Memorable Korean Dramas
After watching almost 100 TV dramas, these are the Korean dramas that I loved the most.
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1. Navillera
Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
Beautifully written and performed. Love the father/son relationship that blossoms between the two main leads. Strong supporting cast.
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2. My Dearest Part 2
Korean Drama - 2023, 11 episodes
Ditto. I will never get these two out of my system. They just took the top spot in favorite couple from Bai Xian and Yehua.
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3. My Dearest
Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
This mangled my heart.
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4. SKY Castle
Korean Drama - 2018, 20 episodes
Well cast drama depicting the struggles to be the best. Well written, full of twists, and has a bite.
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5. Mr. Sunshine
Korean Drama - 2018, 24 episodes
Strong female leads, gorgeous cinematography.
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6. Hospital Playlist
Korean Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
Best ensemble cast. Think Grey’s Anatomy w/o the smut.
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7. Reflection of You
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
Solid guilty pleasure, beautiful soundtrack, mesmerizing. I love that there are no angels in this drama.
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8. Crash Landing on You
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
The ensemble cast was the funniest group of actors ever assembled. They had me in stitches and the main leads were a joy to watch.
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9. Hwarang
Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes
Devastatingly handsome cast and funny plot. A delight from beginning to end.
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10. Strong Woman Do Bong Soon
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
Cute female lead, hilarious supporting cast.
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11. Strangers from Hell
Korean Drama - 2019, 10 episodes
Lee Dong Wook’s best performance as a creepy psycho who leads a hostel of psychos. Excellent performances.
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12. Black
Korean Drama - 2017, 18 episodes
Strong female lead.
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13. Flower of Evil
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
Lee Joon Ki leads this well written thriller about serial killers.
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14. What's Wrong with Secretary Kim
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
Excellent chemistry between the leads. Hilarious and fun to watch.
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15. Goblin
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
The first time I ever saw and fell in love with Gong Yoo. Ultra talented and devastatingly gorgeous. Meh plot but great romance. Oh! And Gong Yoo.
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16. Sweet Home
Korean Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
Strong ensemble cast. Violent, but well written enough to deserve a watch or two. This is only for Season 1.