Top 10 Best Korean Dramas Of 2020
Top 10 List: Best K-Drama of 2020
2020 was the year when we were helpless and totally stayed at home and had plenty of free time in our hands. This year was the year when many new viewers started to get attracted to the K-drama world. Here we have some of the 2020 K-dramas which attracted a large number of viewers and the craze of K-dramas went on another level.
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10. Hi Bye, Mama!
Hi Bye, Mama! is another South Korean drama filled with fantasy and drama. The drama was aired on tvN in February 2020. The drama was created by Studio Dragon. This show was written by Kwon Hye-joo and directed by Yoo Je-won. The show is starring Kim Tae-hee, Lee Kyu-hyung, and Go Bo-gyeol.
9. Itaewon Class
Itaewon Class is a full K-drama filled with difficult life struggles. The drama was aired in March 2020 and gained a lot of popularity and love from the audience. The plus factor about the drama was its adorable cast, which included Park Seo-joon, Kim Da-mi, Yoo Jae-myung, and Kwon Nara. The drama was written by Gwang Jin and directed by Kim Sung-yoon.
8. The World of the Married
The World of the Married is a JTBC network’s original series. The series gained high popularity after it was aired in May 2020. The drama is full of melodrama, romance, and thriller. The drama is quite different from cute love stories. The drama was created by Mike Bartlett, Kang Eun-kyung (Plot Line) and Kang Eun-kyung. This drama was written and directed by Mike Bartlett and Joo Hyun. The drama is starring Kim Hee-ae, Park Hae-joon, Han So-hee, Park Sun-young, Kim Young-min, Chae Gook-hee, Lee Geung-young, Kim Sun-kyung, Jeon Jin-seo, Shim Eun-woo, Lee Hak-joo, Lee Moo-saeng, Mo Wan-il, and Kim Sung-jin.
7. Mystic Pop-up Bar
Mystic Pop-up Bar is a South Korean drama which was aired in June 2020. The drama indeed has a unique story just like its name. The drama is full of fantasy, supernatural mystery, comedy, and drama. The drama was written by Ha Yoon-ah and directed by Jeon Chang-geun. This drama stars Hwang Jung-eum, Yook Sung-jae, and Choi Won-young.
6. 18 Again
The concept of this drama is quite unique and loving. The drama shows how one can regret his past life and wish to go back in time. The drama shows pure fatherly love and the sacrifices parents make in order to keep their child safe and happy. The drama is full of fantasy and emotions. The drama was written by Ahn Eun-bin, Choi Yi-ryool, Kim Do-yeon and directed by Ha Byung-hoon. This drama has an amazing star cast including Kim Ha-neul, Yoon Sang-hyun, and Lee Do-hyun.
5. Penthouse
Penthouse was first aired in October 2020. The show ran for three seasons and it is one of the shows with massive hits and gained limelight among the audience. The fabulous show stars Lee Ji-ah, Kim So-yeon, Eugene, Um Ki-joon, Yoon Jong-hoon, Shin Eun-kyung, Bong Tae-kyu, Park Eun-seok, Yoon Joo-hee, and Ha Do-kwon. The show was created by Choi Young-hoon (S1), Park Young-soo (S2–3), and SBS Production Plan. This drama was written by Kim Soon-ok and directed by Joo Dong-min, Park Bo-ram, and Park Soo-jin.
4. Crash Landing on You
If you want to see how love can overcome every boundary in the world then you must take a look at this drama. This drama shows a love story between a North Korean soldier and a South Korean businesswoman. The story shows romantic comedy with a lot of friendship and sweet moments. The drama stars Hyun Bin, Son Ye-jin, Kim Jung-hyun, and Seo Ji-hye. This drama was directed by Lee Jung-hyo and written by Park Ji-eun.
3. Hospital Playlist
The drama was aired in May 2020. The show shows the ordinary yet important life of doctors. The drama is full of life, comedy, and romance. The drama stars Jo Jung-suk, Yoo Yeon-seok, Jung Kyung-ho, Kim Dae-myung, and Jeon Mi-do. This drama was directed by Shin Won-ho and written by Lee Woo-jung. The drama was loved by everyone and was set for its second season to be aired on June 17, 2021.
2. It's Okay to Not Be Okay
This drama was a massive hit in the year 2020. The drama highlights a very important but often left-out topic in our society, which is mental health. The drama shows a lot of things related to one’s mental health and its importance in one’s life. The drama is starring Kim Soo-hyun, Seo Yea-ji, Oh Jung-se, and Park Gyu-young. The drama was written by Jo Yong and directed by Park Shin-woo. The drama shows love with care and support.
1. Flower of Evil
Flower of Evil is another South Korean drama which was composed by Kim Jun-seok and Jung Se-rin. The drama shows a young husband taking care of his daughter and then the story takes many unexpected twists and turns. The drama stars Lee Joon-gi, Moon Chae-won, Jang Hee-jin, and Seo Hyun-woo. This drama was directed by Kim Cheol-kyu and written by Yoo Jung-hee.
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