My Favorite Kdramas List
This list has no theme or purpose other than to catalog my current Top 10 favorites (and those that have fallen slightly below 10). I tend to like darker titles with supernatural/fantasy elements with the occasional comedy tossed in for good measure. I appreciate expansive, detailed plots and well written characters.
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1. The Demon Judge
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
The Matrix, reimagined as a modern courtroom drama.
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2. Vincenzo
Korean Drama - 2021, 20 episodes
Mobster dark comedy, expertly crafted.
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3. Queen Cheorin
Korean Drama - 2020, 20 episodes
Easily my favorite Kdrama ever, the female lead is exceptional, the comedy is perfection.
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4. Itaewon Class
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
Intensely emotional rollercoaster ride through adversity toward triumph.
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5. Thuis best
Korean Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
Dark and intense post apocalyptic super hero origin story.
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6. Stranger
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
Stranger all seasons have incredibly good actors and very detailed plotlines.
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7. The Cursed
Korean Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
Dark, jaded, unforgiving, and spectacular.
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8. It's Okay to Not Be Okay
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
Darkly inspirational drama, exceptionally beautiful from script to sets to costumes to OST.
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9. W
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
Deeply intense and intricate plot.
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10. Chicago Typewriter
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
Engaging adventure across multiple timelines, beautiful OST.
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11. Strong Woman Do Bong Soon
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
Girl power comedy at its Kdrama finest. Intensely cute leads.
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12. Hotel del Luna
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
Engaging and dark topic, dark and strong female lead.
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13. Memories of the Alhambra
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
Super fun gamer escape into fantasy.
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14. Tell Me What You Saw
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
Dark and intentional, manipulative and intelligent.
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15. Shine or Go Crazy
Korean Drama - 2015, 24 episodes
So well acted and extremely fun to watch, satisfying romance,
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16. Model Taxi
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
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17. Black
Korean Drama - 2017, 18 episodes
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18. Possessed
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
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19. The Guest
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
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20. Mouse
Korean Drama - 2021, 20 episodes
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21. Hyena
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes