Top Rated Korean Dramas of All Time

If you're new to Korean drama or trying to find the genre's all-time greats, this list is your starting point. We rank K-dramas by audience rating across TMDB - the same data Netflix, Letterboxd, and most streaming apps draw on - filtered to titles with substantial vote counts to keep the list meaningful (no obscure shows with 10 perfect-score votes).

Many K-dramas reach legendary status long after their original air date, often picking up new audiences when they're added to Netflix or Viu's international catalogs. Each title links to OTTASIA's watch page where you'll see current availability in your country.

For new K-dramas released in 2026, see our Best K-Dramas 2026 list. For K-dramas on a specific platform, browse by service: K-dramas on Netflix, on Viu, on Disney+ Hotstar.