Seven Popular K-Dramas That Are Famous Around The World

The Hallyu wave has taken over the world rapidly and we are seeing people loving K-Pop and K-Dramas all over the world. No one had predicted that Korean culture would be able to make such a huge impact on people all over the world but here we are. The thing about K-Dramas is that once you start watching, you just can't stop yourself from binge-watching.

Not only is K-Drama popular all over the world but K-Pop has become very famous all over the world and has taken over the world like a storm. K-Pop has become so popular that even brands like McDonald's partnered up with BTS for the BTS Meal that was released globally and people were very happy with that meal as was evident from different McDVoice submissions of customers. Before McDonald's, Burger King also collaborated with different K-Pop bands and Burger King Customers also expressed their views through MyBKExperience.

With all of that being said, if you are a fan of K-Dramas then you should be curious as to which K-Dramas were the most popular globally. Read on more to find out about the 7 most popular K-Dramas globally:

Jewel In The Palace

It is a popular K-Drama that was launched in 2003. It is based on the true story of Jang Geum, who was the first female physician of the Joseon Dynasty. Jewel In The Palace gained traction from all over because of how this drama portrayed traditional Korean culture in a simple and elegant way & also about the Korean Royal Court and traditional Korean medicine.

The drama starred famous actors, Lee Young Ae, Jin Jin Ee, and Hong Ri Na. And It was the first drama that actually sparked the Korean Wave all around the world and became popular worldwide.

Full House

Fun House was released in 2004 and the drama belongs to the romance category. It is about a love story between an average girl and an arrogant movie star who fall in love with each other. The role of the girl is played by Song Hey Kyo and the movie star is played by Rain. 

This drama became so popular in the world that it was remade by 6 countries that include; China, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Turkey, and The Philippines.

Boys Over Flowers

Released in 2009, Boys Over Flowers is based on a Japanese manga series, Hana Yori Dango. The drama is about an average girl who becomes involved in the lives of an arrogant rich boy and his friends. This series starred Lee Min Ho, Ku Hye Sun, Kim Hyun Joong, Kim Bum, and Kim So Eun. It was the first show in which Lee Min Ho made his first major appearance and his actual career in acting started.

The Secret Garden

In 2010, The Secret Garden was released. It is a romantic comedy that features a wealthy man and a poor stunt woman. Both characters swap souls with each other, which forces them to learn how different their lives are and what hardships they have to face in different worlds. The roles are played by Ha Ji Won and Hyun Bin, who greatly appreciated how well they were able to execute the roles.

Heirs

Heirs was released in 2013 and it is about friendships, rivalries, and the love lives of young heirs. The show is very interesting and enjoyable to watch, as depicted by the reviews of the international viewers. It is an all-star crew that includes Kim Woo Bin, Kim Ji Won, Kang Ha Neul, Krystal, and Park Hyung Sik.

My Love From The Star

It is a famous K-Drama from 2014 that is about an Alien, Do Min Joon who lands on Earth and falls in love with a beautiful actress, Cheon Song Yi. The role of the alien is portrayed by Kim Soo Hyun and the actress is played by Jun Ji Hyun. Jun Ji Hyun made a comeback to TV in My Love From The Start after a 14-year break.

Squid Games

How can we miss this show that gained traction all over the world? Although a Netflix Original, Squid Games is a survival drama series that involves a game where 456 players, all of whom are in financial hardships, risk their lives in order to win the prize pool. 

The series was released in September 2021 and it is currently Netflix's most-watched series that became the top-viewed program in more than 90 countries during its first four weeks from launch. Squid Games is renewed for a second season which is expected to be launched in late 2023 or early 2023.

These were the 7 most popular K-Dramas internationally. Keep in mind that this ranking isn't in proper order. These shows have proved to the whole world that K-Dramas are the next big thing as far as TV serials are concerned.