What You Said: Which KDramas Does Everyone NEED to See At Least Once?
There are certain Korean Dramas that are more rite of passage than TV viewing. Your friends talk about them constantly; You hear references to them in other dramas; Their best scenes have been parodied on variety shows and KPop music videos. Simply, you HAVE to watch these dramas…at least once.
Of course, everyone’s list of “must watch” dramas will be different, so we wanted to know which dramas you thought were the most important. This month we asked our Twitter followers which Korean Dramas everyone should see at least once. Some of your answers really surprised us.
Read until the end for a complete list of the Top 10
Weightlifting Fairy. It was refreshing to see a couple that were in the same class and not the same old “rich guy saving the poor girl.”
Plus it’s hilarious. pic.twitter.com/L5PweZOTzm— TashaSampa (@SampaTasha) March 22, 2019
I think the ones thay are sooo massive they are referenced in other dramas are the ones you NEED to watch. Even though they are not my favs.
Secret Garden (still being referenced 9 yrs later)
Boys Over Flowers
Decendants of the Sun
Goblin— Amilia (@Amilia61778065) March 23, 2019
#Goblin because the the Grim Reaper and the Goblin are so cute together, and Strong Woman Do Bong Soon because it made me laugh a lot, and well the eye candy didn’t hurt #ParkHyungSik #JiSoo
— oh my my my 🎶 (@KashmiriNoona) March 21, 2019
Because life is like a game of Baduk and there is a Jang Gu Rae in all of us ♥️ #Misaeng pic.twitter.com/fQ538BGIjT
— Sunny Kim (@hsm16kr) March 21, 2019
Suspicious partner, strong women do bong soon, while u were sleeping, w two worlds, secretary kim, healer, k2, i mean all #JiChangWook & #LeeJongSuk shows
— Stinna_Sim (@stinna03) March 21, 2019
There is someone you’ll meet in life who’ll make you realize your worth. #MyAhjussi ♥️ pic.twitter.com/DzDVl6OgNx
— Sunny Kim (@hsm16kr) March 21, 2019
The crowned clown, Healer, legend of the deep blue sea,Hug Me, The defendant, The descendants of the sun,Heal me me kill me, The beauty inside, tomorrow with you,Blood,my love from the stars,between lovers,something in the rain- but stop at ep14😁
— TessLAUSKD (@LauskdTess) March 22, 2019
Of course Boys over Flowers i meaaaaan need I say more pic.twitter.com/XMGlE7qHgp
— Deejah (@im_a_messssss) March 22, 2019
For me, it’s DOTS, My Ahjussi, SWDBS, Tunnel, The Crowned Clown and The Light in Your Eyes. These are just some of my top faves and the ones I’ll always recommended to anyone who are new to kdrama.
— Cath Under (@teren1968) March 28, 2019
I’m a broken record but Healer will always be my answer. It has something for everyone; action, mystery and romance. All the feels. pic.twitter.com/a81FoxMP2W
— Carrie (@OneBookishMom) March 21, 2019
My must watch list would be #MrSunshine, #Pinocchio, and #TheCrownedClown, and #Goblin. My list is a little biased because they happen to be my favorites as well.
— StarGirl91 (@star_girl91) March 22, 2019
The one that pioneered Hallyu Wave … Autumn In My Heart pic.twitter.com/NY2q1sUa3W
— reborn (@reborn1202) March 22, 2019
Innocent man with Moon Chae and “Cute baby face ” Song Joong Ki, Scent of A Woman Kim Sun Ah made me laugh and cry omg her and Wookie😭😭😭. And this drama doesn’t get enough Love imo. Arang and the Magistrate is an A+ drama and Shin Min Ah and Jun Ki had amazing chem 😍😍
— Joycelyn Ghansah (@jg_humanitarian) March 21, 2019
Thank You with Jang Hyuk…see how people of a small town treat a little girl who accidentally contracted HIV…very moving story…
— Mae (@kdramahooknits) March 24, 2019
I think Chicago Typewriter is a must watch drama that doesn’t fall on most people’s radar. The story and sets are beautiful and the insight into that specific period in Korean history is really interesting. pic.twitter.com/XhnJZXrEAn
— Tea Rex 🍁🍵🦖 (@tearexmama) March 21, 2019
Alright I had to think about this a lot cuz I could just list of drama after drama haha
I think everyone needs to see Strong Woman Do Bong Soon, Stranger and Tunnel as newer options
In the oldies but goodies options I name Faith and Falling for Innocence.
SEEE STILL A LIST! pic.twitter.com/LNw8OG7Iia
— Caitlin (@New2KoreanD2021) March 21, 2019
People NEED TO WATCH #ThankYou, #QueSeráSerá, #MarriageContract, #MyAhjussi and #TheLightInYourEyes. THESE ARE MASTERPIECES! ❤️
— Albaneyla AlcántaraO (@AlbaneylaAO) March 21, 2019
Kill Me Heal Me~W~Secret Garden~anything with Lee Min Ho
— Claudette A Tessier (@ca_tessier) March 22, 2019
Life-Argon-Laurel Tree Tailors-Stranger-Marriage Contract-The Greatest Marriage-Signal-Hymn of Death (Lee JongSuk’s best work to date!)….
— Jenny Cuevas (@AhjummaJenny) March 22, 2019
Top 10 KDramas Everyone NEEDS To See At Least Once:
(according to KDrama fans)
- Healer
- Radiant/The Light in Your Eyes
- Mr. Sunshine
- My Ahjusshi
- Strong Woman Do Bong Soo
- The Crowned Clown
- Descendants of the Sun
- Secret Garden
- Goblin
- Boys Over Flowers
Which Korean dramas do you think everyone should see? Please share with us in the comments below!
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Drama Unni
Drama Unni is a Korean Entertainment Journalist and blogger based out of the US. She enjoys late night kdrama binges with her two dogs. Email: unni@dramacurrent.com
One Comment
charinthebarn
I’d love to read a list of ‘oldies but goodies’…and the ones that started the Hallilu Wave back then…the classics that have been put on the shelf, but still pull you in today. “Thank You” which was mentioned in your twitter ‘Must-See” dramas is one of them. Of course “Secret Garden” and then even “Giant” a great epic about Korea post-war as it brought it’s economy onto the world stage. Great cast. Kill Me Heal Me, Healer, That Winter the Wind Blows, “All In”, “Hotel”. All classics. I’ll stop myself here…the list is too long!