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    Korean Drama TV Shows

    The 40 most popular korean drama TV shows, ranked. Click any show for ratings, reviews, trailers, and where to watch.

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    Lovely Horribly
    TMDB3.0

    Lovely Horribly

    2018 · KR

    An actor and a screenwriter find their lives entwined by more than just work as the drama they're writing starts to play out in their real lives.

    The Remarried Empress
    TMDB4.3

    The Remarried Empress

    2026 · KR

    Beloved Empress Navier rules the Eastern Empire alongside Emperor Sovieshu. But when Sovieshu falls for a runaway slave and demands a divorce, Navier will agree on one condition: that she's given approval to remarry rival Prince Heinrey of the Western Kingdom.

    Nonstop
    TMDB2.6

    Nonstop

    2000 · KR

    Nonstop is a South Korean slice-of-life sitcom that broadcast its first season in 2000 on MBC. It continued with 5 more seasons. The series was popular for its cast of teen idols, many who debuted through the show..

    Love in Disguise
    TMDB4.5

    Love in Disguise

    2026 · KR

    Taekang Group's successor, Yoon Yi-jun, is the prime suspect of a shocking murder. To uncover the truth, Kang Jae-hee goes undercover as a male secretary to keep an eye on Yi-jun. The closer they get to what really happened, the closer Yi-jun and Jae-hee become. Will Jae-hee, who is hiding her identity, and Yi-jun, who is hiding a secret, be able to let their true feelings be known to one another?

    Squid Game
    TMDB3.9
    FF4.5

    Squid Game

    2021 · KR

    Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children's games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits — with deadly high stakes.

    Doctor X: Mafia in White
    TMDB4.5

    Doctor X: Mafia in White

    2026 · KR

    In a hospital dominated by ego and corruption, an enigmatic but brilliant surgeon arrives — taking on seemingly impossible cases amid fierce opposition.

    MBC Bests Theater
    TMDB3.5

    MBC Bests Theater

    1991 · KR

    No overview available

    KBS Drama Special
    TMDB3.7

    KBS Drama Special

    2010 · KR

    Forget the existing one-act dramas! Short but impactive! KBS Drama Special presents high quality single episode dramas. Dramas are the broadcast content with the widest public appeal. KBS Drama Special will produce short dramas of far-reaching impact involving at times a serious social message, unique emotions or perspectives. It will stay abreast of modern viewership.

    Teach You a Lesson
    TMDB4.7

    Teach You a Lesson

    2026 · KR

    An inspector from the Educational Rights Protection Bureau (ERPB) who is authorized by the government to use physical intervention and unconventional methods to discipline delinquent students and reform the educational system.

    Take Charge of My Heart
    TMDB4.4

    Take Charge of My Heart

    2026 · KR

    A corporate heir with an artificial heart meets a woman who's literally electric. They strike a deal that makes his heart beat — in more ways than one.

    A Love Other Than Yours
    TMDB2.6

    A Love Other Than Yours

    2026 · KR

    A realistic, emotionally resonant romance about a couple in their tenth year together whose comfortable relationship is tested by unexpected feelings.

    100 Days of Deception
    TMDB4.3

    100 Days of Deception

    2026 · KR

    Hoping for freedom, Gyeongseong's top pickpocket infiltrates the Japanese colonial government to steal secrets — only to fall for her target's son.

    Bloodhounds
    TMDB4.3

    Bloodhounds

    2023 · KR

    Faced with ruthless foes with a violent thirst, two young boxers band together — risking life and limb to bring justice and protect their loved ones.

    All of Us Are Dead
    TMDB4.1

    All of Us Are Dead

    2022 · KR

    A high school becomes ground zero for a zombie virus outbreak. Trapped students must fight their way out — or turn into one of the rabid infected.

    Weak Hero
    TMDB4.3

    Weak Hero

    2022 · KR

    With the aid of unexpected friends, a gifted but introverted student confronts bullies and violent foes — unaware of how dangerous his world will become.

    Dr. Romantic
    TMDB4.1

    Dr. Romantic

    2016 · KR

    An eccentric, triple board-certified virtuoso surgeon leaves a top job in Seoul and ends up at a provincial hospital, where he mentors young doctors.

    Alchemy of Souls
    TMDB4.3

    Alchemy of Souls

    2022 · KR

    She was named Naksu because wherever she went, a trail of heads followed. She performs the alchemy of souls, magic that can change people's bodies and souls, which is forbidden in Daeho, and ends up being chased. Naksu hurriedly abandons her body and attempts the alchemy of souls on a woman passing by. Jang Wook, the son of the King of Daeho, realizes that Mudeok's soul has been changed and helps her. Jang Wook wants to learn Naksu's martial arts and become a sorcerer, and Naksu, in the body of Mudeok, stays by his side so she can recover her strength.

    Taxi Driver
    TMDB4.1

    Taxi Driver

    2021 · KR

    A former special forces soldier delivers revenge for victims of injustice while working for a secret organization that fronts as a taxi company.

    Strong Girl Bong-soon
    TMDB4.1

    Strong Girl Bong-soon

    2017 · KR

    Born with supernatural strength, Bong-soon fights evil and procures justice while getting tangled in a love triangle with her CEO boss and cop crush.

    When Life Gives You Tangerines
    TMDB4.4

    When Life Gives You Tangerines

    2025 · KR

    In Jeju, a spirited girl and a steadfast boy's island story blossoms into a lifelong tale of setbacks and triumphs — proving love endures across time.

    The Perfect Lie
    TMDB4.3

    The Perfect Lie

    2026 · KR

    After a heart-fluttering date, Joonho, a heart surgeon with a perfect smile, and Jisun, a free-spirited teacher-librarian, share a special night. The next day, they meet at a police station with completely different memories. A shocking polygraph result turns their lives upside down.

    The Uncanny Counter
    TMDB4.2

    The Uncanny Counter

    2020 · KR

    A group of supernatural demon hunters known as "Counters," each with unique abilities, disguise themselves as employees of a noodle restaurant, while tracking down evil spirits that terrorize the mortal world.

    Final Table
    TMDB4.3

    Final Table

    2026 · KR

    The Table: K-Chef 2026 brings together Korea's top chefs to compete for the title of the country's best chef. Mysterious world-renowned chef Chris K., also known as Kang Han, Song-yi, who is fighting to save her restaurant, perfectionist star chef Woo-jin, and chefs with stories of their own face off in a fierce culinary battle. More than a competition, they find comfort in food and one another.

    True Beauty
    TMDB4.2
    FF5.0

    True Beauty

    2020 · KR

    After being bullied and discriminated because of her ugly looks, a high school girl transforms herself into a gorgeous "goddess" and quickly rises to fame after mastering the art of makeup via online tutorial videos.

    Agent Kim Reactivated
    TMDB4.2

    Agent Kim Reactivated

    2026 · KR

    When an unassuming dad's daughter goes missing, he dusts off his old black-ops skills to track her down — only to attract the wrong kind of attention.

    Our Sticky Love
    TMDB4.4

    Our Sticky Love

    2026 · KR

    An ambitious prosecutor loses her memory and moves in with a boxing coach who claims to be her boyfriend. Can this sticky situation turn into real love?

    Hospital Playlist
    TMDB4.3

    Hospital Playlist

    2020 · KR

    Every day is extraordinary for five doctors and their patients inside a hospital, where birth, death and everything in between coexist.

    Between Steps
    TMDB4.5

    Between Steps

    2026 · KR

    Minjae, a former swimmer, lost a leg to illness. Now a PhD student, he's built a quiet, controlled life, until Yujin, a master's student starting over after losing her way, throws it off balance. In a robotics lab, their romance turns fiery, bittersweet, and tender.

    Extraordinary Attorney Woo
    TMDB4.3
    FF5.0

    Extraordinary Attorney Woo

    2022 · KR

    With a genius-level IQ, Woo Young-woo learns to embrace her extraordinary self while forming a tight-knit community of friends and allies.

    Story of a Mermaid
    TMDB2.5

    Story of a Mermaid

    2002 · KR

    An estranged daughter vows to take revenge on her father, who abandoned her and her mother.

    Crash Landing on You
    TMDB4.3

    Crash Landing on You

    2019 · KR

    A paragliding mishap drops a South Korean heiress in North Korea -- and into the life of an army officer, who decides he will help her hide.

    Guardian: The Lonely and Great God
    TMDB4.3
    FF5.0

    Guardian: The Lonely and Great God

    2016 · KR

    In his quest for a bride to break his immortal curse, a 939-year-old guardian of souls meets a grim reaper and a sprightly student with a tragic past.

    Gyeongseong Creature
    TMDB4.0

    Gyeongseong Creature

    2023 · KR

    Gyeongseong, 1945. In Seoul's grim era under colonial rule, an entrepreneur and a sleuth fight for survival and face a monster born out of human greed.

    A Shop for Killers
    TMDB4.2

    A Shop for Killers

    2024 · KR

    A niece who lost her parents and grew up in the hands of an uncle who runs a shopping mall faces a new truth after her uncle's sudden death.

    Moving
    TMDB4.3

    Moving

    2023 · KR

    Children who live in hiding with superpowers, along with their parents who live with painful secrets of the past, face enormous dangers together.

    Vincenzo
    TMDB4.2
    FF5.0

    Vincenzo

    2021 · KR

    During a visit to his motherland, a Korean-Italian Mafia lawyer gives an unrivaled conglomerate a taste of its own medicine with a side of justice.

    OK! Let's Get Divorced
    TMDB3.0

    OK! Let's Get Divorced

    2026 · KR

    After seven years of marriage, a couple decides to call it quits—but their “perfect breakup” quickly turns into a messy battle of pride, jealousy, and unresolved feelings. As unexpected twists pull them back together, they must confront the love they thought was long gone. Can they truly walk away from each other?

    My Demon
    TMDB4.2

    My Demon

    2023 · KR

    A pitiless demon becomes powerless after getting entangled with an icy heiress, who may hold the key to his lost abilities — and his heart.

    Old Miss Diary
    TMDB3.3

    Old Miss Diary

    2004 · KR

    Three single women in their thirties try to figure out their life, career, and romantic relationships.

    The Penthouse
    TMDB4.2

    The Penthouse

    2020 · KR

    Three women who live at Seoul's most luxurious penthouse apartment will stop at nothing to protect their status and their children's futures. But a murder at Hera leaves one mom questioning her place in this elite society and puts her on the road for revenge.

    About Korean Drama TV Shows

    Korean television

    K-dramas are typically told in a single 16-episode season with a definite ending, which gives them a shape closer to a long film than to Western serial TV. Their global streaming reach has made Korean television one of the most influential production cultures anywhere.

    Drama

    Television drama is where the medium made its case as film's equal, from the cable era's antihero epics to the current streaming wave. Long-form gives character change room to actually happen.

    In this list

    Years covered
    1991–2026
    Best reviewed
    Teach You a Lesson (9.4)
    Often also
    Comedy, Action & Adventure, Mystery
    Longest run
    17 seasons

    Common questions

    What are the best Korean drama TV shows?
    By popularity across Flickfolio and TMDB, the top picks right now are Lovely Horribly, The Remarried Empress, and Nonstop. The full ranked list of 40 sits above — open any show for ratings, reviews, and streaming availability.
    How is this list ranked?
    Korean drama TV shows are ordered by overall popularity, which blends how often a title is viewed, searched, and logged. It updates as viewing habits shift, so the list reflects what people are actually watching rather than a fixed critical canon.
    Where can I watch these TV shows?
    Every show page lists current streaming, rental, and purchase options for your region, alongside community ratings and reviews from Flickfolio members.

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