K-Dramas you enjoyed before going into a slump?

A lot of K-Drama watchers have been experiencing what is called a "K-Drama slump" in recent years,one of the most common reasons being that current K-Dramas are lacking the "magic" that old K-Dramas have. They no longer enjoy watching new K-Dramas, and completing a drama becomes a hassle. Yet, when they rewatch an old drama, they are still able to enjoy it as much as back in the day. 

Which old K-Dramas bring you the "magic" that newer dramas don't have? Which K-Dramas made you fall in love with K-Drama in the first place, that others are unable to replicate the success of? Vote away!

(Each person can vote up to 10 titles.)

Amy May 7, 2020
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  • Secret Garden

    1. Secret Garden

    Korean Drama - 2010, 20 episodes
    8.2
    492 points by 5 voters
    The drama tells the story of Kim Joo Won, an arrogant and eccentric CEO who maintains the image of seeming perfection, and Gil Ra Im, a poor and humble stuntwoman whose beauty ...more
  • City Hunter

    2. City Hunter

    Korean Drama - 2011, 20 episodes
    8.3
    487 points by 5 voters
    Lee Yoon Sung is a talented MIT-graduate who works on the international communications team in the Blue House. He plans revenge on five politicians who caused his father's death with his surrogate ...more
  • Rooftop Prince

    3. Rooftop Prince

    Korean Drama - 2012, 20 episodes
    8.1
    482 points by 5 voters
    Crown Prince Yi Gak finds that he has been transported from the Joseon Dynasty to modern-day Seoul. He meets Hong Se Na, who bears a striking resemblance to his dead wife, and ...more
  • It's Okay, That's Love

    4. It's Okay, That's Love

    Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes
    8.6
    392 points by 4 voters
    Despite being a bit of a prickly pear, Jang Jae Yeol has become famous for authoring mystery novels and for hosting a popular radio show. While sitting on a talk show panel ...more
  • Queen In Hyun's Man

    5. Queen In Hyun's Man

    Korean Drama - 2012, 16 episodes
    8.4
    392 points by 4 voters
    Kim Boong Do is a scholar who had supported the reinstatement of Queen In Hyun when Jang Hee Bin's schemes resulted in her being deposed and replaced as King Suk Jong's queen ...more
  • Coffee Prince

    6. Coffee Prince

    Korean Drama - 2007, 17 episodes
    8.3
    385 points by 4 voters
    Choi Han Gyul is the grandson of chairwoman Bang of Dong-in Foods, a company that has a thriving coffee business. He has never had a job and does not care for responsibility. ...more
  • Healer

    7. Healer

    Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes
    8.8
    383 points by 4 voters
    Seo Jung Hoo is a special kind of night courier, known only as "Healer" by his clients. For the right price and with the help of a genius hacker, he gets his ...more
  • Go Back Couple

    8. Go Back Couple

    Korean Drama - 2017, 12 episodes
    8.5
    198 points by 2 voters
    38-year-old married couple, Choi Ban Do and Ma Jin Joo, were in love when they got married but now, hate each other and regret marrying at such a young age. Choi Ban ...more
  • Goblin

    9. Goblin

    Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
    8.8
    198 points by 2 voters
    Kim Shin was once an unbeatable general in Goryeo's military who died a tragic death. He now possesses immortality but is tired of living while everyone else around him dies. For 900 ...more
  • You're Beautiful

    10. You're Beautiful

    Korean Drama - 2009, 16 episodes
    8.0
    197 points by 2 voters
    The management company of the idol group A.N.JELL insisted on adding a new singer to the group as the lead vocal, Tae Kyung's voice was hurting. However,the new member, Mi Nam, had ...more
  • My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho

    11. My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho

    Korean Drama - 2010, 16 episodes
    8.0
    189 points by 2 voters
    Cha Dae Woong is a carefree university student who dreams of becoming a famous actor. He is an orphan whose wealthy grandfather Cha Poong and single aunt Cha Min Sook take care ...more
  • Personal Taste

    12. Personal Taste

    Korean Drama - 2010, 16 episodes
    7.7
    187 points by 2 voters
    Jeon Jin Ho is a straight guy who is mistaken as gay when he applies to become Park Gae In's roommate. His hobbies include organization and ironing, and he's known for his ...more
  • Jumong

    13. Jumong

    Korean Drama - 2006, 81 episodes
    8.3
    100 points by 1 voters
    Jumong was the founder of Goguryeo in 37 BC. He was the son of General Hae Mo Su and Lady Yoo Hwa and was raised by King Geum Wa, who took him ...more
  • Chocolate

    14. Chocolate

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
    8.1
    100 points by 1 voters
    The story of a man who became a neurosurgeon, though he dreamed of becoming a cook, and a woman who became a cook because of him. Lee Kang is a neurosurgeon who ...more
  • Six Flying Dragons

    15. Six Flying Dragons

    Korean Drama - 2015, 50 episodes
    8.7
    99 points by 1 voters
    A fictional, historical drama about the ambition, rise and fall of real and fictional characters based around Yi Bang Won. Yi Bang Won was the third king of the Joseon Dynasty in ...more
  • Manhole

    16. Manhole

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
    7.1
    99 points by 1 voters
    It tells the story of Bong Pil, an unemployed man who mooches off his parents while pretending to study for the civil service exam. Bong Pil time travels into the past through ...more
  • Ugly Alert

    17. Ugly Alert

    Korean Drama - 2013, 133 episodes
    8.3
    99 points by 1 voters
    The story of a man named Gong Joon Soo who sacrificed himself by pretending to be a murderer to protect his younger stepbrother from being accused instead. While serving time in prison, ...more
  • King2Hearts

    18. King2Hearts

    Korean Drama - 2012, 20 episodes
    8.2
    99 points by 1 voters
    Kim Hang Ah is a legendary top female instructor working for North Korea’s elite special forces unit. With stamina, training tactics, and strength in all areas, she is the perfect female soldier; ...more
  • Boys over Flowers

    19. Boys over Flowers

    Korean Drama - 2009, 25 episodes
    7.5
    99 points by 1 voters
    Geum Jan Di comes from a poor family who owns a dry-cleaning shop. One day, she visits Shinhwa High School, a prestigious school for the wealthy, and saves a student trying to ...more
  • Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People

    20. Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People

    Korean Drama - 2017, 30 episodes
    8.5
    98 points by 1 voters
    “The culprit who is posing as a royal official is not stealing wealth. He is stealing the hearts and minds of your people, Your Majesty.” There was a divisive figure in the ...more
  • Queen Seon Deok

    21. Queen Seon Deok

    Korean Drama - 2009, 62 episodes
    8.5
    97 points by 1 voters
    The story of a beautiful queen, who has to give up her love to save the people. A biopic of Queen Seon Deok, who was born a princess and later became the ...more
  • Her Private Life

    22. Her Private Life

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
    8.3
    97 points by 1 voters
    Seong Deok Mi, a dedicated art gallery curator, is exceptional at her job but harbors a secret: she is a devoted fangirl of Cha Si An, managing his fansite. This obsession is ...more
  • Fated to Love You

    23. Fated to Love You

    Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes
    8.1
    97 points by 1 voters
    Mi Yeong is a typical office clerk who is rather plain, somewhat awkward and has her good nature taken advantage of by her co-workers on a daily basis. While on vacation, she ...more
  • Empress Ki

    24. Empress Ki

    Korean Drama - 2013, 51 episodes
    8.6
    96 points by 1 voters
    Genghis Khan built an empire that spanned vast regions in East Asia and East Europe. And there was one woman who held immense power in the Yuan Dynasty, which Genghis Khan founded, ...more
  • Padam Padam

    25. Padam Padam

    Korean Drama - 2011, 20 episodes
    7.7
    96 points by 1 voters
    Born to a poor family, Kang Chil spends 16 years in prison after being wrongly convicted of a crime. Before his release, he kills a prison guard by accident and is sentenced ...more

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