Brief Summary
This video presents a countdown of the highest-rated K-dramas on Netflix from 2018 to 2024. It covers a variety of genres, including romance, thriller, historical drama, and fantasy, highlighting the unique elements and key actors that contributed to their success. The list includes both Netflix originals and acquired titles that have resonated with audiences in South Korea and globally.
- The dramas span various genres, including romance, thriller, historical drama, and fantasy.
- Several dramas are adapted from webtoons, indicating a trend in K-drama production.
- Many dramas feature strong ensemble casts and compelling storylines that resonate with viewers.
"Mr. Sunshine" is a military romance mellow drama set in 1871, notable for its stunning cinematography and visually captivating scenes. The story follows a young boy who escapes to the United States, becomes a US Marine officer, and returns to Korea. There, he falls in love with an aristocrat's daughter while uncovering a plot that threatens Korea. The drama features hidden identities and a sweeping historical narrative.
"Crash Landing on You" is a beloved romantic K-drama that portrays the romance between a South Korean heiress and a North Korean army captain. The heiress crash lands in North Korea due to a paragliding weather accident. The drama showcases a heartfelt love story and the strength of friendships, with the lead actors even marrying in real life.
"Kingdom" is a historical thriller set against the backdrop of Joseon Palace politics and a zombie outbreak. The story begins with the king's mysterious death, leading the Crown Prince and his Royal Guard to uncover the truth. They encounter an assistant physician and a mysterious man as they investigate a horrifying disease in a village. The drama features adventure, action, and visual effects.
"It's Okay to Not Be Okay" is a psychological rom-com that explores the relationship between an independent female lead with an antisocial disorder and a community health worker with empathy. The story focuses on how these opposites attract, challenging fate and finding love despite their differences. The stark contrast between the characters is a key element that viewers appreciate.
"The Uncanny Counter," also known as "Amazing Rumor," is a webtoon adaptation that gained popularity for its action, mystery, and supernatural elements. The story revolves around counters, individuals gifted with unique abilities to thwart evil spirits. These counters, from various backgrounds, rely on teamwork to defeat these beings. The drama's success led to a second season and a drama special.
"Mr. Queen" is a Netflix-acquired TVN drama that offers a fresh and amusing take on a historical theme with a gender-swapping twist. A present-day chef travels back in time and ends up in the body of a young queen. The story follows his journey to live as a woman and a queen, providing refreshing comedy and fantasy that engages viewers.
"Hospital Playlist 2020" blends music, medical drama, and enduring friendship with slice-of-life elements. The story revolves around five friends who were undergraduates in 1999 and now work at the same hospital 20 years later. They also form a band together. The drama's authentic and relatable portrayal of everyday patient stories, romance, and healing led to a second season, a special, and a spin-off.
"Vincenzo" is a law and crime drama that combines humor and seriousness, starring Song Joong-ki as Vincenzo, a mafia consigliere. Vincenzo returns to Korea from Italy to face off against a corrupt conglomerate, delivering justice and revenge. The drama features standout characters and villains, adding depth to the plot.
"DP," also known as "DP Dog Day," is a webtoon-inspired action and military drama that focuses on the military defector team responsible for arresting deserters. The story addresses sensitive cases such as PTSD and the reasons for desertion. This noir miniseries was followed by a second season.
"My Name" is a crime, mystery, and action drama featuring a female lead with a hidden identity seeking revenge for her father's murder. As a police officer, she goes undercover in an organized crime ring, where a crime boss helps her with unknown motives. The story is full of twists and turns.
"Move to Heaven" is a touching slice-of-life drama based on an essay about a trauma cleaner. The story focuses on a father and his autistic son who run a business that handles the personal items of the deceased. After the father's death, guardianship is given to his ex-con uncle, and the story follows their lives as they impact others while keeping the business going.
"Squid Game" is a thriller and action story that became a worldwide phenomenon in 2021. The drama depicts 456 people at their lowest financial points, recruited to win a large cash prize in deadly games. The action-packed episodes led to widespread binging upon its Netflix release, and a second season is anticipated.
"Extraordinary Attorney Woo" is a touching K-drama about a young lawyer with autism who proves her skills in the courtroom. The drama tells a charming story of Woo Young-woo, who makes a big impression on those around her, and features a slow-burn romance. This slice-of-life legal drama garnered high ratings.
"All of Us Are Dead" is a webtoon adaptation that became an instant success by offering a fresh concept to the zombie survival genre. A high school becomes Ground Zero for a deadly outbreak, and students must fight to stay alive. The drama features action, horror, and thriller elements, with a second season highly anticipated.
"Alchemy of Souls" is a historical action fantasy where an elite assassin's soul is trapped in a weaker body after using a forbidden spell. She becomes a servant to a male lead with a prominent position and a scandalous secret. Together, they forge a new destiny as master and disciple. The drama is highly rated and recommended by viewers.
"The Glory" is a dark, thrilling melodrama about a high school student who suffers gruesome bullying and seeks revenge as an adult. Based on true events, the drama follows the female lead as she rises up and takes matters into her own hands to avenge her tormentors.
"Bloodhounds" is a crime and action plot adapted from a webtoon. An honest young boxer befriends a fellow Marine, and later finds his mother caught in a fraudulent business scam. He faces off against a gang of thugs and becomes involved with a dangerous money lender, leading to a path of danger and justice.
"Daily Dose of Sunshine" is a touching drama based on a webtoon about a nurse who transfers to a neuropsychiatry ward. The story focuses on her understanding of different patients and the slice-of-life situations that befall those needing mental health care. The nurse offers warmth and encouragement, inspiring those around her.
"Queen of Tears" is a rom-com and slice-of-life drama about a legal director from a humble background who marries an heiress of a department store conglomerate. Their relationship becomes rocky, but a sudden diagnosis of a severe illness changes everything, uniting their families in a comedic and enduring way.
"Lovely Runner" is a time travel romance and comedy drama adapted from a webtoon. The story follows a disabled female lead who is a fan of an idol. When the idol suddenly passes away, she travels back in time to save him, sharing undeniable chemistry with him.
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0:00 [Music] highest rated Netflix kramas of all time from Netflix originals to Acquired and licensed titles breaking records not just on the platform but across South Korea and globally as well from 2018 to 2024 here are the highest rated kdramas on Netflix of all time so far number 20 Mr Sunshine stunning cinematography was captured for the visually intriguing and beautifully set scenes of Mr Sunshine a military romance mellow drama set in 1871 our male lead was a young boy who later escapes to the United States where he grows up and becomes a US Marine officer he'll later return to his homeland in Korea where he'll encounter and fall in love with our female lead the daughter of an aristocrat however it would seem they
0:46 both have hidden identities he'll also uncover a plot that threatens Korea Ian hun and Kim T alongside an incredible Supporting Cast brought us a sweeping historical in this 2018 drama which still continues to maintain its high [Music] rating number 19 crash landing on you this pre-pandemic krama was one of the most revered and beloved romantic kdramas of all time depicting the romance between a South Korean ays and a North Korean army Captain after she crash lands into his arms the result of a weather accident from her paragliding all the way from the south and accidentally ending up in the north aister Hanan bin and Son Jin brought brought this love story to life and even
1:31 took it offc screen where they went on to get married and start a family the drama delivers a heartfelt story along with the impressive strength of friendships number 18 Kingdom Jose Palace politics and zombies will abound in this historical Thriller which stars juji hon ryang and Beuna the king suddenly dies due to mysterious and strange circumstances and the Queen's political iCal factions try to label the Crown Prince as a traitor but he along with his Royal Guard will set out to unravel the truth they'll encounter an assistant physician who may have some relevant information they'll also come across a man with a strong air of mystery about him who will join them as they look for the king's doctor in a
2:17 village which is suffering from a horrifying disease adventure action and incredible visual effects are in store for you in [Music] Kingdom number seven 17 it's okay to not be okay kiman and SOI delivered exceptional Chemistry Between the vast differences of personalities of their characters which they portrayed in this highly rated psychological romcom the story follows our independent female lead who has an antisocial disorder and a cold personality which seems unexpected for that of a children's book author she'll soon encounter our male lead a community health worker with stunning visuals he also has a great deal of empathy for others so this love story has opposites attracting
3:03 challenging fate these two will overcome the odds and find love despite everything it was that stark contrast that viewers also fell in love with number 16 uncanny counter this 2020 webtune adaptation also known as amazing rumor quickly went viral among viewers for its action mystery and fantastic Supernatural story elements fans of the uptune were certainly happy to see their favorite characters transition into a drama format that did not fail to keep those key important story moments going the counters are gifted with unique abilities that are used to thwart evil spirits the counters who are from various backgrounds also rely on the strength of their teamwork which helps
3:48 them defeat these evil beings the drama has multiple main characters and it was well received by audiences The Uncanny counter was a huge success in 2020 it went on to have a season 2 in 202 3 and also a drama [Music] special number 15 Mr Queen just as popular as when it first aired the Netflix acquired TV and drama Mr queen continues to charm and wow viewers with its fresh and amusing spin on a historical theme drama where we have a slight gender swapping of a present-- day Chef who seems to have traveled back in time and ends up in the body of a young Queen he must now live out his days not just as a woman but as a queen Shin son Kim jangan and CH jinhak are
4:34 some of the amazing talents bringing this novel adaptation to life this refreshing comedy and fantasy continues to bring smiles to viewers with its engaging story and its many Unforgettable [Music] characters number 14 Hospital playlist 2020 not only had more people discovering kramas and finding those Unforgettable stories and characters partly due to the pandemic but this highly rated fan favorite krama Blended music medical and enduring friendship with Slice of Life delivered in an authentic and relatable way where we have five friends all who had their undergrad in 1999 now working at the same Hospital together 20 years later they also come together and form a band from everyday patient stories romance
5:20 healing and Slice of Life the drama Stars D Jang Yu Jang hyungho Kim deyang and jongo the drama was so popular it received a second season a special and a spin-off in Resident [Music] Playbook number 13 Vincenzo this Stellar law and crime drama had the perfect blend of humor and seriousness backed by the impressive acting of lead star s Juni in the main role of Vincenzo a mafia Consular who leaves Italy to return to Korea once back he'll face off against a corrupt conglomerate delivering Justice and a cool version of Revenge as needed several standout characters and villains will appear as the plot further develops
6:06 jobin and oton also star in this hit K drama by [Music] TVN number 12 DP here we have another webtune inspired adaptation delivered in DP also known as DP dog day an action and Military drama which stars Jang haen kyohan and Kims in the leading roles this story will sharply focus on the military Defector team who is responsible for arresting those who deserted without completing their mandatory service despite the sometimes sensitive cases such as PTSD and for those who left their duties unofficially the Noir miniseries was also followed up with the second season in
6:54 2023 number 11 my name Hanoi Park kesun and anban are among the main Stars cast in this crime mystery and action drama which quickly gained high ratings across South Korea and also abroad on Netflix featuring a kick but female lead who has a hidden identity she yearns for Revenge following the murder of her father now as a police officer she goes under cover in an organized crime ring where we have a Crime Boss that seems to be pulling some strings helping her his true motives are unknown our female lead is also partnered up with another officer who seems to stick to the rules twist and turns seem to abound around every corner in this actionpack [Music]
7:39 story number 10 move to heaven the touching Slice of Life drama moved to Heaven moved our hearts with its emotional plot based on the essay of a professional trauma cleaner Kim seul the story focuses on a father and his autistic son who run the business moveed to Heaven they handle the removal and care of personal items of those who have sadly passed away suddenly our autistic lead's father dies and his guardianship is given to his excon uncle a skilled martial artist who also has an imperfect past the story will also follow the lives of those that they impact while trying to keep the business going EJ Hoon tang jinang and hongsong he star in the leading roles number nine squid game this 2021
8:26 KD drama became a worldwide phenomenon catching the attention of viewers around the globe from the costume styling to promotional events squid game was an exciting Thriller and action story catching fans by surprise the story depicted 456 people selected at their lowest Financial breaking points at the absolute lowest moments of their lives as they get recruited to win an enormous cash prize without being fully aware of the deadly consequences of the games ahead the action-packed episodes had viewers binging the drama upon its Netflix release starring I Jang J paresu dhoon and we Haun the much anticipated second season is set to air this December [Music] 2024 number eight extraordinary attorney
9:14 Woo parken Bin and kungo won our hearts in this touching kdrama of a young lawyer who is autistic and how impressive she is despite having autism she went on to prove her skills not just to her peers but also within the courtroom the drama brought us such a Charming story of the main character wuang wo who made a big impression on those around her from telling her interesting whale stories to the slowburn romance that was subtly featured this Slice of Life legal andlaw drama was a huge success which garnered very high ratings not just on Netflix but from viewers across South Korea and the world number seven all of us are dead from webtune to live action all of us
9:59 her dead became an instant success by giving a fresh concept to the zombie survival genre a high school becomes Ground Zero for a deadly outbreak as students must fight to stay alive as their school quite literally becomes trained to Busan as the infection spreads around them action horror and Thriller await viewers in the zombie apocalypse kdrama which features a multitude of talented Stars including Park jiu Yun changyang and Lan just to name a few season 2 has been highly anticipated likely in 2025 with some cast reprising their roles we'll also have new faces who will arrive on our screen [Music] soon number six Alchemy of souls TVN raised the bar for exceptional
10:45 storytelling in this 2022 historical action fantasy where the spotlight also brightly highlighted these Stars EJ W and Jung sumen our female lead is an elite assassin whose Soul ends up switching and being trapped in a weaker body after using the Forbidden spell the Alchemy of souls she ends up as a servant for our male lead who holds a prominent position but has his own challenging existence due to a scandalous secret he quickly recognizes the special ability within our female lead and the two Forge a new Destiny together as master and disciple Alchemy of souls still rates very highly it's also highly recommended by viewers and drama fans [Music] number five the glory s heo Ido Yen and
11:33 Imon are just some of the aist main leads cast in the record-breaking and award-winning kdrama the glory the dark thrilling melodrama which gripped viewers and had us all on the edge of our seats entailed some gruesome bullying of a high school student and was based on some actual true events in the drama our female lead suffered immensely from her tormentors who never changed or repented even as adults later in life they took no shame in their horrific actions now vowing for Revenge our female lead has grown up after facing many obstacles she'll rise up and take matters into her own hands and take her revenge against [Music] them number four blood hones blood hones amassed a large fan following for its
12:19 thrilling crime and action plot inspired and adapted from a web tune an honest and kind young boxer ends up befriending an enthusiastic fellow Marine after a boxing match our male lead will later find his mother caught up in a fraudulent business scam coming to her rescue he'll face off against a gang of thugs of an organized loone shark a dangerous path now awaits him as a once famous money lender hires our mail lead for a security job but leaving him with just enough money to pay off the debt his mother now owes things later take a turn for the worse as our lead and his friend find themselves swept up in danger while trying to bring Justice and catch the nefarious lone shark responsible for a Str of terrible crimes woan II Haj junho and pongun will star
13:05 as the leading [Music] characters number three daily dose of sunshine one of the most touching kramas of 2023 and based on an equally popular web tune the story of nurse dun who finds herself being transferred from the internal medicine Ward to neuros Psychiatry it's her first time working in this Ward here our female lead will come to understand many different kinds of patients while working alongside our mail lead doctor and other Medical Specialists the drama had a particular gentle focus on the slice of life situations that can befall someone needing mental health care and assistance our bright nurse offers warmth and encouragement even inspiring those around her park boyang and yonu
13:50 jinar as the main leads number two queen of Tears kimsan and Kim jiwan LED this romcom and Slice of Life drama about a legal director of a conglomerate who is from a humble family background married a chipal Aris of the Queen's group department stores she is known as the queen things end up Rocky between our leading couple and it seems a spark and connection they once shared is diminishing however her sudden diagnosis of a severe illness changes everything between them and a twist of fate unites their families in a comedic and enduring way especially when a crisis [Music] arises number one lovely Runner bonuso
14:37 and Kim Hyun stole the hearts of millions of viewers who fell in love with this webtune adaptation of the story known as the best of Tomorrow the drama rated incredibly High across the platform and globally it's a time travel romance and comedy drama which brought viewers an enchanting Love Story between our leading characters our female lead at present has a disability she's also an unwavering fan of her favorite Idol known as Ryu s whose music touches her soul but when her Idol suddenly passes away she discovers herself traveling back in time where she does her best to save her Idol all while the two share an undeniable chemistry and that wraps our massive list of the highest rated Netflix kramas of all time what are your favorite kdramas on Netflix let us know in the comments below
