Korean dramas are all the rage nowadays and have been for quite some time. These pulse-pounding TV dramas contain human stories, fantasy, and thrilling escapades. Today, we will sneak a peek at the top 7 Korean drama series with an enduring quality about them. The highest-rated Korean dramas include an enviable list of titles. Foremost among them are the following titles:
Descendants of the Sun
Back in 2016, Descendants of The Sun was released to tremendous fanfare. This TV series – originally titled Taeyangeui huye is rated 8.2/10 from 22,000 reviewers on IMDb. This drama story is actually a love story between a special forces operative and a surgical resident. The stars include Song Joong-ki, Song Hye-kyo, Jin Goo, and Kim Ji-won. Get ready to meet Captain Yoo Shi Jin and Doctor Kang Mo Yeon. Viewers have called this an inspired Korean TV production, replete with a well-scripted storyline and a thoroughly enjoyable romantic narrative.
Available through Netflix, Descendants of the Sun has a one hour runtime, and is ideally suited to a younger, impressionable audience of K drama fans.
Guardian: The Lonely and Great God
This Korean drama series was released on TV between 2016 and 2017. Dokkaebi, a 939-year-old soul guardian, is desperately seeking a bride to break an immortal curse that has befallen him. However, he encounters a Grim Reaper and a lively student with a dark past. This incredible storyline is filled with many thrilling twists and turns, dating from the days of the Goryeo Dynasty to modern times.
The main female character in the film reminds us of the lead protagonist of a famous social casino game named Queenie, where players are bedazzled by a captivating beauty in a high-volatility thriller. The only way for our soul guardian to end the immortality that has befallen him is to ensconce with the goblin’s bride. Fans of this series rated it incredibly high—8.6/10 from 28,000 reviewers on IMDb.
My Love from Another Star
My Love from Another Star tells the story of an alien that arrived on Earth 400 years ago. His name is Do Min-Joon, portrayed by actor Kim Soo-Hyun. In just under 90 days, the alien wall will be returning to his planet, but something dramatic will happen in the interim. He ends up meeting a world-famous actress named Chun Song-Yi and falling in love. The beautiful and charming actress played by Jun Ji-hyun changes all his perceptions about life and his time spent isolated from humans. This comedy, fantasy, and drama ensemble is filled with fanfare for the quintessential Korean drama fan.
Love to Hate You
Love to Hate You is yet another exciting Netflix release detailing the story of a playboy-style character and a no-nonsense lawyer. These two get embroiled in a faux relationship, and it has hilarious, dramatic consequences. Unfortunately, neither of them anticipated the romance becoming real. That’s when things take unexpected twists and turns. It’s a case of enemies becoming allies and foes becoming friends. As their love starts to take shape, this tale is about to unfold at breakneck speed.
Boys Over Flowers
Boys over Flowers is a teen dream K drama comedy series. Released in 2009, it has an enduring quality about it as it tells the story of an impoverished gal attending an elite high school – Shin Hwa High. Unfortunately, she is subject to bullying and harassment by the leader of the four richest boys at the school, known as the F4.
But, lo and behold, the leader takes a liking to her, and everything unravels. Because, she’s actually attracted to his best friend – who does she end up choosing? This TV series stars Ku Hye Sun, Lee Min-ho, Kim Hyun-joong, Kim Bum, Kim Joon, and Kim So-eun, among others. With a rating of 7.8/10 from 14,000 reviewers, Boys over Flowers is a winner on the K drama spectrum.
W
Released in 2016, this TV series is quite the hit with K drama fans. But this one is a little different to typical Korean dramas, since it’s a murder mystery featuring a surgical resident embroiled in a dastardly plot. W stars Han Hyo-joo, Lee Jong-suk, Lee Tae-Hwan and Jeong Eu-gene among others. Rated 8.0/10 from 14,000 reviewers on IMDb, it’s a stellar attraction for film fans.
This fictional webtoon – W – written by Oh Seong-moo tells the story of a crafty, bright young lad named Kang Chul. He hits superstar status after winning a shooting contest. But a murderer interrupts his fame and fortune, massacring his family, and he is accused of the crime. Riveting beyond compare, W is worth a watch.
Kill Me, Heal Me
Kilmi, Hilmi a.k.a. Kill Me, Heal Me is a glittering attraction for K drama fans. Released in 2015, this TV series scores an impressive 8.3/10 from 6000 reviewers on IMDb. It’s a love story
between a lead from a wealthy family and a lady who is his secret psychiatrist. But the plot thickens because Cha Do Hyun has seven personalities. Ratings of this TV series are off the charts, and rave reviews of Ji Sung quickly peppered the reviews arena.