Top 100 Korean TV Series based on IMDB Popularity
1. Gyeongseong Creature2023–TV-MA7.3 (13K)RateTV SeriesIn Spring 1945 in Gyeongseong, during Japanese rule over Korea, two young adults confront a strange creature born of greed, and battle against it for survival.
2. Squid Game2021–2025TV-MA8.0 (571K)RateTV SeriesHundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children’s games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits with deadly high stakes: a survival game that has a whopping 45.6 billion-won prize at stake.
3. Love Next Door2024–7.9 (2.7K)RateTV SeriesRenowned young architect Choi Seung-hyo runs the atelier “In.” Bae Seok-ryu, his childhood friend, rejoins his life after quitting her corporate job, resurfacing memories he’d rather forget from their peculiar childhood bond.
4. Sweet Home2020–2024TV-MA7.2 (35K)RateTV SeriesHyun, a loner high school student who lost his entire family in a terrible accident, is forced to leave his home and has to face a new reality where monsters are trying to wipe out all of humanity. Now he must fight against all odds to try and race against the clock to save what is left of the human race before it’s too late.
5. What Comes After Love2024–9.2 (161)RateTV SeriesA sentimental melodrama depicting the aftermath of a fateful love between a woman named Hong who has forgotten everything and a man named Jungo who is full of regrets.
6. All of Us Are Dead2022–TV-MA7.5 (71K)RateTV SeriesA high school becomes ground zero for a zombie virus outbreak. Trapped students must fight their way out or turn into one of the rabid infected.
7. Alchemy of Souls2022–TV-148.7 (20K)RateTV SeriesSet in a fictional country called Daeho, it is about the love and growth of young mages as they overcome their twisted fates due to a forbidden magic spell known as the “alchemy of souls”, which allows souls to switch bodies.
8. Queen of Tears2024–8.2 (15K)RateTV SeriesA miraculous love story of a married couple overcoming a dizzying crisis.
9. Crash Landing on You2019–2020TV-148.7 (45K)RateTV SeriesThe absolute top secret love story of a chaebol heiress who made an emergency landing in North Korea because of a paragliding accident and a North Korean special officer who falls in love with her and who is hiding and protecting her.
10. The Frog2024TV-MA6.8 (3.6K)RateTV SeriesA man’s life unravels when a mysterious woman arrives at his motel one summer, forcing him to grasp tightly to what he cherishes most.
11. The Glory2022–2023TV-MA8.1 (32K)RateTV SeriesA woman lives for absolute revenge against her childhood bullies who destroyed her life.
12. Vincenzo2021Not Rated8.4 (31K)RateTV SeriesDuring a visit to his motherland, a Korean-Italian Mafia lawyer gives an unrivaled conglomerate a taste of its own medicine with a side of justice.
13. Mouse20218.6 (12K)RateTV SeriesJung Ba-Reum is a rookie police officer. He is an honest person and tries to attain justice. After Ba-Reum faces a psychopath murderer, who places the entire nation in fear, his life is totally changed.
14. My Name2021TV-MA7.8 (35K)RateTV SeriesThe story about a woman who joins an organized crime ring and infiltrates the police as an undercover agent in order to find out the truth about her father’s death.
15. Kingdom2019–2020TV-MA8.3 (57K)RateTV SeriesWhile strange rumors about their ill King grip a kingdom, the crown prince becomes their only hope against a mysterious plague overtaking the land.
16. Death’s Game2023–8.5 (15K)RateTV SeriesFacing hardships and contemplating suicide after a series of setbacks, a man is confronted by Death and tasked with experiencing death over and over again through 13 other lives to earn the chance to live.
17. Bloodhounds2023–TV-MA8.1 (15K)RateTV SeriesIn order to pay off their debt, three daring youths jump into the money-lending business while confronting the rich and powerful who prey on the weak.
18. My Demon2023–2024TV-147.7 (12K)RateTV SeriesA pitiless demon becomes powerless after getting entangled with an icy heiress, who may hold the key to his lost abilities — and his heart.
19. It’s Okay to Not Be Okay2020TV-MA8.6 (37K)RateTV SeriesAn extraordinary road to emotional healing opens up for an selfish antisocial children’s-book writer and a selfless psych-ward caretaker when they cross paths.
20. Lovely Runner2024–8.7 (7.4K)RateTV SeriesRight after Ryoo Seon-jae, a top star ends his life, Im Sol, his top fan somehow ends up at a time when they were in high school and tries to protect him. A fantasy romance unfolds where people who missed each other in time finally meet.
21. True Beauty2020–2021TV-Y8.0 (17K)RateTV SeriesAfter being bullied and discriminated because of her ugly looks, a high school girl transforms herself into a gorgeous “goddess” and quickly rises to fame after mastering the art of makeup via online tutorial videos.
22. Hellbound2021–TV-MA6.6 (30K)RateTV SeriesUnearthly beings deliver bloody condemnations, sending individuals to hell and giving rise to a religious group founded on the idea of divine justice.
23. Business Proposal2022TV-148.1 (28K)RateTV SeriesIn disguise as her friend, Ha-ri shows up to a blind date to scare him away. But plans go awry when he turns out to be her CEO – and makes a proposal.
24. Guardian: The Lonely and Great God2016–2017TV-148.6 (30K)RateTV SeriesIn his quest for a bride to break his immortal curse, Dokkaebi, a 939-year-old guardian of souls, meets a grim reaper and a sprightly student with a tragic past.
25. A Shop for Killers2024–TV-MA8.0 (5.8K)RateTV SeriesAn 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.
26. Extraordinary Attorney Woo2022TV-148.6 (29K)RateTV SeriesFollows the brilliant attorney Woo Young-woo, who tackles challenges in and out of the courtroom as a rookie at a prominent law firm and a woman on the autism spectrum.
27. Spice Up Our Love2024–7.2 (203)RateTV SeriesKang Ha Jun, president of GB Electric, seems cold but is affectionate to his love interest. As a chaebol, he learns about love when he meets Seo Yeon Seo, facing her overnight change and intense romance.
28. Marry My Husband202413+7.9 (7.1K)RateTV SeriesA 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.
29. The 8 Show2024–TV-MA7.2 (12K)RateTV SeriesEight contestants in financial hardship take part in Money Game, a reality competition with 44.8 billion won up for grabs. To win they must endure 100 days in a sparse studio as all purchases carry a 1000x markup, subtracted from the prize
30. Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha2021–TV-148.3 (22K)RateTV SeriesA big-city dentist opens up a practice in a close-knit seaside village, home to a charming jack-of-all-trades who is her polar opposite in every way.
31. Moving2023–TV-MA8.4 (12K)RateTV SeriesThe quiet lives of three high school students with genetic superhuman abilities turn upside down when a mysterious organization starts to hunt them down one by one.
32. Queen Woo2024–7.2 (787)RateTV SeriesA thrilling tale of Queen Woo, who, after the sudden death of the king, must marry one of the power-hungry princes to ensure her survival. A fierce battle in Goguryeo breaks out among the 5 tribes vying for the throne.
33. Cinderella at 2 AM2024–7.0 (342)RateTV SeriesHa Yun-seo learned that Seo Ju-won, her lover of 3 years, is the youngest son of a rich family. She receives money in exchange for breaking up with him. Yun-seo tries everything to break things off but Ju-won doesn’t give in.
34. Parasyte: The Grey2024–TV-MA7.1 (13K)RateTV SeriesA group of humans wage war against the rising evil of unidentified parasitic life-forms that live off of human hosts and strive to grow their power
35. Tale of the Nine Tailed2020–7.9 (10K)RateTV SeriesAn urban dark fantasy drama about a gumiho who settles into the city and a producer who is after it.
36. Twinkling Watermelon2023–8.9 (6.4K)RateTV Series”Sparkling Watermelon” will tell the story of a boy living a double life between a model student and a band member who gets to time slip and meets his 18-year-old father. The two will build friendships there.
37. Descendants of the Sun2016TV-148.2 (23K)RateTV SeriesThis drama tells of the love story that develops between a surgeon and a special forces officer.
38. Twenty Five Twenty One2022TV-148.6 (15K)RateTV SeriesIn a time when dreams seem out of reach, a teen fencer pursues big ambitions and meets a hardworking young man who seeks to rebuild his life. At 22 and 18, they say each other’s names for the first time, at 25 and 21, they fall in love.
39. Mr. Queen2020–2021TV-MA8.6 (12K)RateTV SeriesWhen a modern day chef gets trapped in the body of a queen in the Joseon era, chaos ensues.
40. Flower of Evil2020TV-148.5 (15K)RateTV SeriesAlthough Baek Hee Sung is hiding a dark secret surrounding his true identity, he has established a happy family life. But his facade begins to crumble when his wife, a homicide detective, begins investigating murders from 15 years ago.
41. Itaewon Class2020TV-MA8.2 (21K)RateTV SeriesAn ex-con opens a street bar in Itaewon, while also seeking revenge on the family who was responsible for his father’s death.
42. The Uncanny Counter2020–2023TV-148.0 (12K)RateTV SeriesNoodle shop employees by day and demon hunters by night, the Counters use special abilities to chase down malevolent spirits that prey on humans.
43. King the Land2023TV-145.3 (135K)RateTV SeriesAmid a tense inheritance fight, a charming heir clashes with his hardworking employee who’s known for her irresistible smile, which he cannot stand.
44. Mr. Sunshine2018TV-MA8.7 (11K)RateTV SeriesA young boy who ends up in the U.S. after the 1871 Shinmiyangyo incident returns to Korea at a historical turning point and falls for a noblewoman.
45. To My Haeri2024–8.5 (97)RateTV SeriesA healing romance about a woman, Hae-ri, who developed dissociative personality disorder due to the disappearance of her brother and the grief caused by the break-up with her longtime lover, Hyeon-oh.
46. Weak Hero Class 12022–18+8.5 (7.3K)RateTV Mini SeriesYeon Shi-eun is a model student, who ranks at the top at his school. Physically, he appears like a weak boy, but, by using his smarts, tools, and psychology, he fights against violence that takes place inside and outside of his school.
47. Reply 19882015–20169.1 (13K)RateTV SeriesFive childhood friends, who all live in the same Ssangmundong neighborhood of Seoul in 1988, lean on each other to survive their challenging teen years and set a path for their futures.
48. Snowdrop2021–2022TV-148.1 (13K)RateTV SeriesAdapted from the handwritten notes of a man who escaped from a political prison camp in North Korea, “Snowdrop” is set against the backdrop of the 1987 Democracy Movement in South Korea.
49. The Worst of Evil2023–TV-MA8.3 (5.1K)RateTV SeriesIn the 1990s, a police officer goes undercover to infiltrate a mega crime syndicate that distributes illegal drugs across South Korea, China, and Japan. His wife, a narcotics officer, is also involved.
50. Taxi Driver2021–8.1 (6.4K)RateTV SeriesThe story of a deluxe taxi driver who gets revenge on behalf of his passengers. It is based on the webtoon Deluxe Taxi by Carlos and Lee Jae-jin
51. Nevertheless,2021TV-147.1 (10K)RateTV SeriesThe intoxicating charm of a flirtatious art school classmate pulls a reluctant love cynic into a friends-with-benefits relationship.
52. What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim2018TV-G8.0 (20K)RateTV SeriesFollows the budding romance between a perfect but narcissistic second-generation heir and his capable assistant.
53. Death to Snow White2024–8.3 (289)RateTV SeriesReleased from prison a decade after the alleged murder of two high school friends, Jeong Woo must confront his past and the dark side of human nature that permeates his sleepy village.
54. Hierarchy2024–TV-MA6.0 (3.1K)RateTV SeriesThe top 0.01% of students control law and order at Jusin High School, but a secretive transfer student chips a crack in their indomitable world.
55. Vagabond2019TV-MA8.1 (12K)RateTV SeriesAn ordinary man who comes across surprising circumstances that place him in the center of a huge corruption scandal.
56. A Killer Paradox2024–TV-MA7.1 (6.8K)RateTV SeriesWhen one accidental killing leads to another, an ordinary young man finds himself stuck in an endless cat-and-mouse chase with a shrewd detective.
57. The Penthouse: War in Life2020–20217.9 (4.6K)RateTV SeriesThe story of a woman who strives to achieve her goal of entering high society by becoming the “queen” in the 100th floor penthouse in Gangnam, the pinnacle of success in her eyes.
58. While You Were Sleeping20178.3 (11K)RateTV SeriesThe drama is about a woman, Nam Hong Joo, who can see accidents that take place in the future through her dreams. And a prosecutor, Jung Jae Chan, who struggles to stop the woman’s dreams from coming true.
59. My Mister2018TV-149.1 (10K)RateTV SeriesA man in his 40s withstands the weight of life. A woman in her 20s goes through different experiences, but also withstands the weight of her life. The man and woman get together to help each other.
60. Iron Family2024–8.6 (24)RateTV SeriesDa Rim’s family runs a struggling dry cleaners business. One day, she learns that she is going blind and there’s a cure but it is expensive. Her family happens to find a lot of money and a man she had a fling with from her past resurfaces.
61. Romance in the House20246.8 (640)RateTV SeriesAfter his business crashes, a man disappears from his family for 11 years; when he makes a return as their wealthy landlord, a messy reunion ensues. The story of imperfect humans meeting as a family and dreaming of perfect love.
62. The King’s Affection2021–TV-PG8.0 (6.5K)RateTV SeriesThe story is set during the Joseon Dynasty when twins were considered an ominous sign. When the Crown Princess Consort gives birth to twins, an order is sent to kill the daughter. To save her, she is secretly sent out of the palace.
63. Hospital Playlist2020–2021TV-148.8 (8.2K)RateTV SeriesHospital Playlist tells the story of five doctors who have been friends since they entered medical school in 1999.
64. Something in the Rain2018TV-MA8.1 (9.3K)RateTV SeriesWhen a single career woman reunites with her best friend’s younger brother after he returns from three years of working abroad, their efforts to reconnect grow into romance.
65. Arthdal Chronicles2019–20238.3 (6.3K)RateTV Series”Arthdal Chronicles” depicts the birth of civilization and nations in ancient times. It is a story of mythical heroes–their struggle, unity, and love of people living in a virtual land called Arth.
66. Legend of the Blue Sea2016–20178.1 (13K)RateTV SeriesA mermaid from the Joseon period ends up in present-day Seoul, where she crosses paths with a swindler who may have ties to someone from her past.
67. Dr. Romantic2016–2023TV-148.4 (4.8K)RateTV Series”Romantic Doctor Kim” is a “real doctor” story set in a small, humble hospital called Dol Dam Hospital. It is a story about people who meet Kim Sa Bu (Han Suk Kyu), a genius doctor, and discover “real romance.”
68. Because This Is My First Life20178.0 (8.5K)RateTV SeriesJi Ho is a single woman. She’s a writing assistant of dramas. She’s a strong and determined woman. Unfortunately, she has to leave her house and seeks other place to live. Her friends help her to find a roommate. That roommate is Se Hee.
69. Welcome to Samdalri2023–TV-148.0 (6.2K)RateTV SeriesAfter suffering a fall from grace, a photographer returns to her hometown and bumps into her childhood friend, rekindling an unfinished romance.
70. The King: Eternal Monarch2020TV-148.1 (17K)RateTV SeriesA modern-day Korean emperor passes through a mysterious portal and into a parallel world, where he encounters a feisty police detective.
71. Happiness2021–TV-147.8 (11K)RateTV SeriesAn apocalyptic thriller that takes place in a time in which infectious diseases have become the new normal.
72. Strong Girl Bong-soon2017TV-148.2 (19K)RateTV SeriesDo Bong-soon is a woman born with superhuman strength that comes from the long line of women possessing it. when Ahn Min Hyuk, the CEO of ainsoft, a gaming company witnesses her strength he hires her as his personal bodyguard.
73. Totally Spies!2001–2024TV-Y77.1 (13K)RateTV SeriesA trio of boy-crazy, fashionista teen girls from Beverly Hills balance their personal and school lives with their work as super-spies.
74. Stranger2017–2020TV-148.4 (11K)RateTV SeriesWith the help of a gutsy female detective, a prosecutor who has almost lost the ability to feel emotions tackles a strange murder case amid political corruption.
75. Doom at Your Service2021TV-147.9 (8.6K)RateTV SeriesTak Dong Kyung lives a fairly ordinary life until she stumbles into an unexpected fate and ends up signing a hundred-day contract with Myul Mang, risking her everything.
76. The K22016TV-147.8 (10K)RateTV SeriesA highly trained special ops agent goes off the grid after being framed for murder, and is hired as a bodyguard when the powerful and influential father of a troubled girl sees his skills.
77. My Dearest2023–8.9 (2.2K)RateTV SeriesA love-story between a noble woman and a mysterious man set in Joseon during the Qing invasion
78. Destined with You2023TV-MA7.6 (5.8K)RateTV SeriesFollows a successful lawyer who has everything, but who is plagued by a family curse, and turns out that the one who holds the secret to breaking it is the seemingly ordinary civil servant.
79. Boys Over Flowers2009TV-147.8 (15K)RateTV SeriesGeum Jan Di gets a scholarship to the elite Shin Hwa High School. She is picked on by Gu Jun Pyo, one of the richest and most popular students, but soon Jun Pyo finds himself attracted to her.
80. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo2016TV-148.6 (12K)RateTV SeriesHa-jin travels 1000 years back in time and lands in the era of Goryeo Dynasty as a young girl named Hae-soo. She, now trapped in another person’s body, becomes involved in a power struggle against various vicious contenders to the throne.
81. Start-Up2020TV-148.0 (16K)RateTV SeriesYoung entrepreneurs aspiring to launch virtual dreams into reality compete for success and love in the cutthroat world of Korea’s high-tech industry.
82. D.P.2021–TV-MA8.2 (9.9K)RateTV SeriesA young private’s assignment to capture army deserters reveals the painful reality endured by each enlistee during his compulsory call of duty.
83. The Atypical Family2024–7.6 (2.8K)RateTV SeriesBok Gwi Joo’s family has supernatural abilities. He can revisit happy past moments. Depression causes him to lose this power. His family also loses abilities due to modern issues. Do Da He joins their household, instigating change.
84. Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area2022TV-MA5.8 (9.1K)RateTV SeriesA genius strategist and people with different personalities and abilities fighting an extraordinary variable and engaging in an unprecedented hostage play.
85. Signal20168.5 (9.9K)RateTV SeriesA cold-case profiler in 2015 and a detective in 1989 work together to solve a series of related murders spanning three decades using a special walkie-talkie to communicate with each other.
86. The Silent Sea2021TV-MA6.9 (26K)RateTV SeriesDuring a perilous 24-hour mission on the moon, space explorers try to retrieve samples from an abandoned research facility steeped in classified secrets.
87. Extraordinary You20197.8 (5.8K)RateTV SeriesThe story of a girl who finds out that she is in fact a supporting character in a web comic and decides to change her fate.
88. Hotel Del Luna20198.1 (14K)RateTV SeriesWhen he’s invited to manage a hotel for dead souls, an elite hotelier gets to know the establishment’s ancient owner and her strange world.
89. The World of the Married20207.9 (3.8K)RateTV SeriesA story about a married couple whose betrayal of one another leads to a whirlwind of revenge.
90. Hell Is Other People20197.8 (7.8K)RateTV SeriesUnpleasant events disturb the life of an aspiring crime fiction writer when he becomes a resident of an apartment building teeming with shady neighbors.
91. The Devil Judge2021TV-148.3 (4.8K)RateTV SeriesDuring a time of chaos, a judge turns the court into something like a reality show and punishes evil people mercilessly.
92. Shooting Stars20227.6 (3.6K)RateTV SeriesOh Han Byul leads an entertainment agency’s PR team. One of her top clients is star Gong Tae Sung who does no wrong. They went to the same university, where he became her swoon enemy. They bicker but soon develop feelings for one another.
93. Doctor Slump2024TV-147.5 (4.2K)RateTV SeriesOnce rivals in school, two brilliant doctors reunite by chance – each facing life’s worst slump and unexpectedly finding solace in each other.
94. Healer2014–2015TV-148.4 (12K)RateTV SeriesKim Moon-Ho is a popular reporter. One day, he learns the truth of a case that took place in the past. He intentionally approaches people who are related to the case and helps them. While doing so, he agonizes over the truth and beliefs.
95. My Love from Another Star2013–2014Not Rated8.2 (17K)RateTV SeriesDo Min-Joon, an alien that came to our planet 400 years ago, will be able to return to his planet in 3 months, but when he meets famous actress Chun Song-Yi, all the centuries he spent distancing himself from humans come to an end.
96. Castaway Diva2023TV-MA7.9 (3.3K)RateTV SeriesAn aspiring singer who spends fifteen years alone on a deserted island before setting out on a journey to become a diva.
97. One Spring Night20197.9 (4.2K)RateTV SeriesA couple in their 30s has dated for many years. When they begin to discuss marriage, they begin to look upon their relationship in a different light.
98. Missing: The Other Side2020–20237.9 (1.4K)RateTV SeriesA village holds spirits of missing, deceased people. A search to find the missing bodies and discover the truth behind their disappearance occurs.
99. Vigilante2023–TV-MA7.7 (2.8K)RateTV SeriesThe drama tells the story of a Metropolitan Investigation Team Unit tracking an organization called Vigilante, which judges the wicked people who escaped the law which has become a social phenomenon.
100. Black Knight2023–TV-MA6.4 (8.1K)RateTV SeriesA legendary delivery driver “5-8” with exceptional battle skills And a refugee “Sawol” who dreams of following in his footsteps.
