On September 19, 2024, the American streaming giant Netflix released its Engagement Report, offering in-depth insights into the viewing habits of its audience from January to June 2024. The report highlighted that viewers indulged in an impressive variety of genres, accumulating over 94 billion hours of content during the first half of the year.
Korean dramas have captivated audiences with their relatable storylines, stunning visuals, exceptional cinematography, memorable original soundtracks (OSTs), and talented actors. They maintain a stronghold on the OTT platform, with Queen of Tears emerging as the most watched Korean drama on Netflix, followed closely by titles like My Demon, True Beauty, Doctor Slump, and others.
1) Queen of Tears
Queen of Tears stands out as the top-consumed Korean drama on Netflix, racking up an impressive 29 million views and 689.5 million hours watched. This series ranks as the 14th most-watched show on the American streaming platform.
This romantic comedy explores the turbulent relationship between Baek Hyun-woo and Hong Hae-in, a couple on the brink of divorce, as they navigate the obstacles in their married life. The series stars acclaimed actors Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won in the lead roles.
2) My Demon
The romantic fantasy drama My Demon, featuring Song Kang and Kim Yoo-jung, has taken the internet by storm, thanks to the undeniable chemistry between the leads. The show has accumulated 18 million views and an astounding 311.2 million viewing hours.
The narrative revolves around a contract marriage between an arrogant heiress, Do Do-hee, and a demon named Jeong Gu-won, who unexpectedly loses his supernatural abilities.
3) True Beauty
The romantic drama True Beauty, which became available on Netflix on December 11, 2023, has already amassed 293.5 million viewing hours and 14 million views, making it the third most-watched Korean drama on the platform.
Starring Cha Eun-woo, Hwang In-youp, and Moon Ga-young, the story follows Lim Joo-kyung, a girl who faces bullying due to her appearance. After transferring to a new school, she uses makeup to transform herself, becoming embroiled in a love triangle with two best friends.
4) Doctor Slump
The slice-of-life romance drama Doctor Slump has secured its position as the fourth most-watched Korean drama on Netflix, with over 258.1 million hours watched and 14 million views in the first half of 2024. Starring renowned actors such as Park Hyung-sik and Park Shin-hye, the story unfolds as two former classmates reunite after facing personal failures in their medical careers.
5) Welcome to Samdalri
Welcome to Samdalri ranks fifth among the most-watched Korean dramas on Netflix, with over 199 million viewing hours and 10 million views. Featuring stars like Ji Chang-wook and Shin Hye-sun, the drama tells the story of a photographer who steps away from her extravagant life in Seoul following a scandal, returning to her childhood home in Jeju Island to reconnect with friends and find a new path.
6) King the Land
The comedy and office drama King the Land holds the sixth position in viewer engagement, with over 198 million hours watched and 10 million views overall. Starring Im Yoon-ah and Lee Jun-ho, the plot revolves around Gu Won, a conglomerate heir, and Cheon Sa-rang, an ambitious hotelier, as they navigate their budding romance.
7) Gyeongseong Creature
The fantasy and supernatural drama Gyeongseong Creature comes in seventh place, accumulating over 134 million viewing hours and 11 million views. It stars Han So-hee and Park Seo-joon, set against the backdrop of 1945 Gyeongseong. The storyline follows Yoon Chae-ok, who is on a decade-long quest to find her missing mother and stumbles upon dark secrets regarding human experiments.
8) Crash Landing On You
Despite premiering in 2019, the sensational romance series Crash Landing on You continues to thrive on Netflix in 2024. The show has amassed over 131.2 million viewing hours and 5.8 million views during the first half of this year.
The plot follows South Korean CEO Yoon Se-ri, who, after an accident during paragliding, lands in North Korea and encounters a soldier who aids her. The series stars Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin in lead roles.
9) Parasyte: The Grey
Parasyte: The Grey has been viewed for over 126 million hours, with 25 million views, ranking it as the ninth most consumed Korean drama on Netflix in the first half of 2024. This sci-fi horror series portrays a conflict between humans and mysterious parasitic creatures.
10) Captivating the King
Captivating the King, a historical romance drama featuring actors Jo Jung-suk and Shin Se-kyung, has garnered over 122 million viewing hours and 6.4 million views in the first half of 2024.
As per IMDB, the official synopsis for this engaging series is:
“A work that deals with the cruel love story of King Yi In, who is in a political crisis, fighting for the throne, and Kang Hee-soo, a secret agent who approaches Yi In for revenge but ends up being enchanted.”
With the popularity of Korean dramas soaring on Netflix, there is a burgeoning demand for unique narratives and versatile actors among the K-drama community.
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