Top 10 Korean Shows of All Time
The top 10 korean shows of all time, ranked by IMDb rating (weighted for vote count) across 103 eligible shows. 10 of them are streaming in India right now on Netflix — each links to exactly where to watch it.
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When Life Gives You Tangerines
2025IMDb 9.0 · 43,094 votes
Captures the bittersweet beauty of rural life and human connection through intimate storytelling.
Streaming on Netflix
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Reply 1988
2015IMDb 9.0 · 17,807 votes
Nostalgic coming-of-age masterpiece that redefined Korean drama with its ensemble cast and emotional depth.
Streaming on Netflix
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My Mister
2018IMDb 9.0 · 16,214 votes
Quietly devastating exploration of everyday pain and unexpected compassion between broken people.
Streaming on Netflix
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Crash Landing on You
2019IMDb 8.7 · 61,166 votes
Global phenomenon that proved Korean romance could captivate worldwide audiences with charm and heart.
Streaming on Netflix
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Alchemy of Souls
2022IMDb 8.7 · 27,029 votes
Epic fantasy romance blending spectacular action sequences with complex character arcs across two seasons.
Streaming on Netflix
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It's Okay to Not Be Okay
2020IMDb 8.6 · 43,569 votes
Tackled mental health stigma with unflinching honesty while building one of K-drama's most compelling love stories.
Streaming on Netflix
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Twinkling Watermelon
2023IMDb 8.9 · 10,137 votes
Time-travel romance that balanced whimsy with genuine teenage emotion and a compelling musical backdrop.
Streaming on Netflix
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Twenty Five Twenty One
2022IMDb 8.6 · 21,267 votes
Generational love story that captured coming-of-age vulnerability and the weight of unrealized dreams.
Streaming on Netflix
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Extraordinary Attorney Woo
2022IMDb 8.5 · 40,021 votes
Broke ground depicting neurodivergence authentically while delivering satisfying courtroom drama and character growth.
Streaming on Netflix
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Guardian: The Lonely and Great God
2016IMDb 8.5 · 36,523 votes
Fantasy masterpiece that perfected the grim reaper mythology with visual artistry and supernatural storytelling.
Streaming on Netflix
Frequently asked
- What is the best Korean show of all time?
- By IMDb rating (weighted for vote count), When Life Gives You Tangerines (2025) tops this list with an IMDb score of 9.0 from 43,094 votes, and it's streaming in India on Netflix.
- How is this list ranked?
- We rank by IMDb rating using a Bayesian weighted score (IMDb's own Top-250 method), which balances a title's rating against how many people voted — so a very high score from only a handful of votes doesn't outrank a slightly lower score from tens of thousands. Titles need a minimum vote count to qualify.
- Where can I watch these Korean shows in India?
- 10 of the 10 titles on this list are streaming in India right now. Tap any title to see exactly which OTT platform (Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, SonyLIV, ZEE5 or Apple TV) it's on, or to get an alert when a not-yet-streaming one lands.
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