Top 10 K-Dramas To Watch From Netflix, Ranked (According To IMDb)

Netflix has some awesome K-dramas, and these are the best of them according to IMDb.

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Ever wonder what the small red “N” on Netflix shows and films meant? In some cases, it signifies that the show or film is a Netflix original or produced by Netflix themselves. In other cases, it can mean that Netflix owns the rights to that work. There’s countless available content to choose from, especially when it comes to K-dramas.

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K-dramas are the new “it” content to stream with series full of thrilling action, intrigue, and in many cases heartfelt romance. Not to mention the jaw-dropping drama. Some of these shows will look familiar seeing as they’ve become a sensation and highly talked about on social media platforms. There are many more shows to fall in love with and binge whenever possible.

10 Romance Is A Bonus Book (8.1)

Romance Is a Bonus Book was a highly talked about K-drama when it became available on Netflix for international viewers. It aired in South Korea in 2019 and received just as favorable reviews as it did globally. The drama focuses on two individuals who grew up together but ended up at different points in their lives.

Now adults they rekindle their companionship when Kang Dan-i is need of help after becoming a single mother. Dan-i tries to keep her problems away from her friend but is unable to do so when she starts working at his publishing company. Their professional issues intertwine with their hidden feelings for one another that may lead to some steamy kisses.

9 Itaewon Class (8.2)

Itaewon Class has gotten high recognition since its debut on Netflix in 2020. It stars one of South Korea’s most well-known actors, Park Seo-joon. He plays the role of Park Sae-ro-yi whose life spirals out of control after being expelled and losing his father. After being released from prison, he hopes to change his life and open a bar-restaurant.

His new chance at life wouldn’t come easy as he fights against a food conglomerate who wants to put his dream of opening a franchise to a stop. Along the way, the show details his struggles, friendships, possible love and his drive to achieve success.

8 My Country: The New Age (8.3)

My Country is a limited K-drama that only ran for one season. The 2019 show had a familiar cast that enthralled fans. It’s set back during the end of the Goryeo dynasty and focuses on the transition to a new era. The K-drama focuses on two main characters. A warrior who’s falsely accused and his friend who is an ambitious officer who hides a secret.

After years of friendship, an argument causes them to become rivals. Between the change in dynasty and their deteriorating friendship, they find their own way to protect the people they love and their country. This is a historical drama that fans became hooked on from the first episode.

7 Vagabond (8.3)

The South Korean drama, Vagabond has gotten high reviews since its debut in 2019. For audiences that want a bit more action and thrill tied with an underlining of romance, this is the perfect show. It all starts with a mysterious plane crash that killed over 200 people. The uncle of one of the victims doesn’t buy that it was an accident.

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He goes out on his own investigating the crash and the truth starts to unravel into a web of corruption and lies. He follows the lead all the way across the world to Morocco. Along the way, he meets a female covert operative and they team up to bring a coverup to light and those responsible to justice.

6 The King: Eternal Monarch (8.4)

The King: Eternal Monarch is another highly popular K-drama that was released on Netflix. The show has been praised for its mystical storyline as well for its seamless use of visual effects. A young boy is forced to become king after the murder of his father by his uncle. Years later, he discovers the power of a magical flute that opens the portal to a parallel world.

He discovers that his uncle plans to bring about his own regime and take over both worlds. While trying to figure out his past, he meets a female detective who might be the answer. Their lives become intertwined as the king must save both worlds.

5 Kingdom (8.4)

The political thriller-horror series, Kingdom is one of the most raved about K-dramas on streaming platforms. Many audiences and critics raved about the show’s unique spin on the undead tied together with a historical and drama-filled storyline. Above all, critics praised the show for it’s us of sociopolitical issues that drive the characters and the underlying premise.

Taking place in the Joseon period, the crown prince is wary of his father’s sudden illness. Taking on his own investigation, he uncovers a deadly plague that turns people into monsters and the undead. Not only dealing with the undead, but he also discovers a heinous plot to overthrow his position on the throne.

4 Stranger (8.6)

Stranger is a crime thriller series from 2017 that became available globally on Netflix. The series received critical acclaim from critics and viewers and was even titled as a top ten best shows by The New York Times. In its initial release, the program didn’t receive high ratings. This didn’t stop it from being a hit amongst fans and became one of the most searched television series.

The show is riddled with intrigue and suspense as a Prosecutor starts to investigate a murder. The Prosecutor once suffered from hypersensitivity to sound but after surgery loses his ability to empathize. Despite social skills, he teams up with a Police Lieutenant and uncovers a lead that could lead to corruption between his office and a conglomerate.

3 Hospital Playlist (8.7)

Hospital Playlist is a fun and light K-drama to binge watch when in the mood for a good laugh and comical antics. The show centers around a group of medical workers who became friends back in medical school in 1999.

Now adults, they all happen to work in the same hospital. The show details their daily lives and encounters at work, as well as their personal lives outside of it. Between each character’s personality, the show is lighthearted and showcases the heart-warming experience of love, family, and friendship.

2 Crash Landing On You (8.8)

It’s no surprise that Crash Landing On You would be on this list of popular K-dramas to watch. With such a high ranking and is one of the most talked-about shows on social media, it’s definitely worth it. The show premiered worldwide on Netflix in 2019 and quickly became one of the top shows on the streaming platform.

Two star-crossed lovers find each other in the most bizarre and unconventional way possible. A South Korean fashion entrepreneur finds herself crashing into the forest of North Korea while paragliding. A North Korean Captain discovers her and knows she will be in danger if found. He takes her under his wing and tries to get her back home safely.

1 It’s Okay To Not Be Okay (9)

Taking the number one spot with the highest ranking is the Netflix show, It’s Okay To Not Be Okay. It was first available to South Korean audiences in 2020 and was highly acclaimed for its visual storytelling and lesson on mental health. Not to mention the show has gotten rave reviews for the jaw-dropping fashion. The show revolves around three main characters and their interactions with supporting roles that drive the drama-filled show forward.

A famous children’s book writer lacks empathy and the ability to show remorse due to a birth defect and painful childhood. She meets an orphaned caregiver at a psychiatric hospital who refuses to look for love due to the circumstance of his life and taking care of his older brother. Together they learn to acquire what they were missing and heal each other’s emotional wounds. Interweaved is a chilling tale of past events coming to light that could hinder their new relationship.

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