Blooms (2019)
30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A love story of the single-parent Dongbaek, the owner of Camellia Bar among a small neighborhood, who is also being the next murder target of a serial killer case.
Stars: Kong Hyo-jin, Kim Ji-seok, Ji E-Suu, Kang Ha-neul
Votes: 3,206
Unusual, interesting, honest and awesome acting of the main male (Hello again, sunbae from Heirs), and a nice attempt in combining dramedy with suspense. I'll forgive the fact that the interest gradually fades towards the end.
36. Tale of the Nine Tailed (2020– )
70 min | Fantasy, History, Horror
An urban dark fantasy drama about a gumiho who settles into the city and a producer who is after it.
Stars: Lee Dong-wook, Kim Bum, Kim Yong-ji, Hwang Hee
Votes: 9,107
Let's just say that Lee Dong Wook has certain unique skill sets and those certain unique skill sets are not used in this Kdrama.
37. The King: Eternal Monarch (2020)
TV-14 | 70 min | Fantasy, Mystery, Romance
A modern-day Korean emperor passes through a mysterious portal and into a parallel world, where he encounters a feisty police detective.
Stars: Lee Min-ho, Kim Go-eun, Woo Do-Hwan, Kim Kyung-Nam
Votes: 16,049
An interesting science fiction history premise build-up in the start, turns into a muddled nonsense of a story in the end
38. Start-Up (2020)
TV-14 | 80 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Young entrepreneurs aspiring to launch virtual dreams into reality compete for success and love in the cutthroat world of Korea's high-tech industry.
Stars: Bae Suzy, Nam Joo-hyuk, Kim Seon-ho, Kang Han-na
Votes: 14,643
If the ending of reply 1988 felt like a huge blow for certain fans, this one rather felt like a manipulative sourer. In the end it was quite a textbook storytelling about informatics entrepreneurship
39. My Mister (2018)
TV-14 | 70 min | Drama, Family
A man in his 40s withstands the weight of life. A woman in her 20s goes through different experiences, but also withstands the weight of her life. The man and woman get together to help each other.
Stars: Lee Sun-kyun, IU, Lee Ji-ah, Park Ho-san
Votes: 9,463
38 Korean Dramas, then comes this one, which feels clearly a level above the rest. IU is exceptional in the lead female role. I'm really sad that she lost to a Sky Castle's lead in the Baeksang Awards
40. SKY Castle (2018–2019)
75 min | Drama, Mystery
A satirical drama that closely looks at the materialistic desires of upper-class parents in South Korea and how they ruthlessly secure the successes of their families at the cost of destroying others' lives.
Stars: Yum Jung-ah, Lee Tae-ran, Yun Se-ah, Oh Na-ra
Votes: 4,083
This is my number 40. Sky Castle has its ups and downs probably because of its muddled plot. Fortunately, its ups are very high, like "sky" high :D get it?
41. Mystic Pop-up Bar (2020)
70 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Mystery
A young man with an unique ability begins working for a centuries-old bar owner who resolves her customers' emotional troubles by entering their dreams.
Stars: Hwang Jeong-eum, Yook Sung-jae, Choi Won-young, Lee Joon-hyuk
Votes: 3,017
The charm of Hwang Jung-Eum can't save this drama from total boredom
42. True Beauty (2020–2021)
TV-Y | 70 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
After being bullied and discriminated because of her ugly looks, a high school girl transforms herself into a gorgeous "goddess" and quickly rises to fame after mastering the art of makeup via online tutorial videos.
Stars: Moon Ga-young, Cha Eun-woo, Hwang In-Youp, Park Yoo-na
Votes: 14,709
A cry-out to other K-Dramas, if you can't reach the heights of being a quality top drama, just be fully entertaining like this one.
43. Mr. Queen (2020–2021)
TV-MA | 70 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
When a modern day chef gets trapped in the body of a queen in the Joseon era, chaos ensues.
Stars: Shin Hye-sun, Kim Jung-hyun, Seol In-ah, Lee Jae-won
Votes: 10,474
A unique premise and a power house main couple eases Mr. Queen to provide fresh laughs
44. Cheese in the Trap (2016)
60 min | Comedy, Romance
A college student balances her studies and a part-time job with a relationship with an insecure man who manipulates others.
Stars: Park Hae-Jin, Kim Go-eun, Seo Kang-Joon, Nam Joo-hyuk
Votes: 4,711
If there is any such thing as a hidden gem, this must be it. How could a quality character study like this just fly bellow the radar? Not to mention pin point relatable campus life.
45. Encounter (2018–2019)
60 min | Drama, Romance
Brought together by fate, a woman who seems to have everything and a young man who seems to have nothing decides to give up an ordinary life to be together.
Stars: Park Bo-gum, Song Hye-kyo, Jeon So-nee, Kwak Sun-young
Votes: 2,358
I'm ready for some noona romance and I'm ready for some lady and the tramp romance, but a mix between the two is really off-putting. However overall still a watchable korean drama, especially if you're a fan of Song He Kyo
46. Stranger (2017–2020)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
With the help of a gutsy female detective, a prosecutor who has almost lost the ability to feel emotions tackles a strange murder case amid political corruption.
Stars: Cho Seung-woo, Bae Doona, Lee Jun-hyuk, Jeon Bae-soo
Votes: 10,108
If Bae Doona does a Korean Drama, you gotta believe it's a hella good one, and that is exactly what you get. A complicated whodonit CSI style series which burns slow but captivates throughout the process.
47. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo (2016–2017)
60 min | Comedy, Romance
A coming-of-age story about a group of college athletes who are fighting for their dreams, experiencing and finding love in the process, and growing every step of the way.
Stars: Lee Sung-Kyung, Nam Joo-hyuk, Lee Jae-yoon, Hye-Jung Cho
Votes: 12,890
I Knew Baek In-Ha from Cheese In The Trap would make a good female lead. Turns out that the ultimate feel-good Korean Drama is in forms of a college sports love story. The first episodes are hilarious.
48. Signal (2016)
80 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
A cold-case profiler in 2015 and a detective in 1989 work together to solve a series of related murders spanning three decades using a special walkie-talkie to communicate with each other.
Stars: Lee Jehoon, Kim Hye-su, Cho Jin-woong, Kim Won-hae
Votes: 9,179
The "My Ahjussi" Director delivers a Korean Drama with an ok premise and ok twists and turns but will still add nicely in the collection shelf of murder mystery enthusiasts. Some parts will even give you extra chills.
49. Memories of the Alhambra (2018–2019)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
After suffering a setback following a friend's betrayal Yoo Jin Woo travels to Spain on a business. There, he stays at an old hostel owned by a former classical guitarist Jung Hee Joo. The two get entangled in a mysterious incident.
Stars: Park Shin-Hye, Hyun Bin, Min Jin-woong, Park Hoon
Votes: 7,066
A little better than expected. Especially the computer effects, they were astonishing! Hyun Bin and Park Shin Hye also show their 100% in the romance playing fields they are most known for. Nothing really to hate here (certainly not the beautiful sceneries of Granada)
50. Fight for My Way (2017)
70 min | Comedy, Romance
Ko Dong Man, a former taekwondo champion, and Choi Ae Ra, a receptionist, struggle to follow their dreams as life throws obstacles in their path.
Stars: Park Seo-joon, Kim Ji-won, Ahn Jae-hong, Song Ha-yoon
Votes: 9,109
My number 50! Another funny uplifting commoners series which sometimes falls, if not intentionally, in cliché territory. But for fight flick enthusiasts, the series do deliver.
51. The Crowned Clown (2019)
80 min | Drama, History, Romance
The story takes place in Joseon period, when power struggles surrounding the throne had reached extreme levels. In order to escape those who plan to assassinate him, the King puts a clown, who looks exactly like him, on the throne.
Stars: Yeo Jin-goo, Lee Se-yeong, Kim Sang-kyung, Kwon Hae-hyo
Votes: 1,485
Don't let the title fool you, this saeguk series is a serious take of Americans political comedy movie "Dave". It even frequently offers over-the-top violence. Is it interesting enough to follow? Yes it is.
52. Flower of Evil (2020)
TV-14 | 70 min | Crime, Mystery, Romance
Although Baek Hee Sung is hiding a dark secret surrounding his true identity, he has established a happy family life. But his facade begins to crumble when his wife, a homicide detective, begins investigating murders from 15 years ago.
Stars: Lee Joon-gi, Moon Chae-won, Seo Hyun-woo, Choi Dae-hoon
Votes: 13,766
This slow burning crime series is probably the Korean drama that owns the most intense couple of episodes in this list.
53. Dream High (2011–2012)
70 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
The story of six students at Kirin Art High School who work to achieve their dreams of becoming stars in the Korean music industry. Along the way, they discover the true meaning of friendship, love and life.
Stars: J.Y. Park, Bae Suzy, Kim Soo-hyun, IU
Votes: 3,554
A very Korean version of "Glee", which includes many K-Pop idolizing, oppa romances, and leaves out the liberal nonsense. Overall, it's a very sweet and dynamic telling with interesting melodies for music enthusiasts.
54. Vincenzo (2021)
Not Rated | 80 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
During a visit to his motherland, a Korean-Italian Mafia lawyer gives an unrivaled conglomerate a taste of its own medicine with a side of justice.
Stars: Song Joong-ki, Jeon Yeo-been, Taecyeon, Kwak Dong-yeon
Votes: 27,998
Song Jong Ki plays a far more believable character than the soldier fairy he played in DOTS. This series feels like a mix of "I Saw The Devil" and "Kung Fu Hustle". A quite satisfying climax for them who want the worst for the bad people in the series.
55. Mouse (2021)
80 min | Action, Crime, Mystery
Jung Ba-Reum is a rookie police officer. He is an honest person and tries to attain justice. After Ba-Reum faces a psychopath murderer, who places the entire nation in fear, his life is totally changed.
Stars: Lee Seung-gi, Lee Hee-joon, Park Ju-hyun, Kyung Soo-jin
Votes: 10,615
Although somewhat convoluted, the series does deliver tension and twists here and there for audience to enjoy.
56. When the Devil Calls Your Name (2019)
75 min | Drama, Fantasy, Music
The series is about a man who sold his soul to a devil ten years ago to obtain fortune and fame. As his contract is soon to expire, he tries to make a deal with the devil using his life as collateral.
Stars: Jung Kyung-ho, Park Sung-woong, Lee Seol, Lee El
Votes: 244
A fitting music theme with awesome hit songs and sporadic wacky moments that are enough to keep you seated till the end of the season.
57. My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho (2010)
60 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Chae Dae Wong, an aspiring actor, unwillingly releases a Gumiho, a legendary nine-tailed fox, from her centuries-old prison. He runs away terrified and ends up injuring himself badly, but she saves his life and asks to stay by his side.
Stars: Shin Min-a, Lee Seung-gi, No Min-woo, Park Soo-Jin
Votes: 3,634
Another oldies collection! The senior casts steal the show in this series as they are hilarious every time the show up. Still the best available "Gumiho" series ever made.
58. Sijipeuseu: The Myth (2021)
Not Rated | 70 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
An unfathomable incident introduces a genius engineer to dangerous secrets of the world, and to a woman from the future who's come looking for him.
Stars: Cho Seung-woo, Park Shin-Hye, Andrew Lee, Dawn Anderson
Votes: 5,030
A convoluted sci-fi story and for what.
59. My Roommate Is a Gumiho (2021)
65 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
The thrilling love story of Shin Woo Yeo, a 999-years-old gumiho who wants to become human, and Lee Dam, who accidentally swallowed his fox bead.
Stars: Jang Ki-Yong, Lee Hyeri, Kang Han-na, Kim Do-wan
Votes: 4,561
Clearly not the best Gumiho story in this list. The characters are hard to root for even if you like them. The story feels bland most of the time.
60. Oh My Ghost (2015)
60 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Timid Na Bong Sun gets possessed by the ghost of a confident young woman who seeks to solve her one unfinished business by hooking up with Bong Sun's boss, famous chef Kang Sun Woo.
Stars: Park Bo-young, Jo Jung-Suk, Lim Ju-hwan, Kim Seul-gi
Votes: 5,179
Another fun Korean series that went under the radar. Do Bong-son (Here playing Bong-sun) shows her versatility in playing multiple personalities with clearly different spectrums.
61. THE Producers (2015)
85 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A tireless group of young TV producers and a pop star work around the clock in the entertainment department of a major network.
Stars: Cha Tae-hyun, Kong Hyo-jin, Kim Soo-hyun, IU
Votes: 1,698
The chemistry is amazing in this Korean drama. It's also unique because it leaves a pinch of mockumentary taste with real-life settings and real-life TV Varieties. The only bad thing about it is that it feels too short! I really wasn't ready for the ending
62. Hospital Playlist (2020–2021)
TV-14 | 84 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Hospital Playlist tells the story of five doctors who have been friends since they entered medical school in 1999.
Stars: Jo Jung-Suk, Yoo Yeon-Seok, Jung Kyung-ho, Kim Dae-myung
Votes: 7,620
The first season was really a fun and engaging hospital/doctor series, a typical piece of work you would home from the creator of reply 1988, and then came season 2...
63. Mine (2021)
70 min | Drama, Mystery
Encaged in a gold-clad life of secrets and lies, two women in a conglomerate family seek to topple all that stands in their way of finding true joy.
Stars: Lee Bo-young, Kim Seo-hyeong, Ok Ja-yeon, Yun Jee Kim
Votes: 1,764
A Sky Castle wannabe that forgets to capture the audience's attention and fails to introduce anything new
64. Run On (2020–2021)
TV-MA | 70 min | Drama, Romance
Veering off course from his preset path, a track star follows his own pace and heart for the first time after a film translator steps into his life
Stars: Im Si-wan, Shin Se-Kyung, Sooyoung Choi, Kang Tae-oh
Votes: 5,128
Although it was an interesting introduction to casts that I have not seen before, I just can't stand Si Wan's terrible straight face for 16 episodes long.
65. Squid Game (2021– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Drama, Mystery
Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children's games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits with deadly high stakes: a survival game that has a whopping 45.6 billion-won prize at stake.
Stars: Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo, Dylan Besseau, Yasushi Iwaki
Votes: 541,209
Although globally known, I just need to tone it down a notch from the what the rest of the world had said. Yes suspenseful, yes gory, yes popular topics to share with friends, but I think, nothing really new is introduced here, although that could just be me
66. Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021– )
TV-14 | 70 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A big-city dentist opens up a practice in a close-knit seaside village, home to a charming jack-of-all-trades who is her polar opposite in every way.
Stars: Shin Min-a, Kim Seon-ho, Gina Su, Judy Alice Lee
Votes: 19,993
Brilliant rom-com! this really is a change of pace from your daily Korean Drama. I would say, a K-Drama with a taste of Dorama. I really want to talk a lot about this one. While, the usual Korean Soap Opera is filled with ambitious gains and typical capitalist stuff, this one is literally a sidestep to the country side. Much of the heart is poured here. Really necessary.
67. The Silent Sea (2021)
TV-MA | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Mystery
During a perilous 24-hour mission on the moon, space explorers try to retrieve samples from an abandoned research facility steeped in classified secrets.
Stars: Bae Doona, Gong Yoo, Lee Joon, Kim Sun-young
Votes: 25,150
There isn't any great character to root for despite the big names. At least we'll enjoy the uncommon theme and some thrills that come with it.
68. The Fiery Priest (2019)
35 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
A drama about a Catholic priest with anger management issues and a detective from the Gudam Police Station who meet during their joint investigation into the murder of an elderly priest.
Stars: Kim Nam-gil, Kim Seong-gyoon, Lee Hanee, Jeon Sung-woo
Votes: 1,644
Hidden gem! Almost overlooked! Hilarious, with top-notched, well-placed action sequence... and most importantly, end on a high note. The series does give fan service but still keeps fateful on its main course.
69. Rookie Historian Goo Hae-Ryung (2019)
35 min | Comedy, Drama, History
Set in the early 19th century. Goo Hae Ryung works as a historian. Female historians like Goo Hae Ryung are generally looked down upon because of their gender. Yet, Goo Hae Ryung fulfills ... See full summary »
Stars: Shin Se-Kyung, Cha Eun-woo, Lee Ji-hoon, Park Gi-woong
Votes: 3,134
Yet another sageuk drama that can't decide if it's romance or heavy politics. While the romance is petty and thin in gas, the decadent politics keeps the show running for 20 episodes.
70. The Penthouse: War in Life (2020–2021)
70 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The story of a woman who strives to achieve her goal of entering high society by becoming the "queen" in the 100th floor penthouse in Gangnam, the pinnacle of success in her eyes.
Stars: Kim So-yeon, Shin Eun-kyung, Uhm Ki-joon, Bong Tae-gyu
Votes: 4,196
A very unsettling and bleak message hides behind telenovela-like storytelling. Leaving loose ends here and there, this drama runs for three seasons with the highest pace. Viewers can only sit tight on the edge of their seats for most of their long-running time.
71. Ghost Doctor (2022)
60 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Cha Young Min is a genius doctor but arrogant and selfish. One day, he gets involved in an unexpected case; his spirit possesses another doctor's body. These two doctors are complete opposites, with personalities and medical abilities.
Stars: Rain, Kim Bum, Kim You-Jin, Son Na-eun
Votes: 2,345
For Kim Bum, this is a dramatic elevation of his performance from The Tale of Nine Tales. It really shows depths in character and what a three dimensional performer he can be. As for Rain, its just as if Full House aired yesterday. A true entertainer. This buddy, mystic, hospital drama is just lit by its two main protagonists.
72. Our Beloved Summer (2021–2022)
TV-Y7 | 70 min | Drama, Romance
A coming of age, romantic comedy revolving around ex-lovers who broke up with a promise never to meet again. But the documentary they filmed ten years ago gets the fame and they are by compulsion facing camera once more.
Stars: Choi Woo-sik, Kim Da-mi, No Jeong-ee, Park Jin-joo
Votes: 9,941
The plot was so obvious, at one point, one of the characters said so themselves. If you are into slow-paced, delicate, mushy, romantic comedy, then this is a very suitable Korean drama.
73. Juvenile Justice (2022)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama
A prickly judge who despises juvenile criminals arrives at a juvenile court, where she takes on a complex role examining punishment for young offenders.
Stars: Rich Ting, Kim Hye-su, Tom Choi, Kim Mu-yeol
Votes: 5,224
At the start, it looked like a courtroom drama void of character. Who knew it would end with a heavy emotional punch.
74. Because This Is My First Life (2017)
70 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Ji Ho is a single woman. She's a writing assistant of dramas. She's a strong and determined woman. Unfortunately, she has to leave her house and seeks other place to live. Her friends help her to find a roommate. That roommate is Se Hee.
Stars: Jung So-min, Lee Min-ki, Esom, Park Byeong-eun
Votes: 7,628
A wonderful feel-good drama filled with adorable characters. The premise feels like a heightened full house series with more realistic results without removing the fun.
75. Bad and Crazy (2021–2022)
TV-PG | 70 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
A mysterious, justice-seeking entity throws chaos into the life of a cop who's willing to overlook ethics and corruption for a promotion.
Stars: Lee Dong-wook, Han Ji-Eun, Cha Hak-yeon, Kim Dae-gon
Votes: 4,389
As I always said, Lee Dong Wok has certain unique skill sets. This is the Korean Drama that delivers it! A very fitting title (certainly not bad, though) and a high-paced plot. Once again, twelve episodes aren't enough for this one.
76. Snowdrop (2021–2022)
TV-14 | 85 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
Adapted from the handwritten notes of a man who escaped from a political prison camp in North Korea, "Snowdrop" is set against the backdrop of the 1987 Democracy Movement in South Korea.
Stars: Jung Hae-in, Kim Jisoo, Kim Jung-nan, Kim Hye-yoon
Votes: 12,465
A never-before-seen hostage series, where the intrigues outside the dorm match the power struggle inside the dorm. The north-south theme even feels fairly unbiased.
77. Pachinko (2022– )
TV-MA | 55 min | Drama
Based on the New York Times bestseller, this sweeping saga chronicles the hopes and dreams of a Korean immigrant family across four generations as they leave their homeland in an indomitable quest to survive and thrive.
Stars: Lee Min-ho, Choi Joon-Young, Soji Arai, Jin Ha
Votes: 11,787
A historical epic, telling three different time lines in a non-linear fashion with elegant acting tying all of them together.
78. Business Proposal (2022)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
In disguise as her friend, Ha-ri shows up to a blind date to scare him away. But plans go awry when he turns out to be her CEO - and makes a proposal.
Stars: Ahn Hyo-seop, Kim Sejeong, Kim Min-kyu, Seol In-ah
Votes: 24,237
I didn't even know I could laugh like that. This Korean drama finds fresh air between the already crowded office-space rom-com genre. The character developments are rapid and interesting to follow.
79. Shooting Stars (2022)
60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Oh Han Byul leads an entertainment agency's PR team. One of her top clients is star Gong Tae Sung who does no wrong. They went to the same university, where he became her swoon enemy. They bicker but soon develop feelings for one another.
Stars: Lee Sung-Kyung, Kim Young-Dae, Kim Yoon-hye, Jung Shin Lee
Votes: 3,000
An upbeat drama can easily lose its fans with thin writing, but this is not the case here. Every episode ends with viewers wanting more. As actually shooting an up-and-coming actor to stardom, this Korean drama surrounds its main man with the best-known ensemble cast.
80. Class of Lies (2019)
70 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A highly successful lawyer falls from grace because of one case. He becomes a fixed term teacher at a high school. Though he goes into the classroom for selfish reasons, he begins to see the crimes and takes matters into his own hands.
Stars: Yoon Kyun-Sang, Keum Sae-rok, Lee Joon-young, Choi Yu-hwa
Votes: 684
This high school murder mystery drama swings between entertaining and mediocre and ends safe enough not to disappoint.
81. Our Blues (2022)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Romance is sweet and bitter - and life riddled with ups and downs - in multiple stories about people who live and work on bustling Jeju Island.
Stars: Lee Byung-hun, Shin Min-a, Kim Woo-bin, Han Ji-min
Votes: 3,560
First Korean Drama anthology? at least for me it is. An emotional journey through the villages of Jeju with the subtlest and most detailed effort.
82. Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area (2022)
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A genius strategist and people with different personalities and abilities fighting an extraordinary variable and engaging in an unprecedented hostage play.
Stars: Yoo Ji-tae, Yunjin Kim, Jeon Jong-seo, Park Hae-soo
Votes: 8,641
People who have watched the original say that this is basically an unwanted carbon copy. Well, I'm quite lucky to not be one of them. What started off to be an unpoignant (and illogical) heist, ended up being another solid intricate hostage series. Then, finally, who doesn't love a cliffhanger ending?
83. Abyss (2019)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Fantasy, Romance
After meeting an untimely demise in separate incidents, Cha Min and Go Se-yeon discover they've come back to life in new bodies they don't recognize.
Stars: Park Bo-young, Ahn Hyo-seop, Song Sang-Eun, Lee Ji-wan
Votes: 3,630
This feels like Sisyphus meets Mouse, but not as convoluting as the the former and not as chilling as the latter. However the fun and cuteness of the series does sell.
84. Eve (2022)
63 min | Drama, Romance
A 2 trillion won divorce case that shocked the country and a woman who seeks revenge on the richest people of Korea.
Stars: Seo Ye-Ji, Lee Sang-Yeob, Lee Il-hwa, Park Byeong-eun
Votes: 1,232
Fresh from "It's okey to not be okey" (and her scandal ^_^) Seo Ye Ji does deliver the thrills and chills everyone hopes from her acting caliber. A just-another-revenge-series that has the just right level of interest to keep you engaged for 16 episodes.
85. Taxi Driver (2021– )
70 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The story of a deluxe taxi driver who gets revenge on behalf of his passengers. It is based on the webtoon Deluxe Taxi by Carlos and Lee Jae-jin
Stars: Lee Jehoon, Kim Eui-sung, Pyo Ye-jin, Jang Hyuk-jin
Votes: 5,706
Over-the-top action and illogical plot. Back to the webtoon is the best place for this one.
86. Remarriage & Desires (2022– )
TV-14 | 70 min | Drama
Through an exclusive matchmaking agency, women strive to marry a desirable bachelor and into the highest echelon of society.
Stars: Kim Hee-seon, Lee Hyun-wook, Cha Ji-yeon, Park Hoon
Votes: 2,095
These reverse harems are always causing manipulative second lead syndromes! :D Remarriage & Desires is one short, but tensioned packed, infidelity-themed series that is worth your time.
87. Link: Eat, Love, Kill (2022)
65 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
A crime mystery thriller fantasy about a man and woman sharing same emotions. Gye Hoon is a chef whose twin sister went missing. Now he finds his random emotions connected with a girl named Da Hyun.
Stars: Moon Ga-young, Yeo Jin-goo, Park Ji-a, Lee Bom
Votes: 1,577
The universe and premise expand rapidly and progressively. If any couple can pull a mystical, suspenseful, romantic, yet silly Korean series at the same time, it is Jingo and Moon Ga Young.
88. Backstreet Rookie (2020)
60 min | Action, Comedy, Romance
A former troublemaker applies for a job at a convenience store owned by the same man who ran errands for her a few years ago.
Stars: Kim Yoo-jung, Ji Chang-wook, Han Sun-hwa, Kim Sun-young
Votes: 4,688
Another wacky-action series from the creators of The Fiery Priest. This time with the striking visuals of Ji Chang Wok and Kim Yoo Jung
89. The King's Affection (2021– )
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
The story is set during the Joseon Dynasty when twins were considered an ominous sign. When the Crown Princess Consort gives birth to twins, an order is sent to kill the daughter. To save her, she is secretly sent out of the palace.
Stars: Park Eun-bin, Kim Ro-Woon, Nam Yoon-Su, Byungchan
Votes: 5,946
With what seems to be a short living premise, this Joseon drama actually get's the balance between politics and love story right.
90. Clean with Passion for Now (2018–2019)
70 min | Comedy, Romance
Gil Oh Sol, an employee at a cleaning company, meets Jang Sun Gyeol, the boss of the company. The two are diametric opposite when it comes to cleanliness. With the help of Oh Sol, Sun Gyeol faces his mysophobia and finds love.
Stars: Yoon Kyun-Sang, Kim Yoo-jung, Song Jae-rim, Seon Yu
Votes: 2,446
Sweet and undemanding. Just go with the flow with this funny rom-com with an OCD twist.
91. I'm Not a Robot (2017–2018)
TV-14 | 35 min | Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi
Kim Min Gyu has wealth and success, but lives an isolated life due to his allergy of people. He then meets and falls in love with a girl who is pretending to be a robot for her ex-boyfriend, a genius robots professor.
Stars: Hwang Seung-eon, Park Se-wan, Yoo Seung-ho, Chae Soo-bin
Votes: 7,404
A robot doesn't have a heart but this series has a lot of it. A unique premise supported by great script writing.
92. Military Prosecutor Do Bae Man (2022)
60 min | Action, Drama
Do Bae Man and Cha Woo In begin to work together as they break down evils in the military.
Stars: Ahn Bo-Hyun, Jo Bo-ah, Oh Yeon-su, Kim Young-min
Votes: 1,189
With a juicy premise, Military Prosecutor Do Bae Man plays the pace nicely while threading all the pieces together.
93. Love in the Moonlight (2016)
60 min | Comedy, Drama, History
The unlikely love story between a crown prince and his eunuch.
Stars: Park Bo-gum, Kim Yoo-jung, Kwak Dong-yeon, Chae Soo-bin
Votes: 4,196
This series gets the highest praise from me for its Joseon humor. But whenever it shifts gear to political origins it loses its flair.
94. Alchemy of Souls (2022– )
TV-14 | 80 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
Set in a fictional country called Daeho, it is about the love and growth of young mages as they overcome their twisted fates due to a forbidden magic spell known as the "alchemy of souls", which allows souls to switch bodies.
Stars: Lee Jae-wook, Hwang Min-hyun, Yoo Joon-sang, Oh Na-ra
Votes: 17,251
An example of a drama that uses its plot devices nicely. Add that with cracking humor, charming characters, and beautiful action, resulting in a historical fantasy destined to be the zeitgeist of 2020's Korean drama.
95. Island (2022– )
55 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Won Mi Ho's arrogant and selfish attitude causes her father banishing her to Jeju island. Unbeknownst to her, the island is where evil roams free.
Stars: Kim Nam-gil, Lee Da-hee, Cha Eun-woo, Ko Du-shim
Votes: 2,914
They are seriously overselling this. Enjoyable but definitely problematic.
96. Anna (2022)
60 min | Drama
Yoo Mi is the woman who tells a small lie and ends up living someone else's life. Hyun Joo is a woman who lives her life holding herself above everyone, treating them with neither kindness ... See full summary »
Stars: Bae Suzy, Jung Eun-chae, Kim Jun-han, Park Ye-young
Votes: 1,226
A hidden gem! Just like a boa snake, this drama is slowly paced but highly venomous.
97. Love in Contract (2022)
TV-14 | 70 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Tells the story of a helper service that provides wives to single people needing partners to take to gatherings for married couples and school reunions.
Stars: Go Kyung-pyo, Kim Jae-young, Park Chul-min, Kim Dong-hyeon
Votes: 1,296
Nothing ground-breaking but definitely interesting enough to follow and enjoy till the end.
98. The Forbidden Marriage (2022–2023)
TV-14 | 68 min | Comedy, Drama, History
Lee Heon is the king of Joseon. Seven years ago, when he was a crown prince, his beloved wife died. To this day, he has not been able to get over her death. For the past seven years, the ... See full summary »
Stars: Park Ju-hyun, Kim Young-Dae, Kim Woo-Seok, Song Ji-woo
Votes: 818
Although with a shaky start and somewhat weak story parts here and there, this Korean Drama surprisingly lands smoothly with an exciting and satisfying finale.
99. He is Psychometric (2019)
65 min | Fantasy, Mystery, Romance
A boy who is able to read the secrets of those whose skin comes in contact with him, and a girl who does her best to hide her pain.
Stars: Park Jin-young, Shin Ye-eun, Kwon Kim, Kim Da-som
Votes: 2,278
This cheerful and bright fantasy slash crime-mystery drama hides a quite grim conclusion.
100. Unlock My Boss (2022–2023)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Thriller
The series is about a company president who gets trapped in a smartphone due to a suspicious incident, and an unemployed young man whose life changes after picking up the strange smartphone.
Stars: Chae Jong-hyeop, Seo Eun-su, Park Sung-woong, Lee Sang-hee
Votes: 725
My number 100! and what an unfortunate one... The series feels like it's trying to figure out itself, but very slowly... by the time it got there... the audience had figured it out (unlocked the boss?) for like five episodes! Very problematic: removing favorite characters (not in the right way). An undeveloped potential main female. So many plot holes...
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