A latest thread on popular Korean community has become viral after netizens posted a fan-made tier list ranking screenwriter Kim Eun-sook's most iconic dramas.

Before long, the conversation exploded on social media, prompting thousands of comments by K-drama fans debating which of her dramas is the best.
Kim Eun-sook, known for her witty dialogue and emotionally resonant storytelling, has created some of the most iconic Korean dramas of the past twenty years.
From "Goblin" and "Mr. Sunshine" to "The Glory" and "Descendants of the Sun," her works have long divided fans over narrative quality versus cultural impact.

The tier list, as presented by KBZoom's report, assigns the highly prized S-tier to The Glory, Mr. Sunshine, and Goblin.
김은숙 작가 드라마 티어표.
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Most of the commenters agreed with these selections, referring to them as summits of Kim Eun-sook's career.
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One netizen said, "The Glory and Goblin are her narrative and emotional peaks." Another commenter said, "Mr. Sunshine deserves its spot for being both cinematic and patriotic."
"Secret Garden," "Descendants of the Sun," and "City Hall" were also part of the A + tier because they each include romance and comedy.
On the other hand, "The Heirs," which is one of Kim's most well-known shows globally, caused quite a stir when it was ranked in the B-tier.
As observed in TheQoo's discussion board, netizens argued over "The Heirs'' impact on the Hallyu wave.
One of the commenters stated, "Seeing the younger folks who only know The Heirs as 'that school uniform drama' makes me laugh, haha. But no way is it the worst of Kim Eun-sook's works."
Another chimed in comically, "If you ranked On Air as a B, you clearly don't know what you're talking about — seriously."
Others came to the defense of Kim's older dramas, one posting, "Lovers in Paris is the best — even the OST is perfect."
Others were not so kind: "Personally, I'd rate The King: Eternal Monarch as an F. If it hadn't been written by Kim Eun-sook, I wouldn't have even bothered watching it."
Though tastes varied, fans were mostly in consensus that Kim Eun-sook's storytelling breadth can't be beat — from political dramas such as "City Hall" to grand romances such as "Mr. Sunshine."
As one commenter captured it, "Regardless of artistic merit, if we're talking pure fun, Secret Garden was the best for me. It's the only one I rewatched."
The discussion regarding Kim Eun-soon continues to emphasize Kim Eun-sook's long-lasting influence on contemporary Korean drama content.
Regardless of the wish fulfillment associated with "The Glory" or "Goblin's" never-ending fantasy, Kim Eun-sook continues to elevate the weight of Korean storytelling.
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