Fight for My Way presented a refreshing take on modern relationships with a realistic storyline and adorable characters. No wonder why it held the highest ratings for its time slot for its entire run!
Unlike many romantic dramas, Because This is My First Life unveiled how adults in their 20-30 truly think of the evolving trend in marriage and youth lifestyle. It broke all the typical cliches of a Korean Drama and offered a better glimpse into the current generation.
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo gained a lot of fans for the adorable friends-to-lovers story. It also received praise for having a lead female who defied the ideals of a typical beauty.
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Offered a feel-good take on supernatural powers with a twist of romance! Thanks to its unique take, it became one of the highest rated cable dramas of the year!
Defendant hooked its viewers from the very beginning with its suspenseful atmosphere and dramatic crimes. Presented by two of Korea’s most respected actors, Ji Sung and Um Ki Joon, it was highly praised for its well-organized storyline.
Missing 9 ‘ combined its popular actors with a story that was rarely challenged in K-Drama: trapped on an island with a possible murderer! Did we mention it was also Chanyeol‘s first time acting in a broadcast drama for the first time since 2008?
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Based on the main character’s ability to foresee the future in her dreams, While You Were Sleeping was a sure hit with two of the hottest stars: Suzy and Lee Jong Suk!
Based on the popular webtoon Out of the World, this thriller drama gained a lot of popularity due to its realistic insight into a cult and how its psychological effects can completely change a person. Actress Seo Yea Ji even suffered depression because of her intense role.
Looking for a feel-good rom-com that also has a hint of thrilling suspense? Ji Chang Wook and Nam Ji Hyun‘s chemistry was undeniable as they worked their way through a life-changing murder case.
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Based on the Japanese Manga of the same name, The Liar And His Lover was Red Velvet Joy‘s debut drama. Thanks to its cute romance and the story of today’s youth society, the drama was a hit among both Korean and international viewers.
Avengers Social Club was also based on a webtoon, which gained a strong following for it’s funny but relatable characters as they carry out their mission of revenge.
Voice became OCN’s highest-rated drama ever in history! The scary thriller drama accomplished everything thanks to it’s powerful, but sometimes horrifying plot. Voice is set to make a come back with a season 2 in 2018!
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Based on a true story, Woman of Dignity was well received by their viewers for its exciting look into the glamorous fashion and rich lifestyles of its characters. It also became JTBC’s highest-rated drama ever.
My Father is Strange is the only weekend drama to make the list, but it’s become a must-watch as it teaches life lessons, showcases a variety of relationships, and Lee Joon who throws the entire family into turmoil.
Stranger received excellent reviews for its twist plots, action sequences, and strong acting performances from the legendary Bae Doona and Jo Seung Woo. “The New York Times” also listed it as one of 2017’s best television shows!It’s been a stellar year for South Korean TV this year. Much like American TV’s move to invest in higher productions, even in the cable market, 2017 saw many K-dramas breaking all-time viewership records. This year, Korean dramas delved deep into the darker side of the psyche with some fantastic thrillers, lots of time travel, and comedies and romance shows highlighting some serious social issues. So, get your binge-watching slippers ready, because these are the 15 best K-dramas of 2017.
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, Save Me follows Im Sang-mi and her family who get sucked into a weird religious cult. Completely out of options and cut off from the outside world, Sang-mi finds an opportunity to mouth the words “save me” to a group of boys she knew from high school, and they attempt to rescue her.
‘s creepy tone isn’t what you usually expect from a K-drama, which is why it deserves a spot on the list of 2017’s best K-dramas.
Strong Woman Do Bong-soon stars Park Bo-young as the adorable titular woman who was born with superhuman strength. Bong-soon dreams of being an elegant woman and the star of her own video game. So, she gets a job as a bodyguard for a rich CEO of a video game company who helps her control her super strength and use it for good.
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Despite its occasionally messy storyline, the great rapport of the cast and the well-developed characters made the romantic yet action-packed K-drama one of the highest-rated shows on Korean cable TV.
, My Shy Boss starts out weak but quickly develops into a show with compelling characters and a particularly good supporting cast who each get to grow in realistic ways.
Chae Ro-woon is an outgoing singer of a local opera company. But after her sister’s apparent suicide at work, Ro-woon decides to get revenge on the PR company who she feels is responsible for her death. When she starts working as an assistant for the misunderstood CEO that people call the “Silent Monster, ” she discovers there’s more to her sister’s death than meets the eye.
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Direct from his military service, Super Junior hottie Choi Si-won stars as Byun Hyuk, an obnoxiously rich third generation heir to a chaebol food manufacturing company. When he’s thrown out of the family, he has to learn to fend for himself, prompting him to see the world from the perspective of regular, hard-working people.
As a mere vehicle for Si-won’s TV comeback. But the K-drama does a great job of highlighting social issues, economic concerns, and the stranglehold that chaebol companies have on South Korea’s current employment market. The show is silly and a little obvious, but it’s a lot of fun, and Choi Si-won really sells the troublemaking rich kid who wears his heart on his sleeve.
Another show highlighting larger social concerns in South Korea, Because This Is My First Life is about two people in their 30s who have both given up on dating. Nam Se-hee owns his own home but has problems keeping up with his mortgage. So, Yoon Ji-ho, a woman also in her 30s who needs a place to live and is envious of people who own property moves in.
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A must-see K-drama. The show has quickly become a favorite among fans and is easily one of the best K-dramas of 2017.
, marked the directorial debut of 2 Days & 1 Night cast member, Cha Tae-hyun. When the lead singer of a massively popular K-pop group in the ’90s, Yoo Hyun-jae, is caught in a monsoon, he’s transported to present-day Seoul. Living in the future, Hyun-jae needs to find out what happened to his life, bandmate, former manager, and girlfriend.
The K-drama didn’t quite stick the landing, but it showed some interesting insight into what goes into creating K-pop idols. It also highlighted the huge changes South Korea has gone through over the last 20 years.
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Sympathy for Lady Vengeance star Lee Young-ae made her acting comeback after a long hiatus in the historical drama Saimdang, Light’s Diary. Young-ae plays Joseon-era artist, calligrapher, and poet, Shin Saimdang — who appears on South Korea’s 50, 000 won banknote — as the show tells the story of her life, lost love and uncovers dark secrets from her past.
Although the show doesn’t feature much of Saimdang’s artwork, which disappointed many fans, the beautiful K-drama had a certain charm about it. Its story of an inspiring and strong woman during this era of Korean history and a heart-achingly tragic love story makes this one of the best K-dramas of this year.
, the show pairs a warm-hearted detective, played by Sense8‘s Bae Doo-na, with a prosecutor who, due to childhood brain surgery, is unable to feel emotions or empathy. The two work together to investigate a murder and the rampant corruption surrounding it.
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Not to be confused with the 2016 South Korean disaster film of the same name, Tunnel is a psychological, sci-fi detective thriller based on the country’s version of the Zodiac killings, the Hwaseong serial murders. These murders have served as the basis for several shows and movies, including Bong Joon-ho‘s incredible
Strongest Deliveryman is one of the quieter K-dramas of 2017, but its simple story, sweet characters, and less saccharine love story make it an utter delight to watch.
It stars Reply 1988‘s Go Kyung-pyo as a veteran deliveryman who travels from neighborhood to neighborhood working and looking for his mother. He meets the head-strong, badass deliverywoman, Lee Dan-ah, and together with a band of other local deliverymen, they try to reclaim traditional Korean eateries from a
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This year was a big year for dark K-dramas and an even bigger year for the South Korean basic cable network, OCN. Along with
, Voice became one of the highest-rated K-dramas on Korean cable TV for the network, with its popularity earning it a second season — an unusual feat for Korean shows — which is set to air next year.
A guilt-ridden detective and a voice profiler team up to solve crimes and chase after the serial killer who murdered their respective families. The show gets pretty violent at times, and that violence is sometimes aimed at women
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