Without any doubt, we can say 2024 has been a landmark for Korean dramas. This year we got the best dramas of all time in every genre. It doesn’t mean the previous dramas were not worth it but each day this industry is developing its quality to attract more and more fans. Their storyline, performance and everything are more flawless than the previous dramas. So in this article, we are going to talk about the top 3 Korean dramas of 2024 that ranked on the charts surpassing all the other superfine dramas of the year.
Selection Criteria: What Defines the Best Korean Dramas of 2024?
Can every drama be the best one? Obviously no. There are certain qualities that make a drama worthy to be called the best. To be more specific, there are some qualities that define the best dramas of the year, such as:
- Audience rating and viewership both local and international
- Unique and engaging plots
- Innovation in storytelling and thought-provoking narratives
- Actors performance quality
- Chemistry between characters
- High-quality cinematography and visual effects
- Memorable OSTs
- Social media buzz and fan engagement
- Positive reviews from critics and fan communities
- Award nominations or wins
Top 3 K-dramas of 2024
Now let’s talk about the top 3 dramas that became a sensation in 2024 and became one of the most successful dramas of all time.
Queen of Tears
Genre: Romantic comedy
Rating: 9.3/10
Cast: Kim Soo Hyun, Kim Ji Won, Park Sung Hoon and others.
Hong Hae In is a Heiress of the well-known Queen Group. When she worked in her company as an intern she met a kind boy and fell in love with him and later both got married. That boy is Baek Hyun Woo, who is a capable lawyer and now works for Queen Group as the team leader of the legal team. Even though they had a huge financial gap, their love was so strong. But after some years of their marriage, some unfortunate thing happened and they started not liking each other. Later they got to know about Hae In’s disease and again this unfortunate moment brought them closer like before.
The powerful duo Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won have done a very good job of portraying their roles. The Supporting characters also played a significant role in making it a massive success. The cinematography was superb, the storytelling was amazing, all the OSTs were mesmerizing and every other production quality of this drama was praiseworthy but the most important thing why this drama broke all the previous records is the emotional depth that it holds and the engaging characters made this drama a wholesome.
Gyeongseong Creature
Genre: Horror Suspense
Rating: 9.0/10
Cast: Park Seojun, Han So Hee, Wi Ha Jun and others.
In 1945, in the city of Gyeongseong, currently known as Seoul, some unexpected things happened. Yoon Chae Ok is an expert in finding missing people but she is unable to find her mother comes to Gyeongseong with her father and meets a mysterious man called Jang Tae Sang. This man can give solid information about everything and is also a reliable source. To find a missing guy and her mother Yoon Chae Ok risks her life and for an unknown reason, Jang Tae Sang along with his friend ends up following her and risks his own life too. They entered a hospital with suspicion and found out a huge mess where the government was turning the humans into monsters.
This drama gained so much attention from the fans because of its seamless blend of history and supernatural elements. The story was unique and the way it was shown was even more unique. The strong female lead was the center of attraction. In one part when the monster was awakened and still recognized her child was truly heart-touching.
And the second season is out now.
Marry My Husband
Genre: Romcom, time travel and revenge
Rating: 8.8/10
Cast: Park Min Young, Na In Woo, Lee Yi Kyung, Song Ha Yoon and others.
In 2023, Kang Ji Won is a married working woman who is fighting against cancer. She doesn’t have much time to live. In this critical moment of her life, her best friend Jeong Su Min is always with her. Her best friend is so pretty and always so loving to her, she claims Kang Ji Won is her other half. One day when she goes home from the hospital she witnesses something unbelievable. She finds her best friend and her husband in an inappropriate moment. That day her husband accidentally kills her and then doesn’t even regret it. Kang Ji Won somehow magically traveled back in time in 2013. She is now determined to get her revenge on her evil husband and sly friend. And in this life, she gets her true love and true friends.
This drama is widely loved because of its blending of suspense, emotion, and excellent character development. People also loved the pure bond of family and friends in this drama who selflessly helped Kang Ji Won in her revenge without knowing anything about the future.
The Legacy of 2024’s Dramas
The year 2024 is without any doubt a significant year in the history of the Korean drama industry. Because this year this industry got some blockbuster dramas that came out literally as a landmark for the upcoming years with its groundbreaking narratives and also by setting new standards for global influence. This year will be forever remembered because of its breaking of the traditional genres to tackle bold and innovative themes, appealing to a worldwide audience, unlike the past years.
This year the dramas set the milestone for the future dramas in many ways such as global domination of K-dramas like Queen of Tears or Lovely Runner, revolutionizing storytelling like Marry My Husband, impact on culture and trends like fashion, beauty, and even travel that were influenced by the drama’s characters and settings. This year is also worth celebrating because in this year some of the actors and actresses shined too bright like a star. For so many reasons we can say that if this year closes their K-drama chapter then it will surely leave behind a legacy to follow, a legacy of excellence, innovation and many more.
Offering the viewers an extraordinary blending of innovation, emotional depth, and stellar performances this year became a success as well as a landmark for the upcoming years. From the ground-breaking successes to capturing the hearts of the viewers these top 3 dramas crossed a long road where they are shining like a huge star. These dramas prove the industry’s skill and creativity.
These mind-blowing stories continue to resonate with audiences globally and make it evident why Kdramas have ruled the hearts of the fans for all these years. Their ability to connect us through universal themes of love, resilience, and hope. No matter if you are new in this magical world or you have been a fan for so many years you should not miss the dramas of 2024. Because in this year we got so many must watch that will make your Kdrama journey smooth and memorable.
Apart from this, we can say if the makers continue making stories like this and the actors continue to work as skillfully as 2024 dramas then we can anticipate in 2025 this industry will touch even greater heights for K-Dramas. Until then, these unforgettable series will for sure keep us entertained, inspired, captivated and forever loyal to them.