11 Dramas That Received Low Ratings in Korea, But Got Positive Response in Other Countries - Highly Watched

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Usually, Korean dramas will be successful if they have high ratings and can attract viewers. However, there are also some Korean dramas that have low ratings in their home country but are well-received outside of that country.

These dramas with low ratings are even highly watched by fans from outside of South Korea. The stories presented in these dramas are also interesting for drama fans in various countries.

Curious about which Korean dramas have low ratings but interesting stories? According to various sources, here are 11 Korean dramas with low ratings but are positively received by fans from other countries.

1. CINDERELLA WITH FOUR KNIGHTS (2016)

Cinderella with Four Knights (credit: twitter.com/CJnDrama)

The first Korean drama that had low ratings in its home country but was well-received by fans from other countries is CINDERELLA WITH FOUR KNIGHTS in 2016. This drama tells the story of a woman's love story with four men around her, almost similar to the Cinderella story but with a modern twist. The drama is filled with famous actors and actresses, including Park So Dam, Jung Il Woo, Ahn Jae Hyun, Lee Jung Shin, and So Na Eun from Apink. Although it is filled with famous stars, this drama has not been interesting enough for the Korean audience to watch.

The drama CINDERELLA WITH FOUR KNIGHTS only received an initial rating of 3.7% and a final rating of only 3.8%. However, despite this, the drama received very positive responses from drama fans outside of South Korea, including Indonesia. This drama also received 3 awards for Ahn Jae Hyun as Top Excellence Award Actor and Global Star Award in South Korea, as well as the Best Actor award at the Macau International Television Festival.

2. BECAUSE THIS IS MY FIRST LIFE (2017)

Because This Is My First Life (credit: twitter.com/CJnDrama)

The second Korean drama that had low ratings in Korea but was well received by fans from other countries is the drama BECAUSE THIS IS MY FIRST LIFE in 2017. This drama tells the story of a 30-year-old woman who has never experienced important things about love in her lifetime. She also has to live with a man and live together in a contract marriage.

This drama, starring actor Lee Min Ki and beautiful actress Jung So Min, only received an initial rating of 2.3% and a final rating of only 5.0%. Although it received low ratings in South Korea, this drama has attracted the attention of fans from other countries, including Indonesia. Many people like the simple story of this drama. And it has become one of the most-watched Korean dramas in official online drama applications.

3. REVOLUTIONARY LOVE (2017)

Revolutionary Love (credit: twitter.com/CJnDrama)

REVOLUTIONARY LOVE is one of the dramas that received low ratings in South Korea, but received positive responses from fans outside of Korea. This drama tells the story of a conglomerate's son who always causes trouble and makes it difficult for his father to handle him. This Korean drama has a romantic comedy genre with a light but interesting story to watch. REVOLUTIONARY LOVE is starred by Choi Siwon, Kang Sora, and also Gong Myung.

Unfortunately, this drama did not attract enough viewers in Korea and only received an initial rating of 2.2% and a final rating of 2.1%. However, despite that, this drama is highly liked by fans from other countries including Indonesia. This drama has also been aired in various countries such as Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Philippines, Hong Kong, Macau, Thailand, and Indonesia. In Indonesia, it has been aired twice, in 2018 and 2020.

4. WELCOME TO WAIKIKI (2018)

Welcome to Waikiki (credit: twitter.com/jtbclove)

WELCOME TO WAIKIKI became the next Korean drama with low ratings in Korea, but was well received by fans from overseas countries in 2018. This comedy drama tells the story of three young men who fail in running their guesthouse business. Then they encounter problems with the arrival of a young mother and her toddler.

This drama did not captivate the Korean audience with the story it presented, but it managed to attract many fans from various countries including Indonesia. The drama WELCOME TO WAIKIKI is starred by Kim Jung Hyun, Lee Yi Kyung, Son Seung Wo, and Jung In Sung.

This comedy drama only received an initial rating of 2.6% and a final rating of 2.3%. However, despite that, WELCOME TO WAIKIKI became one of the most entertaining comedy dramas for viewers, making it one of the favorite dramas for drama lovers outside of South Korea.

5. THE SMILE HAS LEFT YOUR EYES (2018)

The Smile Has Left Your Eyes (credit: twitter.com/CJnDrama)

The next Korean drama that has low ratings in Korea, but is very well received by fans from overseas is THE SMILE HAS LEFT YOUR EYES in 2018. This drama tells the story of a dangerous killer who meets a kind-hearted woman. They share emotions together because they have the same past wounds. The drama, starring the handsome actor Seo In Guk and the beautiful actress Jung So Min, has an interesting story with a tragic ending that touches the heart.

This drama THE SMILE HAS LEFT YOUR EYES does not have a good rating in South Korea. This drama only received an initial rating of 3.9% and the final rating was only 3.3%. However, despite that, the drama THE SMILE HAS LEFT YOUR EYES is well received by fans in various countries, including Indonesia. Not only that, the acting of Seo In Guk and Jung So Min received great appreciation from Korean society and beyond because of their extraordinary acting in the drama.

6. MY GANGNAM BEAUTY (2018)

Gangnam Beauty (credit: twitter.com/jtbclove)

This time, a Korean drama comes from a Webtoon titled MY GANGNAM BEAUTY in 2018. The story, which is quite popular on Webtoon, is eventually adapted into a popular Korean drama. This drama tells the story of a woman who decides to undergo plastic surgery for the sake of her survival, which has always been haunted by her friends.

The drama MY GANGNAM BEAUTY received a not-so-low rating, which was 3.0% at the beginning of the airing and 6.1% at the end of the airing. Nevertheless, this drama is quite popular outside of South Korea, including Indonesia.

This drama is starred by the beautiful actress Im Soo Hyang and Jo Woo Ri, as well as the handsome actor Cha Eun Woo. The drama MY GANGNAM BEAUTY also received 6 awards for the success of their actors and actresses, such as Best New Actor, Top Excellence Award Actress in a Drama, and Most Charming Actor for awards from drama applications in China.

7. STRANGER FOR HELL (2019)

Strangers From Hell (credit: twitter.com/OCN_ORIGINAL)

STRANGER FOR HELL is also one of the Korean dramas adapted from the famous webtoon with the same title. This drama tells the story of a small apartment inhabited by cannibal psychopaths, creating a creepy atmosphere.

The drama STRANGER FOR HELL has become quite controversial among Korean society. This is due to the terrifying and realistic acting of the handsome actor Lee Dong Wook. Not only that, but the meat shown in this drama also looks real, causing Korean viewers to question whether the meat is real or fake.

This drama, starring the handsome actor Im Siwan and Lee Dong Wook, only received an initial rating of 3.7% and a final rating of only 3.9%. However, despite that, this drama is quite popular among webtoon lovers and drama enthusiasts outside of Korea.

8. ABYSS (2019)

Abyss (credit: twitter.com/CJnDrama)

ABYSS is one of the Korean dramas that has low ratings but is well received by fans from other countries. This fantasy genre drama tells the story of a wealthy heir and a beautiful prosecutor who come back to life with different bodies. They rise to find out how their deaths happened.

The drama ABYSS is starred by the handsome actor Ahn Hyo Seop and the beautiful actress Park Bo Young. Not only that, there are also the handsome actor Seo In Guk and the beautiful actress Jung So Min as cameos in the beginning of the story. However, despite featuring many famous actors and actresses, the drama ABYSS did not attract enough viewership in South Korea.

As a result, it received low ratings, with only 3.8% for the initial broadcast and 2.2% for the final broadcast. Nevertheless, ABYSS became one of the favorite dramas for drama lovers outside of Korea, such as Indonesia. And it became a fantasy genre drama that is widely watched on official Korean drama application websites.

9. FIX YOU (2020)

Fix You (credit: KBS2 TV)

The next Korean drama that has low ratings, but is well received by fans from overseas is the drama FIX YOU in 2020. This drama tells the basic meaning of happiness by featuring stories about psychiatrists and their patients. This drama is played by senior actor Shin Ha Kyun and beautiful actress Jung So Min. And it becomes one of the dramas with a very interesting story to watch.

In addition to providing a lesson, this drama also provides comedic scenes that are quite entertaining for the audience. But unfortunately, the drama FIX YOU did not receive a good response in South Korea. This drama only received an initial rating of 4.7% and a rating of 1.9% on June 17.

The drama FIX YOU is still ongoing and will end on June 25, 2020. Although it is one of the dramas with low ratings, FIX YOU is one of the favorite dramas watched by fans from other countries, including Indonesia.

10. MYSTIC POP UP BAR (2020)

Mystic Pop up Bar (credit: twitter.com/jtbclove)

MYSTIC POP UP BAR is one of the Korean dramas in 2020 that has low ratings in South Korea. Although this drama is not finished yet, it does not show any signs of having high ratings. MYSTIC POP UP BAR tells the story of a mysterious 500-year-old bar that can travel to various worlds. This drama is a fantasy mystery drama that is quite entertaining for viewers with an interesting storyline. It is starred by Hwang Jung Eun, Yook Seung Jae, and Choi Won Young.

This drama MYSTIC POP UP BAR only received an initial rating of 3.6% and a rating of 3.0% on June 18th. This drama will end on June 25, 2020, and it is one of the dramas that is quite entertaining for drama fans outside of Korea, including Indonesia.

11. OH MY BABY (2020)

Oh My Baby (credit: twitter.com/CJnDrama)

And the last Korean drama with low ratings but well received by fans outside of Korea is the drama OH MY BABY in 2020. This drama tells the story of a woman who hasn't dated for more than 10 years but wants to have a child. OH MY BABY has a unique story with a romantic comedy genre that is quite entertaining.

This ongoing drama is starred by Jang Nara, Go Jun, Park Byung, and also Jung Gun Joo. Despite having an interesting story, unfortunately, OH MY BABY has been receiving lower ratings each week.

This drama only received an initial rating of 2.0% and on June 18, it was only 1.7%. OH MY BABY will end on June 2, 2020, but many fans from outside of Korea always watch and wait for this drama every week on the official Korean drama app.

Those are the 11 Korean dramas with low ratings in their home country but have a positive response from other countries and are popular. Despite having low ratings, it doesn't mean that these dramas have bad or uninteresting stories to watch.

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