As per Netflix, The queen of department stores and her small-town husband weather a marital crisis —Korean dramas, known for their captivating storylines, compelling characters, and high production values, have continued to captivate audiences worldwide in the first few months of 2024. As viewers around the world continue to immerse themselves in the captivating world of Korean dramas, check out these top-rated K-dramas that stand out as shining examples of the genre's enduring popularity and universal appeal.
From romantic comedies to thrillers, here are some of the highest-rated Korean dramas that have achieved widespread popularity and captured the hearts of viewers:
1. ‘Marry My Husband’
The year 2024 began with the release of the Korean drama ‘Marry My Husband’ which had elements of time travel, romance, and revenge. As per IMDb, “Marry My Husband is a story about Ji-won who after being killed by her husband who had an affair with her best friend, goes back 10 years in the past and has a chance to change her fate.” It made history as the first Korean drama to secure the leading position in Amazon Prime Video's global daily TV show rankings since the platform's launch in 2016. In January 2024, it received the second-highest spot, establishing a fresh record in both daily and monthly rankings making it a globally hit K-drama.
IMDb rating: 7.9/10
No. of Episodes: 16
Where To Watch: Amazon Prime Video
2. ‘A Killer Paradox’
‘A Killer Paradox’ stars Choi Woo-sik, Son Suk-ku, Lee Hee-joon, and Hao Feng in the lead roles. As per IMDb, “When one accidental killing leads to another, an ordinary young man finds himself stuck in an endless cat-and-mouse chase with a shrewd detective”. This captivating crime thriller K-drama guarantees to captivate audiences with a gripping narrative and suspense making it worth the watch.
IMDb rating: 7.2/10
No. of Episodes: 8
Where To Watch: Netflix
3. ‘Wonderful World’
Starring Cha Eun-woo and Kim Nam-Joo in the lead roles, ‘Wonderful World’ is a Korean drama delving into the life of an author and professor whose world crumbles when her son becomes a victim of a hit-and-run accident. Seeking justice becomes a difficult quest, but her pursuit leads her down a path where she commits a crime herself. As per Disney+ it is about, “A mystery unfolds as two individuals delve into the truth, offering each other solace along the way”.
IMDb rating: 8/10
No. of Episodes: 14
Where To Watch: Disney+ Hotstar
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4. ‘A Shop For Killers’
Another highest-rated Korean drama is ‘A Shop For Killers’. As per IMDb, “An action drama in which a niece who lost her parents and grew up in the hands of an uncle who runs a shopping mall, faces a new truth after her uncle's sudden death”. It stars Lee Dong-wook, Kim Hye-jun, Jo Han-sun, Park Ji-bin, and Seo Hyein-woo in the lead roles.
IMDb rating: 8.1/10
No. of Episodes: 8
Where To Watch: Disney+ Hotstar
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5. ‘Queen of Tears’
The currently ongoing K-drama ‘Queen of Tears’ which includes a star-studded cast making itself a global sensation. Currently tvN’s ‘Queen of Tears’ was announced as the drama with the third-highest ratings in tvN history. As per a Soompi report, it stated that “According to Nielsen Korea, the latest episode of “Queen of Tears” scored an average nationwide rating of 19.0 percent, making it the most-watched program of any kind to air on Sunday”. The K-drama starring Kim Ji-won and Kim Soo-hyun in the main roles is about “The queen of department stores and her small-town husband face a marital crisis - until love miraculously begins to bloom again”, as per Netflix.
IMDb rating: 8.5/10
No. of Episodes: 16
Where To Watch: Netflix
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