With the rising global popularity of Korean content, Netflix announced in 2023 that the company would invest 2.5 billion USD over four years, through 2027, to expand its slate of Korean productions. Since then, the global OTT platform has delivered on its promise, rolling out a diverse range of Korean dramas, films, and variety shows.
Top 10 Korean Dramas now on Netflix Korea
With its strong lineup of content, Netflix has firmly established itself as one of the most popular OTT platforms in Korea.
Korean viewers increasingly rely on Netflix to satisfy their daily drama fix. Here are the most-watched Korean dramas currently trending in South Korea on Netflix.
Rank 1 - 'Good Boy' / Rank 2 - 'Oh My Ghost Clients'
'Good Boy' is a Korean action-comedy series starring Park Bo Gum and Kim So Hyun. The story follows five former Olympic medalists who join the police department and must work together to solve cases. These former champions use their unique skills acquired through their sports careers to combat violent crimes and solve cases.
'Oh My Ghost Clients' starring Jung Kyung Ho follows a labor attorney who can see ghosts. Jung Kyung Ho plays attorney No Mu Jin, who experiences a near-death experience that gives him the ability to see spirits. He uses this special skill to help those who died unjustly in industrial accidents find peace.
Rank 3 - 'Our Unwritten Seoul'
'Our Unwritten Seoul' tells the story of life, love, and growth following the lives of twin sisters, Yoo Mi Ji and Yoo Mi Rae. Starring Park Bo Young, who plays two roles as the twins, 'Our Unwritten Seoul' unfolds as the twins decide to swap places in life after Mi Rae experiences struggles at her corporate job. These twins navigate through life as they discover its meaning and find true love in their places.
Rank 4 - 'Adventure By Accident' (Variety Show)
'Adventure by Accident' follows the unpredictable journeys of Kian84, Pani Bottle, DEX, and Lee Si Eon as they are thrown into real-life situations with no script, no preparation, and no guarantee of comfort. The variety show blends humor, spontaneity, and heartfelt moments as the cast navigates through remote towns, foreign cultures, and hilarious challenges. Whether it’s getting lost in translation or forming unexpected friendships, this variety show captures the beauty of unplanned travel and personal growth through shared experiences.
Rank 5 - 'The Haunted Palace' / Rank 6 - 'Tastefully Yours' (Tied)
'The Haunted Palace' is a fictional fantasy history drama combining comedy, romance, and a tinge of horror. The story follows Yeo Ri and Gang Cheol as they work together to solve a mystery in the Royal palace. Yeo Ri, a shaman rejecting her destiny, travels with Gang Cheol, a serpent spirit who took over the body of Yoon Gap, Yeo Ri's first love.
'Tastefully Yours' is a romance series telling the story of a wealthy food empire heir falling in love with a small restaurant chef. Starring Go Min Si and Kang Ha Neul, 'Tastefully Yours' is a typical K-drama romance with a culinary twist.
Rank 7 - 'Tangeum (Dear Hongrang)'/ Rank 8 - 'Resident Playbook' (Tied)
'Tangeum', also known as 'Dear Hongrang,' is a new mystery series that follows the son of a wealthy Joseon family, who went missing at a young age. Twelve years later, a young man suddenly appears claiming to be him. His half sister Jae Yi is wary and skeptical of his claims, while the family wants to believe he is truly Hongrang. The series stars Jo Bo Ah and Lee Jae Wook.
'Resident Playbook' is a slice-of-life medical series that follows four first-year OB-GYN residents as they navigate the path of becoming doctors, experiencing various obstacles, learning, and growing together. 'Resident Playbook' is the follow-up series of the beloved 'Hospital Playlist' and a new installment of the 'Playbook' series, which also includes the popular 'Prison Playbook' series.
Rank 9 - 'Hit and Miss Tour' (Variety Show)
'Hit and Miss Tour' is a travel variety show that follows 5 comedians (Kim Jun Ho, Hong In Gyu, Yoo Se Yoon, and Jang Dong Min) as they embark on spontaneous trips overseas. However, the catch is the lone loser of the 'Hit and Miss' games has to pay for everything, including lounging, restaurants, and activities, no matter how expensive.
Rank 10 - 'Heavenly Ever After'
'Heavenly Ever After' garnered much attention even before the series premiered with a fresh storyline. 'Heaven Ever After' begins to unfold when 80-year-old Lee Hae Sook passes away and goes to heaven. There, everyone has the chance to live in the age of their choice. Lee Hae Sook chooses to remain at her current age, remembering her husband's comment telling her she is the most beautiful now. However, she reunites with her husband, who chose to live in his 30s. These two now navigate their life in heaven after death, facing challenges of their different age and appearances.
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