7 Best Korean Drama Of All Time

Aug 25, 2021, 15:41 IST
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In these last few years we have seen an ever growing fanbase for Korean dramas. And the lockdown has only increased it. From cliffhangers in each episode to dramatic separations and love triangles there are a lot of things K-dramas have to offer. In these recent years we have seen Korean filmmakers bringing in a whole new narrative for every genre, from rom-coms, to crime thrillers. And as popular OTT platforms are introducing more and more shows it can be quite tricky as to which ones to add to your watchlist. Here we have listed some of the best Korean drama of all time from the lot which will make you a fan too. So overcome the subtitle barrier and watch these shows now!


1. Best Korean Drama Of All Time - Crash Landing On You (2019)
2. Best Korean Drama Of All Time - Itaewon Class (2020)
3. Best Korean Drama Of All Time - Kingdom (2019)
4. Best Korean Drama Of All Time - Mr. Sunshine (2018)
5. Best Korean Drama Of All Time - When the Camellia Blooms (2019)
6. Best Korean Drama Of All Time - Prison Playbook (2017)
7. Best Korean Drama Of All Time - Stranger (2017)

1. Best Korean Drama Of All Time - Crash Landing On You (2019)

Starring Son Ye-Jin and Hyun Bin, Crash Landing On You revolves around Yoon Se-Ri (Son Ye-Jin) a successful entrepreneur and heiress from South Korea who crash lands in North Korea while paragliding because of a tornado. She then finds herself stuck in a tree in the Korean Demilitarized Zone above Korean officer Ri Jeong-Hyeok (Hyun Bin). What follows then is a heart-warming romance between Jeong-Hyeok who attempts to hide Se-Ri and send her back to South Korea. This show will take you through a rollercoaster of emotions Itaewon Class starring Park Seo-Joon, Yoo Jae-Myung, Kim Da-Mi is a one of a kind show. The story and the chemistry between the main leads is inevitable. You will seriously do a favour to yourself if you watch this show.

Best Korean Drama Of All Time Crash Landing On You

2. Best Korean Drama Of All Time - Itaewon Class (2020)

y revolves around Park Sae-Ro-Yi (Park Seo-Joon) who after his father’s sudden death decides to bring down a powerful restaurant CEO, Jang Dae-Hee (Yoo Jae-Myung) of Jangga Group, who was behind Park Sae-Ro-Yi’s expulsion from school and his three-year prison sentence. Despite being a convict Sae-Ro-Yi opens up his own bar and restaurant and aims to make it a top franchise in Korea. He then hires a group of misfits who are led by Jo Yi-Seo (Kim Da-Mi) who becomes the restaurant’s manager and competes against CEO Jang.  Itaewon Class keeps you hooked to your screens and is worth the watch. The cast’s performance in this show is brilliant.


Best Korean Drama Of All Time Itaewon Class

3. Best Korean Drama Of All Time - Kingdom (2019)

This show is one of the best horror series ever made. Starring Ju Ji-Hoon and Bae Doona the show revolves around how after a king collapses rumors suggest that he is no more. Then his son Crown Prince Lee Chang (Ju Ji-Hoon) sets on a journey to investigate the truth about his father’s condition. He then goes on to discover that a contagious virus is spreading which is turning the living into undead. One side, the battle is with the infected people and on the other hand it is with people who are hungry for the power of the throne. Both the seasons of the show are fresh and intriguing. From the direction, costumes to cinematography and acting, the whole cast and crew has done a brilliant job. This show is perfect for all the horror thriller lovers out there.


Best Korean Drama Of All Time Kingdom

4. Best Korean Drama Of All Time - Mr. Sunshine (2018)

Mr. Sunshine is all things emotional, funny, educational and passionate. Starring Lee Byung-Hun and Kim Tae-Ri the show revolves around a young boy Eugene Choi (Lee Byung-Hun) who is born into slavery but escapes from Joseon to America in 1871. After a few decades Eugene Choi (Lee Byung-Hun) who becomes a captain of the U.S. Marine Corps, returns to his home country for a mission. He then falls in love with Go Ae-Shin (Kim Tae-Ri), a noblewoman who is secretly connected to a group of Korean independence fighters. Set in the early 1900s the show portrays an amazing love story. The makers of Mr. Sunshine did a marvelous job showcasing the clash of cultures, honors and values.  This show is an eye candy for all the history romantic buffs.


Best Korean Drama Of All Time Mr Sunshine

5. Best Korean Drama Of All Time - When the Camellia Blooms (2019)

When the Camellia Bloom is a rom-com with a twist. Starring Gong Hyo-Jin, Kang Ha-Neul, Jung-Ga-Ram and Kim Ji-Seok, the series revolves around the life of Dong-Baek (Gong Hyo-Jin) who runs a restaurant-bar called Camellia in Ongsan, and is always the target of gossip because she’s a single mother and serves liquor to men. Regardless of all the unnecessary gossip in town, police officer Hwang Yong-Sik (Kang Ha-Neul) falls madly in love with Dong-Baek. Meanwhile Kang Jong-Ryeol (Kim Ji-Seok) Dong-Baek’s ex boyfriend who is a basketball player returns to her life. While Dong-Baek tries to find happiness, there is a serial killer in town and Dong-Baek might be his next target.  What we loved about this show is the chemistry between the actors and how the makers have combined rom-com and suspense thriller.


Best Korean Drama Of All Time When the Camellia Blooms

6. Best Korean Drama Of All Time - Prison Playbook (2017)

If you’re into comedy shows then Prison Playbook is the perfect show for you to binge watch. Starring Park Hae-Soo and Jung Kyung-Ho the show revolves around Kim Je-Hyeok (Park Hae-Soo) a superstar pitcher in Korea, who gets sentenced to one year imprisonment for attacking a man who tried to sexually assault his sister. The story continues as he tries to settle into prison life and reconnects with his childhood friend Lee Joon-Ho (Jung Kyung-Ho) who is now an officer at the correctional facility. The story, characters and intensity of the series fit perfectly. Prison Playbook examines corruption in prison with parts of dark comedy which is exactly what we love about this show.


Best Korean Drama Of All Time Prison Playbook

7. Best Korean Drama Of All Time - Stranger (2017)

Stranger is the perfect thriller suspense show. Starring Cho Seung-Woo and Bae Doo-Na the series revolves around a prosecutor named Hwang Shi-Mok (Cho Seung-Woo) who lacks empathy after undergoing a brain surgery as a child. He then teams up with a soft hearted police lieutenant Han Yeo-Jin (Bae Doo-Na) who teams up with him to solve a murder. As the two investigate to find the culprit, they discover the corruption taking place within the system. The show is well made, the plot is quite gripping, and is very well written. So If you’re a sucker for good murder mysteries then you need should definitely watch this. 


Best Korean Drama Of All Time Stranger

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