Top 20 Highest Rated Kdramas of 2023 So Far [Ft. HappySqueak]
Summary
TLDRThe script revisits the top 20 highest-rated Korean dramas of 2023, offering a diverse mix of genres from romance and comedy to action and supernatural thrillers. Highlights include 'Divorce Attorney Shin' with its strong lead and relatable friendships, 'King the Land' featuring a workplace romance, and 'Uncanny Counter Season 2' with its action-packed fight against evil spirits. Time-travel, reincarnation, and medical dramas also make the list, showcasing the rich storytelling and talented casts that captivated audiences. The list is topped by 'Moving,' a supernatural action thriller about high school students with extraordinary abilities, reflecting the year's trend of compelling narratives and dynamic characters.
Takeaways
- 📚 The script lists the top 20 highest-rated Korean dramas (kramas) of 2023, providing a brief overview of each drama's plot and characters.
- 🏆 The dramas span various genres, including romance, action, supernatural, thriller, and fantasy, showcasing the diversity of Korean television content.
- 🎬 The list includes sequels such as 'Uncanny Counter Season 2', 'The First Responders Season 2', 'Taxi Driver Season 2', and 'Dr. Romantic Season 3', indicating the continued popularity of these series.
- 💑 Many dramas feature romantic storylines, often with a comedic twist or a backdrop of unusual circumstances, such as 'King the Land' and 'Love to Hate You'.
- 🕵️♂️ Several dramas incorporate elements of mystery and crime-solving, like 'Blood Hounds' and 'Revenant', where the protagonists are involved in solving cases or fighting against crime.
- 🎭 The script mentions adaptations of webtoons, such as 'See You in My 19th Life' and 'Blood Hounds', highlighting the trend of turning popular webcomics into live-action dramas.
- 🌟 Notable actors and actresses star in these dramas, with some dramas featuring well-known actors like Kim Dong-uk and Jinu in 'My Perfect Stranger'.
- 🏆 'Moving' is listed as the number one highest-rated drama of 2023, focusing on high school students with superhero-like abilities and the adults who wish to use them.
- 👥 The dramas often depict strong bonds between characters, such as friendships and teamwork, which are central to the storylines and resonate with viewers.
- 🎉 The script concludes by inviting viewers to share their favorite dramas from the list and whether they have seen all of them, encouraging engagement and discussion.
Q & A
What is the theme of the drama 'Divorce Attorney Shin'?
-The drama 'Divorce Attorney Shin' revolves around a multi-talented lawyer known for thinking outside the box and winning seemingly impossible cases, supported by his best friends. It explores their bond and the challenges they face in their personal and professional lives.
Who are the main characters in 'King the Land'?
-'King the Land' features a diligent and ambitious female lead who rises in her career and a rich, somewhat arrogant male lead with ties to a famous hotel and the wealthy King group.
What is the premise of 'Uncanny Counter Season 2'?
-'Uncanny Counter Season 2' continues the story from the first season, where a team of 'counters' fights against evil spirits causing havoc on Earth, using their unique powers and abilities.
How does 'A Time Called You' incorporate time travel into its plot?
-In 'A Time Called You', the young female lead, grieving the loss of her boyfriend, is transported back in time to the late '90s where she encounters a doppelganger of her boyfriend, setting the stage for a potential love triangle.
What is unique about the romance in 'Crash Course in Romance'?
-The romance in 'Crash Course in Romance' is unique as it focuses on an older pairing: a former Olympic athlete turned side dish shop owner and a popular genius math instructor, offering a fresh take on K-drama romance.
What is the concept of 'See You in My 19th Life'?
-'See You in My 19th Life' is based on a webtoon and explores the concept of reincarnation, following a girl who remembers her past lives and seeks to reconnect with those she was closest to in her 18th life.
What is the central conflict in 'The First Responders Season 2'?
-The central conflict in 'The First Responders Season 2' is the joint operations and teamwork between a police station and a fire station, as well as the personal lives and struggles of the first responders.
How does 'Duty After School' blend youth drama with sci-fi action?
-'Duty After School' blends youth drama with sci-fi action by having students at a high school who are preparing for university admissions suddenly fast-tracked into military training due to the appearance of alien monsters threatening the planet.
What is the main plot of 'Love to Hate You'?
-'Love to Hate You' is a romantic action drama where a lawyer with street fighting skills crosses paths with a celebrity actor, initially disliking him but eventually ends up teaching him combat fighting for his role, leading to a chemistry-fueled fake relationship that blossoms into real love.
What is the main storyline of 'My Perfect Stranger'?
-In 'My Perfect Stranger', a journalist and a hopeful writer are brought together and transported back to 1987, where they work together to solve the truth behind a serial murder case, realizing their goals might be the same.
What is the main conflict in 'Blood Hounds'?
-'Blood Hounds' follows the thrilling adventure of a young boxer who must defend his mother and others victimized by a notorious crime boss and loan shark, with the help of a once legendary money lender and his newly acquainted best friend.
What supernatural elements are present in 'Revenant'?
-'Revenant' features supernatural horror elements where a part-tim who is studying to become a public officer begins to change after receiving items left by her late father, and mysterious deaths start occurring around her.
What is the main focus of 'DP Season 2'?
-'DP Season 2' continues to follow the arrest squad and military deserters, focusing on the different situations they face, the emotional struggles of the characters, and the strong performances that resonate with viewers.
What historical setting does 'My Dearest' take place in?
-The romantic historical drama 'My Dearest' is set in the 1600s, where the main couple crosses paths and a romance ensues amidst a backdrop of war and societal expectations.
What fantasy elements are included in 'Tale of the Niled 1938'?
-'Tale of the Niled 1938' includes fantasy elements with the famous Gumiho role, where the leading actor encounters one of the female characters in a time period setting, mixing historical with fantasy.
What is the central theme of 'Taxi Driver Season 2'?
-The central theme of 'Taxi Driver Season 2' is justice and revenge, where an honest special forces officer and the Rainbow Taxi crew carry out justice against criminals while protecting victims.
What is the main plot of 'The Good Bad Mother'?
-In 'The Good Bad Mother', an overly strict mother is disconnected from her son but reconnects when he suffers an accident, leading to a plot that involves uncovering a mystery linked to the accident in their small village.
What challenges does the medical team face in 'Dr. Romantic Season 3'?
-In 'Dr. Romantic Season 3', the medical team faces new challenges when a North Korean ship drifts into South Korean waters, leading to complications and the need to provide efficient care to those on board.
What is the main storyline of 'The Glory Part Two'?
-The main storyline of 'The Glory Part Two' follows a female lead who encounters severe trauma due to school bullies and later seeks justice through a calculated series of events, delivering a gripping performance that captivates audiences.
What is the central theme of 'Moving'?
-'Moving' is a supernatural action thriller focusing on high school students with superhero-like abilities and the adults who wish to use them for their powers, exploring themes of secrecy, protection, and the struggle against dark forces.
Outlines
📺 Top 20 K-Dramas of 2023 Overview
This paragraph introduces a countdown of the top 20 highest-rated K-dramas of 2023. It highlights the variety of genres and themes, such as romance, comedy, action, and supernatural elements, featured in the dramas. The paragraph sets the stage for a detailed exploration of each drama, promising insights into their plots, characters, and the reasons behind their popularity.
🏆 Diverse Genres and Engaging Storylines
The second paragraph delves into the specifics of the top 20 K-dramas, starting with 'Divorce Attorney Shin' at number 20 and 'The First Responders' season 2 at number 14. Each drama is briefly summarized, showcasing their unique storylines and the dynamics between characters. Highlights include the unconventional lawyer in 'Divorce Attorney Shin', the workplace romance in 'King the Land', the supernatural battles in 'Uncanny Counter Season 2', and the time-traveling mystery in 'A Time Called You'. The paragraph emphasizes the diverse genres and engaging storylines that have captivated audiences.
🌟 Popularity and Critical Acclaim for K-Dramas
Continuing from where the previous paragraph left off, this section covers K-dramas ranked from number 13 to 6. It discusses the youth drama 'Duty After School' with its sci-fi action twist, the romantic action of 'Love to Hate You', the time-altering story of 'My Perfect Stranger', and the thrilling adventure in 'Blood Hounds'. The paragraph also touches on the supernatural horror of 'Revenant' and the anticipation for 'DP Season 2'. Each summary provides a glimpse into the plot and the reasons these dramas have garnered both popularity and critical acclaim.
🎬 High Ratings and Compelling Characters
This paragraph focuses on the top 5 K-dramas of 2023, starting with 'My Dearest' at number 7 and ending with the number 1 spot, 'Moving'. It describes 'My Dearest' as a romantic historical drama, 'Tale of the Nailed' as a fantasy series with a leading actor reprising his role, and 'Taxi Driver Season 2' as an exhilarating story of justice. 'The Good Bad Mother' is highlighted for its slice-of-life and comedy elements, while 'Dr. Romantic Season 3' continues the medical and life drama with new challenges. Finally, 'The Glory Part Two' and 'Moving' are noted for their strong narratives and the phenomenal performances of their casts, which have resonated with audiences worldwide.
🎉 Honorable Mentions and Audience Engagement
The final paragraph wraps up the list of top K-dramas by mentioning additional strong contenders such as 'A Good Day to Be a Dog', 'My Lovely Boxer', 'Queen Maker', 'Strong Girl, Namsoon', and 'Matchmakers Soom Deers'. It invites viewers to share their favorite dramas from the list and whether they have seen them all, encouraging audience engagement through the comment section. This paragraph serves as a reminder of the diverse and captivating world of K-dramas and the ongoing conversation among fans.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Kramas
💡Divorce Attorney Shin
💡Romantic Hotel Drama
💡Counter Punch
💡Time Travel
💡Reincarnation
💡First Responders
💡Sci-Fi Action
💡Conflicted Love
💡Supernatural Horror
Highlights
Divorce Attorney Shin is a multi-talented lawyer known for unconventional thinking and winning challenging cases.
The bond between best friends in the drama resonates with viewers and adds comedic elements.
King the Land showcases a hardworking female lead and a rich, arrogant male lead with ties to a famous hotel.
Uncanny Counter Season 2 continues the fight against evil spirits with a team of unique individuals.
A Time Called You features time travel and a young woman meeting a doppelganger of her deceased boyfriend.
Crash Course in Romance explores a romance between an ex-Olympic athlete and a genius math instructor.
See You in My 19th Life tells a story of reincarnation and a girl's quest to reconnect with her past life acquaintances.
The First Responders Season 2 follows the teamwork between a police station and a fire station.
Duty After School is a youth drama with thrilling sci-fi action against alien monsters.
Love to Hate You combines romance and action with a unique chemistry between a lawyer and a celebrity actor.
My Perfect Stranger is a time-altering story involving a journalist and a writer solving a serial murder case.
Blood Hounds is a thrilling adventure about a young boxer defending his mother from a loan shark.
Revenant is a supernatural horror drama involving a public officer, a folklore teacher, and a violent crimes investigator.
DP Season 2 continues the story of an arrest squad dealing with military deserters and their personal struggles.
My Dearest is a romantic historical drama set in the 1600s featuring a mysterious male lead and an outspoken female lead.
Tale of the Nined 1938 features a Gumiho and introduces new twists and characters in a fantasy setting.
Taxi Driver Season 2 follows the story of a special forces officer seeking revenge and justice with a taxi crew.
The Good Bad Mother is a slice of life drama with comedy about a strict mother reconnecting with her son.
Dr. Romantic Season 3 is a medical drama that continues the story of Dr. Kim and his staff facing new challenges.
The Glory Part Two is a globally discussed drama about school bullies and the pursuit of justice.
Moving is a supernatural action thriller about high school students with superhero-like abilities and the adults who wish to use them.
Transcripts
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20 most highest rated kramas of 2023
we're back to revisit the highest rated
kramas of 2023 adding more titles to our
top 20 list so stick around to see if
your recent favorites are here and let
us know how you are enjoying what 2023
has brought so
far number 20 divorce attorney Shin a
multi-talented lawyer who's known for
thinking outside the box he's a strong
Contender and wins many cases that might
seem almost impossible supported and
backed up by his best friends the bond
of these besties had viewers resonating
and rooting for them not to mention
laughing out loud from their lowest
points to their successes our mail lead
will be acquainted with some new staff
who will then add to his daily
Shenanigans as he takes on new clients
and even more challenging cases
including one that hits close to
home
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number 19 King the land the sought after
romantic hotel drama brought us a
diligent hard worker who gained a higher
position with her talent and ambition we
also have an icy Rich male lead who is a
little arrogant but he has his own ties
to the famous hotel and the wealthy
established King group this sets the
stage for our female leads workplace the
drama covered their romance building the
story which initially started out with a
misunderstanding leaving them both with
a poor impression of each other through
somewhat predictable Encounters of that
familiar romcom formula it's TV magic so
maybe it never gets old and we like
seeing it the drama Stars Eun HHO and
imuna as our
OTP number 18 uncanny counter season 2
the counters are back after a successful
season 1 and they continue to receive
even more high ratings in viewership in
season seon 2 known as counter punch our
favorite team continues its fight
against evil spirits who came back to
Earth from the afterlife and caused
Havoc with each of our leads using their
unique powers and abilities to thwart
this evil the action comedy is also
known as amazing rumor from its popular
web tune The Talented cast were
definitely memorable in their roles and
viewers were happy to see them back on
their
screens
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number 17 a Time called you a drama with
more than a pinch of time travel our
young female lead grieving the loss of
her boyfriend she suddenly transported
back in time and will find herself in
the body of a high schooler not to
mention she'll come into contact with a
doppelganger of her boyfriend pretty
spoton for the look but now she's back
in the late '90s she is surprised by the
resemblance of the lookalike and it
would seem that our male lead's friend
develops a crush on her but he's more
shy and reserved in expressing himself
so it's actually our male lead who gets
closer to her so romance or even a love
triangle is sure to follow inspired by
the Taiwanese someday or one day A Time
called you delivered a mystery romance
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fantasy number 16 crash course and
romance it seems like just yesterday
yesterday we were tuning in weekly for
the new episodes about a former Olympic
athlete who ended up becoming a side
dish shop owner and her Brewing romance
with a popular and trending genius math
instructor who's pretty much as famous
as any celebrity after some mishaps this
older pairing starts to fall for one
another as they try to work out the
equation of their feelings for each
other and those in their close circles
and daily lives viewers were touched by
the romcom which also served up some
surprising Thrills with multip multiple
character story lines the focus on a
love story between older adults was a
fresh take on the K drum romance
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genre number 15 see you in my 19th life
the popular web tune which then inspired
the liveaction drama caught the
attention of drama fans and new viewers
with its reincarnation concept and story
of a girl who remembers her past lives
and Those whom she encountered however
those in her 18th life are the ones she
most wishes to reconnect with but her
appearance in each reincarnation is
different and they simply do not
recognize her as she sets out to find
those she was closest to and try to
reconnect the drama will deliver a
touching Slice of Life story shinan and
enoan Star as our
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leads
number 14 The First Responders season 2
the season picks up and follows where we
left off in season 1 once again showing
the joint operations teamwork between a
police station and a fire station that
are side by side however paramedics are
also unseen once more as well as bravery
and courage is displayed from these
First Responders through various
instances our Elites also had their own
personal lives and struggles yet they
persist in doing what they do best
helping those in need we are given
action and thrills in those intense
emergency moments but also Slice of Life
and some mystery woven into the drama
Story the cast really shine in these
roles number 13 Duty after school a
youth drama infused with thrilling
Sci-Fi Action as some students at swen
high school who should be preparing for
their University admissions are suddenly
fast-tracked into military training all
due to alien monsters that suddenly pose
a dire threat to the planet after having
appeared in the sky one day everything
changes and these students are given
their training to protect their country
the Vivid storytelling grabbed our
attention in that first episode and
those special effects school is tough
enough as it is but adding a survival
scenario was thrilling for viewers
presented by a youthful and talented
cast Duty after school is based on a web
tune number 12 love to hate you romance
and action meet in this conflicted love
to hate chemistry drama where our female
lead a lawyer with a unique set of
street fighting skills will soon cross
paths with a celebrity actor after
believing him to be a jerk she sets out
against him to serve justice as she sees
fit but somehow she ends up teaching him
how to combat fight instead showing him
all kinds of talented and unpredictable
moves so that he can better portray his
next role along the way they'll find
themselves in a chemistry fueled fake
relationship which of course will
blossom into real love love to hate you
received a lot of attention and positive
reviews number 11 My Perfect Stranger
this KBS 2 16 episode kdrama starring
Kim donuk and jinu tells the exciting
time altering story of our main leads a
journalist with a very direct approach
and a hopeful writer who works in a
Publishing Company baate brings them
together but also transports them back
to the past to 1987 where they work
together to try and solve the truth
behind a Serial murder case they soon
realize their goals might be the same
and this connects them number 10 blood
hounds the thrilling adventure of a
promising young boxer whose dreams are
put on hold when his mother unknowingly
gets involved with a lone shark who
threatens her business and very life our
male lead will use his talent in thrown
punches to rise up and defend his mother
as well as others who have been
victimized by this notorious Crime Boss
and lone shark a once legendary money
lender will come to his Aid along with
his newly acquainted best friend who
throws a pretty decent punch as well not
to mention our female lead they'll team
up to stop a strong adversary and his
henchmen this K drama kind of blew up on
Netflix viewers and drama fans alike
were thrilled with the fight
choreography and the to Theo
storytelling wudo Han isangi and H jinho
shined in their performances alongside a
largely talented cast blood hounds is
based on a web
tune number nine Revenant in this
thrilling supernatural horror also known
as the devil a part Tim who is studying
to become a public officer will find
herself beginning to change after
receiving some items left behind by her
late father mysterious deaths will also
begin to take place around her our male
lead is from a wealthy background but he
spends his time teaching Korean folklore
he also has the ability to see demons he
happened to witness the tragedy of
losing his mother to a demon Revenant
will also introduce us to a lieutenant
from a violent crimes investigation team
these three will become involved in
tragic and mysterious cases the cast is
led by Kim T OT and
hongyang number eight DP season 2 DP was
highly successful in 202
viewers had been anticipating the second
season release it will continue to
follow the arrest Squad and those
military deserters and how each
different situation is approached the
story unfolding touched viewers hearts
of those chasing down the deserters and
what the deserters faced and those who
were fleeing didn't make it easy for our
leads as some of the characters also
suffered from PTSD the strong
performances resonated with drama
viewers
number seven my dearest a romantic
historical mellow drama my dearest
brings us stars numun and Anin as our
main OTP the popular NBC drama is still
rating very highly among viewers set in
the 1600s our main couple will cross
paths and a romance will ensue while our
male lead holds a mysterious air about
him our female lead is outspoken and
might be perceived as a spoiled young
woman as the other ladies might talk
about her behind her back but she
brushes off all that negativity our two
leads will attract but with a war
arising this will separate them for a
time which will bring them to make sense
of their connection and feelings for
each
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other number six tale of the niled 1938
handsome leading actor Edon luck is back
in tale of the niled 1938 in his famous
Gumiho role takes us back in time where
he will encounter one of our leading
female characters as played by Kim soan
and also starring celebrated and fan
favorite actor Kim bomb the 12 episode
Edition to the series aired back in May
2023 the drama gives us new twists and
characters mixing the time period with
fantasy tale of the ninet tailed
continues to steadily amass large
popularity and is always on viewers
watch
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lists number five Taxi Driver season 2
The exhilarating story concept of Taxi
Driver having originally aired its first
season back in 2021 it brought webtune
fans the liveaction adaptation of the
deluxe taxi where an honest Special
Forces officer who lost his mom to a
serial killer struggles to bear his
grief he'll soon cross paths with
Rainbow Taxi a service that provides
more than just a drive to a destination
they carry out Justice and satisfying
revenge against those committing
criminal actions while protecting
victims the story concept was so
engaging viewers were more than ready
for season 2 after following our male
lead get his desired Revenge with the
taxi crew having disbanded they'll soon
team up to serve more
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Justice
number four the good bad mother the soft
beat Slice of Life with a fair bit of
Comedy Stars Ramy ran Idan and anun Jin
in the leading roles where an overly
strict mother is later disconnected from
her son but when he suffers from an
accident he'll find himself back in his
mother's care in the small village of
his childhood where his childhood love
also makes an appearance in his life
they'll try to uncover a plot that could
be linked to his accident our leads and
support in cast members gave enjoyable
and heartwarming performances and some
solid backstories the drama focused on
community and finding your
path number three Dr romantic season 3
the medical and S of life drama received
much critical Acclaim and went on to
gain more seasons romantic doctor
teacher Kim was well received in its
third season where viewers will continue
to follow Dr Kim and his staff in Dam
Hospital familiar Stars reprise their
roles and continue the Journey of their
medical team together they face new
challenges and try to provide efficient
care when a North Korean ship drifts
into South Korean Waters many
complications arise but getting those on
board the help they need will become a
priority our doct Kim will also have a
medical rival which will stir up the
drama in this next chapter Dr romantic
Stars Hoku isun and
anusa number two the glory part two the
following up of the record-breaking and
globally discussed krama the glory where
undisciplined youth are the main
villains of the story and actually
flourished until they were served with a
strong Hand of Justice our female lead
encountered severe trauma at the hands
of her school bullies and with no help
from teachers she was targeted
repeatedly and was not their only victim
later in life and through a calculated
series of events our female lead as
played by S heo delivered a phenomen Al
performance which gripped audiences
around the world as the drama landed in
the top 10 on Netflix in many
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countries number one moving this highly
rated drama inspired by the equally
highly rated web tune moving brings us
an exciting Supernatural action thriller
focusing on the lives of high school
students those most in particular who
are gifted with superhero like abilities
and the adults who wish to use them for
their powers despite doing their best to
hide and conceal these gifted Powers
three students will come to Rally
together their secret as well their
parents who do their diligence to
protect them and keep that secret from
those who have dark and malicious
purposes the strong cast and
performances took on a wide audience
base and received many positive
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reviews
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still Making Waves we have some strong
drama contenders in a good day to be a
dog my lovely
boxer Queen
maker strong girl
namsoon and
matchmakers Soom deers which highest
rated drama from 2023 is your favorite
and have you seen them all you can let
us know in the comment section down
below
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