Top 10 K-drama To Watch - Don't Miss These 10 Amazing Korean Dramas

Korean dramas are super popular and are the ‘it’ thing to watch at the moment. You might be wondering, what is it about Korean drama that sets it apart from others? Why does it deserve its actual own category?

Well, to be honest, there are actually a multitude of reasons why k-drama has appealed so much to the dunia audience!

It may be the well-told stories and impeccable acting across classic storylines such as rich boy meets poor girl and romance ensues, or terkini high school girl gets whisked away to live in a palace with the prince.

It may be the compelling way that k-dramas tend to develop characters that are pure-hearted and pure-intentioned, who somehow always triumph over the bad and the evil in the end.

It may be the impressive style of cinematography that rivals Hollywood productions but has its distinct style of beautiful colouring and scenic landscapes.

Or, it may just be that the stars in k-drama are so beautiful that it’s impossible to look away!

Whatever it is, the formula of k-dramas has been intricately developed over the years and somehow it just works.

One word to describe k-drama is addictive. They’re easy to get into, hard to stop watching, and will leave you feeling empty and a little lost once you’ve finished.

If you’re looking for a great option to start on the k-drama wave, or just looking for some inspiration for a new one to watch, you’ve come to the right place.

From the old-school classics through to the breakthrough dramas from 2021, we’ve done the hard work and binged some of the best ones so you don’t have to.1. Boys Over Flowers (2009)

We’re starting this list off with the most classic of the classics, Boys Over Flowers.

This drama stars the now famous Lee Min Ho, who is one of the biggest names in the South Korean entertainment industry. It was from his compelling performance as Gu Jun Pyo in this drama that launched him into the immense stardom that he is in now.

This drama centres around a poor but lively student named Geum Jan Di who transfers from a local high school to the prestigious Shinhwa High School. Shinhwa’s social scene is led by a powerful and arrogant group of boys called F4 whose leader is Gu Jun Pyo.

From their first accidental meeting, there is immediate dislike between Jun Pyo and Jan-Di. Jan Di is disgusted by everyone’s obsession over F4, and Jun Pyo initially annoyed but overtime intrigued by how Jan Di doesn’t seem enraptured by him like everyone else.

As time goes by, through love triangles, epic family showdowns, friendship feuds, and the usual high school drama, they start to break down each other’s walls.

Boys Over Drama, whilst definitely not the first drama of the Hallyu Wave, was a defining moment in k-drama history. Its huge success was followed by many adaptations from other countries due to its addictive storyline. It’s still got a cult following to this day.

If you haven’t seen this one yet, get on it, stat!2. Korean Drama – Goong / Princess Hours (2006)



Goong is another classic to add to the list! This k-drama has one of the most unique storylines you will come across.

Goong is set in an alternate 21st century where South Korea is still ruled by a monarchy.

Chae-kyeong is your average student in high school. She is a bit clumsy and immature, but has an honest and pure outlook about life.

Unbeknownst to her, she has been betrothed to the Crown Prince Lee Shin since birth. He also attends her high school, but they’ve avoided each other thus far as she finds him supremely annoying and obnoxious.

One day, Shin’s father, the emperor, falls ill. There is a sudden rush to marry Shin off so that he can ascend to the throne if the situation ever requires it. Chae-kyeong, who has always grown up in a modest household, is whisked off to live in the palace to prepare for the upcoming marriage.

Enter the conniving jealous aunt (who was the original Crown Princess) and her handsome and kind-hearted son, and the beautiful and determined first love of the Prince, and you’ve got yourself an epic story.3. Descendents of the Sun (2016)



Descendents of the Sun stars two of South Korea’s most loved celebrities, Song Joong-ki and Song Hye-Kyo. These two gorgeous beings actually had so much chemistry on this drama that they ended up marrying in real life! Unfortunately, they’ve parted ways since, but that’s just a testament to how powerful and emotional the scenes in this drama are.

This drama centres around four people: Si-Jin, who is the captain of a South Korean Special Forces unit, his friend Dae-Young, a Master Sergeant, Mo-Yeon, a doctor, and Myung-ju, an army surgeon.

Si-Jin and Mo-Yeon meet upon chance at a hospital when he brings in a thief who was hurt during a chase. They go on a few tentative dates, but eventually decide to break it off due to their vast differences in life, with him killing to protect lives and her saving lives.

Sometime later, they’re both fatefully end up being assigned to a station in Uruk, and there they gain key insights into each other’s lives and eventually understand that everything was not as black and white as they initially thought.

This is an epic drama at its best, but there are also great comedic moments played perfectly by the characters, elevated by their incredible chemistry with each other.

If you’re after a heart-wrenching drama with an addictive storyline from episode 1, Descendants of the Sun is your drama.4. K-Drama – Oh My Venus (2015)



Oh My Venus is one of the classic romantic comedies of all k-dramas. Featuring heavyweight names So Ji-Sub and Shin Min-a, Oh My Venus is about two vastly different people who have a chance meeting on an airplane, and the rest of history.

John Kim is a fitness freak. Due to an incident in his childhood that’s traumatised him, he now lives a full-on healthy lifestyle with clean food and regular exercise. Joo-eun is a lawyer who was an ulzzang (‘best looking face/body’) during her teens, but that was when she peaked. Now, she’s gained weight from an unhealthy lifestyle built from stress eating due to work and irregular exercise.

When Joo-eun passes out on an airplane, John Kim is the only medical personnel who can assist her. They meet up again in Korea, and through a series of incidents, she moves in with him and convinces him to help her lose weight.

This drama is full of laugh-until-your-belly-aches moments, but it also has its fair share of tear-jerking scenes as well. It’s one of the most perfectly balanced dramas in our eyes.5. Goblin: The Lonely and Great God (2016)



How can a list of the best k-dramas not include Goblin?

This drama crashed onto our screens in 2016 and has left a big mark since. As of February 2020, it’s actually rated as the fifth-highest rated Korean drama in cable television history.

Before we get started, you need to know that a goblin in this instance is far from the western ideology of what a goblin is! In Korean folklore, a dokkaebi, or ‘Korean goblin’ is a natural deity who has extraordinary powers that they use to interact with humans. They can be both good or evil.

In this k-drama, Shin is an immortal goblin in terbaru time. Back in history many, many years ago, he was a military general who was framed as a traitor and killed. He was then cursed to live as an immortal goblin forever until he meets his Goblin Bride who will help him end his emotionally draining immortality.

Eun-Tak is a bright and bubbly student who leads a tragic life and yet still has a positive outlook in life. Somehow, her story entwines with the Goblin’s life, along with the Grim Reaper, the Goblin’s nephew, and a chicken story owner, Sunny. Through their regular encounters, sufferings, and pulling through the hardships together, their relationships grow deeper and stronger.

Goblin is one of the most dramatic k-dramas you will ever watch. Many scenes in this drama can only be described as ‘epic’. Buckle yourselves in for this one – it’s a big one.

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