2026 K-Drama Updates (Part 2A)
My Favorite K-Dramas: A–M
This is the second installment of my three-part series on K-Dramas.
Part One introduced the genre. This article is a running catalog of K-Dramas I have watched, enjoyed, or found noteworthy. Part Three will feature individual reviews, beginning with The Apartment Job.
After spending a significant amount of time in Korea over the past several years, and finally reaching the point where I can follow much of the dialogue, I have become a devoted K-Drama fan. Korean television has evolved into one of the most creative and diverse entertainment industries in the world, producing everything from romantic comedies and historical dramas to political thrillers, science fiction, horror, and social satire.
How I Rate K-Dramas
Rating Meaning
Exceptional A Highly Recommended
BWorth Watching
CMB Worth it / For Dedicated Fans
D skip
TBC – my future viewing lists
Master List (A–M)
| English Title | Korean Title | Romanized Title | Genre | rating |
| 12.12: The Day | 12.12: 더 데이 | Deo Dei | Political Drama | A |
| 20th Century Girl | 20세기 소녀 | Ishipsegi Sonyeo | Coming-of-Age | B |
| A Tale of Two Sisters | 장화, 홍련 | Janghwa Hongryeon | Horror | Tbc |
| A Typical Family | 평범한 가족 | Pyeongbeomhan Gajok | Drama | B |
| Again My Life | 어게인 마이 라이프 | Eogein Mai Laipeu | Fantasy Drama | B |
| Alchemy of Souls | 환혼 | Hwanhon | Fantasy | A |
| Alive | 살아있다 | Saraitda | Horror | B |
| All of Us Are Dead | 지금 우리 학교는 | Jigeum Uri Hakgyoneun | Zombie Drama | B |
| All The Love You Wish For | 모든 사랑을 원해 | Modeun Sarangeul Wonhae | Rom-com | Tbc |
| Arthdal Chronicles | 아스달 연대기 | Aseudal Yeondaegi | Fantasy Epic | A |
| Autumn in My Heart | 가을동화 | Gaeul Donghwa | Romance | Tbc |
| Awaken | 낮과 밤 | Natgwa Bam | Thriller | Tbc |
| Bad and Crazy | 배드 앤 크레이지 | Baedeu Aen Keureiji | Action | Tbc |
| Badlands Hunters | 황야의 사냥꾼 | Hwangyaui Sanyangkkun | Post-Apocalyptic | A |
| Beef | — | — | Revenge Drama | A |
| Because This Is My First Life | 이번 생은 처음이라 | Ibeon Saengeun Cheoeumira | Rom-com | B |
| Believer | 독전 | Dokjeon | Crime Drama | Tbc |
| The Bequeathed | 선산 | Seonsan | Thriller | B |
| Beyond Evil | 괴물 | Goemul | Thriller | Tbc |
| Big Mouth | 빅마우스 | Bikmauseu | Thriller | C meh |
| Black Knight | 택배기사 | Taekbaegisa | Sci-Fi | B |
| Boys Over Flowers | 꽃보다 남자 | Kkotboda Namja | Rom-com | Tbc |
| Business Proposal | 사내 맞선 | Sanae Matseon | Rom-com | Tbc |
| Bulgasal | 불가살 | Bulgasal | Fantasy Horror | B |
| Castaway Diva | 무인도의 디바 | Muin-do-ui Diva | Rom-com | A |
| Check-In Hanyang | 체크인 한양 | Chekeuin Hanyang | Historical Rom-com | A |
| Chief of Staff | 보좌관 | Bojwagan | Political Drama | A |
| Coffee Prince | 커피프린스 1호점 | Keopipeurinseu Ilhojeom | Rom-com | Tbc |
| Crazy Love | 크레이지 러브 | Keureiji Reobeu | Rom-com | B |
| Crash Course in Romance | 일타 스캔들 | Ilta Seukaendeul | Rom-com | A |
| Crash Landing on You | 사랑의 불시착 | Sarangui Bulsichak | Rom-com | A |
| Dali and the Cocky Prince | 달리와 감자탕 | Dalliwa Gamjatang | Rom-com | Tbc |
| Designated Survivor: 60 Days | 60일, 지정생존자 | Jijeongsaengjonja | Political Drama | B |
| Destined With You | 이 연애는 불가항력 | I Yeonaeneun Bulgahangryeok | Fantasy Romance | B |
| Doctor Cha | 닥터 차정숙 | Dakteo Cha Jeongsuk | Medical Drama | B |
| Doctor John | 의사요한 | Uisayohan | Medical Drama | B |
| Doctor Prisoner | 닥터 프리즈너 | Dakteo Peurijeuneo | Thriller | Tbc |
| Doctor Romantic | 낭만닥터 김사부 | Nangman Dakteo Kim Sabu | Medical Drama | B |
| Doctor Slump | 닥터 슬럼프 | Dakteo Seulleompeu | Rom-com | A |
| D.P. | 디피 | D.P. | ||
| Full House | 풀하우스 | Pulhauseu | Rom-com | TBC |
| Glitch | 글리치 | Geullichi | Sci-Fi | A |
| Go Back Couple | 고백부부 | Gobaek Bubu | Rom-com | Tbc |
| Good Bye Mr. Black | 굿바이 미스터 블랙 | Gutbai Miseuteo Beullaek | Political Drama | C meh |
| Good and the Bastard | 좋거나 나쁜 동재 | Jotgeona Nappeun Dongjae | Thriller | Tbc |
| Graceful Family | 우아한 가 | Uahan Ga | Drama | Tbc |
| Gu Family Book | 구가의 서 | Guga-ui Seo | Historical Fantasy | Tbc |
| Happiness | 해피니스 | Haepiniseu | Zombie Thriller | Tbc |
| Healer | 힐러 | Hilleo | Action Romance | Tbc |
| Hellbound | 지옥 | Jiok | Horror | B |
| Her Private Life | 그녀의 사생활 | Geunyeoui Sasaenghwal | Rom-com | Tbc |
| Hi Bye, Mama! | 하이바이, 마마! | Hai Bai Mama | Family Drama | Tbc |
| Hierarchy | 하이러키 | Hairuki | Teen Drama | B |
| Holy Betrayal | 나는 신이다 | Naneun Sinida | Documentary | B |
| Hospital Playlist | 슬기로운 의사생활 | Seulgiroun Uisasaenghwal | Medical Drama | Tbc |
| Hotel del Luna | 호텔 델루나 | Hotel Del Luna | Fantasy Romance | Tbc |
| Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha | 갯마을 차차차 | Gaetmaeul Chachacha | Rom-com | Tbc |
| Hyena | 하이에나 | Haiena | Legal Thriller | A |
| I Am Not a Robot | 로봇이 아니야 | Robosi Aniya | Sci-Fi Rom-com | Tbc |
| I’m Sorry, I Love You | 미안하다 사랑한다 | Mianhada Saranghanda | Melodrama | Tbc |
| Itaewon Class | 이태원 클라쓰 | Itaewon Keullasseu | Revenge Drama | A |
| It’s Okay, That’s Love | 괜찮아 사랑이야 | Gwaenchanha Sarangiya | Rom-com | Tbc |
| Jewel in the Palace | 대장금 | Dae Jang Geum | Historical Drama | Tbc |
| Joseon Attorney | 조선변호사 | Joseon Byeonhosa | Historical Legal Drama | Tbc |
| Juvenile Justice | 소년심판 | Sonyeon Simpan | Legal Drama | B |
| Kill Me, Heal Me | 킬미 힐미 | Kilmi Hilmi | Rom-com | Tbc |
| Killer Paradox | 살인자ㅇ난감 | Salinja Nangam | Thriller | B |
| King Maker | 킹메이커 | Kingmeikeo | Political Drama | Tbc |
| King the Land | 킹더랜드 | Kingdeoraendeu | Rom-com | B |
| Karma | 카르마 | Kareuma | Revenge Drama | B |
| Last Man Standing | 최후의 생존자 | Choehuui Saengjonja | Historical Thriller | A |
| Lies Within | 모두의 거짓말 | Moduui Geojitmal | Political Thriller | A |
| Live Up to Your Name | 명불허전 | Myeongbulheojeon | Time-Travel Rom-com | A |
| Love To Hate You | 연애대전 | Yeonae Daejeon | Rom-com | Tbc |
| Mad Dog | 매드 독 | Maedeu Dok | Crime Thriller | A |
| Mask Girl | 마스크걸 | Maseukeugeol | Drama | B |
| Military Prosecutor Doberman | 군검사 도베르만 | Gungeomsa Dobeureuman | Legal Revenge | B |
| Mine | 마인 | Main | Revenge Drama | A |
| Money Flower | 돈꽃 | Donkkot | Drama | Tbc |
| Move to Heaven | 무브 투 헤븐 | Mubeu Tu Hebeun | Drama | B |
| Moving | 무빙 | Mubing | Sci-Fi | B |
| My Country: The New Age | 나의 나라 | Naui Nara | Historical Drama | Tbc |
| My Demon | 마이 데몬 | Mai Demon | Fantasy Romance | Tbc |
| My Dearest Nemesis | 그놈은 흑염룡 | Geunomeun Heukyeomryong | Drama | A |
| My Love From the Star | 별에서 온 그대 | Byeoreseo On Geudae | Rom-com | A |
| My Secretary’s Secret Life | 초면에 사랑합니다 | Chomyeone Saranghamnida | Rom-com | C |
| My Unfamiliar Family | 아는 건 별로 없지만 가족입니다 | Aneun Geon Byeollo Eopjiman Gajokimnida | Family Drama | Tbc |
End of Part 2A
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