7 Best Korean Dramas from Top Writers that Created the Most Phenomenal Stories

Kapanlagi.com - Korean dramas with high ratings owe their success to the crew behind the scenes, such as the writers. The names of the best Korean drama writers are also quite popular among fans of K-dramas.

The Korean dramas with the best writers have managed to create the most memorable works for their viewers. They have become so phenomenal that they have set new records in the history of Korean dramas.

If you're a fan of Korean dramas, it doesn't hurt to know who the best Korean drama writers are. Here are some of the Korean dramas with the best writers.

 

 

 

1. THE WORLD OF THE MARRIED (2020)

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Rating	8.0 IMDb
Episode	16 episodes
Duration	1 hour 20 minutes
Airing	Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, WeTV, Prime Video
Cast	Kim Hee Ae, Park Hae Joon, Han So Hee

One of the successful Korean dramas with the best writers that presented a successful drama is Joo Hyun. Prior to THE WORLD OF THE MARRIED, Joo Hyun had worked on several other drama projects such as REVOLUTIONARY LOVE and MS. TEMPER & NAM JUNG GI. THE WORLD OF THE MARRIED was not only written by Joo Hyun but also co-written by Kang Eun-kyung. A talented drama writer known for many hit dramas.

Meanwhile, THE WORLD OF THE MARRIED tells the story of the scandalous extramarital affair of a renowned doctor named Ji Sun-woo. Despite her seemingly perfect household, her husband secretly cheats on her with a woman named Yeo Da-kyung. This drama has achieved high ratings and set a new record in the history of JTBC dramas.

 

 

 

2. DR. ROMANTIC (2016)

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Rating	8.7 mydramalist
Episode	20 episode
Durasi	60 menit
Tayang	Netflix, WeTV, iQIYI
Pemain	Han Seok Kyu, Yoo Yeon Seok, Seo Hyun Jin

DR. ROMANTIC also joins the ranks of the best Korean dramas with the best writers. This drama was written by Kang Eun Kyung, who is already very popular for working on several hit dramas. One of them, DR. ROMANTIC, was written by Kang Eung Kyung from the first season to the latest third season released in 2023.

The drama DR. ROMANTIC tells the story of the lives of doctors at a hospital called Doldam. Viewers will see the ups and downs of these doctors as they embark on their careers as medical professionals who save patients. DR. ROMANTIC has successfully scored high ratings since its first airing until the latest third season. In addition, DR. ROMANTIC 3 became the highest-rated drama in the history of SBS Korean dramas.

 

 

 

3. START-UP (2020)

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Rating	8.0 IMDb
Episode	16 episode
Durasi	1 hour 25 minutes
Tayang	Netflix
Pemain	Bae Suzy, Nam Joo Hyuk, Kim Seon Ho

The next best Korean drama with the best writers who has worked on phenomenal dramas is START-UP. This hit drama has succeeded in scoring high ratings because of its interesting story and starring famous actors. Behind the success of START-UP, it turns out to be written by a famous writer named Park Hye Ryun. This best Korean drama writer has worked on many hit works such as WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING, PAGE TURNER, PINOCCHIO, DREAM HIGH, and others.

Meanwhile, the synopsis of START-UP tells the story of young people who are struggling to build their careers in the start-up world. Not only associated with dreams and careers, START-UP also has a love triangle story that makes viewers emotional.

 

 

 

4. REPLY 1988 (2015)

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Rating	9.2 IMDb
Episode	20 episode
Durasi	1 hour 35 minutes
Tayang	Netflix, WeTV, iQIYI, Viki
Pemain	Lee Hye Ri, Go Kyung Pyo, Ryu Joon Yeol, Park Bo Gum, Lee Dong Hwi

Behind the success of the drama REPLY 1988 is a great writer named Lee Woo Jung. This famous writer has also worked on a number of highly rated dramas such as HOSPITAL PLAYLIST to PRISON PLAYBOOK. One of the most phenomenal ones is REPLY 1988 which tells the story of several families living in the Ssangmundong settlement.

Meanwhile, the drama REPLY 1988 tells the story of the friendship of five people who have been friends since childhood. Among them, Seung Deok Sun is the only woman. As an adult, Deok Sun secretly begins to like her childhood friend. The same goes for Deok Sun's other friend who also likes her but chooses not to confess so that their friendship will not be ruined. Not only love, but the audience is also touched by the story of family.

 

 

 

5. VINCENZO (2021)

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Rating	8.4 IMDb
Episode	20 episode
Durasi	1 hour 25 minutes
Tayang	Netflix
Pemain	Song Joong Ki and Jeon Yeo Been

One of the best Korean drama writers who successfully created a compelling storyline is Park Jae Bum. He is known as a screenwriter who has worked on dramas such as THE FIERY PRIEST, GOOD MANAGER and GOOD DOCTOR.

Meanwhile, the synopsis of VINCENZO tells the story of an Italian mafia who returns to his home country of South Korea. In Korea, he becomes involved in a conflict over the Geumga-dong housing complex. However, his enemies are not ordinary people, but a large conglomerate named Babel. In the apartment complex, there are many treasures that only Vincenzo knows about, including various evidence of Babel's deceitfulness.

 

 

 

6. SKY CASTLE (2018)

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Rating	8.6 IMDb
Episode	20 episode
Durasi	1 hour 5 minutes
Tayang	Netflix, iQIYI, WeTV, Disney Hotstar
Pemain	Yeom Jung Ah, Lee Tae Ran, Yoon Se Ah, Oh Na Ra, Kim Seo Hyung

Another one of the best Korean drama writers is SKY CASTLE. This popular drama was written by Yoo Hyun Mi, who has already created various popular works. Her ability to create drama scripts is unquestionable. She has worked on several hit dramas such as SNOWDROP, HOME SWEET HOME, GOLDEN CROSS, and others.

Meanwhile, SKY CASTLE tells the story of the competition among conglomerate families who live in an elite housing complex. It is not about wealth, but about competition to get their children into elite universities. It is no wonder that the parents of these conglomerate families resort to various means to ensure their children pass the university entrance exam. Cheating, deceit, and anger are united in SKY CASTLE.

 

 

 

7. CRASH LANDING ON YOU (2019)

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Rating	8.7 IMDb
Episode	16 episode
Durasi	1 hour 25 minutes
Tayang	Netflix
Pemain	Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin

CRASH LANDING ON YOU is one of the best Korean dramas with a high rating. CRASH LANDING ON YOU was written by Park Ji Eun. The writer, born in 1976, has also worked on hit dramas such as THE LEGEND OF THE BLUE SEA, MY LOVE FROM THE STAR, THE PRODUCERS, and others.

Meanwhile, CRASH LANDING ON YOU tells the story of a South Korean woman who gets stranded on the border of the country. Yoon Se Ri then meets Captain Ri Jung Hyuk from North Korea. Starting from a misunderstanding, their relationship develops even though they know the two countries are in conflict.

That's the best Korean drama that you don't want to miss. Enjoy watching.

 

 

 

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