The highest rated k-drama comes from channels such as SBS, and TVN.SBS and TVN, two of Korea’s cable channels, consistently deliver top-rated dramas that captivate local and international audiences. This channel keeps on getting high ratings with interesting plots such as romance, love triangle, mystery, thriller, magic and various others and they have hallyu actors in their cast. Here is a list of some of the highest-rated dramas until now
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TOP 10 Highest Rated K-drama
10. The Atypical Family :
It is the story of Bok Gwi-Ju and his family who were blessed with superpowers. Still, after an incident, they lose their abilities under the world’s weight until a mysterious girl arrives in their life changes everything, and turns their lives upside down.
Cast : Jang Ki-yong as Bok Gwi-Ju
Chun Woo-hee as Do Da-hae
Go Doo-shim as Bok Man he-um
Claudia Kim as Bok Dong-hae
IMDb Rating: 7.7 and Netflix revealed that it ranked 6th on the Global top 10 TV shows’ non-English category chart.
Genre: fantasy romance
No of the episode: 12
Duration : 1hrs 10 min
09. Captivating the king:
A grand prince who will assume the role of king when his brother passes away. Due to misunderstanding the drama delivered intense palace politics. The story also strongly focuses on Baduk where the prince meets the female lead. However, the female lead is there for revenge against the king.
Cast: Jo Jung Suk, Shin Sae Kyeong, Lee Shin Young
Genre: historical, romance, drama, melodrama
No of the episode: 16
Duration: 1 hrs 10 min
IMDb Rating: 7.7
08. Wonderful world:
Wonderful World tells a story about an author and professor whose life falls apart after the sudden death of her son in a hit-and-run accident. She wants justice but ends up committing a crime herself and is sentenced to prison.
Cast: Kim Nam joo as Eun Soo-Hyun
Cha Eunwoo as Gwon Seon-yul
Kim Kang-woo as Kang Su-ho
Im Semi as Han Yoori
Genre: Revenge drama, thriller, Mystery
No. of episode: 14
IMDb Rating: 7.7
Duration: 1 hr 10 min
07. Wedding impossible :
In a webtoon adaptation of A Wedding Impossible, a conflict between desire and opposition to proposed marriage takes center stage. however, it shows us the homosexuality of the character which leads him to a fake marriage.
Caste: Jeon Jong seo, Moon Sangmin, Kim Dowan
Genre: romance and comedy
No of the episode: 12
Duration: 1 hrs 10 min
06. Marry my husband:
It’s a drama which shows a woman who witnesses the affair between her husband and her best friend and also she is murdered by them, so she goes back in time to change her future and seek her revenge.
Caste : Park Min young, Na In-Woo, Lee Yi-kyung, Song Ha-yoon
Genre: romantic comedy, fantasy, revenge, time travel, workplace
No of the episode: 16
Duration: 1 Hrs 5 min
IMDb Rating: 7.9
05. Chief Detective 1958:
The drama of Park Young Han a detective who made a record of the highest arrest when it comes to petty thieves, as a team with three colleagues.
Cast: Lee Je- hoon, Lee Dong-hwi, Choi Woo- sung, Seo Eun-soo
Genre: Period drama, crime, comedy. Action
Duration: 1hrs
No of the episode: 10
IMDb Rating: 8.0
04. A Shop for Killer:
The drama of a girl who lost his parents and grew up in the hands of an uncle who runs a shopping mall. however, after his uncle’s sudden death, he knows the truth about his uncle’s personality.
Caste: Lee Dong-Wook, Kim Hye-jun
Genre: action drama
Duration: 1 hrs
No of episode:08
IMDb Rating: 8.1
03. Connection :
A drama about an ace detective who is from a narcotics team surprisingly, who was kidnapped and beside that he was forcefully addicted to drugs. Later his former friend was dead suddenly and he investigated it.
Caste: Ji-sung, Jeon Mi-do, Kwon Yul, Kim Kyung-Nam
Genre: psychological, crime, investigation, thriller
No of the episode: 10
IMDb Rating: 8.3
02. Queen of tears:
A drama about Hong Hae In and Baek Hyun-woo who have a conflict between them since they are thinking of divorcing to other. The Queen department store and prince of Supermarket weather, Until love begins to bloom again. Since, it has a love triangle, terminal illness romantic scene, and thriller scenes.
Caste: Kim Soo-hyun , Kim Ji-won
Genre: romance, comedy
No of the episode: 16 +2 special episode
Duration : 1hrs 10 min
IMDb Rating: 8.3
01. Lovely Runner
The series follows the journey of Im Sol, who is a fan of idol Ryu Sunjae. however, Sol whose dream was to be a film director due to an accident can’t become one, so she finds solace in the music of Sunjae. However, an accident occurs and Sunjae dies, but fate has another plan, when Im Sol wakes up she reaches to past and tries to change his fate.
Cast: Byeon Woo-Seok, Kim Hye-yoon
Genre: Time slip, Fantasy, Romance
No of the episode: 16
Duration:1 hours
IMDb Rating: 8.8
Conclusion
Despite being the highest-rated K-drama, it has captivated audiences with its engaging plot, exceptional acting, and stunning visuals. Doubtedly, its blend of romance, drama, and heartfelt moments makes it a standout in the genre. Eventually, This series is also a must-watch for K-drama enthusiasts and furtherly, newcomers alike, leaving a lasting impression and setting a high bar for future dramas. Since it has set a high bar nowadays people prefer to visit the place and meet their favorite actor or actress. Dive into a world of youthful drama and timeless storytelling.
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