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Best Korean Dramas to Watch
50 Korean dramas to watch, covering romance, thrillers, historical epics, workplace stories, fantasy and character-driven classics.
Korean drama is much bigger than a short starter pack. These 50 Korean series cover romance, crime, historical drama, workplace stories, fantasy, comedy and character work. Begin with the editorial picks, then filter by decade, runtime and genre to find a show that matches your mood.
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A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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Twinkling Watermelon
2023 · 1h 4m / episode · 1 seasons
★ 8.8 TMDB · 171 votes
K-dramaKorean televisionWhy it belongs on this list
A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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Guardian: The Lonely and Great God
2016 · 1h 17m / episode · 1 seasons
★ 8.6 TMDB · 3,132 votes
K-dramaKorean televisionWhy it belongs on this list
A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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Why it belongs on this list
A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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Why it belongs on this list
A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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High School Return of a Gangster
2024 · 1h 5m / episode · 1 seasons
★ 8.5 TMDB · 113 votes
K-dramaKorean televisionWhy it belongs on this list
A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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Why it belongs on this list
A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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Why it belongs on this list
A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo
2016 · 1h 5m / episode · 1 seasons
★ 8.5 TMDB · 964 votes
K-dramaKorean televisionWhy it belongs on this list
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Extraordinary Attorney Woo
2022 · 1h 10m / episode · 1 seasons
★ 8.5 TMDB · 984 votes
K-dramaKorean televisionWhy it belongs on this list
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A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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Why it belongs on this list
A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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Why it belongs on this list
A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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Why it belongs on this list
A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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Why it belongs on this list
A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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Why it belongs on this list
A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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Why it belongs on this list
A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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Twenty Five Twenty One
2022 · 1h 15m / episode · 1 seasons
★ 8.5 TMDB · 356 votes
K-dramaKorean televisionWhy it belongs on this list
A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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Why it belongs on this list
A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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Why it belongs on this list
A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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Why it belongs on this list
A standout Korean drama selected for the range, craft and rewatch value it brings to this 50-show starting guide.
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Behind the picks
How we chose this collection
This Korean television guide prioritises acclaimed series with distinct tones, balancing accessible entry points and rewarding deeper cuts. Recommendations are editorial; factual show details and regional availability come live from TMDB.
Movie facts and community ratings come from TMDB. Streaming information is provided by JustWatch through TMDB and varies by country. Missing availability means no option was returned by the provider; it does not prove a film is unavailable everywhere. Dates above refer to editorial updates.