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K-dramas have taken the world by storm. With high IMDb ratings, these stories are presented in such a manner that they leave an impact. It is difficult to find the right K-drama to start with.
It can be confusing. K-dramas provide a huge mix of genres. From compelling storylines to well-developed characters, K-dramas have it all. IMDb ratings truly come in handy while looking for K-dramas to binge-watch.
So, in this curated list, you can find some of the best binge-worthy K-dramas with high IMDb ratings.
These stories will definitely cater to your needs. Especially if you are looking for a good storyline that is also filled with thought-provoking aspects. So, let’s dive right in.
10 K-dramas with the highest IMDb ratings you’ll wanna binge ASAP
1) My Mister
Amongst the K-dramas with the highest IMDb ratings, this K-drama truly stands out with a 9.0 rating. Lee Jee-han suffers from numerous problems in her life.
From debts to hardships, her life is not easy. Her ailing grandmother also needs her constant support. So, she works temporary jobs to take care of her grandmother.
On the other hand, Dong-hoon is struggling with work pressure and mistreatment at his job. It constantly impacts his mental health. Though on the surface, Dong-hoon and Jee-han’s struggles seem different.
They connect through their struggles. From the beginning of this K-drama, it grabs the attention of the viewers. Especially in depicting the layers of struggles of human life.
2) Twinkling Watermelon
This K-drama, with its 8.9 IMDb rating, shines bright. Especially because of the multilayered depiction of human life. Eun-gyeol’s travel back in time. There he encounters his father, but he is the same age as him.
He is shocked and confused. Slowly, he understands the situation he is in. After the fight he had with his father, he travelled back in time without knowing. However, his father is completely different.
He is also not with his mother and is in love with someone else. So, he starts to hatch a plan so that his father can meet his future mother. The K-drama is filled with numerous humorous moments.
3) Mr. Sunshine
This K-drama takes us back into a tumultuous time. Eugene Choi’s life has not been easy. After being born into slavery, he is forced to run away to the United States so that he can be safe.
His father and mother both died tragically. After becoming a Marine Corps officer, he returns to his country. However, his life gets complicated once again. He falls in love with Ae-shin.
On the surface, Ae-shin is the daughter of a nobleman. However, she is hiding a secret. She is also a freedom fighter and a skilled sniper. Eugene and Ae-shin’s story is truly heartwarming. This K-drama has an 8.7 IMDb rating.
4) My Dearest
This K-drama brings forth a story of the Joseon period. Lee Jang-hyun and Gil-chae are completely different. On the surface, Jang-hyun pretends to be a cheerful person, but he is far from it.
Gil-chae and Jang-hyun’s story is truly resonating. Especially with the background of the Joseon period. This K-drama is also highly rated on IMDb and is a definite must-watch.
If you are looking for a K-drama that will get you hooked right from the very start, then this K-drama is right for you. It has a rating of 8.9.
5) Hospital Playlist
This K-drama brings forth a truly heartwarming story of five doctors. All five of them work at Yulje Medical Center. With his expertise in liver transplants, Lee Ik-jun’s cheerful persona shines bright.
He also has a young son and is divorced. Among his friends and at the hospital as well, he is quite popular because of his personality. From the pediatric department, Ahn Jaeong-won’s caring personality is also an intriguing aspect. From the cardiothoracic surgery department, we have Kim Jun-wan.
Though his skills are extremely sought after, he is not a cheerful person. Yang Seok-hyeong is from the gynaecology department, and Song-hwa is from the neurosurgery department.
On the surface, it might seem like it is a K-drama about the intense medical field. However, it is actually more about their daily lives.
They navigate through each day, facing challenges of their demanding profession and trying to find some semblance of a professional life.
With an 8.7 IMDb rating, this K-drama resonates deeply. Especially with its simple and authentic depiction of their life. It is a comforting and binge-worthy show.
6) Reply 1988
This K-drama truly feels like a trip down memory lane. The story starts off by showing us a neighbourhood in Ssangmun-dong. Here, five friends and their families navigate their lives through daily struggles and dream big.
Deok-san is the only girl in the group. She is also the middle child of her family. From the very first episode, we see how she is treated differently from her elder sister and younger brother.
Every year, her birthday is celebrated with the same cake that her sister cuts before her. This incident has always affected her. Taek is a Go player with immense potential.
He is also a bit awkward and innocent. This K-drama focuses on family and how sometimes K-dramas do not need a villain to depict the struggles. Life itself acts as a test to determine a person’s perseverance and dedication.
This K-drama is truly filled with such warmth and a sense of nostalgia that it is truly remarkable. If you haven't already watched this K-drama, then this is the right time for you. This K-drama received a 9 rating on IMDb.
7) Alchemy of Souls
This K-drama is truly a great one. After accidentally getting trapped in the weak body of Mu-deok, Nak-su’s life takes a turn. Mu-deok does not have the abilities that Nak-su has.
Mu-deok starts to use her skills to teach Jang-uk. As they start to train together, their relationship starts to get complicated. They face many challenges. The political intrigue of this K-drama is also truly remarkable.
The idea of swapped souls in this K-drama is unique and exciting to watch. This K-drama has an 8.7 rating on IMDb.
8) Mouse
The thrill of watching this K-drama is truly remarkable. It follows Ko Moo-chi as he tries to find the culprit behind serial killings. The writers of this K-drama did a great job of making the show completely unpredictable.
You might feel like you have figured out the story when it quickly throws a curveball. This aspect of this K-drama makes us question everything we know in the storyline.
This K-drama also dives deep into the philosophical questions. Especially questions like whether psychopaths are born that way or does their environment shapes them.
This K-drama is about understanding the darkness within people. The pacing of this K-drama is also truly intriguing. It keeps the viewers on the edge of their seats. This K-drama has a rating of 8.6 on IMDb.
9) Six Flying Dragons
In the world of K-dramas, historical stories are always intriguing to watch. This K-drama is also a great depiction of the foundation of the Joseon Dynasty in Korea.
Each and every aspect of this K-drama depicts the beauty of the era. The choices and sacrifices that the characters make resonate with the viewers. We also see a complex interplay of power.
There is ambition and the ideals that shaped early Joseon. This K-drama has an 8.8 rating on IMDb.
10) When Life Gives You Tangerines
This list would be incomplete without this gem of a K-drama. We see the lives of three generations in the story. Gwang-rye is Ae-sun’s mother. She is a haenyeo.
As the only earning member of her family, she tries her best to provide for her family. However, her early death because of the lifestyle of haenyeos leaves Ae-sun devastated.
Ae-sun struggles while growing up. However, since her childhood, Gwan-sik has stayed by her side. From helping her earn money to protecting her from his own family, Gwan-sik does it all.
As they grow up, Gwan-sik and Ae-sun get married. Though initially they seem to have a happy life, Gwan-sik’s family constantly starts to harass her. They even try to make Ae-sun’s daughter a haenyeo.
The aspect of breaking generational cycles and struggles is truly remarkable in this K-drama. This K-drama received a 9.2 rating on IMDb.
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