Best! These 8 Korean Dramas Successfully Made People Emotional in Their Time

Kapanlagi.com - Currently, there are many Korean dramas that can be watched by viewers, not only in South Korea but also internationally. However, there are some Korean dramas that have been successful in their time and have left a lasting impression until now.

These dramas are still frequently watched by people who find it difficult to move on. What are some popular dramas from their time that continue to make people find it hard to move on until now?

According to various sources, here are 8 Korean dramas that were successful in their time and are still watched by viewers until now. Let's check them out right away.

1. FULL HOUSE

Full House (credit: KBS TV)

The first successful Korean drama of its time was FULL HOUSE in 2004. This drama was starred by the beautiful actress Song Hye Kyo and the handsome actor Rain.

Not only the drama and the actors and actresses, but also the house in the drama FULL HOUSE became one of the dream houses until now. The success of this drama was extraordinary, in its initial airing, the Korean drama FULL HOUSE had a rating of 25.4% and the final episode received a rating of 42.0% nationally.

Even this drama FULL HOUSE was aired in 15 Asian countries, including Indonesia. In the Philippines, the drama FULL HOUSE received a rating of up to 52.0% nationally. And it became one of the best Korean dramas of all time in South Korea.

2. PRINCESS HOURS

Princess Hours (credit: imbc.com)

The next successful Korean drama of its time was PRINCESS HOURS in 2006. This drama was starred by the beautiful actress Yoon Eun Hye and the handsome actor Joo Ji Hoon. Not inferior to the drama FULL HOUSE, the drama PRINCESS HOURS also became one of the successful Korean dramas in South Korea at that time.

In its initial airing, the drama PRINCESS HOURS received a rating of 16.2% and the final episode received a rating of 28.3% nationally. Even the OST of the drama PRINCESS HOURS titled Perhaps Love was very famous in Korea and is still frequently listened to until now. This drama was even successfully made into a musical theater.

3. BOYS BEFORE FLOWERS

Boys Over Flowers (credit: KBS World)

BOYS BEFORE FLOWERS became the next successful Korean drama at that time. The drama, starring Goo Hye Sun and Lee Min Ho, aired in 2009. This drama was not only successful in South Korea, but also internationally. And it became one of the dramas that made South Korea more famous internationally.

The success of this drama can be seen from its initial rating of 14.3% and its final rating of 34.8% nationally. The drama BOYS BEFORE FLOWERS also received 14 awards and was broadcasted in 25 countries. And this drama also successfully made Lee Min Ho a famous Korean actor in Asia until now.

4. DREAM HIGH

Dream High (credit: KBS2 TV)

DREAM HIGH became the next successful Korean drama at that time. The drama, starring Suzy, Kim Soo Hyun, IU, and Taecyeon 2PM, was not only successful in Asia but also internationally. This drama, aired in 2011, not only brought Kim Soo Hyun's name as an international actor, but also Suzy's as an international actress who is still known until now.

At the beginning of its airing, DREAM HIGH received a rating of 11.3% and a final rating of 18.2% nationally. This drama even received 14 prestigious awards in South Korea and was aired in 15 countries, including Italy, Turkey, and Romania. In addition, DREAM HIGH is still one of the favorite Korean dramas for some people to watch.

5. THE HEIRS

The Heirs (credit: sbs.co.kr)

After successfully portraying BOYS BEFORE FLOWERS, Lee Min Ho once again achieved success in bringing the drama THE HEIRS in 2013. This drama was not only successful in terms of the story, but also successful in elevating the names of famous actors and actresses internationally.

The drama, starring Lee Min Ho, Park Shin Hye, Kim Ji Won, and Kim Woo Bin, became a successful drama not only in Korea but also internationally. Even at the beginning of its airing, this drama received a rating of 11.6% and the final airing received a rating of 25.6% nationally.

This drama received 23 prestigious awards in South Korea and was aired in 19 countries, including Indonesia. It's no wonder that THE HEIRS became one of the successful Korean dramas and is still being watched until now.

6. MY LOVE FROM THE STAR

My Love From the Star (credit: sbs.co.kr)

MY LOVE FROM THE STAR became the next successful Korean drama that captivated viewers in its time, until now. The drama, which aired from 2013 to 2014, was starred by Kim Soo Hyun and Jun Ji Hyun.

By presenting a unique love story between an alien and a human. Although strange, this drama became one of the successful dramas in South Korea. In its initial airing, the drama received a rating of 15.5% and ended with a rating of 28.1% nationally.

The drama MY LOVE FROM THE STAR also received 40 prestigious awards from various countries. In fact, this drama was also aired in many countries, including America. And it remains one of the popular Korean dramas until now.

7. DESCENDANTS OF THE SUN

Descendants of the Sun (credit: KBS2 TV)

DESCENDANTS OF THE SUN became the next successful Korean drama of its time, making it difficult for viewers to move on. This drama, aired in 2016, starred Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo.

Not only successful in South Korea, this drama also achieved success internationally. In its initial airing, the drama received a rating of 14.3% and a final rating of 38.8% nationwide.

The drama DESCENDANTS OF THE SUN also brought international fame to actor Song Joong Ki. Not only that, this drama also received 45 awards from various countries around the world. It is no wonder that DESCENDANTS OF THE SUN remains a popular drama to this day, with many still watching it.

8. GUARDIAN: THE LONELY AND GREAT GOD

Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (credit: twitter.com/CJnDrama)

And the last Korean drama that was successful at the time and made the audience unable to move on until now is the drama GUARDIAN: THE LONELY AND GREAT GOD. This drama, which aired in 2016, is starred by Gong Yoo and also Kim Go Eun. This drama is not only successful in South Korea but also internationally, by presenting a love story between a goblin and a human.

In its initial airing, this drama achieved a rating of 6.7% and a final rating of 20.986% nationally. Not only that, the drama GUARDIAN: THE LONELY AND GREAT GOD also received 26 awards, and this drama was also broadcasted in 15 countries in Asia. And it has become one of the Korean dramas that is still watched until now.

Those are the 8 successful Korean dramas of their time that made the audience unable to move on until now. And it became one of the best dramas in South Korea with various types of stories and genres.

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