Best Makjang/soap opera

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Usually, makjang dramas have over-exaggerated plotlines involving affair, birth secrets, false identities, amnesia, adultery, revenge, murder, and more.

Tennie 23 days ago
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  • SKY Castle

    1. SKY Castle

    Korean Drama - 2018, 20 episodes
    8.7
    897 points by 9 voters
    Han Seo Jin, Noh Seung Hye, Jin Jin Hee, and Lee Myung Joo all live with their families in SKY Castle, a luxury private neighborhood hosting wealthy doctors and professors. All of ...more
  • The World of the Married

    2. The World of the Married

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
    8.3
    790 points by 8 voters
    Everything seems perfect in the life of the successful family doctor and associate director, Ji Sun Woo. She lives happily in Gosan with her handsome husband Lee Tae Oh, whom she financially ...more
  • Secret Love

    3. Secret Love

    Korean Drama - 2013, 16 episodes
    8.3
    783 points by 8 voters
    A man who does not believe in love falls for a woman who has been hurt by it. Min Hyeok is wealthy, with everything but a good personality. He’s been enraged and ...more
  • Perfect Marriage Revenge

    4. Perfect Marriage Revenge

    Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
    8.5
    687 points by 7 voters
    Han I Ju, a painter adopted by Han Jin Ung and Lee Jeong Hye, has always been neglected by her family, including her younger sister, Han Yu Ra. Married to Yoo Se ...more
  • The Penthouse: War in Life

    5. The Penthouse: War in Life

    Korean Drama - 2020, 21 episodes
    8.7
    479 points by 5 voters
    The residents of Hera Palace, a luxury penthouse apartment with 100 floors, have many secrets and hidden ambitions. Sim Su Ryeon, who was born into wealth, is the queen of the penthouse ...more
  • The Escape of the Seven: War for Survival

    6. The Escape of the Seven: War for Survival

    Korean Drama - 2023, 17 episodes
    7.5
    299 points by 3 voters
    What do a drama production company CEO, an ex-gangster, a wannabe idol, an OB-GYN doctor, an entertainment CEO, a school art teacher and a detective have in common? These 7 individuals were ...more
  • The Heirs

    7. The Heirs

    Korean Drama - 2013, 20 episodes
    7.6
    291 points by 3 voters
    Kim Tan is the heir to Empire Group who has been sent to study abroad in the U.S. In reality it's a form of exile, as his elder half-brother back home schemes ...more
  • The Innocent Man

    8. The Innocent Man

    Korean Drama - 2012, 20 episodes
    8.0
    289 points by 3 voters
    The drama is a melodrama which depicts the story of a man, Kang Ma Roo who has been betrayed by the love of his life, Han Jae Hee. Years after the incident, ...more
  • Love in the Moonlight

    9. Love in the Moonlight

    Thai Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
    8.6
    288 points by 3 voters
    In 1963, following political change between Chansaeng and Nanta, Prince Saenkaew of Chansaeng is sent to Bangkok to marry Pinanong—a union that would help transfer the family's assets to Thailand. It isn't ...more
  • Lie after Lie

    10. Lie after Lie

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
    8.3
    287 points by 3 voters
    Ji Eun Su, seemingly living a perfect life, is sentenced to prison for her husband's murder. While incarcerated, she gives birth to a daughter, who is taken by foster parents. The girl's ...more
  • Buried Hearts

    11. Buried Hearts

    Korean Drama - 2025, 16 episodes
    8.0
    286 points by 3 voters
    A man hacks into a 2 trillion won political slush fund to survive, but is killed by a powerful figure who doesn't realize he's been hacked, losing everything in the process. Seo ...more
  • Snow White's Revenge

    12. Snow White's Revenge

    Korean Drama - 2024, 102 episodes
    6.4
    198 points by 2 voters
    Moon Jung In, an ambitious woman, married Dr. Baek Dong Ho for his wealth, stole his assets, and left him. She became successful and now runs her own entertainment company. Jung In ...more
  • Bread, Love and Dreams

    13. Bread, Love and Dreams

    Korean Drama - 2010, 30 episodes
    8.1
    192 points by 2 voters
    Kim Tak Goo is the eldest son of Goo In Jong, the president of Geosung Enterprise, a legend in the baking industry. Although he is an extremely talented baker and seemed destined ...more
  • Mine

    14. Mine

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
    8.2
    192 points by 2 voters
    Seo Hee Soo, a former top actress, marries into the Hyo Won Group and strives to adapt as a daughter-in-law while staying true to herself. Jung Seo Hyun, the elegant and rational ...more
  • Avengers Social Club

    15. Avengers Social Club

    Korean Drama - 2017, 12 episodes
    8.5
    190 points by 2 voters
    It features three women from different walks of life coming together for revenge: a middle-aged fish store owner who envisioned a better life for herself, a housewife, and an heiress who was ...more
  • The Last Empress

    16. The Last Empress

    Korean Drama - 2018, 52 episodes
    7.9
    189 points by 2 voters
    Set in an alternate universe, in which Korea is a constitutional monarchy in 2018, Oh Sunny is a bright and vivacious musical actress who marries the emperor. She becomes involved in the ...more
  • Remarriage and Desires

    17. Remarriage and Desires

    Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
    8.0
    188 points by 2 voters
    Through an exclusive matchmaking agency, women strive to marry a desirable bachelor and into the highest echelon of society. (Source: Netflix)
  • Misty

    18. Misty

    Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
    8.2
    188 points by 2 voters
    Go Hye Ran is an ambitious anchorwoman for the popular news show, News 9. She is passionate about her job and doesn't stop until she gets what she wants. One day, she ...more
  • To Sir, with Love

    19. To Sir, with Love

    Thai Drama - 2022, 17 episodes
    8.2
    186 points by 2 voters
    The Five Dragon Guild is led by Jao Sua Song, a skilled businessman whose family is in turmoil. His eldest son, Thian, born to his main wife Li, is the heir to ...more
  • Mask

    20. Mask

    Korean Drama - 2015, 20 episodes
    8.1
    184 points by 2 voters
    Byeon Ji Suk, burdened by her father’s debts and relentless loan sharks, dreams of a better life. A twist of fate introduces her to Eun Ha, a wealthy woman who looks just ...more
  • Graceful Family

    21. Graceful Family

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
    8.2
    184 points by 2 voters
    Mo Seok Hee, the heiress to the MC Group empire, is haunted by her mother's mysterious death. After years abroad, she returns to South Korea, where her life and the fate of ...more
  • VIP

    22. VIP

    Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes
    7.9
    179 points by 2 voters
    The story seeks to find an answer in the secretive relationships we hold in today’s society. Jeong Seon is a competent and successful career woman who works as a deputy manager at ...more
  • My Golden Life

    23. My Golden Life

    Korean Drama - 2017, 52 episodes
    7.9
    100 points by 1 voters
    25 years ago, the Haesung Group lost their granddaughter Choi Eun Seok. The girl was found and raised by Seo Tae Su as one of his twin daughters, Seo Ji An and ...more
  • Band of Sisters

    24. Band of Sisters

    Korean Drama - 2017, 68 episodes
    7.6
    100 points by 1 voters
    Kang Ha Ri, with her bright personality, works part-time at a stationery store and a nail shop. Min Deul Re was a popular actress, but she isn't so popular these days. Kim ...more
  • Red Swan

    25. Red Swan

    Korean Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
    7.8
    99 points by 1 voters
    O Wan Su, a top golf player, marries the heir to the Hwain Group, achieving a life of luxury and global fame through her charity work. Her new bodyguard, Seo Do Yun, ...more
  • Jang Bori Is Here

    26. Jang Bori Is Here

    Korean Drama - 2014, 52 episodes
    7.8
    99 points by 1 voters
    “Can a long-lost daughter find happiness when she is reunited with her parents after 20 years?” In a complicated twist, a young woman from a wealthy family goes missing and is raised ...more
  • The Elegant Empire

    27. The Elegant Empire

    Korean Drama - 2023, 105 episodes
    6.7
    98 points by 1 voters
    Gi Yun is a clever and good-looking chairman of WJ Entertainment. He is a rich romanticist of the century who seems perfect on the outside, but he is also an ambitious man ...more
  • Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce)

    28. Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce)

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
    6.9
    98 points by 1 voters
    Three successful women on a radio show share the common thread of happy marriages. Boo Hye Ryung, the vivacious host, is married to lawyer Pan Sa Hyun, remaining child-free by choice. Hardworking ...more
  • For Eagle Brothers

    29. For Eagle Brothers

    Korean Drama - 2025, 54 episodes
    7.7
    98 points by 1 voters
    Ma Gwang Suk works as a section chief at the Shiwan Post Office. She is 45 years old and single. She meets O Jang Su, who is CEO of Eagle Brewery, and ...more
  • Hua Jai Sila

    30. Hua Jai Sila

    Thai Drama - 2019, 27 episodes
    8.3
    96 points by 1 voters
    Tor is the love child of a mistress and a wealthy hi-so man. After his mother dies from neglect, Tor is forced to live with his father’s family. Abused by his stepmother ...more
  • Kleun Cheewit

    31. Kleun Cheewit

    Thai Drama - 2017, 15 episodes
    8.4
    95 points by 1 voters
    Jeerawat is a famous model and actress whose mother's wealthy, sleazy husband secretly lusts after her. After he tries to drug her, she escapes but accidentally hits and kills a young woman. ...more
  • The Penthouse Season 2: War in Life

    32. The Penthouse Season 2: War in Life

    Korean Drama - 2021, 13 episodes
    8.7
    93 points by 1 voters
    After successfully framing Oh Yoon Hee, Cheon Seo Jin and Joo Dan Tae decide to get married. Their engagement party is interrupted by Oh Yoon Hee and Ha Yoon Cheol, who has ...more
  • Eve

    33. Eve

    Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
    7.8
    93 points by 1 voters
    Lee Ra El was a girl who idolized her loving parents – a highly intelligent father and a strikingly beautiful mother. But when cruel forces beyond their control cause her father’s death, ...more
  • The Lady in Dignity

    34. The Lady in Dignity

    Korean Drama - 2017, 20 episodes
    8.1
    91 points by 1 voters
    A Jin has it all: beauty, wealth, influence and the respect of her father-in-law, the CEO of a paper goods company. To be the caregiver for her wheelchair-bound father-in-law, she hires Bok ...more
  • Money Flower

    35. Money Flower

    Korean Drama - 2017, 24 episodes
    8.0
    90 points by 1 voters
    Managing director Kang Pil Ju secretly plans to bring down the Chungah Group, using his position to manipulate the founding family. Initially plotting to make Mo Hyeon fall in love with Jang ...more
  • The Penthouse Season 3: War in Life

    36. The Penthouse Season 3: War in Life

    Korean Drama - 2021, 14 episodes
    8.2
    87 points by 1 voters
    Su Ryeon takes revenge on the Hera Palace residents, who lose their wealth from a bad investment in Cheonsoo District and face trial for covering up Seol A’s death. They lose everything, ...more

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