July Drama Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for dramas!

The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, community awareness, and viewership indexes of 21 popular dramas, using big data collected from June 9 to July 9.

“Agent Kim Reactivated” topped this month’s list with a brand reputation index of 10,334,054. High-ranking phrases in the drama’s keyword analysis included “So Ji Sub,” “Yoon Kyung Ho,” and “viewership ratings,” while its highest-ranking related terms included “solid,” “surpass,” and “success.” The show’s positivity-negativity analysis revealed a score of 94.79 percent positive reactions.

Meanwhile, “My Royal Nemesis” took second place with a brand reputation index of 7,851,200.

“Reborn Rookie” ranked third with a brand reputation index of 7,238,485, while “Teach You a Lesson” came in at a close fourth with a score of 7,119,086.

Finally, “Recipe for Love” rounded out the top five with a brand reputation index of 6,685,595.

Check out the top 20 for this month below!

  1. “Agent Kim Reactivated”
  2. “My Royal Nemesis”
  3. “Reborn Rookie”
  4. “Teach You a Lesson”
  5. “Recipe for Love”
  6. “Our Happy Days”
  7. “First Man”
  8. “Doctor on the Edge”
  9. “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier”
  10. “See You at Work Tomorrow!”
  11. “Pearl in Red”
  12. “Notes from the Last Row”
  13. “Fifties Professionals”
  14. “Husbands in Action”
  15. “Dear X”
  16. “Pachinko”
  17. “If Wishes Could Kill”
  18. “Weak Hero”
  19. “Mercy for None”
  20. “Cabbage Your Life”
  21. “Gangnam B-Side”

Binge-watch all of “Reborn Rookie” with subtitles on Viki below:

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“The Legend of Kitchen Soldier” here:

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And “Fifties Professionals” below!

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60+ Dramas From The First Half Of 2026 (K-Drama Masterlist)

The first half of the year has flown by in the blink of an eye, and it’s time look back on the K-dramas that have graced the screens over the past six months. Here is a masterlist of over 60 K-dramas that have aired in 2026 so far!

Includes dramas that premiered in 2025 and ended in 2026.

“A Graceful Liar”

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Korean Title: “친밀한 리플리”

Cast: Lee Shi Ah, Lee Il Hwa, Lee Seung Yeon, Choi Jong Hwan, Park Chul Ho, Seol Jung Hwan

Broadcast Period: September 22, 2025 – February 20

Number of Episodes: 101

“A Graceful Liar” is about Cha Jung Won (Lee Shi Ah) and her birth mother Han Hye Ra (Lee Il Hwa), who becomes her stepmother-in-law, as they begin a battle of lies in order to win over the Geonhyang family.

“Absolute Value of Romance”

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Korean Title: “로맨스의 절댓값”

Cast: Kim Hyang Gi, Cha Hak Yeon, Kim Jae Hyun, Sohn Jeong Hyuck, Kim Dong Gyu

Broadcast Period: April 17 – May 29

Number of Episodes: 16

“Absolute Value of Romance” tells the story of high school student Yeo Eui Ju (Kim Hyang Gi), who secretly writes a BL novel featuring her handsome teachers as the main characters. However, when she winds up running into these teachers in real life at unexpected moments, her once-peaceful school life takes a turbulent turn.

“Agent Kim Reactivated”

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Korean Title: “김부장”

Cast: So Ji Sub, Choi Dae Hoon, Yoon Kyung Ho

Broadcast Period: June 26 – July 25

Number of Episodes: 10

“Agent Kim Reactivated” is an action revenge drama about Manager Kim (So Ji Sub), an ordinary dad and employee at a small savings bank who becomes the most dangerous man in the world to save his one and only beloved daughter Min Ji.

“Always Meet Again”

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Korean Title: “언제나 다시 만나”

Cast: Shin Jeong U, Woo Ji Han

Broadcast Period: March 5 – March 26

Number of Episodes: 8

“Always Meet Again” is a fantasy romance BL about 35-year-old Jang Hye Sung (Woo Ji Han) who visits his high school art classroom and time slips to 17 years in the past, reuniting with his first love Lee Woo Jin (Shin Jeong U).

“Azure Spring”

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Korean Title: “아주르 스프링”

Cast: Kim Ye Rim (Yeri), Kang Sang Jun

Broadcast Period: May 11 – May 26

Number of Episodes: 6

“Azure Spring” is a healing youth drama that follows Seo Anna (Kim Ye Rim), who has come to a standstill out of fear of the future, and Yoon Deok Hyun (Kang Sang Jun), who remains trapped in the past and unable to move forward. As they live as a haenyeo (female diver) and haenam (male diver), the two gradually grow through one another.

“Bloodhounds 2”

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Korean Title: “사냥개들 시즌2”

Cast: Woo Do Hwan, Lee Sang Yi, Rain

Broadcast Period: April 3

Number of Episodes: 7

“Bloodhounds” is an action noir about people who step into the world of loan sharks in pursuit of money and get caught up in a web of much darker forces. After taking down a loan shark ring in the first season, Gun Woo (Woo Do Hwan) and Woo Jin (Lee Sang Yi) take on a global underground boxing league led by Baek Jeong (Rain) in Season 2.

“Bloody Flower”

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Korean Title: “블러디 플라워”

Cast: Ryeoun, Sung Dong Il, Geum Sae Rok

Broadcast Period: February 4 – February 25

Number of Episodes: 8

“Bloody Flower” follows serial killer Lee Woo Gyeom (Ryeoun), who possesses the ability to cure all incurable diseases, and the people entangled with him, whose beliefs about law, justice, and ethics are shaken by his existence.

“Boyfriend on Demand”

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Korean Title: “월간남친”

Cast: Jisoo, Seo In Guk

Broadcast Period: March 6

Number of Episodes: 10

“Boyfriend on Demand” is a romantic comedy that follows Seo Mi Rae (Jisoo), an overworked webtoon producer who subscribes to a virtual dating simulation service to experience the dates of her dreams. In the real world, meanwhile, a quiet spark also builds between Mi Rae and her rival webtoon producer Park Kyeong Nam (Seo In Guk).

“Cabbage Your Life”

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Korean Title: “심우면 연리리”

Cast: Park Sung Woong, Lee Soo Kyung, Lee Jin Woo

Broadcast Period: March 6 – June 11

Number of Episodes: 12

“Cabbage Your Life” tells the chaotic story of Sung Tae Hoon (Park Sung Woong), a department manager at a major corporation, and his city family as they struggle to return to Seoul after they suddenly end up in the rural village Yeonriri.

“Can This Love Be Translated?”

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Korean Title: “이 사랑 통역 되나요?”

Cast: Kim Seon Ho, Go Youn Jung, Fukushi Sota

Broadcast Period: January 16

Number of Episodes: 12

“Can This Love Be Translated?” depicts the romance that blossoms between multilingual interpreter Joo Ho Jin (Kim Seon Ho) and top star Cha Mu Hee (Go Youn Jung) as their professional relationship takes unpredictable and heartwarming turns.nd Sun Jae Gyu (Ahn Bo Hyun), the passionate man who melts her frozen heart.

“Climax”

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Korean Title: “클라이맥스”

Cast: Ju Ji Hoon, Ha Ji Won, Nana, Oh Jung Se, Cha Joo Young

Broadcast Period: March 16 – April 14

Number of Episodes: 10

“Climax” follows the story of prosecutor Bang Tae Seop (Ju Ji Hoon), a man with boundless desires and sharp judgment who dives into a power-driven cartel in order to rise to the top of South Korea’s power ladder.

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“Doctor on the Edge”

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Korean Title: “닥터 섬보이”

Cast: Lee Jae Wook, Shin Ye Eun, Hong Min Ki, Lee Soo Kyung, Kim Yoon Woo

Broadcast Period: June 1 – July 7

Number of Episodes: 12

“Doctor on the Edge” is about public health doctor Do Ji Eui (Lee Jae Wook) and nurse Yook Ha Ri (Shin Ye Eun), who is hiding a secret. After crossing paths on a remote island, they embark on a heartwarming journey of saving lives and learning about love as they get to know the island’s residents.

“Doctor Shin”

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Korean Title: “닥터신”

Cast: Jung E Chan, Baek Seo Ra, An Woo Yeon, Joo Se Bin, Cheon Young Min, Song Ji In, Jeon No Min, Ji Young San

Broadcast Period: March 14 – May 3

Number of Episodes: 16

“Doctor Shin” is a medical thriller that follows a doctor who pushes medicine beyond limits. Centered on the romance surrounding a top star who falls into a coma after a tragic accident—along with the man who once loved her and the man who still loves her—the drama explores a bold story of love and desire, taboo, and sacrifice.

“Fifties Professionals”

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Korean Title: “오십프로”

Cast: Shin Ha Kyun, Oh Jung Se, Heo Sung Tae, Kim Sang Kyung, Kim Shin Rok, Kwon Yul, Lee Hak Joo, Han Ji Eun

Broadcast Period: May 22 – June 27

Number of Episodes: 12

“Fifties Professionals” is an action-comedy about three men, who once reigned at the top of their respective fields, as they find themselves exiled to a remote island after a mysterious incident. There, they begin a bittersweet and comedic quest to uncover the truth about the fateful day from 10 years ago that changed their lives.

Watch “Fifties Professionals”:

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“Filing for Love”

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Korean Title: “은밀한 감사”

Cast: Shin Hae Sun, Gong Myoung, Kim Jae Wook, Hong Hwa Yeon

Broadcast Period: April 25 – May 31

Number of Episodes: 12

“Filing for Love” is an office rom-com drama that tells the story of Noh Ki Jun (Gong Myoung), once the ace of a major corporation’s audit team who is demoted to handling internal misconduct, and Joo In Ah (Shin Hae Sun), a tough and eccentric audit team leader with a secret.

Watch “Filing for Love”:

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“First Man”

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Korean Title: “첫 번째 남자”

Cast: Hahm Eun Jung, Oh Hyun Kyung, Yoon Sun Woo

Broadcast Period: December 15, 2025 – July 3

Number of Episodes: 141

“First Man” is a revenge drama about two women whose lives become fatally intertwined—one who lives another person’s life for the sake of revenge, and another who steals someone else’s life in pursuit of her own desires.

“Gold Land”

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Korean Title: “골드랜드”

Cast: Park Bo Young, Kim Sung Cheol, Lee Hyun Wook, Kim Hee Won, Moon Jung Hee, Lee Kwang Soo

Broadcast Period: April 29 – May 27

Number of Episodes: 10

“Gold Land” follows Hee Joo (Park Bo Young), a security screening officer at an international airport who unexpectedly comes into possession of gold bars tied to an illegal smuggling ring. As those around her become consumed by greed and betrayal, Hee Joo is drawn into a dangerous battle.

“Honour”

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Korean Title: “아너 : 그녀들의 법정”

Cast: Lee Na Young, Jung Eun Chae, Lee Chung Ah

Broadcast Period: February 2 – March 10

Number of Episodes: 12

Based on a Swedish series, “Honour” is a mystery thriller about Yoon Ra Young (Lee Na Young), Kang Shin Jae (Jung Eun Chae), and Hwang Hyun Jin (Lee Chung Ah), founding partners of the law firm L&J, as they confront a massive scandal from the past head-on.

“IDOL I”

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Korean Title: “아이돌아이”

Cast: Sooyoung, Kim Jae Yeong, Jeong Jae Kwang, Choi Hee Jin, Kim Hyun Jin

Broadcast Period: December 22, 2025 – January 27

Number of Episodes: 12

“IDOL I” is a mysterious courtroom romance drama as Maeng Se Na (Sooyoung), a virtuous star lawyer and devoted fan, defends her favorite idol Do Ra Ik (Kim Jae Yeong) after he is accused of murder.

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“If Wishes Could Kill”

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Korean Title: “기리고”

Cast: Jeon So Young, Kang Mina, Baek Sun Ho, Hyun Woo Seok, Lee Hyo Je

Broadcast Period: April 24

Number of Episodes: 8

“If Wishes Could Kill” is a horror series about a group of high schoolers who suddenly learn that they are fated to die after being cursed by a mysterious wish-granting app called GIRIGO. As they race against time to escape the app’s deadly curse, they wind up uncovering its sinister truth.

“In Your Radiant Season”

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Korean Title: “찬란한 너의 계절에”

Cast: Lee Sung Kyung, Chae Jong Hyeop

Broadcast Period: February 20 – April 3

Number of Episodes: 12

“In Your Radiant Season” is a romance drama about Sunwoo Chan (Chae Jong Hyeop), a man who lives each day like an exciting summer vacation, and Song Ha Ran (Lee Sung Kyung), a woman who has locked herself away as if life were

“Love Class 3”

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Korean Title: “수업중입니다3”

Cast: Saebyeol, Seo Ihan, Lee Woo Jin, Petch Panutuch Saelee

Broadcast Period: May 28 – July 17

Number of Episodes: 16

The third installment of the BL campus romance series “Love Class,” “Love Class 3″ tells the story of Hyun Jae (Saebyeol), Soo An (Seo Ihan), Jae Min (Lee Woo Jin), and Khun (Petch Panutuch Saelee) as they navigate between their K-pop dreams and romance.

Watch the first season of “Love Class”:

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“Love Class 2” here:

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And “Love Class 3”:

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“Love Me”

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Korean Title: “러브 미”

Cast: Seo Hyun Jin, Yoo Jae Myung, Lee Si Woo, Yoon Sea, Chang Ryul, Dahyun

Broadcast Period: December 19 – January 23, 2026

Number of Episodes: 12

“Love Me” is a remake of a Swedish original series by Josephine Bornebusch that tells the story of a somewhat selfish but perhaps more relatable family, where each member begins their own journey of love and personal growth.

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“Love Phobia”

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Korean Title: “러브포비아”

Cast: Yeonwoo, Kim Hyun Jin, Jo Yun Seo, Choi Byung Chan

Broadcast Period: February 19 – March 13

Number of Episodes: 8

“Love Phobia” is about Han Sun Ho (Kim Hyun Jin), a romance novelist who is deeply in tune with his emotions, and Yoon Bi Ah (Yeonwoo), the emotionally detached CEO of an AI-powered dating app, as they cross paths and embark on a journey to find love.

“Mad Concrete Dreams”

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Korean Title: “대한민국에서 건물주 되는 법”

Cast: Ha Jung Woo, Im Soo Jung, Kim Jun Han, Krystal, Shim Eun Kyung

Broadcast Period: March 14 – April 19

Number of Episodes: 12

“Mad Concrete Dreams” is a thriller drama that follows Ki Su Jong (Ha Jung Woo), a struggling landlord whose mounting debts lead him to participate in a staged kidnapping. However, the plan spirals out of control as the fake kidnapping turns dangerously real.

Watch “Mad Concrete Dreams”:

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“Made in Korea”

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Korean Title: “메이드 인 코리아”

Cast: Hyun Bin, Jung Woo Sung, Woo Do Hwan, Cho Yeo Jeong, Seo Eun Soo, Won Ji An, Jung Sung Il

Broadcast Period: December 24, 2025 – January 14

Number of Episodes: 6

“Made in Korea” follows Baek Ki Tae (Hyun Bin), a man driven by ambition for wealth and power, and prosecutor Jang Geon Young (Jung Woo Sung), who sacrifices everything to stop him, as they confront a monumental event in the turbulent 1970s.

“Marie and Her Three Daddies”

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Korean Title: “마리와 별난 아빠들”

Cast: Ha Seung Ri, Hyun Woo, Park Eun Hye, Ryu Jin, Hwang Dong Joo, Gong Jung Hwan

Broadcast Period: October 13, 2025 – March 27

Number of Episodes: 120

“Marie and Her Three Daddies” tells the story of Marie (Ha Seung Ri) on her journey to uncover the truth about her father, ultimately portraying the creation of an unconventional family—one built on bonds deeper than blood.

“My Royal Nemesis”

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Korean Title: “멋진 신세계”

Cast: Lim Ji Yeon, Heo Nam Jun, Jang Seung Jo, Kim Min Seok, Lee Se Hee

Broadcast Period: May 8 – June 20

Number of Episodes: 14

“My Royal Nemesis” is a romantic comedy about Shin Seo Ri (Lim Ji Yeon), a struggling actress who is suddenly possessed by the spirit of a notorious villainess from the Joseon era, and Cha Se Gye (Heo Nam Jun), a ruthless chaebol heir who is known as a “monster created by capitalism.”

“No Tail To Tell”

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Korean Title: “오늘부터 인간입니다만”

Cast: Kim Hye Yoon, Lomon

Broadcast Period: January 16 – February 28

Number of Episodes: 12

“No Tail to Tell” is a fantasy romance about Eun Ho (Kim Hye Yoon), a quirky Gen Z gumiho (magical nine-tailed fox) who is determined not to become human, and Kang Si Yeol (Lomon), an overly confident world-class soccer player.

“Notes from the Last Row”

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Korean Title: “맨 끝줄 소년”

Cast: Choi Min Sik, Choi Hyun Wook, Heo Joon Ho, Kim Yoon Jin, Jin Kyung

Broadcast Period: June 26

Number of Episodes: 6

“Notes from the Last Row” is a gripping suspense drama that follows Heo Mun Oh (Choi Min Sik), a grumpy literature professor and failed novelist, who discovers untapped genius in Lee Kang (Choi Hyun Wook), a mysterious student seated in the last row of his class, and becomes obsessed with his writing.

“Our Golden Days”

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Korean Title: “화려한 날들”

Cast: Jung Il Woo, Jung In Sun, Yoon Hyun Min, Chun Ho Jin, Lee Tae Ran, Ban Hyo Jung, Yoon Joo Sang, Kim Hee Jung, Son Sang Yeon, Shin Su Hyun, Park Jung Yeon

Broadcast Period: August 9, 2025 – January 25

Number of Episodes: 50

“Our Golden Days” is a generational family drama built around the idea that everyone has their own golden era—be it in the past, present, or future. The story explores how people encounter and reflect on those meaningful moments in life.

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“Our Happy Days”

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Korean Title: “기쁜 우리 좋은 날”

Cast: Yoon Jong Hun, Uhm Hyun Kyung, Jung Yoon, Yoon Da Young

Broadcast Period: March 30 – September 18

Number of Episodes: 120

“Our Happy Days” is a warm family series filled with stories from multiple generations, centering on a tense clash between the perfect man Go Gyeol (Yoon Jong Hun) and the endearingly clumsy woman Jo Eun Ae (Uhm Hyun Kyung)—each striving to become the main character of their own life.

“Our Universe”

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Korean Title: “우주를 줄게”

Cast: Bae In Hyuk, Roh Jeong Eui, Park Seo Ham

Broadcast Period: February 4 – March 12

Number of Episodes: 12

“Our Universe” is a romance drama about Sun Tae Hyung (Bae In Hyuk) and Woo Hyun Jin (Roh Jeong Eui), two in-laws who unexpectedly end up raising their nephew Woo Joo together. After moving in together, they embark on a journey of personal growth and blossoming romance.

Watch “Our Universe”:

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“Pearl in Red”

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Korean Title: “붉은 진주”

Cast: Park Jin Hee, Nam Sang Ji

Broadcast Period: February 23 – August 7

Number of Episodes: 103

“Pearl in Red” tells a gripping and intense revenge saga about two women who return under false identities to uncover the sins and hidden truths buried within a chaebol family.

Watch “Pearl in Red”:

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“Perfect Crown”

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Korean Title: “21세기 대군 부인”

Cast: IU, Byeon Woo Seok, Noh Sang Hyun, Gong Seung Yeon, Yoo Su Bin, Lee Yeon

Broadcast Period: April 10 – May 16

Number of Episodes: 12

Set in an alternate universe where modern-day Korea is a constitutional monarchy, “Perfect Crown” tells the love story of Seong Hui Ju (IU), a chaebol heiress who has everything but is only a commoner in status, and Grand Prince Ian (Byeon Woo Seok), a prince who has nothing despite being the son of the king.

“Phantom Lawyer”

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Korean Title: “신이랑 법률사무소”

Cast: Yoo Yeon Seok, Esom, Kim Kyung Nam

Broadcast Period: March 13 – May 2

Number of Episodes: 16

“Phantom Lawyer” is a quirky yet heartwarming legal drama that follows the adventures of Shin I Rang (Yoo Yeon Seok), a lawyer who can see ghosts, and elite attorney Han Na Hyun (Esom) as they resolve the lingering grievances of their very unusual clients—ghosts—through the law.

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“Positively Yours”

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Korean Title: “아기가 생겼어요”

Cast: Choi Jin Hyuk, Oh Yeon Seo, Hong Jong Hyun, Dasom

Broadcast Period: January 17 – February 22

Number of Episodes: 12

Based on a popular webtoon, “Positively Yours” is a romantic comedy that follows the unexpected consequences of a one-night stand between Kang Du Jun (Choi Jin Hyuk) and Jang Hui Won (Oh Yeon Seo), who have both sworn off marriage.

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“Pro Bono”

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Korean Title: “프로보노”

Cast: Jung Kyung Ho, So Ju Yeon, Yoon Na Moo, Seo Hye Won, Kang Hyung Suk, Lee Yoo Young

Broadcast Period: December 6, 2025 – January 11

Number of Episodes: 12

“Pro Bono” is a chaotic courtroom drama about Kang David (Jung Kyung Ho), a materialistic judge obsessed with success who unexpectedly gets trapped in a large law firm’s overlooked pro bono team.

“Reborn Rookie”

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Korean Title: “신입사원 강회장”

Cast: Lee Jun Young, Jin Goo, Son Hyun Joo, Lee Ju Myoung

Broadcast Period: May 30 – July 5

Number of Episodes: 12

“Reborn Rookie” follows Kang Yong Ho (Son Hyun Joo), the powerful chairman of the leading conglomerate Choi Sung Group, who is revered as a business genius. After an accident, he unexpectedly finds himself living a second life when his soul swaps into the youthful body of a soccer player named Hwang Jun Hyun (Lee Jun Young).

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“Recipe for Love”

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Korean Title: “사랑을 처방해 드립니다”

Cast: Jin Se Yeon, Park Ki Woong

Broadcast Period: January 31 – July 19

Number of Episodes: 50

“Recipe for Love” is about two families who have been entangled in bad blood for 30 years. As misunderstandings are resolved and old wounds begin to heal, the two households gradually come together and are reborn as one family.

“Reverse”

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Korean Title: “리버스”

Cast: Seo Ji Hye, Go Soo, Kim Jae Kyung

Broadcast Period: April 17 – May 8

Number of Episodes: 8

“Reverse” is a mystery revenge thriller in which Myo Jin (Seo Ji Hye), who gets caught up in an explosion at a chaebol family’s villa and loses her memory, works to recover those memories in order to uncover the secrets of her suspicious fiancé Jun Ho (Go Soo) and the truth behind the accident.

“See You at Work Tomorrow!”

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Korean Title: “내일도 출근!”

Cast: Seo In Guk, Park Ji Hyun, Kang Mina, Choi Kyung Hoon, Won Gyu Bin

Broadcast Period: June 22 – July 28

Number of Episodes: 12

Based on a hit webtoon, “See You at Work Tomorrow!” is a romance drama about Cha Ji Yoon (Park Ji Hyun), an office worker stuck in a career rut, who winds up making a fresh start both in her career and in her love life after becoming entangled with her prickly boss Kang Si Woo (Seo In Guk).

“Siren’s Kiss”

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Korean Title: “세이렌”

Cast: Park Min Young, Wi Ha Joon, Kim Jung Hyun

Broadcast Period: March 2 – April 7

Number of Episodes: 12

“Siren’s Kiss” is a romance thriller that follows inspector Cha Woo Seok (Wi Ha Joon) as he investigates an insurance fraud case involving people who all died after falling in love with Han Seol Ah (Park Min Young), a mesmerizing woman suspected to be at the center of it all.

“Sold Out on You”

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Korean Title: “오늘도 매진했습니다”

Cast: Ahn Hyo Seop, Chae Won Bin, Kim Bum

Broadcast Period: April 22 – May 28

Number of Episodes: 12

“Sold Out on You” is a romantic comedy that follows Matthew Lee (Ahn Hyo Seop), a perfectionist farmer who juggles multiple jobs, and Dam Ye Jin (Chae Won Bin), a top show host who suffers from severe insomnia, as their lives collide in unexpected ways.

“Spring Fever”

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Korean Title: “스프링 피버”

Cast: Ahn Bo Hyun, Lee Joo Bin, Cha Seo Won, Cho Jun Young, Lee Jae In

Broadcast Period: January 5 – February 10

Number of Episodes: 12

“Spring Fever” is a romantic comedy featuring the love story between Yoon Bom (Lee Joo Bin), an emotionally cold high school teacher, and Sun Jae Gyu (Ahn Bo Hyun), the passionate man who melts her frozen heart.

“Still Shining”

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Korean Title: “샤이닝”

Cast: Park Jinyoung, Kim Min Ju

Broadcast Period: March 6 – April 3

Number of Episodes: 10

“Still Shining” is a drama about Yeon Tae Seo (Park Jinyoung) and Mo Eun Ah (Kim Min Ju), who fell in love in their teens but drifted apart. 10 years later, they reunite and confront their heartbreak, growth, and new challenges as they gradually become each other’s source of light that guides their lives.

“Surely Tomorrow”

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Korean Title: “경도를 기다리며”

Cast: Park Seo Joon, Won Ji An

Broadcast Period: December 6, 2025 – January 11

Number of Episodes: 12

“Surely Tomorrow” is a romance drama about ex-couple Lee Gyeong Do (Park Seo Joon) and Seo Ji Woo (Won Ji An) who cross paths again years later as a journalist covering an affair scandal and as the wife of the man at the center of it.

“Taxi Driver 3”

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Korean Title: “모범택시 3”

Cast: Lee Je Hoon, Kim Eui Sung, Pyo Ye Jin, Jang Hyuk Jin, Bae Yoo Ram

Broadcast Period: November 21, 2025 – January 10

Number of Episodes: 16

“Taxi Driver 3” is the third season of the hit webtoon-based series about a mysterious taxi service that delivers vengeance on behalf of victims who are unable to get justice through the law.

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“Taxi Driver 2” here:

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“Teach You A Lesson”

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Korean Title: “참교육”

Cast: Kim Moo Yul, Lee Sung Min, Jin Ki Joo, P.O

Broadcast Period: June 5

Number of Episodes: 10

Set in a broken school system, “Teach You a Lesson” is about the fictional Educational Rights Protection Bureau, a government task force created to restore teachers’ authority in an era of unruly students, demanding parents, and struggling schools.

“The Art of Sarah”

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Korean Title: “레이디 두아”

Cast: Shin Hae Sun, Lee Jun Hyuk

Broadcast Period: February 13

Number of Episodes: 8

“The Art of Sarah” tells the story of Sarah Kim (Shin Hae Sun), a woman determined to become a luxury icon even if she has to fake it, and Mu Gyeong (Lee Jun Hyuk), a man driven to uncover her ambitions.

“The Judge Returns”

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Korean Title: “판사 이한영”

Cast: Ji Sung, Park Hee Soon, Won Jin Ah

Broadcast Period: January 2 – February 14

Number of Episodes: 14

“The Judge Returns” tells the story of corrupt judge Lee Han Young (Ji Sung), who lives as a slave to a powerful law firm before unexpectedly traveling back 10 years into the past. Given a second chance, he decides to seek justice by punishing great evils.

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“The Legend of Kitchen Soldier”

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Korean Title: “취사병 전설이 되다”

Cast: Park Ji Hoon, Yoon Kyung Ho, Han Dong Hee, Lee Hong Nae, Lee Sang Yi

Broadcast Period: May 11 – June 16

Number of Episodes: 12

“The Legend of Kitchen Soldier” is a military fantasy-comedy drama that tells the story of army cook Kang Sung Jae (Park Ji Hoon). When a mysterious quest window pops up in front of him one day, Private Kang Sung Jae begins an unexpected journey that leads him down the path toward becoming a legendary cook.

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“The Lie We Lived In”

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Korean Title: “거짓말이 사는 집”

Cast: Kim Seung Beom, Kim Gyeong Min, Lee Jeong Ho

Broadcast Period: June 5 – June 26

Number of Episodes: 8

“The Lie We Lived In” is a thriller BL drama about contract killer Seo Yi Do (Kim Seung Beom) whose mission is to kill Heo Dong Hwa (Lee Jong Ho), but his plans go awry when friendly detective Chu Tae Jeong (Kim Gyeong Min) shows up—and feelings get involved.

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“The Practical Guide to Love”

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Korean Title: “미혼남녀의 효율적만남”

Cast: Han Ji Min, Park Sung Hoon, Lee Ki Taek

Broadcast Period: February 28 – April 5

Number of Episodes: 12

“The Practical Guide to Love” is about Lee Ui Yeong (Han Ji Min), a woman who decides to pursue love and dives into the world of blind dates. As she meets two very different men, she finds herself torn and embarks on a journey toward discovering what true love really means.

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“The Prosecutor’s Proposal”

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Korean Title: “검사실의 제안”

Cast: Kim Yoon Sik, Park Si Woo

Broadcast Period: June 26 – July 24

Number of Episodes: 10

“The Prosecutor’s Proposal” is an office investigative BL drama about perfectionist prosecutor Joo Tae Sun (Kim Yoon Sik) and rookie investigator Lee Chae Ha (Park Si Woo). The two start with a precarious relationship, suspecting one another, but as they cooperate to investigate a case, they become intertwined through complex emotions.

“The Scarecrow”

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Korean Title: “허수아비”

Cast: Park Hae Soo, Lee Hee Joon, Kwak Sun Young

Broadcast Period: April 20 – May 26

Number of Episodes: 12

“The Scarecrow” follows detective Kang Tae Joo (Park Hae Soo), who is investigating a series of murders and is forced into an unlikely partnership with prosecutor Cha Si Young (Lee Hee Joon), a man he despises. Set between 1988 and 2019, the suspenseful story tracks the two men bound by misfortune and an uneasy alliance of hatred as they chase the truth across 30 years.

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“The WONDERfools”

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Korean Title: “원더풀스”

Cast: Park Eun Bin, Cha Eun Woo, Choi Dae Hoon, Im Seong Jae

Broadcast Period: May 15

Number of Episodes: 8

“The WONDERfools” is a superpower comic action set in 1999, a time when apocalyptic beliefs were rampant. It follows a group of neighborhood misfits who unexpectedly gain superpowers and fight against villains threatening the peace of Haeseong.

“To My Beloved Thief”

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Korean Title: “은애하는 도적님아”

Cast: Nam Ji Hyun, Moon Sang Min, Hong Min Ki, Han So Eun

Broadcast Period: January 3 – February 22

Number of Episodes: 16

“To My Beloved Thief” is about Hong Eun Jo (Nam Ji Hyun), a woman who unexpectedly becomes a bandit known as Gil Dong, and Yi Yeol (Moon Sang Min), a royal prince of Joseon who switches souls with her while pursuing her.

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“Undercover Miss Hong”

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Korean Title: “언더커버 미쓰홍”

Cast: Park Shin Hye, Ko Kyung Pyo, Ha Yun Kyung, Cho Han Gyul, Yuna

Broadcast Period: January 17 – March 8

Number of Episodes: 16

Set in the late 1990s, “Undercover Miss Hong” is an office comedy about Hong Geum Bo (Park Shin Hye), an elite financial supervisory officer in her 30s who goes undercover as a 20-year-old rookie at a securities firm after catching suspicious fund activities.

“Villains”

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Korean Title:빌런즈

Cast: Yoo Ji Tae, Kwak Do Won, Lee Bum Soo, Lee Min Jung

Broadcast Period: December 18, 2025 – January 8

Number of Episodes: 8

“Villains” is a crime-action drama that delves into the intense clashes and fierce confrontations among criminals entangled in an ultra-precise counterfeit bill known as the “Supernote.”

“We Are All Trying Here”

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Korean Title: “모두가 자신의 무가치함과 싸우고 있다”

Cast: Koo Kyo Hwan, Go Youn Jung, Oh Jung Se

Broadcast Period: April 18 – May 24

Number of Episodes: 12

“We Are All Trying Here” tells the story of Hwang Dong Man (Koo Kyo Hwan), who, surrounded by successful friends, believes he is the only one whose life isn’t working out. Consumed by anguish, envy, and jealousy, he sets out on a journey in search of peace.

“Yumi’s Cells 3”

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Korean Title: “유미의 세포들 시즌3”

Cast: Kim Go Eun, Kim Jae Won

Broadcast Period: April 13 – May 4

Number of Episodes: 8

“Yumi’s Cells” tells the story of an ordinary office worker named Yumi (Kim Go Eun)—from the point of view of the many brain cells in her head controlling her every thought, feeling, and action. Yumi, who has become a famous writer by Season 3, goes through big changes when she meets Soon Rok (Kim Jae Won).

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“My Royal Nemesis” And Its Stars Top Most Buzzworthy Drama And Actor Rankings In Final Week On Air

“My Royal Nemesis” wrapped up its run by sweeping all of the top spots on this week’s rankings of the most buzzworthy dramas and actors!

In its final week on air, “My Royal Nemesis” rose to No. 1 on Good Data Corporation’s weekly list of the dramas that generated the most buzz. The company determines each week’s rankings by collecting data from news articles, blog posts, online communities, videos, and social media about dramas that are either currently airing or set to air soon.

Not only did “My Royal Nemesis” top the list of the most buzzworthy dramas, but its stars also dominated the list of the most buzzworthy drama cast members. Lim Ji Yeon and Heo Nam Jun topped the list at No. 1 and No. 2 respectively, while Jang Seung Jo held onto his spot at No. 7.

Netflix’s “Teach You a Lesson” took No. 2 on this week’s drama list, while stars Kim Moo Yul and Jin Ki Joo ranked No. 4 and No. 6 respectively on the actor list.

tvN’s “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier” maintained its position at No. 3 on the drama list, and its cast also made a strong showing on the actor list: Park Ji Hoon came in at No. 3, Lee Sang Yi at No. 8, and Lee Hong Nae at No. 9.

JTBC’s “Reborn Rookie” held steady at No. 4 on the drama list, with star Lee Jun Young rising to No. 5 on the actor list.

tvN’s “See You at Work Tomorrow!” jumped to No. 5 on the drama list, and star Seo In Guk entered the actor list at No. 10.

Finally, SBS’s new series “Agent Kim Reactivated” debuted at No. 10 on this week’s drama list.

The top 10 dramas that generated the most buzz this week are as follows:

  1. SBS “My Royal Nemesis”
  2. Netflix “Teach You a Lesson” 
  3. tvN “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier”
  4. JTBC “Reborn Rookie”
  5. ENA “Doctor on the Edge”
  6. tvN “See You at Work Tomorrow!”
  7. MBC “Fifties Professionals”
  8. Netflix “The WONDERfools”
  9. KBS2 “Recipe for Love”
  10. SBS “Agent Kim Reactivated”

Meanwhile, the top 10 drama actors that generated the most buzz this week are as follows:

  1. Lim Ji Yeon (“My Royal Nemesis”)
  2. Heo Nam Jun (“My Royal Nemesis”)
  3. Park Ji Hoon (“The Legend of Kitchen Soldier”)
  4. Kim Moo Yul (“Teach You a Lesson”)
  5. Lee Jun Young (“Reborn Rookie”)
  6. Jin Ki Joo (“Teach You a Lesson”)
  7. Jang Seung Jo (“My Royal Nemesis”)
  8. Lee Sang Yi (“The Legend of Kitchen Soldier”)
  9. Lee Hong Nae (“The Legend of Kitchen Soldier”)
  10. Seo In Guk (“See You at Work Tomorrow!”)

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Watch: Heo Nam Jun And Lim Ji Yeon Show Playful Chemistry While Filming Romantic Scenes On Set Of “My Royal Nemesis”

“My Royal Nemesis” has come to a successful wrap!

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Following its conclusion, “My Royal Nemesis” released a making-of video, taking viewers behind the scenes of episodes 13 and 14.

The making-of video is filled with sweet moments between Lim Ji Yeon’s and Heo Nam Jun’s characters Shin Seo Ri and Cha Se Gye. From romantic bickering scenes where Heo Nam Jun jokes, “She’s hitting me for real!” with a big smile on his face to adorable kiss scenes, the actors showcase stellar chemistry on set, creating a lighthearted and heart-fluttering atmosphere on set as they smile and laugh throughout filming.

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6 K-Dramas To Watch If You Loved “My Royal Nemesis”

After weeks of chaos, romance, and unexpected twists, “My Royal Nemesis” has finally come to an end, and it was nothing short of a wild ride. The electrifying chemistry between Lim Ji Yeon and Heo Nam Jun kept viewers hooked from start to finish. Their unhinged yet strangely magnetic dynamic carried both the comedy and emotional tension. And the drama balanced its hilarious moments with surprisingly gripping yearning, never losing its charm. In celebration of its finale, here are six K-dramas to watch if you loved it, featuring transmigration tales and other genres that highlight the versatility of its leads.

“The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract”

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Park Yeon Woo (Lee Se Young) has every trait that would secure a 19th-century Joseon lady a good match: she is beautiful, intelligent, and comes from a well-connected family. However, ever since she became a young maiden, her life’s mission has been to chase away matchmakers by acting as unhinged as possible. Soon enough, when “old” replaced the “young” prefix in the title “young maiden,” the marriage proposals stopped coming altogether. But her lack of matches does not reflect her lack of prospects because she is the infamous Master Hyeon Jo, the renowned dressmaker of Hanyang whose traditional dresses and oh-so-untraditional lingerie can help even the most conventionally unattractive woman secure a great match.

However, trouble soon knocks on her door when the King launches an investigation to uncover the maker of the scandalous garments. Amid the chaos, she ends up marrying a young nobleman (Bae In Hyuk) who has loved her since childhood. Yet fate strikes once again when her husband dies on their wedding night due to a long standing heart condition, leaving her a widow. And when a mysterious masked figure throws her into a well, she awakens in the 21st century in a swimming pool, saved by none other than the doppelgänger of her deceased husband, Kang Tae Ha (also played by Bae In Hyuk).

“The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract” is one of those light watch K-dramas that still manages to deliver a solid, engaging plot. Beyond the electric romance and comedic moments, it is genuinely satisfying to watch her thrive in her passion. One of the most touching aspects of the story is how Park Yeon Woo’s quiet dream in Joseon, simply wanting to design clothes and earn a living through her craft, finally comes to life after she time slips into the 21st century. That focus on the female lead’s growth and success makes the drama especially rewarding to watch.

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“The Glory”

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Moon Dong Eun (Song Hye Kyo) had only one dream: to become an architect and live a diligent life, something she was never afforded as a child. However, she soon realizes that her honest dream is not so easy to achieve. After transferring to a new high school, she becomes the target of relentless bullying at the hands of a wealthy classmate whose cruelty goes beyond human comprehension, leaving lifelong scars on both her body and mind.

The abuse becomes so severe that Dong Eun is eventually forced to drop out of school, and to her bullies, that seems like a happy ending. However, years later, they realize how wrong they were. Dong Eun returns as the homeroom teacher of her bully’s (Lim Ji Yeon) daughter, and she is determined to exact revenge not only on her tormentors, but also on the bystanders who stood by and did nothing.

“The Glory” is undoubtedly one of the most impactful K-dramas and one of the strongest narratives about bullying in recent media. While many stories in this genre lean toward forgiveness as a path to emotional closure, the female lead instead chooses to take matters into her own hands, seeking calculated revenge against those who destroyed her life. It becomes deeply satisfying to watch a victim confront a corrupt system that failed to deliver justice.

A major part of what makes the series so gripping is the performance of Lim Ji Yeon. Her portrayal of the antagonist is chillingly convincing, leaving a lasting impression on the audience. Seeing her later shift into a completely different kind of role in “My Royal Nemesis” further highlights her range and versatility as an actress.

“Your Honor”

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A remake of the U.S. television series of the same name, “Your Honor” is a crime thriller in which a judge and a crime boss find themselves on a collision course because of their respective sons. Judges are often seen as the enforcers of justice in society, but would a judge still uphold his morals when his own son’s life is on the line?

Song Ho Young (Kim Do Hoon), the son of the righteous judge Song Pan Ho (Son Hyun Joo), kills the son of the infamous crime boss Kim Kang Heon (Kim Myung Min) in a hit and run accident. Initially, Judge Song encourages his son to confess to the crime. However, when he discovers the identity of the victim, he changes his mind and begins helping his son cover up what happened, setting off a dangerous chain of events.

What stands out about Heo Nam Jun in “Your Honor” is how he manages to leave an impression even in a supporting role. He is not at the center of the legal and crime conflict, but he fits naturally into the tense web surrounding the main families, adding subtle weight to the story’s power dynamics.

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“Lies Hidden in My Garden”

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Adapted from Kim Jin Yeong’s novel (literal translation: “The House With a Yard”), “Lies Hidden in My Garden” revolves around two women from completely opposite social classes whose lives become unexpectedly entangled. Moon Ju Ran (Kim Tae Hee) is married to a successful doctor and lives in a beautiful, peaceful home. Opposite her is Cha Sang Eun (Lim Ji Yeon), a woman from a poor background who is trapped in an abusive marriage and is struggling to make ends meet.

Moon Ju Ran’s seemingly perfect life abruptly turns turbulent when she notices a strange smell coming from her garden. As her husband’s insistence that no such smell exists causes her to question her own sanity, Cha Sang Eun becomes entangled in the mystery as well. Together, the two women begin investigating the truth behind the lies hidden in the garden.

There is not much that can be said about “Lies Hidden in My Garden” without veering into spoilers, but what makes the drama so striking despite its dark themes is the way two women come together to support each other when everyone else has failed them.

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“Queen and I”

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“Queen and I” revolves around two people living three centuries apart whose lives become unexpectedly intertwined through a mysterious force that transcends time. Kim Boong Do (Ji Hyun Woo) is a brilliant scholar from the Joseon Dynasty who dedicates himself to protecting Queen In Hyun amidst a dangerous political struggle threatening both her position and his life. In present day Seoul, Choi Hee Jin (Yoo In Na) is a cheerful actress struggling to establish herself in the entertainment industry after landing a career defining role as Queen In Hyun in a historical drama.

Boong Do’s life takes an extraordinary turn when a mysterious talisman grants him the ability to travel between the Joseon era and modern day Korea. What begins as a chance encounter soon develops into a deep connection between the two, as Hee Jin becomes entangled in the political conflicts of the past while Boong Do relies on knowledge from the future to alter the course of history. As they navigate the challenges of living in different centuries, the pair must confront the consequences of changing fate and the sacrifices required to preserve both love and history.

Besides the frequent time jumps across 300 years that keep audiences on edge, what makes “Queen and I” truly worth watching is its main leads. Hee Jin, who initially comes across as a stereotypical 2010s female lead, a loud, innocent, and clumsy aspiring actress, gradually becomes someone who even influences Joseon history itself. Meanwhile, Boong Do, despite being a lethal warrior, is portrayed as a kind and gentle soul. Although the story is rooted in fantasy, both characters are given surprising depth and nuance, grounding the narrative in emotional realism.

“A Hundred Memories”

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Set in 1980s Seoul, “A Hundred Memories” revolves around two young women whose lives become inseparable as they navigate friendship, dreams, and first love. Go Young Rye (Kim Da Mi) is a hardworking bus hostess on Route 100 who endures constant motion sickness while supporting her family and dreaming of one day attending university. Opposite her is Seo Jong Hee (Shin Ye Eun), a confident and spirited newcomer determined to leave behind her troubled past and build a better future for herself.

The two women quickly form a deep bond while working together, finding comfort and strength in each other amidst the hardships of everyday life. However, their friendship is put to the test when Han Jae Pil (Heo Nam Jun), the charismatic son of a wealthy department store owner, unexpectedly enters their lives. As both women experience the joys and heartbreaks of first love, they must learn whether their friendship can withstand the challenges of growing up, pursuing their ambitions, and finding their place in a rapidly changing world.

“A Hundred Memories” is primarily about the friendship between its two female leads and how it transforms their lives. However, Heo Nam Jun’s character also plays a significant role in the narrative. As the center of both women’s love, Han Jae Pil could easily have come across as an indecisive or even frustrating character stuck between two love interests. Instead, the development of his relationship with the eventual endgame female lead feels gradual and natural. It is also refreshing to see him share believable chemistry with both women at different points in the story, without either female lead being reduced to a side character in her own narrative.

Javeria is a binge-watching specialist who loves devouring entire K-dramas in one sitting. Good screenwriting, beautiful cinematography, and a lack of clichés are the way to her heart. As a music fanatic, she listens to multiple artists across different genres and stans the self-producing idol group SEVENTEEN. You can talk to her on Instagram @javeriayousufs.

Looking forward to: “Four Hands,” “Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,” and “Notes from the Last Row“

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“Teach You A Lesson” And “My Royal Nemesis” Top Most Buzzworthy Drama And Actor Rankings

“Teach You a Lesson” and “My Royal Nemesis” swept all of the top spots on this week’s rankings of the most buzzworthy dramas and actors!

This week, Netflix’s “Teach You a Lesson” rose to No. 1 on Good Data Corporation’s weekly list of the dramas that generated the most buzz. The company determines each week’s rankings by collecting data from news articles, blog posts, online communities, videos, and social media about dramas that are either currently airing or set to air soon.

Not only did “Teach You a Lesson” top the list of the most buzzworthy dramas, but its stars claimed two of the top five spots on this week’s list of the most buzzworthy drama cast members: Kim Moo Yul took No. 3 on the list, followed by Jin Ki Joo at No. 5.

SBS’s “My Royal Nemesis” ranked No. 2 on this week’s drama list, in addition to making a strong showing on the actor list. Not only did the show’s leads sweep the top two spots on the list, but the cast claimed four spots in this week’s top 10: Lim Ji Yeon came in at No. 1, Heo Nam Jun at No. 2, Jang Seung Jo at No. 7, and Lee Se Hee at No. 10.

tvN’s “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier” swept the next spots on both lists, holding steady at No. 3 on this week’s drama list. Star Park Ji Hoon also maintained his position at No. 4 on the actor list, while Lee Sang Yi rose to No. 8 for the week.

JTBC’s “Reborn Rookie” held onto its spot at No. 4 on the drama list, with leads Lee Jun Young and Lee Ju Myoung climbing to No. 6 and No. 9 respectively on the actor list.

Finally, tvN’s upcoming drama “See You at Work Tomorrow!” debuted at No. 9 on the drama list ahead of its premiere on June 22.

The top 10 dramas that generated the most buzz this week are as follows:

  1. Netflix “Teach You a Lesson” 
  2. SBS “My Royal Nemesis”
  3. tvN “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier”
  4. JTBC “Reborn Rookie”
  5. ENA “Doctor on the Edge”
  6. Netflix “The WONDERfools”
  7. MBC “Fifties Professionals”
  8. KBS2 “Recipe for Love”
  9. tvN “See You at Work Tomorrow!”
  10. MBC “First Man”

Meanwhile, the top 10 drama actors that generated the most buzz this week are as follows:

  1. Lim Ji Yeon (“My Royal Nemesis”)
  2. Heo Nam Jun (“My Royal Nemesis”)
  3. Kim Moo Yul (“Teach You a Lesson”)
  4. Park Ji Hoon (“The Legend of Kitchen Soldier”)
  5. Jin Ki Joo (“Teach You a Lesson”)
  6. Lee Jun Young (“Reborn Rookie”)
  7. Jang Seung Jo (“My Royal Nemesis”)
  8. Lee Sang Yi (“The Legend of Kitchen Soldier”)
  9. Lee Ju Myoung (“Reborn Rookie”)
  10. Lee Se Hee (“My Royal Nemesis”)

Binge-watch all of “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier” with subtitles on Viki below:

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Or catch up on “Reborn Rookie” here:

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And “Fifties Professionals” below!

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“My Royal Nemesis” Ends On Highest Ratings Of Its Entire Run

SBS’s “My Royal Nemesis” went out on an all-time high!

On June 20, the popular romance drama achieved the highest viewership ratings of its entire run with its series finale. According to Nielsen Korea, the final episode of “My Royal Nemesis” soared to an average nationwide rating of 11.8 percent, marking a new personal record for the show.

Not only did “My Royal Nemesis” take first place in its time slot across all channels, but it was also the most-watched miniseries to air this week. Additionally, the drama was the most-watched show of any kind to air this week among the key demographic of viewers ages 20 to 49, with whom it earned an average rating of 4.5 percent.

Meanwhile, JTBC’s “Reborn Rookie” kicked off the second half of its run on its highest ratings to date for a Saturday (when its ratings have generally been lower compared to Sundays). The latest episode of the drama scored an average nationwide rating of 8.8 percent.

MBC’s “Fifties Professionals,” which has just two episodes left to go, earned an average nationwide rating of 4.8 percent ahead of its final week.

Finally, KBS 2TV’s “Recipe for Love” continued its reign as the most-watched show of Saturday with an average nationwide rating of 15.1 percent.

Congratulations to the cast and crew of “My Royal Nemesis”!

Watch full episodes of “Reborn Rookie” with subtitles on Viki below:

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And catch up on “Fifties Professionals” below:

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Lim Ji Yeon Risks Her Life To Save Heo Nam Jun In “My Royal Nemesis” Finale

Will Lim JI Yeon and Heo Nam Jun get the happy ending on they deserve in “My Royal Nemesis”?

SBS’s “My Royal Nemesis” is a romantic comedy starring Lim Ji Yeon as Shin Seo Ri, a struggling actress who is suddenly possessed by the spirit of a notorious villainess from the Joseon era. Heo Nam Jun stars as Cha Se Gye, a ruthless chaebol heir who is known as a “monster created by capitalism.”

Spoilers

In newly released stills from the drama’s upcoming final episode, Shin Seo Ri has returned to Joseon, where she is reunited with Grand Prince Yi Hyun (Heo Nam Jun) as Kang Dan Shim. The star-crossed lovers appear to be fleeing hand in hand from someone pursuing them, and the desperate expressions on their faces hint at their determination to protect one another.

While wielding his sword in one hand and holding Shin Seo Ri’s hand with the other, Yi Hyun carefully scans his surroundings without letting his guard down for a single second.

As the preview for tonight’s finale showed Shin Seo Ri taking an arrow for Yi Hyun, it remains to be seen whether she will succeed in saving his life—and whether she will be able to return to the present day or remain stuck in Joseon, as the shaman previously warned her might happen.

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To find out what sort of ending lies in store for the lovers, catch the finale of “My Royal Nemesis” on June 20 at 9:50 p.m. KST!

In the meantime, watch Heo Nam Jun in “A Hundred Memories” on Viki below:

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And check out Lim Ji Yeon’s film “Revolver” below:

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“Fifties Professionals” Soars To Its Highest Ratings Yet; “My Royal Nemesis” Heads Into Finale At No. 1

MBC’s “Fifties Professionals” has hit a new all-time high in viewership!

On June 19, the action-comedy drama earned the highest ratings of its run thus far. According to Nielsen Korea, “Fifties Professionals” jumped to an average nationwide rating of 5.6 percent, marking a new personal record for the show.

Meanwhile, SBS’s “My Royal Nemesis,” which airs in the same time slot, climbed to an average nationwide rating of 10.7 percent ahead of its series finale. Not only did the penultimate episode of the drama take first place in its time slot across all channels, but it was also the most-watched miniseries to air this entire week.

Watch full episodes of “Fifties Professionals” with subtitles on Viki below:

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Lim Ji Yeon Becomes Heo Nam Jun’s Knight In Shining Armor In “My Royal Nemesis”

Lim Ji Yeon will step up to protect Heo Nam Jun on the next episode of “My Royal Nemesis”!

SBS’s “My Royal Nemesis” is a romantic comedy starring Lim Ji Yeon as Shin Seo Ri, a struggling actress who is suddenly possessed by the spirit of a notorious villainess from the Joseon era. Heo Nam Jun stars as Cha Se Gye, a ruthless chaebol heir who is known as a “monster created by capitalism.”

Spoilers

In newly released stills from the drama’s upcoming episode, Cha Se Gye is captivated by Shin Seo Ri once again as she becomes his knight in shining armor.

When Cha Se Gye’s aunts Cha Ju Ran (Jung Young Joo) and Cha Ju Mi (Baek Eun Hye) suddenly show up unannounced, Cha Se Gye is visibly displeased as he sits down to speak with them. Because both women have always seen Cha Se Gye as a thorn in their side and have clashed with their nephew at every turn, the tension between the three relatives is palpable.

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However, the atmosphere in the room takes an unexpected turn when Shin Seo Ri confronts the hostile aunts while brandishing a palm frond, terrifying the two women.

Having experienced Shin Seo Ri’s flower-laced fury firsthand, Cha Se Gye flinches as he suddenly experiences a sense of déjà vu—but he is also charmed by her efforts to protect him as she transforms into a fiery guardian angel.

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To find out what goes down between Shin Seo Ri and Cha Se Gye’s aunts, catch the next episode of “My Royal Nemesis” on June 19 at 9:50 p.m. KST!

In the meantime, watch Heo Nam Jun in “A Hundred Memories” on Viki below:

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And check out Lim Ji Yeon’s film “Revolver” below:

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