Beauties, I can’t believe it’s already December 2023, which means the end of the year will soon be here! Throughout 2023, many popular Korean dramas have been broadcast in various genres, presenting quality acting from the actors and actresses.
Not a few Korean dramas in 2023 will receive a lot of attention, praise, and ratings will skyrocket. Well, ratings are one of the aspects that viewers pay attention to when choosing which shows to watch, the same as with Korean dramas.
IMDb, as the largest film site that provides ratings from critics to general audiences, is believed to be able to provide accurate recommendations, Beauties. Launching IMDb on Wednesday (13/12), here are five Korean dramas with skyrocketing or high ratings in 2023!
1. Twinkling Watermelon
Twinkling Watermelon/ Foto: asianwiki.com
The first drama that received skyrocketing ratings in 2023 according to IMDb was Twinkling Watermelon. Presenting talented young stars such as Ryeo Un, Seol In Ah, Choi Hyun Wook, and Shin Eun Soo, this drama received a rating of 9.0/10 on IMDb.
This drama has an attraction in the form of a time travel theme, which tells the story of Ha Eun Gyeol (Ryeo Un) who loves the world of music even though he is a CODA (Child of Deaf Adult) because he is the only person who can hear in his family.
Surprisingly, Ha Eun Gyeol goes back to the past and meets the younger versions of his father and mother, and even pursues the world of music he dreams of! You can access this drama on Viu, Beauties.
2. Moving
Moving/ Foto: instagram.com/disneypluskr
One of Disney+ Hotstar’s original Korean dramas which will be released in 2023, Moving tells the story of a group of high school students who inherit superpowers from their parents.
In the past, their parents were also involved as secret agents who had to carry out special and quite dangerous missions, using their superpowers.
Starting from the ability to fly, the ability to have five senses which are more sensitive than ordinary people, the ability to regenerate, and others. To avoid exploiting their powers, these parents try to protect their children by keeping the super abilities they inherit from their offspring a secret.
This drama itself stars famous stars such as Han Hyo Joo, Jo In Sung, Cha Tae Hyun, Ryu Seung Ryeong, and many more. Moving also received a rating of 8.5/10.
3. The Worst of Evil
The Worst of Evil/ Foto: instagram.com/disneypluskr
Another original Korean drama from Disney+ Hotstar, namely The Worst of Evil, also received a high rating according to IMDb, Beauties. The drama, starring Ji Chang Wook and Wi Ha Joon, scored a rating of 8.4/10.
Presenting the action and crime genres, The Worst of Evil tells the story of an investigation carried out to bring down a large drug trafficking cartel based in Gangnam. The cartel not only sells drugs in Korea but also to Japan, Hong Kong and China.
Ji Chang Wook appears as Park Joon Mo, a man who carries out a dangerous mission undercover to infiltrate the Gangnam alliance and gain the trust of mafia boss Jung Ki Chul (Wi Ha Joon).
4. Welcome to Samdalri
Welcome to Samdalri/ Foto: instagram.com/jtbcdrama
Welcome to Samdalri presents a romantic comedy genre that is fresh and fun to watch. According to IMDb, this drama received a rating of 8.3/10! Tells the story of a pair of childhood friends, Jo Yong Pil (Ji Chang Wook) and Jo Sam Dal (Shin Hye Sun) who live in Samdalri, Jeju Island.
As they grew older, the two developed feelings for each other and entered into a relationship. Unfortunately, they had to part ways with Jo Sam Dal’s decision to move to Seoul and become a professional photographer. Meanwhile, Jo Yong Pil still lives in Samdalri as a weather forecaster.
When Jo Sam Dal had problems in his career, he decided to return to Samdalri and was reunited with Jo Yong Pil again. Welcome to Samdalri is available on the Netflix platform, Beauties.
5. My Demon
My Demon/ Foto: instagram.com/sbsdrama.official
As the title suggests, My Demon is a fantasy Korean drama with romantic comedy elements. Airing on Netflix, this drama received a rating of 8.2/10, you know. Tells the story of Jeong Gu Won (Song Kang), a 200 year old demon with extraordinary powers.
Surprisingly, his power actually transferred to Do Do Hee (Kim Yoo Jung), an ordinary human and heir to the Mirae Group. Jeong Gu Won’s own strength ‘disappeared’ from him after he saved Do Do Hee.
On the other hand, Do Do Hee was asked to get married so that he could become a full commissioner of the Mirae Group, especially since many people wanted to overthrow him so he could occupy that position.
With much consideration, Do Do Hee finally chose Jeong Gu Won as her contract marriage partner.
Of these Korean dramas, which ones have you watched, Beauties?
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