K-dramas are taking the world by storm and have become a worldwide phenomenon. K-dramas are mostly known for their interesting storylines and plot twists. It’s a ride where you will experience every moment, from laughing your heart out to shedding tears for the second lead and feeling all sappy in the end.
From school romance drama “The Heirs” to thrillers like “Vincenzo”, every episode will make you want to see one more episode, and then one more. The cycle never ends. Here, we’ve listed the best-ever K-dramas to watch. And if you have watched all these, then consult our list of K-dramas to watch in April 2022.
Squid Game
If you haven’t watched Squid Game yet, then what are you waiting for? You may not be a k-drama lover, but you most definitely have heard about Squid Game and have been recommended to watch it.
Hundreds of cash-strapped players accepted an invitation to compete in famous children’s games for a chance to win 45.6 billion won. There are no second chances, no chance to quit. It’s either do or die! This Korean thriller is a must-watch. This K-drama thriller has a nail-biting climax.
Starring: Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo, and Wi Ha-jun
Crash Landing on You
A paragliding mishap drops a South Korean heiress, Yoon Se Ri, in North Korea, where she meets an army officer, Ri Jeong-hyeok, who helps her hide. This K-drama mixes romance with comedy, and shows how if two people are meant to be, they will be no matter what.
It is currently TVN’s highest rated K-drama. The chemistry of the on-screen couples was liked by the audience. From reel to real, Hyun Bin and Son YeJin tied the knot on March 30,2022.
Starring: Hyun Bin, Son Ye-jin, Seo Ji-hye
Goblin (Guardian: The Lonely and Great God)
It is the fifth highest-rated Korean drama of all time. This drama has everything from comedy to romance. The chemistry between its main cast, the cinematography, and one of the best soundtracks of all time.
The story revolves around the lives of Kim Shin, a 939 year old immortal Goblin who becomes the friend of Grim reaper and a student called Eun-Tak who is Goblin’s bride. She is destined to break the Goblin’s immortal curse. The story is full of twists and turns. One moment you will have a great laugh, and the next your heart will ache for Kim Shin and Eun Tak.
Starring: Gong Yoo, Kim Go Eun, Lee Dong Wook
Vincenzo
If you are looking for a drama that has a strong female lead and a ‘mafia drama’, then Vincenzo is the show for you. It is the 10th highest-rated Korean drama. The drama encompasses comedy, drama, action, and a little romance.
Vincenzo is a consigliere for the Italian mafia and a lawyer. He returns to Korea, where he encounters a lawyer, Cha-young. They help each other to bring down a corrupt CEO and his minions and in the midst of it all, they fall in love.
Starring: Song Joong-ki, Jeon Yeo-been, Ok Taec-yeon
Boys over Flowers
This series was a ‘first watch’ for many international fans. The storyline revolves around Geum Jan-di, a common girl who gets involved in the lives of rich kids who call themselves F4- Gu Jun-pyo, Yoon Ji-hu, So Yi-Jung, and Song Woo-bin. The story has everything from school drama to bromance and a love triangle. Through this series, many K-drama fans became fans of Lee Min-ho.
Starring: Lee Min-ho, Ku Hye-sun, Kim Hyun-joong, Kim Bum
Descendants of the Sun
Many people got hooked on K-dramas through this series. The story is about the survival of a captain and a doctor in a foreign land during a war-like situation. Captain Yoo Shi Jin and Doctor Kang, both from different professions, find each other in Uruk. They endure an earthquake and a viral epidemic, and in between all this, love blooms between them.
Starring: Song Joong-ki, Song Hye-kyo, Jin Goo
It’s Okay to not be Okay
The story centres around a caretaker, Moon Gang-tae, who crosses paths with a children’s book writer, Ko Moon-young. Moon Gang- tae has an older brother, Sang Tae, who is autistic. The lives of these three become intertwined. They all have their pasts and as the story moves ahead, their dramatic pasts are revealed. They have a lot more in common than one might think of.
Starring: Kim Soo-hyun, Seo Ye-Ji, Oh Jeong-Se
The Heirs
It’s like a Korean version of the American series “Gossip Girl.” The story tells the story of rich kids with family issues. The themes in the drama encompass wealth, relationships. The main character, Kim Tan, an heir to Jeguk Group, ends up falling in love with his housekeeper’s daughter, Cha Eun- sang. And obviously, there is a love triangle as Choi Young Do falls in love with Cha Eun.
Starring: Lee Min-ho, Park Shin-hye, Kim Woo-bin, Kim Ji-won
Legend of the Blue Sea
This fantasy romance tells the story of a mermaid and a con artist. Heo Joon-jae is a witty con artist who helps Shim Cheong, a mermaid. The story focuses on rebirth, fate, and unrequited love. Juxtaposed against the present day, the story also focuses on Joseon-era incarnations.
Starring: Lee Min Ho, Jun Ji Hyun, Lee Hee Joon, Shin Hye Sun
All of us are dead
If you liked the movie “Train to Busan,” then this drama is a must-watch for you. An experiment results in a zombie outbreak on a high school campus as ground zero. The students take shelter in classrooms while the zombies create mayhem in school.
The students tried their best to survive by sticking together, but what are the chances of them surviving against hundreds of zombies? Not all of them made it, and the emotional weight of death stays with them.
Starring: Park Ji-hu, Yoon Chan-young, Cho Yi-hyun
Published By: Apoorva Wakodikar
Edited By: Khushi Thakur
