PremiumTop 10 K-dramas of all time
From Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, and Descendants of the Sun to It's Okay to Not Be Okay, here are the top 10 K-dramas of all time!
Last Updated: 02.01 PM, Apr 03, 2025
K-dramas are the most popular among fans. The dramas are famous worldwide because of their blend of relatable storylines, strong emotional connections, eye-catching aesthetics, and the rise of K-pop, which has expanded the industry's global reach. Several K-dramas such as Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, Descendants of the Sun, and more are very popular among K-drama lovers. Here are the top 10 K-dramas of all time that will forever remain iconic.
Top 10 K-dramas of all time
Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (Playflix - OTTplay Premium)
Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, also known as Goblin, tells the story of a 939-year-old immortal goblin, Kim Shin, who seeks a bride to end his curse, and his intertwining fate with a high school student, Ji Eun-tak, who can see ghosts. The drama features Gong-yoo as Goblin, Lee Dong-wook as Grim Reaper (Wang Yeo), and Kim Go-eun as Ji Eun-tak.
Descendants of the Sun (Netflix) (Aha - OTTplay Premium)
Another masterpiece K-drama, Descendants of the Sun follows the love story of Captain Yoo Shi-jin (Song Joong-ki) and Dr. Kang Mo-yeon (Song Hye-kyo) amidst the backdrop of a fictional war-torn country, Uruk, where they face danger and challenges while juggling their careers and personal lives.
It's Okay To Not Be Okay (Netflix)
It's Okay to Not Be Okay follows Moon Kang-tae, a psychiatric ward caretaker, and Go Moon-young, a children's book author with an antisocial personality. As the plot unfolds, they navigate their own emotional wounds and find healing through their unexpected connection.
Queen of Tears (Netflix)
Queen of Tears follows the marital crisis and miraculous rekindling of love between Hong Hae-in, a third-generation chaebol heiress, and Baek Hyun-woo, a lawyer from a humble background, as they navigate a tumultuous marriage and face unexpected challenges. The series features Kim Soo-hyun as Baek Hyun-woo and Kim Ji-won as Hong Hae-in.
Flower of Evil (Netflix)
Flower of Evil, one of the most-acclaimed K-dramas, follows a seemingly perfect family, led by a detective wife (Cha Ji-won, Moon Chae-won) who discovers her husband (Baek Hee-sung, Lee Joon-gi) is hiding a dark past and a criminal identity. The truth leads to a suspenseful investigation into past murders.
Crash Landing On You (Netflix)
Crash Landing on You tells the story of a South Korean heiress who finds herself in North Korea after a paragliding accident, where she meets a North Korean army officer who helps her hide and eventually falls in love with her. The K-drama casts Son Ye-jin as Yoon Se-ri and Hyun Bin as Ri Jeong-hyeok.
Vincenzo (Netflix)
Vincenzo is the story of a Korean-Italian mafia lawyer, Vincenzo Cassano (Song Joong-ki), who returns to South Korea to retrieve hidden gold. He also seeks justice against a powerful conglomerate, while falling in love with a sharp-witted lawyer, Hong Cha-young (Jeon Yeo-been). The K-drama is widely popular among fans.
The King: Eternal Monarch (Netflix)
The King: Eternal Monarch follows Emperor Lee Gon of the Kingdom of Corea. He discovers the threshold of another reality, confronting a violent police detective in the parallel Republic of Korea, which leads to a journey to stop his step-uncle Lee Lim and retrieve a mythical flute. Lee Min-ho played the role of Emperor Lee Gon of the Kingdom of Corea while Kim Go-eun played Jeong Tae Eul, a detective in the Republic of Korea.
Business Proposal (Netflix)
Business Proposal is a widely popular rom-com series about Shin Ha-ri, who pretends to be a chaebol heiress to scare off her friend's suitor, only to find out he's her CEO, Kang Tae-moo. This leads to a series of hilarious and romantic situations. The series explores themes of love, work, and family, with a focus on the blossoming romance between Ha-ri and Tae-moo.
Hospital Playlist (Netflix)
Hospital Playlist is about five doctors, friends from medical school, who deal with daily life and challenges at the Yulje Medical Center, experiencing both professional and personal growth, while also experiencing the ups and downs of their friendship. The sequel to the K-drama is titled Resident Playbook. It will be released on April 12.