9 Best K-Dramas of All Time (2025 Updated!) Every Fan Should Watch at Least Once!
- Disha Paul
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Looking for the best K-dramas to binge in 2025? Whether you're new to K-dramas or a long-time fan, this ultimate list combines timeless classics with recent masterpieces that every fan must experience.
Here are the top picks that stole hearts, broke records, and became cultural moments!
Crash Landing on You (2020)
A South Korean heiress accidentally ends up in North Korea after a paragliding accident. There, she meets a stoic officer who risks everything to keep her safe. Their unlikely love story unfolds across borders and danger. It’s emotional, dramatic, and addictive from the very first episode.
Aired: December 2019 – February 2020
No. of Episodes: 16
Cast: Hyun Bin, Son Ye Jin, Seo Ji Hye, Kim Jung Hyun
Streaming Platform: Netflix
My Mister (2018)
A middle-aged man, weighed down by life, connects with a young woman carrying quiet pain. Their bond is tender, unexpected, and healing most humanly. A slow-burn masterpiece that stays with you long after it ends.
Aired: March – May 2018
No. of Episodes: 16
Cast: Lee Sun Kyun, IU, Jang Ki Yong
Streaming Platform: Netflix, Viki
A cursed immortal seeks a human bride to end his endless life, but love complicates destiny. As he meets his “bride,” he discovers what it truly means to live. Visually stunning and soul-deep, it’s poetic fantasy at its best!
Aired: December 2016 – January 2017
No. of Episodes: 16 + 3 specials
Cast: Gong Yoo, Kim Go Eun, Lee Dong Wook, Yoo In Na
Streaming Platform: Viki, Prime Video
Reply 1988 (2015)
Set in a close-knit neighborhood in the late 1980s, five friends grow up together, sharing laughter, first loves, and family warmth. It's not just a show—it's a time capsule of feelings. Pure comfort drama that feels like home.
Aired: November 2015 – January 2016
No. of Episodes: 20
Cast: Hyeri, Ryu Jun Yeol, Park Bo Gum, Go Kyung Pyo
Streaming Platform: Netflix, Viki
Undercover High School (2025)
An elite NIS agent, demoted after a failed mission, goes undercover as a high school student to recover missing royal gold bars and ends up forming unexpected bonds with classmates and a teacher who reminds her of his past love. A thrilling mix of spy action and heart, it balances mission-driven intensity with genuine warmth.
Aired: February 21 – March 29, 2025
No. of Episodes: 12
Cast: Seo Kang Joon, Jin Ki Joo, Kim Shin Rok
Streaming Platform: Wavve, Viu, Viki
Spanning fifty years, this poetic romance follows Ae Sun and Gwan Sik—from their youthful Jeju Island days through life’s joys and hardships—revealing their enduring love against the backdrop of Korea’s changing society. It’s a beautifully woven saga that moves between decades with poignant elegance.
Aired: March – April 2025
No. of Episodes: 16
Cast: IU (Lee Ji Eun), Park Bo Gum, Moon So Ri, Park Hae Joon, Yeom Hye Ran, Choi Dae Hoon
Streaming Platform: Netflix
A modern woman is thrown back in time to the Goryeo Dynasty, where she becomes entangled in palace politics and forbidden love with a scarred prince. A historical romance that breaks your heart in the best way.
Aired: August – November 2016
No. of Episodes: 20
Cast: Lee Joon Gi, IU, Kang Ha Neul, Nam Joo Hyuk
Streaming Platform: Viki, Prime Video
Moving (2023)
Teenagers with inherited supernatural powers live in secret, unaware that their parents
were once hunted too. When danger returns, family bonds are tested like never before. A flawless mix of action, heart, and suspense.
Aired: August – September 2023
No. of Episodes: 20
Cast: Ryu Seung Ryong, Han Hyo Joo, Zo In Sung, Go Youn Jung
Streaming Platform: Disney+
Weak Hero Class 1 & 2 (2022 - 2025)
Yeon Si Eun, a brilliant but physically frail student, endures brutal bullying and fights back using sharp intellect and improvised tactics, forging unexpected bonds with allies in Season 1. In Season 2, he transfers to a new school controlled by the ruthless “Union” gang and must strategise with new friends to survive a violent turf battle. It’s relentless, powerful, and emotionally charged from start to finish—no filler, just raw storytelling.
Aired: Season 1 – November 2022 & Season 2 – April 25, 2025
No. of Episodes: Season 1 – 8, Season 2 – 8
Cast: Park Ji Hoon, Choi Hyun Wook, Hong Kyung (S1); Ryeoun, Choi Min Young, Lee Min Jae, Bae Na Ra, Yoo Su Bin added in S2
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Which are Your Best K-dramas of All Time?
From new gems like When Life Gives You Tangerines to timeless classics like Reply 1988, these K-dramas aren’t just entertainment, they’re experiences. If you’re looking for your next obsession, these titles are a great place to start (or re-watch!).
Did your all-time favorite K-drama make it to our list? Or is there one you think everyone needs to see?