The popularity of K-dramas has always kept fans in hype mode. The K-wave has spread across various parts of the world, bringing global recognition to South Korea’s music, fashion, and television. The dramas produced in South Korea have given entertainment seekers a fresh way to binge-watch, with quirky storylines and romance that keep fans captivated.
In 2024, Korean actors have enjoyed tremendous success, and several series have achieved worldwide recognition.
As the year is ending soon, take a look at some of the highest-rated K-dramas that broke records with their plot and have been a real emotional rollercoaster for K-drama lovers.
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Lovely Runner
On the top list of 2024 K-dramas, Lovely Runner is on the top list. The series is based on a webtoon novel namesake; the series is still one of the most viewed series of 2024. The series had an interesting love story of a fan and her idol who meet again after a huge time jump.
The plot of the series talks about a crippled fan who is a huge fan of the idol group Eclipse and is a Ryu Sun Jae bias. An unfortunate incident led to the tragic suicide of the idol, and Im Sol travels back in time to 2008 when she sees that the idol was a neighbor and an admirer.
With the highest IMDB rating of 8.7 out of 10, the series became a global sensation with music, cast, and execution. It's currently available on Netflix.
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Queen of Tears
One of the most loved K-dramas, Queen of Tears, took fans on an emotional journey of love, separation, drama, and many more. The series featured two ambitious entrepreneurs who were destined to have a perfect life but things left them offshore. Once again they meet, and this time cupid instantly falls in love, all over again.
With a higher rating of 8.2 out of 10 given by IMDB, the series got huge recognition after being released on Netflix, streaming in more than 192 countries. An interesting fact about the lead cast of the series, Kim Ji-won and Kim Soo-hyun, also felt a connection as they shot the series and are rumored to be dating. It is available on Netflix.
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The Midnight Romance in Hagwon
Next up on this list we have, The Midnight Romance in Hagwon. The series immediately grabbed its audience with a unique plot. It depicted the life of a coaching teacher and a city in Korea that is known for preparing students for exams and future competitions.
In this hustle to remain on top, a former student of Daechi Chase Institute surprises his teacher, and the next thing you know, they fall in love.
With an IMDB rating of 7.3 out of 10, the series was an instant hit and was loved by fans for its blend of love and romance at the workplace. It's available on streaming platforms like Viu and Viki.
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Love Next Door
The current obsession of fans, Love Next Door, brings an interesting storyline about childhood friends finding love after a brief break. The story has a rollercoaster of emotions like love, friendship, betrayal, etc. The series also withheld an interesting angle of overburdening children with parents' expectations and hope to pursue something that makes them happy.
It received an IMDB rating of 8 out of 10. It truly touched fans’ hearts with its simplicity.
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No Gain, No Love
Last but not least, we have No Gain, No Love. The series talks about a humorous way of getting married just to get to the top. The plot of the story talks about an ambitious girl who often thought that her personal life was neglected due to her mother’s adoption.
She has only one person whom she loves, but he cheated on her behind her back and got married. To take revenge and her money back, she fakes her wedding, but God has other plans for her.
A sour-sweet relationship with a convenience store part-timer to her fake husband all add up to a roller coaster ride where she must act like a married person at her workplace.
Having an IMDB rating of 7.8 out of 10, the series was a complete entertainer for fans. Fans also got to see a second lead love story of another main character in Spice Up Our Love.
Conclusion
Although we have many other series that made 2024 memorable, these series truly became fan favorites. We still have two months left before the year ends, so more series will be added to the list. These series have completely blown our minds with interesting concepts and setting goals for couples and singles to approach love. These are truly one of the kind.
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