This can be slightly late since January is nearly achieved however we’re a minimum of nonetheless within the first month of 2025 so, I believe this nonetheless works out. If you happen to guys have listened to the Tea and Soju – A C-drama Podcast for The Drama Trio’s Finish of the Yr Wrap Up episode, a few of these Kdramas might be acquainted. When you have not listened to that episode or any of the opposite Drama Trio episodes on the podcast, you’ll be able to hearken to the podcast right here.
As per normal, identical to different years, I’ve break up this listing into 2 blogposts. This blogpost is all about Kdramas. The subsequent blogpost might be all the non-Korean dramas I beloved from 2024. 2024 was an fascinating yr for me when it got here to Kdramas. I didn’t watch as many Kdramas as I needed to or as many as I believed I might be watching. I did not begin many as a result of I knew I might not like them. I additionally ran out of time to look at each Kdrama that was on my radar so, I hope to take a look at among the ones I missed in 2025. There have been months the place I used to be not watching a single Kdrama (airing or in any other case) which isn’t regular for me. I nonetheless watched sufficient Kdramas to make this listing, however I’ll admit, this was best yr to make this listing. I didn’t give a excessive rating to lots of the Kdramas I did watch and as I mentioned, I didn’t watch as many Kdramas in 2024 as I normally do. I imply I barely had sufficient Kdramas on this yr’s listing to have an honorable mentions part. Hopefully I watch extra Kdramas this yr but additionally watch greater high quality too. I would like these lists to be troublesome to make. I’ll say and I’ve mentioned this in different finish of the yr podcast episodes – 2024 WAS AWESOME FOR CRIME KDRAMAS! We received some superb crime Kdramas in 2024 and a few I’ve not even watched but as a result of I ran out of time.
Disclaimer (as at all times), my listing of Kdramas of 2024 is in no explicit order and the dramas aren’t ranked EXCEPT FOR NUMBER 1. The Kdramas additionally didn’t should air in 2024. I simply needed to watch them and full the dramas in 2024. In case your favorites aren’t on this listing, it PROBABLY means I by no means watched them. I do know I missed just a few dramas from 2024 that I wish to return and watch. Or I simply didn’t like them as a lot as you probably did. Let me know what your favourite Kdramas of 2024 have been? I’m curious if any of mine are in your high Kdramas of 2024 listing. I make these lists to recommend some good dramas so that you can watch sooner or later that you just may need missed once they aired OR to check out a brand new style or kind of Kdrama.
When Pachinko Season 1 got here out, it was my favourite Kdrama of that yr and it’s the identical in 2024. This present is a masterpiece, and it’s a disgrace that not lots of people have entry to it as a result of they’re actually lacking out. I’ve not learn the e-book so; I’m solely going off the present. It’s exhausting to make a 2nd season higher or equal to the first season and Pachinko achieved that in my view. I really feel privileged to look at this present as a result of it’s so good. 😂 It has a good looking OST. It has attractive cinematography. It has a beautiful story with wealthy historical past. The characters make this a heartwarming but additionally heartbreaking story. It’s an impactful present with a narrative that wanted to be advised. I am unable to wait to see what occurs subsequent. I do know this won’t be thought of a Kdrama however I believe if this present was made in Korea, it might be a totally completely different story and that’s the reason it stands out and makes it distinctive. FYI< search for a podcast assessment of this arising – that includes me on another person’s podcast.
Episodes: 8 in complete (AMAZON PRIME)
When this Kdrama got here out of nowhere to start with of 2024, I believed we have been set, and this had set a priority for 2024. I used to be flawed with that prediction BUT THIS KDRAMA WAS AMAZING! This drama blew my thoughts! It positively left an impression, and I used to be desirous about it for a very long time after it ended. It sticks with you. The appearing was nice. I beloved that it had so many cameos and was such a giant solid. It isn’t shocking that I beloved this drama as a lot as I did. The story actually took you for a experience and didn’t let go till the top. You cared about these characters and rooted for them. I beloved the messages that the viewers drew from this Kdrama. I’ve a podcast assessment episode up on the podcast now if you wish to go test it a extra in-depth assessment of this Kdrama.
Episodes: 8 (HULU/Disney +)
One other Kdrama that’s in all probability not shocking that is on my favorites of 2024 listing. It was on lots of people’s finish of the yr listing. It’s a FANTASTIC drama! It was quick paced and I used to be enthralled all the time. It was a loopy idea and the drama pulls it off. I favored the discovered household loads. The motion and cinematography throughout these battle scenes have been nice to look at. I WAS SO HAPPY WHEN IT WAS ANNOUNCED THAT THIS WOULD BE GETTING A SEASON 2! It wants a Season 2 and I am unable to wait to revisit the world and characters. I hope Season 2 is simply pretty much as good as Season 1. I’ve a assessment of this drama up on the Podcast.
This was a shocking look ahead to me. I primarily clicked play on it as a result of my boy Jang Dong Yoon was starring in it. I used to be absolutely anticipating to drop it as a result of it’s basically a slice of life Kdrama with a minor homicide plot combined into it. The homicide plot did not even must be within the drama it was so small. Slice of Life dramas are normally not my factor BUT THIS DRAMA WAS AMAZING! Not lots of people watched it both. It’s the definition of a therapeutic drama. I beloved the underdog story. You’ll be able to’t assist however root for Jang Dong Yoon’s character. I beloved his character’s persona and outlook on life. I beloved all the villagers and their story. The appearing was incredible. Please return and test this out.
Episodes: 16 (AMAZON PRIME)
I had a variety of enjoyable with this drama. May it have been higher? Sure, completely, it was not excellent, nevertheless it was nonetheless a variety of enjoyable to look at. I nonetheless disliked just about what everybody else disliked. I’m additionally a sucker for all these dramas. The appearing was good. The chemistry was nice. I beloved all three {couples}, and I believed the revenge had a satisfying ending. It might have been 12 episodes. I additionally was a type of individuals who loved Good Marriage Revenge extra, however I nonetheless assume this Kdrama is stable and a enjoyable watch, nonetheless. I did a full assessment of this drama on the weblog and podcast so, test these out.
That is NEARLY an ideal Kdrama for me. It was so significantly better than I anticipated it to be. I simply didn’t know the way Korea was going to tug off against the law drama a couple of cop hooked on medicine BUT THEY DID! There was a small twist on the finish of the drama that I want was not included within the story. I did not that it was added into the drama. The appearing was PHENOMENAL – particularly Jisung. That is only a incredible crime drama. It’s written effectively with twists but additionally is tight with no thread left unresolved on the finish of the drama. I beloved the discovered household within the drama. There was a variety of rigidity and suspense which was nice but additionally gave me a variety of anxiousness all through the drama. Top-of-the-line crime Kdramas I’ve had the pleasure of watching.
Episodes: 14 (HULU/Disney +)
I knew as I watched this Kdrama that it might be on this listing. Additionally it is not shocking that it’s on my finish of the yr listing. I beloved Park Shin Hye on this position. I beloved how unapologetically evil she was. I beloved how grey these characters have been. She began out so evil and grew considerably to be good and Kim Jae Younger’s character was the other. The chemistry between her and Kim Jae Younger was nice. I’m glad to see him again on my display screen and look ahead to seeing extra of him sooner or later. I beloved the story and lore on this drama. I’ll say a set off warning as a result of this drama is sort of violent. There was 1 thread that didn’t wrap up by the top of the drama and left me with questions however OVERALL, it was nonetheless VERY entertaining. I additionally did predict one character’s consequence however not due to the plot or something. The revenge was very satisfying to look at on this Kdrama as effectively.
One other Kdrama that stunned me as a result of I went into it anticipating it to be unhealthy since I had watched the anime and different adaptions earlier than it. I used to be nervous it was going to taint the unique materials, and it DEFINITELY didn’t try this. I believe I really appreciated it extra as a result of I had seen the anime earlier than I watched this. If you happen to like post-apocalyptic/monster stuff, give this one a strive. The appearing was nice, and the CGI actually offered me on the drama. The battle scenes have been artistic and actually drew you in. I really like that it was mainly a spin off and made the story distinctive and its personal whereas nonetheless pulling from the supply materials. I might love a Season 2 of this drama. It did not have a cliffhanger or something, nevertheless it left some crumbs on the finish which might be fascinating to discover in Season 2. THE CAMEO WAS AWESOME! I did a assessment and VERSUS podcast episode on this Korean drama and the anime so, test that out when you missed it.
I could also be slightly bias with this drama as a result of Jang Ki Yong stars in it and he’s one in all my favs. I knew this could be one in all my favourite Kdramas of 2024 the minute I accomplished the drama. I’ll admit to start with; I wasn’t certain if I used to be going to finish this drama however I’m so glad I did. I beloved the discovered household. I believed it had a novel plot. I believed the appearing was effectively achieved. I believed the drama was actually artistic with the powers and the “actual world” issues that have been affecting the household. I believed the drama had a variety of good messages being advised. I favored the romance however the spotlight for me with this drama have been the opposite relationships on this drama reminiscent of the daddy/daughter relationship. This drama has a variety of emotion and discusses a variety of good societal and life points. I’ve a assessment podcast episode up on the podcast if you wish to test it out.
Episodes: 12 (HULU/Disney +)
I knew I used to be going to look at this Kdrama however this turned out to be a shocking one for me as effectively. I didn’t anticipate how a lot I might get pleasure from this drama. I did not assume you can do a full drama a couple of police unit who investigated crimes associated to automobiles. I want extra individuals watched this drama. I really feel prefer it form of flew beneath the radar. It has such a novel matter of being about crimes associated to automobiles. I beloved the workforce and located household. I believe this drama might have been 10 episodes and never 12 episodes, however I’m glad it wasn’t a 16-episode drama. The final episode was NOT wanted. It positively arrange the potential season 2 which I might completely watch. I do know they’ve mentioned they wish to do a Season 2.
The ONLY motive why that is within the Honorable mentions is as a result of it isn’t a drama. THIS IS STILL ONE OF THE BEST THINGS I WATCHED IN 2024! You in all probability aren’t stunned in any respect that that is on my listing with how a lot I raved about this present once I watched it. I WAS OBSESSED WITH THIS SHOW! I actually was attempting to not binge this present in a single sitting. The competitors was intense, however you can see that the cooks revered one another. I might advise you do not watch this on an empty abdomen. You get to look at these very gifted cooks cook dinner superb trying dishes. The present is brutal in eliminating individuals. You’ll be able to see that these cooks be taught from one another and educate one another issues whether or not they’re veteran cooks or new cooks. It was enjoyable watching these cooks provide you with their dishes and be artistic. You’ll be able to assist however root for the underdogs. I’m SO GLAD we’re getting a Season 2! I’ve a assessment podcast episode for this present that you could take a look at now.
What have been your favourite Kdramas of 2023? Did a few of your favourite Kdramas make my listing?
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