Dramas or "Dramas" Koreans are quite successful around the world, so much so that there are dozens of them on Netflix. In this article, we will try to share a complete list of Korean dramas and the best ones that we found on the platform.
There are a lot of dramas available on Netflix, but I can't recommend many because I've watched so few. For this reason, I will recommend 7 main dramas and end with one with genre, rating and number of episodes.
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What are Korean dramas?
Dorama is a Japanese word, but it is also used in Korean dramas exactly to romanize the word Drama. There is no plural for word drama, but I prefer to add a [s] to make more sense in English sentences.
Drama is practically the same thing as a series or soap opera. The difference is in the way it is displayed on Asian channels. Usually one episode per week is shown just like Japanese anime. The themes are also lighter and more dramatic.
Asian dramas also usually have 13 to 24 episodes like Japanese animations. Generally an Asian drama can address any genre, so I don't agree with the term Asian soap opera, I prefer to categorize it as a series.
We also recommend checking out our list of Doramas Japoneses disponíveis na Netflix.
Why are Korean Dramas the Best?
I personally believe that doramas are among the best Netflix series. Since Asian culture still has common sense, it doesn't force you into clichés of sex scenes, betrayal, hook-ups or use vulgar language like many American series.
As much as some Korean dramas try to portray adulthood, we can see that their culture as well as Japanese culture has a little more morals, both when it comes to romantic themes and themes of crime and violence.
Recently I heard my mother saying exactly that, she recently entered the world of doramas and said that it is much more comfortable to watch than the mind-distorting American series we usually watch.
Another advantage of Asian dramas is that they are usually finished within one season. While American series go on for several seasons inventing unnecessary stories as in the case of the CW channel series.
I also notice that Korean dramas have been more successful than Japanese dramas here in the West. I can't say why, since I have a preference for Japanese culture, I believe that Koreans perform much better than Japanese.
Holo - My First Korean Drama
This was the first dorama I watched, so I believe it should be first on the list. I have always had some apprehension towards doramas because of the language, which is a big shock for those who study japonês.
Fortunately, this dorama is available in Portuguese and deals with a theme of my interest. AI artificial intelligence, holograms, romance, chases, murders, hacking, and conspiracies. There are 13 episodes of 50 exciting minutes from start to finish.
The series tells the story of an AI present in a glasses called Holo that ends up in the hands of a girl who suffers from face blindness. While another organization tries to steal the glasses and its creator tries to keep it safe by testing it.
first time love
This Korean drama available in English follows the story of five friends who, for different reasons, end up living together. Throughout the series they will discover friendships, love and experience real-life situations.
The series is known for great cliffhangers, scenes with significant consequences that leave the viewer eager for the next episodes. The series currently has a total of two seasons.
Mr. Sunshine
One of Netflix's highest-rated original Korean dramas. It is a 24-episode action novel that tells the story of a Korean who is taken to the US in 1871 aboard a warship.
Years later, he returns to Korea as an American soldier and falls in love with a noblewoman who trained to be a sniper. Eugene Choi's return is also marked by the discovery of American plots to colonize Korea.
"Misaeng - Incomplete Life"
In this 20-episode Slice of Life, Jang Geu-rae dedicated his youth to trying to become a professional player of the game Baduk. After failing, even without an academic background, he manages to secure an internship at a stock company.
His journey is not an easy one, where he faces accusations of nepotism and incompetence, he will need to prove his worth within the company. But new friendships will also help you to overcome the challenges of the present and the traumas of the past.
Live - A Police Drama
The dorama Live is a police drama that follows the story of officers from various divisions of the Korean police, showcasing their roles. Mainly from the perspective of two young individuals who try to help society amidst injustices, corruption, and risks.
The 18-episode Netflix Original Drama earned a good grade according to IMDB for dealing in a complex and well-constructed way with characters and social themes of great relevance to society. One of the favorite dramas of the genre.
Memories of Alhambra
Yoo Jin-woo CEO of an investment company specializing in optical devices, receives an email about an innovative game, he decides to go to Granada, Spain, to meet the game's creator, Jung Se-joo.
There, he discovers that Se-joo is missing and ends up getting involved, along with the sister of the game's creator, in mysterious incidents. This game addresses the theme of virtual reality and games, a very interesting theme for otakus.
"Stranger"
Cold prosecutor Hwang Shi-mok teams up with fervent police officer Han Yeo-jin to catch a serial killer. But the corruption that surrounds them is more dangerous than the killer they don't know.
The 16-episode series was a hit with domestic and international viewers, and garnered favorable reviews for its tight plot, gripping sequences, and strong performances.
Complete list of Korean Dramas on Netflix
The list contains all the Korean dramas that Netflix has bought for screening. Some of the doramas below may be unavailable due to the end of the contract or the location Brazil. The Ranking is ordered by rating from IMDB.
The list is not complete, as new things arrive on the platform daily. The names of the dramas are in English, but can be found on Netflix search.
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| Note | Korean Drama | Gênero | EPS |
| 8.8 | Mr. Sunshine Netflix Original | Romance | 24 |
| 8.7 | Misaeng | Slice of Life | 20 |
| 8.7 | "Stranger Netflix Original" | Crime | 16 |
| 8.5 | "Healer" | Romance | 16 |
| 8.4 | A Korean Odyssey Netflix Original | Romance | 20 |
| 8.4 | Meu Amor das Estrelas | Romance | 21 |
| 8.3 | Olá my Twenties Netflix Original | Romance | 26 |
| 8.3 | It's Okay That's Love | Romance | 16 |
| 8.3 | "Live Netflix Original" | Crime | 18 |
| 8.3 | Pinocchio | Romance | 20 |
| 8.3 | "Prison Playbook Netflix Original" | Crime | 16 |
| 8.3 | "Reply 1997" | Romance | 16 |
| 8.3 | "Secret Garden" | Romance | 20 |
| 8.3 | Strong Girl Bong-Soon. | Romance | 16 |
| 8.3 | The Master's Sun | Romance | 17 |
| 8.2 | Preto Netflix Original | Fantasy | 18 |
| 8.2 | Hwarang | Romance | 20 |
| 8.2 | I Hear Your Voice | Romance | 18 |
| 8.2 | Oh My Ghost | Romance | 16 |
| 8.2 | Secret | Romance | 16 |
| 8.2 | "Something in the Rain Netflix Original" | Romance | 16 |
| 8.2 | Welcome to Waikiki | Comedy | 20 |
| 8.1 | 49 Days | Romance | 20 |
| 8.1 | Boys Over Flowers | Romance | 25 |
| 8.1 | Dr. Romantic | Doctor | 21 |
| 8.1 | Good Doctor | Romance | 20 |
| 8.1 | "Suspicious Partner" | Romance | 20 |
| 7.9 | Don't Dare to Dream | Romance | 24 |
| 7.9 | "Love in the Moonlight" | Era | 18 |
| 7.9 | My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho | Romance | 16 |
| 7.9 | Oh My Venus | Romance | 16 |
| 7.9 | "Remember" | Mystery | 20 |
| 7.9 | "Reply 1994" | Romance | 21 |
| 7.9 | "Rooftop Prince" | Romance | 20 |
| 7.9 | You Are Beautiful | Romance | 16 |
| 7.8 | "Beating Again" | Romance | 16 |
| 7.8 | let's eat | Romance | 20 |
| 7.8 | Let's Eat 2 | Romance | 18 |
| 7.8 | Love Rain | Romance | 20 |
| 7.8 | "Secret Affair" | Romance | 16 |
| 7.8 | "Shining Inheritance" | Romance | 28 |
| 7.8 | Who Are You | Romance | 16 |
| 7.7 | Doctors | Romance | 20 |
| 7.7 | Em Necessidade de Romance 3 | Romance | 16 |
| 7.7 | Uncontrollably Fond | Romance | 20 |
| 7.6 | 12 Years Promise | Romance | 26 |
| 7.6 | Fantastic | Romance | 16 |
| 7.6 | Gab Dong | Crime | 20 |
| 7.6 | Heaven's Garden | Family | 30 |
| 7.6 | "Life" Netflix Original | Doctor | 16 |
| 7.6 | "Man to Man Netflix Original" | Thriller | 16 |
| 7.6 | "Sassy, Go Go" | Romance | 12 |
| 7.6 | O Apostador Real | Period | 24 |
| 7.6 | This is My Love | Romance | 16 |
| 7.6 | "Jovem Pal" | Romance | 18 |
| 7.5 | Ms. Hammurabi | Nice | 16 |
| 7.5 | You're All Surrounded | Romance | 20 |
| 7.4 | Amor e Casamento | Romance | 16 |
| 7.4 | Strongest Delivery Man | Slice of Life | 16 |
| 7.4 | YG Future Strategy Office | Comedy | 8 |
| 7.3 | Beautiful Gong Shim | Romance | 20 |
| 7.3 | "Lie to Me" | Romance | 16 |
| 7.3 | Meu Chefe Horrível | Romance | 16 |
| 7.3 | "My Only Love Song" | Romance | 20 |
| 7.3 | A Garota Que Vê Cheiros | Romance | 16 |
| 7.2 | Birth of a Beauty | Romance | 21 |
| 7.2 | Hi! School - Love On | Romance | 20 |
| 7.2 | Part-Time Idol | Musical | 5 |
| 7.2 | "Secret Healer" | Sageuk | 20 |
| 7.2 | Temperature of Love | Romance | 20 |
| 7.1 | "Blood" | Doctor | 20 |
| 7.1 | Moorim School | Romance | 16 |
| 6.9 | K-POP Extreme Survival | Romance | 14 |
| 6.9 | "White Nights" | Netflix original | 20 |
| 6.8 | "One More Time Netflix Original" | Romance | 8 |
| 6.7 | "Can we Get Married" | Romance | 49 |
| 6.6 | Orange Marmalade | Romance | 12 |
| 6.6 | "O Milagre" | Romance | 12 |
| 6.4 | "I Need Romance 2012" | Romance | 16 |
| 6.4 | My Runaway | Romance | 6 |
| 8 | Bad Guys | Crime | 11 |
| 8 | Full House | Romance | 16 |
| 8 | Misty | Romance | 16 |
| 8 | Nice Guy | Romance | 20 |
| 7 | Busted Netflix Original | Mystery | 10 |
| 7 | "Em Busca de Romance" | Romance | 16 |
| 6 | "Miss Panda and Mr. Hedgehog" | Romance | 16 |
Below I will paste another less complete list with other Dramas and with some names in English:
- 12 Years Promise
- Abyss
- Age of Youth
- Bad Guys
- "Beating Again"
- "Beloved Eun-dong"
- Podemos casar?
- Chicago Typewriter
- Cinderella and Four Knights
- Chronicles of Arthdal
- Designated Survivor: Korea
- Hae-Ryung, the historian
- Heaven's Garden
- Hi Bye, Mama!
- "Hospital Playlist"
- Itaewon Class
- K-POP Extreme Survival
- Kingdom
- Love Alarm
- Man to Man
- Memories of Alhambra
- Misaeng: The Incomplete
- Mr. Sunshine: A Ray of Sun
- Ms Panda and Mr Hedgehog
- Meu País: A Nova Era
- My Holo Love
- "My Only Love Song"
- Nightmare Teacher
- Uma Noite de Primavera
- Part-Time Idol
- 'Cause This Is My First Life
- landing in love
- First Time Love
- "Prison Playbook"
- Cheese in the Trap
- "Reply 1988"
- "Reply 1994"
- "Reply 1997"
- Romance is a Bonus Book
- rough
- "Secret Affair"
- Algo na chuva
- "Stranger"
- "The Heirs"
- O Hino da Morte
- The K2
- Tunnel
- A Korean Odyssey
- "Vagabond"
- "When the Camellia Blooms"
- YG Future Strategy Office