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12 Most Watched Korean Dramas for the First Time, Any Favorite Drakor? You Guys, the Veteran Generation

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12 Most Watched Korean Dramas for the First Time, Any Favorite Drakor? You Guys, the Veteran Generation Korean Dramas that are Widely Watched for the First Time (credit: imdb.com)

Kapanlagi.com - Korean dramas have become a global phenomenon that attracts viewers from various parts of the world. For many people who are entering the world of K-drama for the first time, there are several titles that become the gateway to their love for drakor. Like several Korean dramas that are widely watched for the first time in Indonesia.

This article will discuss several widely watched Korean dramas for the first time for Indonesian people before Korean dramas became popular like they are today. Not only popular internationally, but several Korean dramas that are widely watched for the first time also become the best dramas of all time in Korea.

Known for their captivating storylines, deep characters, and high-quality production. Let's check out some recommendations for Korean dramas that are widely watched for the first time in Indonesia. Let's check it out.

1. AUTUMN IN MY HEART (2000)

Rating7.7 Mydramalist
Episode16 episodes
Duration54 minutes
AiredPrime Video, VIKI, WeTV
CastSong Seung Heon, Song Hye Kyo, Won Bin

A highly watched Korean drama for the first time, the first drama is AUTUMN IN MY HEART. This drama tells the story of Yoon Joon Suh and Yoon Eun Suh, who grew up together as siblings. However, when Eun Suh experiences an accident, it is revealed that she actually comes from a different family.

They are eventually separated and live in different circumstances. Years later, they coincidentally meet again and must confront their feelings for each other, even though they are not true siblings. This drama portrays the struggle and preservation of love amidst obstacles and tragedies.

2. WINTER SONATA (2002)

Rating7.7 Mydramalist
Episode20 episode
Durasi70 menit
TayangPrime Video, VIKI, WeTV, Kocowa
PemainBae Yong Joon, Choi Ji Woo, Park Yong Ha

Drama Korea yang banyak ditonton untuk pertama kali, yang kedua ada drama WINTER SONATA. Drama ini mengisahkan tentang Joon Sang yang pindah ke sekolah baru untuk mencari ayah kandungnya. Di sana dirinya berteman dengan Yu Jin dan juga Sang Hyuk.

Yu Jin awalnya menganggapnya sebagai saudara, tetapi mereka menjadi dekat. Namun, takdir menghalangi hubungan mereka. Sepuluh tahun kemudian, saat akan menikah, Yu Jin bertemu dengan pacar baru Oh Chelin yang penampilannya mirip dengan Joon Sang.

3. STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN (2003)

Rating7.9 Mydramalist
Episode20 episodes
Duration70 minutes
AiredApple TV, VIKI, Prime Video, Kocowa
CastChoi Ji Woo, Kwon Sang Woo, Shin Hyun Joon

Continuing, in 2023 there is a Korean drama that is widely watched for the first time titled STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN. This drama tells the story of the complicated relationship between Cha Song Joo and Hang Jung Suh, childhood sweethearts. When Jung Suh's father remarries, their relationship becomes complicated with the emergence of a stepmother and stepsister.

Despite facing many obstacles, Song Joo and Jung Suh continue to love each other. However, tragedy strikes when Jung Suh is mysteriously hit by a car and believed to be dead. Five years later, when Song Joo is about to get engaged to Yuri, he sees someone who looks very similar to his lost love, Jung Suh.

4. JEWEL IN THE PALACE (2003)

Rating8.7 Mydramalist
Episode54 episodes
Duration65 minutes
AiredVidio, VIKI, Kocowa
CastLee Young Ae, Ji Jin Hee, Hong Ri Na

Punya tema kolosal, nyatanya drama JEWEL IN THE PALACE sukses jadi drama Korea yang banyak ditonton untuk pertama kali di Indonesia. Drama ini mengisahkan tentang Jang Geum, seorang gadis legendaris pada masa Dinasti Chosun di Korea. Meskipun berasal dari latar belakang sulit dan dalam masyarakat yang didominasi laki-laki, Jang Geum berhasil menjadi wanita pertama yang mencapai posisi tertinggi sebagai tabib kerajaan.

Dia menghadapi diskriminasi sosial dan kesulitan, tetapi dengan tekad dan kerja kerasnya, dia berhasil menjadi juru masak kerajaan, dokter kerajaan, dan bahkan dokter yang dipercaya untuk merawat raja. Dia diberi gelar "The Great Jang Geum" oleh raja. Drama ini mengungkapkan perjalanan hidupnya yang penuh dengan tantangan, kesuksesan, kehancuran, dan kisah cinta yang menceritakan tentang kesetiaan dan keberanian Jang Geum.

5. FULL HOUSE (2004)

Rating7.7 Mydramalist
Episode16 episode
Durasi70 menit
TayangNetflix, iQIYI, Vidio, VIKI, Apple TV
PemainRain, Song Hye Kyo, Kim Sung Soo

Di tahun 2004 ada drama Korea yang banyak ditonton untuk pertama kali berjudul FULL HOUSE. Berkisah tentang Han Ji Eun, seorang calon penulis naskah, tinggal di rumah yang dibangun oleh ayahnya. Namun, sahabat-sahabatnya menipunya dengan menjual rumahnya saat dia pergi.

Saat Ji Eun kembali, rumahnya dijual pada aktor terkenal, Lee Young Jae. Mereka setuju untuk tinggal bersama walaupun awalnya tidak akur. Mereka kemudian membuat pernikahan palsu untuk membuat orang lain cemburu, tetapi dalam prosesnya, mereka mulai jatuh cinta satu sama lain.

6. SASSY GIRL CHUN HYANG (2005)

Rating7.5 Mydramalist
Episode17 episode
Durasi70 menit
TayangVIKI
PemainHan Chae Young, Jae Hee, Uhm Tae Woong

Punya tema kisah anak sekolah, drama SASSY GIRL CHUN HYANG juga masuk daftar drama Korea yang banyak ditonton untuk pertama kali berikutnya. Berkisah tentang Lee Mong Ryong, yang pindah ke sebuah sekolah di Namwon. Namun, cinta Mong Ryong pada Choon Hyang hancur saat dia bertemu dengan cinta pertamanya, Chae Rin.

Meskipun cinta Mong Ryong berubah, tetapi Choon Hyang tetap mencintainya dengan tulus. Kemudian, seorang CEO perusahaan hiburan terkenal bernama Byeon Hak Do, memasuki kehidupan mereka berdua dan berusaha membuat Choon Hyang jatuh cinta padanya. Drama ini mengisahkan perjuangan cinta dan intrik dalam hubungan mereka.

7. PRINCESS HOURS (2006)

Rating7.8 Mydramalist
Episode24 episode
Durasi60 menit
TayangVIU, Prime Video, VIKI
PemainYoon Eun Hye, Ju Ji Hoon, Song Ji Hyo

Having the same theme as the above drama, PRINCESS HOURS is also a Korean drama that has been widely watched for the first time. In this drama, Chae Gyeong, a high school student, is suddenly engaged to the arrogant Crown Prince Lee Shin. She initially refuses, but agrees to marry to help her family.

Chae Gyeong has to adapt to royal life, learn etiquette, and deal with her unpleasant husband. Later, Yul, Lee Shin's cousin, enters her life and provides support. This drama will focus on Chae Gyeong's adjustment to royal life and her relationship with her husband.

8. BOYS BEFORE FLOWERS (2009)

Rating7.5 Mydramalist
Episode25 episode
Durasi65 menit
TayangNetflix, iQIYI, Vidio, Prime Video, VIKI
PemainGoo Hye Seon, Lee Min Ho, Kim Hyun Joong

Mulai mengenal drama di tahun 2010, maka tidak mungkin melewatkan drama yang satu ini. Drama BOYS BEFORE FLOWERS berkisah tentang Geum Jan Di, gadis dari keluarga miskin yang tanpa sengaja menyelamatkan siswa di SMA Shinhwa dari upaya bunuh diri akibat penindasan.

Atas tindakannya, Jan Di mendapat beasiswa dan bersekolah di SMA elit itu. Di sana, ia bertemu F4, kelompok anak laki-laki paling populer dan berkuasa. Kehidupannya di sekolah sulit karena dia berbeda dari siswa lainnya dalam hal status sosial dan menjadi target intimidasi baru dari F4.

9. YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL (2009)

Rating8.0 Mydramalist
Episode16 episode
Durasi65 menit
TayangNetflix, iQIYI, Prime Video, VIKI
PemainJang Geun Suk, Park Shin Hye, Jung Yong Hwa

Punya alur cerita yang unik, drama YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL juga menjadi drama Korea yang banyak ditonton untuk pertama kali. Berkisah tentang perusahaan manajemen grup idola ANJELL yang ingin menambahkan penyanyi baru karena suara Tae Kyung bermasalah.

Anggota baru itu adalah Mi Nam yang harus pergi ke Amerika untuk operasi mata sebelum menandatangani kontrak. Agensi mengusulkan agar saudara kembarnya, Mi Nyu, menyamar sebagai Mi Nam untuk sementara. Mi Nyu pun setuju karena ingin membantu karier saudaranya.

10. PLAYFUL KISS (2010)

Rating7.2 Mydramalist
Episode16 episode
Durasi65 menit
TayangVIKI, Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV
PemainKim Hyun Joong, Jung So Min, Lee Tae Sung

Kisah anak sekolah menjadi salah satu tema cerita yang banyak diangkat pada masa itu, salah satunya ada drama PLAYFUL KISS. Oh Ha Ni, seorang siswa SMA yang jatuh cinta pada Baek Seung Jo, seorang jenius yang perfeksionis. Namun, Seung Jo yang dingin menolak cintanya.

Setelah rumah Ha Ni hancur, dia dan ayahnya pindah ke rumah teman lama mereka. Ternyata, Seung Jo adalah putra sulung dari temannya, dan Ha Ni memiliki kesempatan untuk berada di dekatnya. Apakah Ha Ni berhasil mendapatkan cinta dari Seung Jo?

11. MY GIRLFRIEND IS A GUMIHO (2010)

Rating8.0 Mydramalist
Episode16 episode
Durasi70 minutes
TayangVIKI, Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV, iQIYI
PemainLee Seung Gi, Shin Min Ah, Noh Min Woo

Continuing, there is a Korean drama that was widely watched for the first time titled MY GIRLFRIEND IS A GUMIHO. This drama tells the story of Cha Dae Woong, a cheerful student who aspires to become a famous actor, accidentally releasing Gumiho, a nine-tailed fox, from a painting that has been trapped for 500 years in a temple.

In return, Gumiho asks Dae Woong to help her become human and teach her how to live as a human. As their relationship grows, Dae Woong and Gumiho fall in love with each other. Along the way, they seek happiness and experience an unusual love between a human and a mythical creature.

12. DREAM HIGH (2011)

Rating8.0 Mydramalist
Episode16 episode
Durasi70 minutes
TayangNetflix, Vidio, VIU, Prime Video, VIKI
PemainBae Suzy, Kim Soo Hyun, Ok Taec Yeon

And in 2011 there was a drama called DREAM HIGH, which became a highly-watched Korean drama for the first time. This drama tells the story of six students at Kirin Art High School who struggle to achieve their dreams of becoming music stars in the Korean music industry. The drama showcases the competition, friendship, and struggles of the students in pursuing their dreams in the music world.

Those are some Korean dramas that were highly-watched for the first time in Indonesia. How many of these dramas have KLovers watched?

(kpl/dhm)

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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