When you think of the best K-dramas, Boys over Flowers, Descendents of the Sun, Under the Queen’s Umbrella, and Little Women may be on your radar. It can be said that over the years, there have been many astounding Korean dramas.
These dramas have made us cuddle up on the couch with a box of tissues. Whatever the occasion, a few Korean dramas stand out and resonate with viewers worldwide, as well as in Korea.
Here’s a list of seven such shows to keep your weekend binge hunger satisfied:
7. Twenty-Five Twenty-One
(Release year-2022)
Channel:
tvN
Nielsen Rating:
11.513%
Date of the final episode:
April 3, 2022
Twenty-Five Twenty-One is a show that includes various themes. It includes romance, drama, and comedy, but most importantly, it is a coming-of-age story.
It’s a story about a youth that sees life through different lenses. It convinces us that certain things may not stay forever, but they should be cherished while they can.
The story’s premise is that a young fencer with huge hopes meets a diligent young man trying to repair his life at a time when dreams seem out of reach.
Featuring: Bona, Choi Hyun-wook, Kim Tae-ri, Nam Joo-hyuk, and Lee Jo-myung
6. Vincenzo
(Release year- 2021)
Channel:
tvN
Nielsen Rating
14.636%
Date of the final episode:
May 2, 2021
Although the episodes are longer than typical Kdramas, with one episode lasting more than 80 minutes, the tale was complete!
Not sluggish and fast-paced, particularly in the second half!
It’s all presented in a dark comedy format. With a righteous leader, a lot of battle scenes, and a corruption narrative, the show has witty yet humorous plot twists throughout.
The story is about how a Korean-Italian mafia lawyer serves a powerful corporation with a dose of justice while visiting his motherland.
Featuring:
Song Joong-ki, Jeon Yeo-been, and Ok Taecyeon
5. Agency
(Release year- 2023)
Channel:
JTBC
Rating by Nielsen:
16.044%
Date of the final episode:
February 26, 2023
The premise of an office drama is a woman who advanced in her career to become the first female executive in her group to hold the highest position.
The drama features a strong female lead climbing the corporate ladder of a competitive advertising agency.
Featuring:
Han Joon-woo, Cho Seong-ha, Lee Bo-young, Son Na-eun
4. Extraordinary Attorney Woo
(Release year: 2022)
Channel:
ENA
Rating by Nielsen:
17.534%
Date of the final episode:
August 18, 2022
There’s something wonderful to be said about a program that doesn’t succumb to the inevitable pace drop.
Extraordinary Attorney Woo’s strongest suit has always been its fascinating writing.
Cases with high stakes continue to arrive at hotshot law firm Hanbada, where there is rookie attorney Woo Young-Woo.
It is difficult to say which is better the autism subject or the acting of the main character. The main lead’s acting makes this character seem so adorable and comedic.
Featuring:
Kang Tae-oh, Kang Ki-young, and Park Eun-bin
3. Reply 1988
(Release year: 2015)
Channel:
tvN
Rating by Nielsen:
18.803%
Date of the final episode:
January 16, 2016
Reply 1988 ranks as one of the best – and longest – Korean dramas for a reason. Reply 1988 is the third part of a three-part trilogy (Reply 1997 & Reply 1994 came before it).
It is a witty, amusing, tragic, romantic, and melancholy look at five families that live on the same street as they go about their lives.
Featuring:
Park Bo-gum, Lee Dong-hwi, Ryu Jun-yeol, Go Kyung-pyo, and Lee Hye-ri
2. Crash Landing on You
(Release year: 2019)
Channel:
tvN
Rating by Nielsen:
21.683%
Date of the final episode:
February 16, 2020
It’s difficult to avoid the typical romantic comedy cliches. But by bringing the greatest aspects of its story through its incredible cast, the series didn’t waste any of its episodes.
A South Korean heiress is accidentally dropped into North Korea while paragliding, where she comes into contact with an army soldier who resolves to help her hide. It is impossible not to be drawn into Ri Jung Hyuk and Yoon Se Ri’s seemingly impossible love story.
Featuring:
Hyun Bin, Son Ye-jin, Seo Ji-hye, and Kim Jung-hyun
1. The World of the Married
(Release year: 2020)
Channel:
JTBC
Nielsen Rating:
28.371%
Date of the last episode:
May 16, 2020
The three words that this show seems to live by are betrayal, retaliation, and dysfunction. All of the people in this drama universe are depicted in suspicious shades of gray.
If you’re searching for a cute romance, this show is definitely not for you. This show is a wild roller coaster of a ride that should keep you on the edge of your seat.
If you find yourself in the mood for hyperbolic animosity or if you’re willing to walk on the dark side, this is the show. The story of a doctor and a filmmaker’s ostensibly picture-perfect marriage.
Featuring:
Han So-hee, Park Hae-joon, and Kim Hee-ae