For most Kdrama fans Netflix has become a go-to platform where they can easily find what kind of content they need, to be more specific, they can find their type of drama easily. The best part of Netflix is they serve you the absolute best dramas that you can watch without thinking of wasting your time. What are the top-rated Korean dramas on Netflix? In this article, I promise you I will try to give you Netflix’s Top-Rated Korean Dramas.
The Power of K-Dramas on Netflix
Trust me Netflix has become the game changer, let me tell you why. Netflix has an extensive library of Korean dramas, you can find every drama genre here, but how it is bringing those genres or those dramas to the international audiences is the main part of their excellence. Netflix invests in exclusive content like The Glory or Sweet Home that makes the drama production quality richer than usual. Their quality makes the local dramas look international. Netflix is actually making a bridge between Korea and outside of Korea to exclude the cultural gaps between Korea and the world by serving multilingual subtitles and dubbing options. It’s truly amazing how Netflix makes it possible to make K-dramas available in over 190 countries, helping them gain global recognition and also making it easy for fans to enjoy every drama smoothly in their country far from Korea.
Netflix also made it possible to meet high quality to the global standard. There is no doubt about the unique and skillful storyline Korean dramas have. Netflix sprinkles the dust of global standards on the gripping plots, emotional depth, and relatable characters of Kdramas. The collaboration of Netflix and Korean production companies are giving the audience a more polished and innovative content.
Top-Rated Korean Dramas for a Perfect Binge
For the preferences of the readers, I am organizing this section by genre. Here it goes.
Romance and Comedy
Here I will talk about the most celebrated rom-coms that you will find on Netflix.
Crash Landing on You
Crash Landing on You is a heartwarming love story that shows an unpredictable love between two people who are completely different from each other. One is from South Korea and the other is North Korea. Yoon Se Ri, the South Korean heiress lives like a queen, she is wise, very much confident and independent. On the other hand, the North Korean soldier, Ri Jeong Hyeok leads a simple life in a village of North Korea. They accidentally meet and become soulmates. Apart from the love and chemistry of the leads, there are so many other reasons why this drama is highly praised and loved. The bonding of the characters gives an absolute family vibe who are not connected by blood but are connected by heart. The cinematography in this drama is highly appreciated by all kinds of viewers.
The unmatched casting and the quality of production surely pushed this drama to its current position.
Business Proposal
In the genre of rom-coms, office dramas have their own fan base, they are full of romance and humor. Business Proposal is one of those office romance-based dramas that blended romance and comedy so skillfully that you can see nothing is unnecessary in this drama. The drama starts with the misunderstanding of the first leads and ends with their love. Their misunderstanding gives this drama comic relief. The other couple was also very loving. The atmosphere the characters created made this drama a feel-good drama.
Every fan who loves calm and light-hearted drama should watch this drama at least once.
Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha
The drama is set in a seaside village and the place itself is a treat for your mind and heart. The people who live in that village are also as good and calm as the sea. Their bond is as pure and affectionate as a family. This drama deals with a theme of community, healing and finding love in the most unpredicted and unexpected place. The chemistry of the leads is praised by the fans because of their love and their mutual understanding. Both our male lead and female lead are kind of opposite in terms of their personality but they supported each other without having a second thought. This matured bond makes the drama even more special.
Thrillers and Mysteries
Let’s talk about the superfine suspense thrillers of the Korean drama industry.
The Glory
The Glory tells a brave story of a girl who stands against her bullies. Not only in Korea but also in other countries bullying is one of the most common and cruel systems, where a particular person or a particular group gets tortured by another group. The main lead of this drama was brutally bullied by a group of classmates in her school life, as she grew up she decided to get revenge on those evil bullies. And guess what? She ultimately did so. Throughout her revenge journey, she got someone by her side who without any condition only loved and supported her.
This drama is highly appreciated by the fans and the general viewers for taking a bold step against what is wrong.
Kingdom
The drama Kingdom is literally like a fusion of history and fantasy. The drama is set in Joseon Dynasty where a zombie apocalypse happens. The whole country was terrified and the king also fell ill. That time the young prince of the country came forward to save his country and its people. He fought bravely risking his life. This drama gained its ultimate success for its breathtaking action sequences and political intrigue. Both of the seasons are cordially accepted by the fans.
Sweet Home
Sweet Home is a fantasy horror drama that deals with deadly monsters. A boy who lived in an apartment alone who nobody knew became the hero and the savior of the people of that apartment. Some other people also came forward to save the people but the horror sight and tension will make you come to the edge-of-your-seat.
This drama has a total of three seasons, throughout the seasons you will watch our hero growing and coping up with his immense powers. Along with the hero, the main characters also grow and come out with their braver self.
Slice of Life and Emotional Dramas
This genre is a kind of drama that gives the audience a comfort zone and a warm hug in their busy life.
Extraordinary Attorney Woo
Extraordinary Attorney Woo tells an amazing story of a genius woman who has autism. Despite having autism she has a brilliant memory. She soon becomes an attorney and proves her intelligence. The atmosphere of this drama is so soothing even the cinematography and choice of color are also a treat for your eye. Every episode deals with a new case and Woo Young Woo solves them excellently.
Life is not a bed of roses always but we should find our own way to be happy and to be satisfied with our life.
Hospital Playlist
Hospital Playlist is a story that shows the life of doctors and the residents of a hospital but focuses on five doctors who are friends from their medical college. It’s amazing to watch five doctors balancing friendship, work, and personal lives. The realistic presentation of the life and strong ensemble cast is highly praised by the audience. The relationship between the doctors and their patients is so heartwarming. Both the seasons of Hospital Playlist are like a treat to the fans.
Personally, this drama is one of the most favorite dramas of all time.
Navillera
The story is so touching that it shows the journey of a 70 years old man pursuing his dream of becoming a ballet dancer. A young boy who wants to be a ballet dancer whose mother was also a ballet dancer but she dies a premature death. When his mother dies he is determined to leave ballet and then he meets the old man who is committed to his dreams. His determination inspires that young boy and he himself helps the boy to achieve his dreams and do what makes him happy. Nothing was exaggerated in this drama, the drama itself is an inspirational push to the people who want to achieve their long and cherished dreams.
The drama is so beautiful and talks about passion, perseverance, and breaking stereotypes.
Action and Fantasy
Let’s talk about action and fantasy genres which are actually full of tension and fun. Action dramas will give you nail-biting tension and fantasy dramas will take you to another world where everything can happen.
Vincenzo
Vincenzo is an action drama that shows the revenge story of an Italian mafia. To be more specific this story is about a Korean-Italian mafia consigliere seeking justice. This drama is loved for its dark humor, intense action, and clever twists. When a Korean-Italian mafia consigliere came back to Korea his intention was not very much clear but as the drama goes on the goal of the mafia becomes quite predictable. Apart from his personal goal, he meets a woman and together fulfills another mission of justice. The comic timing was so perfect that it saved the drama from being just an action drama that deals with blood and cruelty.
Alchemy of Souls
This drama is an absolute blending of history and magic. We can see a magical fantasy drama that is centered on forbidden love,soul-swapping, and destiny. The making of this drama is top-notch and the performance of the cast is also praiseworthy. The magical atmosphere they created throughout this drama is so mesmerizing and enchanting that one will be hooked on this drama, in both seasons.
I can assure you that this drama will for sure take you to another world where you will see everything so magical, it surely can be a place for you to escape. This drama serves stunning visuals and a gripping plot making it a fan favorite.
Fan Favorites That Blend Genres
Let’s talk about some dramas that are different from other dramas and fans have a special place in their hearts for those dramas.
Twenty-Five Twenty-One
This drama blends so many genres in it, as this drama can be labeled as a romantic drama, but the setting and the bond of the character give a calm vibe of a slice of life drama. The simplicity of the drama and the nostalgic coming-of-age story about dreams, friendships, and first love make this drama a fan favorite. The beautiful balance of romance, humor, and heartbreak is one of the reasons for the success of this drama.
Itaewon Class
Itaewon Class is one of the most inspiring dramas that was ever made in Korea. When your back touches the wall you have to stand strong for yourself, this drama gives this type of lesson to the viewers. This drama can be claimed as a revenge-driven drama with themes of diversity, ambition, and resilience. If for a second we skip talking about the drama and its storyline, we have to praise the drama for featuring the strong character arcs and a standout soundtrack.
Netflix has for sure become a treasure trove for K-drama fans that offers a selective collection of top-rated dramas for every fan with a touch of global standard. The Netflix collection has everything for every taste.
The collection starts with the heartwarming romances and ends with the gripping thrillers and awe-inspiring fantasies, simply there is something for everyone to enjoy. The goal of these dramas is not only to entertain but also to provide a glimpse into Korean years old culture, values, and storytelling brilliance. So start watching and you will not regret it, trust me.
Did you decide your favorite drama genre? Was I convincing enough? If your answer is yes, then which drama are you starting first?