Every K-Drama Series on Netflix in 2020 (2024)

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Every K-Drama Series on Netflix in 2020 (1)

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Netflix is fast becoming the global home for K-Dramas, and over the past few years the streaming service has stepped up its output of K-Drama content. With over 100 K-Dramas available to stream on Netflix, there’s a little something for everyone.

First of all, here are our top highlighted K-Dramas on Netflix:

Full Netflix Originals

Kingdom N

Seasons: 2 | Episodes: 12
Genre: Action, Horror | Runtime: 51 Minutes
Cast: Joo Ji Hoon, Ryu Seung Ryong, Bae Doo Na, Kim Sung Gyu, Kim Sang Ho
IMDb: 8.4 | MyDramaList: 8.8

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The first full Netflix Original from South Korea, Kingdom, has arguably been the most successful. Through awe-inspiring cinematography, incredible set designs, and costumes, not to mention a phenomenal cast to boot, it’s not hard to see why Kingdom performed so well. Kingdom’s release on Netflix was a ginormous success, and like the ravenous hordes of zombies seen in the series, fans are just as hungry to see even more.

In the Joseon period of Korea, the Crown Prince Change is caught in a political conspiracy and is forced to flee the capital. Upon his investigation into the man who treated his father, the King, Chang’s mission soon turns sour as he learns the doctor’s work has led to the creation of a mysterious plague that raises the dead. As the flesh-eating epidemic threatens the country, the Crown Prince must unite the people and save Korea.

Love Alarm N

Seasons: 1 | Episodes: 8
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance | Runtime: 50 Minutes
Cast: Kim So Hyun, Song Kang, Jung Ga Ram, Go Min Shi, Lee Jae Eung
IMDb: 7.4 | MyDramaList: 7.9

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In a world full of dozens of different ways to find a new love interest through your smartphone, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Love Alarm was an instant hit on Netflix. The series features Song Kang, who after only making his TV debut in 2017, is fast becoming a rising superstar, and heartthrob, in South Korea. Love Alarm season 2 has been delayed until 2021, and while fans were initially disappointed for the delay, they are still excited for the series return.

As our lives become more and more digitalized, so too does our love lives. an unknown developer releases a dating app it goes viral in South Korea. The app will tell the user if someone within 10 feet of them has romantic feelings for them, this greatly disrupts day to day life for Jojo. Soon Jojo finds herself caught in a love triangle between Lee Hye-Yeong and his best friend Hwang Sun-oh the handsome model.

My First First Love N

Seasons: 2 | Episodes: 16
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance | Runtime: 50 Minutes
Cast: Ji-Soo, Jung Chaae Yeon, Jung Jin Young, Choi Ri, Kang Tae Oh
IMDb: 7.6 | MyDramaList: 7.9

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Unsurprisingly some most popular K-Dramas on Netflix have two things in common, love and comedy. Rom-coms may be a dime a dozen with K-Dramas, but it does take a little something special to stand out amongst the crowd. There are still fans that clamor for more, but the story wrapped up in a neatly tied bow and is ready to be binged to your heart’s content.

When Yoon Tae-oh’s friends move into his home, it isn’t long before feelings of love arise and friendships are tested. As the group of friends learns what it means to be loved for the first time, they must also learn the value of their friendship.

Most Popular Cable K-Dramas on Netflix

Reply 1988

Seasons: 1 | Episodes: 20
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family | Runtime: 100 Minutes
Cast: Lee Hye Ri, Go Kyung Pyo, Ryu Joon Yeol, Park Bo Gum, Lee Dong Hwi
IMDb: 9.1 | MyDramaList: 9.0

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For over three years Reply 1988 was the highest-rated cable K-Drama series in history. The series has since dropped to fourth place, only losing out to some extremely popular dramas. Reply 1988 was the third of the Reply franchise from tvN and is easily the best of the bunch.

Five friends from the Ssangmundong neighborhood of Seoul all have different dreams and goals in life. One thing all five friends have in common is relying on each other to face the challenges that come with being teenagers, taking the first steps in adulthood.

Crash Landing on You N

Seasons: 1 | Episodes: 16
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance | Runtime: 85 Minutes
Cast: Hyun Bin, Son Ye Jin, Seo Ji Hye, Kim Jung Hyun, Yang Kyung Won
IMDb: 8.7 | MyDramaList: 8.9

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Crash Landing on You failed to unseat Sky Castle in the ratings but now sits pretty as the third-ranked highest cable K-Drama in history. From the moment the trailer landed on YouTube, it was obvious that the series was going to perform incredibly well. The use of North Korea in the story, which often hasn’t happened in K-Dramas, grabbed the attention of millions of eyes across the globe.

The Beautiful fashion heiress, Yoon Se-ri, crash lands in North Korea after she is swept in a windstorm on her paraglider. As she crashes from the tree, she lands on a North Korean military officer, Lee Jung-hyeok. Despite being a man of principle and without compromise, Lee Jung-hyeok decides to help Yoon Se-ri, and hides her from the North Korean authorities. As the pair learn more and more about each other and grow closer, it’s not long before the pair begins to fall in love.

It’s Okay to Not Be Okay N

Seasons: 1 | Episodes: 16
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance | Runtime: 75 Minutes
Cast: Kim Soo Hyun, Seo Ye Ji, Oh Jung Se, Park Gyu Young, Jang Young Nam
IMDb: 8.8 | MyDramaList: 9.1

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Despite the viewer ratings not backing up the claim, It’s Okay to Not Be Okay has been highly regarded as one of the best dramas to arrive in 2020.

Community health worker Moon Kang Tae is desperate to escape from the heavy responsibility and emotional baggage he’s held onto all his life. Help comes in the unexpected form of children’s author, Ko Moon Young. Despite her talent for writing, and her extreme popularity amongst children she doesn’t believe in the stories she writes.

Every K-Drama Series on Netflix in 2020

There’s over a 100 fantastic K-Dramas to be enjoyed on Netflix right now:

N = Netflix Original

SeriesSeasonsEpisodesIMDb Rating
100 Days My Prince1167.4
A Boy Name Flora A177.8
A Korean Odyssey1208.1
A Man Called God1246.0
Abyss N1167.1
Another Miss Oh1187.9
Argon N187.3
Arthdal Chronicles N3188.4
Bad Guys1117.9
Bad Guys: Vile City1168.0
Because This Is My First Live1168.1
Best Lover1165.8
Black1188.0
Boys Over Flowers1257.9
Bring It On, Ghost1167.7
Cain and Abel1207.7
Cheese in the Trap1177.4
Chicago Typewriter1168.2
Chief of Staff N2207.9
Chocolate N1167.7
Cinderella and the Four Knights1167.3
Color of Woman1205.2
Crash Landing on You N1198.7
Dear My Friends1168.3
Designated Survivor: 60 Days N1168.1
Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol N1167.4
Extracurricular N1107.7
Familiar Wife1167.5
Goedam185.7
Good Morning Call2277.7
Goodbye My Wife1206.2
Graceful Friends1176.6
Happy And1254.6
Heaven’s Garden1308.5
Hello, My Twenties!2268.3
Hi Bye, Mama! N1168.0
Hospital Playlist N1128.7
Hyena N1167.9
Hymn of Death N167.2
Hyori’s Bed & Breakfast1308.7
Immortal Classic1207.1
Inheritors1207.5
Iris1207.9
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay N1168.8
Itaewon Class N1168.2
Jumping Girl1155.2
Kingdom N2128.4
Let’s Eat1167.8
Let’s Eat 21187.8
Life1167.6
Live N1188.4
Live Up To Your Name1167.8
Love Alarm N187.4
Love for Ten: Generation of Youth1126.6
Magic Phone1103.7
Man to Man N1167.4
Memories of the Alhambra1167.8
Misaeng1208.6
Miss Panda & Mr. Hedgehog1166.2
Mr. Sunshine N2248.8
My Country: The New Age N1168.3
My First First Love N1167.6
My Holo Love N1127.7
My Little Baby1166.7
My Mister1169.1
My Only Love Song N1206.8
My Runway166.3
My Sassy Girl1166.9
My Secret Romance1137.2
My Shy Boss1167.3
Mystic Pop-up Bar N1128.0
Nightmare High1127.1
One More Time N186.9
One Spring Night N1167.9
Part-Time Idol1107.0
Persona N146.7
Possessed N1166.9
President1207.1
Private Lives N1166.6
Record of Youth N1167.3
Reply 19881209.1
Reply 19941167.9
Reply 19971168.1
Revolutionary Love1166.9
Romance Is a Bonus Book N1168.1
Rookie Historian Goo Hae-Ryung N1208.2
Rugal N1166.4
Save Me1168.0
Second 20s1167.7
Signal1168.7
Something in the Rain1168.1
Spark1126.9
Start-Up N1168.2
Stranger2368.6
Strangers from Hell1107.9
Suits1167.5
Sweet Home N1107.4
That Winter, the Wind Blows1167.7
The Bride of Habaek1166.9
The Good Detective1167.4
The K21167.8
The King: Eternal Monarch N1168.3
The Lies Within N1166.8
The Miracle1126.3
The School Nurse Files N166.4
The Sound of Your Heart N2218.3
The Sound of Your Heart: Reboot N1205.7
The Uncanny Counter1167.4
Tomorrow with You1167.5
Tong: Memories1127.8
Tunnel1168.3
Under the Black Moonlight194.6
Vagabond N1168.3
Voice2287.6
Was It Love? N1167.2
What in the World Happened?1105.4
When the Camellia Blooms N1208.0
White Nights N1207.0
YG Strategy Office N187.1

Please Note: The list above has been taken from the Netflix US library. Some K-Dramas in the list above may not be available to stream in your region.

What is your favorite K-Drama series on Netflix? Let us know in the comments below!

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