12 Most Expensive Korean Dramas of All Time: VAGABOND - ARTHDAL CHRONICLES

Kapanlagi.com - There are many Korean dramas that spend a lot of money on their production. This is certainly to make the drama more quality and attract a lot of viewers.

Fantasy dramas often require more production costs for sets and special effects. Some production teams even have to shoot outside of Korea. Here are a series of Korean dramas in 2020 with the most expensive production costs.

1. ARTHDAL CHRONICLES

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ARTHDAL CHRONICLES is a fantasy drama that tells the story of the ancient first era in Korea. This drama is starring Song Joong Ki and Jang Dong Gun.

Some of the production was done in Brunei and the city of Osan. The production is estimated to spend 2.5 to 3 billion Korean won per episode.

2. KINGDOM 1 and 2

Netflix

KINGDOM is a drama that airs on Netflix, which tells the story of a historical era with the presence of zombies in Joseon. The cast includes Ju Ji Hoon, Ryu Seung Ryong, and Bae Doo Na.

It is said that one episode costs around 2-3 billion Korean won. So they spent 35 billion Korean won for its 12 episodes.

3. MR. SUNSHINE

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MR. SUNSHINE is a historical drama starring Lee Byung Hun and Kim Tae Ri. Featuring high-quality special effects in a historical setting, this production team spent more than 1.5 billion Korean won per episode.

4. VAGABOND

SBS

VAGABOND is an action drama starring Lee Seung Gi, Suzy, and Shin Sung Rok. Some shooting locations were done in Morocco and Portugal. With many action scenes and a lineup of top actors, this drama cost 25 billion Korean won.

5. CRIMINAL MINDS

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Lee Joon Ki plays in the drama CRIMINAL MINDS, which is a remake of the US TV series. The production cost is 1 billion won per episode.

6. IRIS

KBS

There are two top actors starring in this drama, namely Lee Byung Hun and Kim Tae Hee. The production cost reaches 20 billion won in Korea.

7. IRIS 2

Next, there is IRIS 2 starring Jang Hyuk, Lee Da Hae, and Lee Beom Soo. This drama repeats the success of its first series, which costs 20 billion won in Korea.

8. SALMDANG, LIGHT'S DIARY

SBS

This drama attracted attention in 2017 as the comeback of actress Lee Young Ae. The drama, which was filmed in Italy, costs 20 billion won in Korea.

9. MY COUNTRY

JTBC

MY COUNTRY is a drama set in the background of the Goryeoan and Joseon dynasties, starring Yang Se Jong, Woo Do Hwan, Seolhyun AOA, and Jang Hyuk. It cost 20 billion Korean won to produce.

10. ATHENA: GODDESS OF WAR

SBS

ATHENA: GODDESS OF WAR is a drama starring Jung Woo Sung, Soo Ae, and Lee Ji Ah. This drama was filmed in various countries including Italy, New Zealand, Japan, and the US. The production cost reached 20 billion Korean won.

11. MEMORIES OF THE ALHAMBRA

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Next, there is the drama MEMORIES OF THE ALHAMBRA which brings together two Hallyu actors and actresses, Park Shin Hye and Hyun Bin. This drama adds to the cost by having many high-quality CG AR games and filming in Granada and Barcelona. The production cost reached 20 billion Korean won.

12. ARE YOU HUMAN TOO?

KBS

There is a drama starring Seo Kang Joon and Gong Seung Yeon. The production team spent a lot of money on CG and special effects because this drama is related to robots.

In addition, this drama also takes place in the Czech Republic. The production cost spent 10 billion Korean won.

(kpo/lmp)