My all-time favorite K-dramas
These are just my personal faves, and there's no order or anything (except for the first one, that one’s definitely at the top lol)
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1. Mr. Queen
Korean Drama - 2020, 20 episodes
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve rewatched this kdrama. Every single time, I end up cracking up at all the jokes like it’s the first time. And seriously, can Shin Hye Sun please do more comedy roles? I absolutely adore her <3
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2. Guardian: The Lonely and Great God
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
Goblin is such a legendary kdrama. I’ve rewatched it multiple times too. But when I first saw this back when it came out, it hit me so hard that I couldn’t watch any other kdramas for a while.
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3. Hi Bye, Mama!
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
I cried so much when I watched it. It’s one of those kdramas where you just can’t be mad at any of the characters.
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4. Because This Is My First Life
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
It’s one of those kdramas where you see rare feminist elements.
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5. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo
Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes
You already know why this kdrama is legendary.
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6. Extraordinary You
Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes
Even though I didn’t like the ending, it’s a kdrama that made me ask a lot of questions.
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7. Kill Me, Heal Me
Korean Drama - 2015, 20 episodes
A kdrama with so many hilarious episodes.
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8. Chicago Typewriter
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
Friendship, love, war—this kdrama has it all.
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9. Daily Dose of Sunshine
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
I think if you're going through a tough time with your mental health, this is definitely a kdrama you should avoid.
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10. Flower of Evil
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
It has a great pilot twist, and the father-daughter relationship really moved me.
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11. The Good Bad Mother
Korean Drama - 2023, 14 episodes
A heartwarming kdrama, and you really feel for it once you understand why the mother raised her son so harshly. It’s so sad.
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12. Coffee Prince
Korean Drama - 2007, 17 episodes
Another one of those kdramas everyone considers legendary. No need for more words.
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13. Love Rain
Korean Drama - 2012, 20 episodes
I can’t remember when I first watched it, but since it’s always been in the back of my mind, I’ve rewatched it a few times over the years. Especially Love Story (Where Do I Begin)—every time I hear that song, it brings it all back. I really miss the old kdramas.
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14. Reply 1988
Korean Drama - 2015, 20 episodes
Here’s another kdrama that will warm your heart.
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15. 49 Days
Korean Drama - 2011, 20 episodes
When I first watched it, I was kid, and it was a total ktrauma for me lol.
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16. Twelve Nights
Korean Drama - 2018, 12 episodes
It’s so good, I can’t even describe it. Go watch it!
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17. My Mister
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
Another ktrauma. You’re missing out if you don’t watch it. (Lee Sun Kyun, we miss you so much)
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18. Twinkling Watermelon
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
It was so good. Usually, the endings of these mind-bending kdramas don’t turn out this well.
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19. My Liberation Notes
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
If there’s anyone who watches this kdrama and doesn’t fall in love with Son Suk Ku, I’d be really surprised.
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20. A Time Called You
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
If I write anything about it, I might spoil it, and that could ruin the whole experience, so hurry up and watch it!
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21. I'm Sorry, I Love You
Korean Drama - 2004, 16 episodes
Another ktrauma I watched as a kid and cried my eyes out over.
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22. Dali and the Cocky Prince
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
I usually get bored with these sweet, romantic kdramas, but I think I love this one because of the chemistry between the characters.
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23. Weak Hero Class 2
Korean Drama - 2025, 8 episodes
I especially added the second season.
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24. Summer Strike
Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
For me, it’s the best kdrama about escaping the chaos of the city.
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25. The Atypical Family
Korean Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
While watching this drama, the only thing on my mind was the self-fulfilling prophecy theme, which you might recognize from The Matrix. What I’m about to say might be a spoiler (did the FL, after learning that ML can travel to the past, try to direct the future in the way she wanted, or was everything already destined to unfold that way?)
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26. The Light in Your Eyes
Korean Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
The two main female characters are now back together in Heavenly Ever After, and that makes me so happy. Back then, I used to wish I could go back and fix my mistakes, but as shown in this kdrama, the idea of what if I keep aging during that time and waste my time on tiny mistakes is such a good perspective.
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27. When Life Gives You Tangerines
Korean Drama - 2025, 16 episodes
Our new legendary ktrauma. I know we all cried like crazy in every episode.
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28. Mother
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
Is being a mother only about giving birth?
While watching this kdrama, I kept thinking that my childhood self also needed a mother like that.