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On September 19, 2024, the American streaming platform Netflix revealed their Engagement Report that provided detailed information about what viewers watched from January to June this year. According to the latest report, people have consumed different genres of stories for over 94 billion hours in the first half of 2024.
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Korean dramas are known for their relatable plots, appealing visuals, cinematography, catchy original soundtracks (OSTs), versatile actors, and other aspects. They continue to dominate the OTT platform with different stories. Queen of Tears has emerged as the most-watched and consumed Korean drama on Netflix, followed by My Demon, True Beauty, Doctor Slump, and other shows.
Queen of Tears, Doctor Slump, My Demon, and more: 10 most consumed Korean Dramas on Netflix in the first half of 2024
1) Queen of Tears
Queen of Tears has emerged as the most-consumed and watched Korean drama on Netflix, recording overall 29 million views and 689.5 million viewing hours. The drama is the 14th most-watched show on the American streaming platform.
The romance and comedy Korean drama depicts the love story of Baek Hyun-woo and Hong Hae-in, who are on the verge of divorce, and how they overcome the challenges faced during their married life. It features Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won in the leading roles.
2) My Demon
The romance and fantasy drama My Demon, featuring Song Kang and Kim Yoo-jung, took the internet by storm with the couple's onscreen chemistry. So far, the show has garnered 18 million views and has been consumed by users worldwide for over 311.2 million hours.
My Demon chronicles the story of a contract marriage between an egoistic and arrogant heiress of a conglomerate, Do Do-hee, and a demon, Jeong Gu-won, who suddenly lost his supernatural power.
3) True Beauty
The romance drama True Beauty was made available on Netflix on December 11, 2023. The show has recorded 293.5 million viewing hours and 14 million views, hence emerging as the third most-watched Korean Drama show on the streaming platform.
The drama features prominent actors, including Cha Eun-woo, Hwang In-youp, and Moon Ga-young. It follows the story of Lim Joo-kyung, who is bullied and discriminated at the former school due to her looks. After she joins the new school, the female protagonist transforms herself using the art of makeup and gets entangled in a love triangle between two best friends.
4) Doctor Slump
The slice-of-life and romance drama, Doctor Slump, is the fourth most-consumed Korean drama on Netflix. In the first half of 2024, it has been watched for over 258.1 million hours and gained overall 14 million views. The show stars Hallyu actors, including Park Hyung-sik and Park Shin-hye.
Doctor Slump follows the healing journey of two former classmates who used to hate each other in high school as they fought for the first position in academics. However, they reunite after hitting rock bottom as doctors and become each other's comfort place.
5) Welcome to Samdalri
Welcome to Samdalri has occupied fifth position in the list of the most watched Korean dramas on Netflix, recording over 199 million viewing hours and 10 million views in the first half of 2024. It features talented actors, including Ji Chang-wook and Shin Hye-sun.
Welcome to Samdalri depicts the story of a successful photographer who escapes the glamorous life of Seoul after getting embroiled into a controversy. Returning to her hometown in Jeju Island, she reunites with her childhood friends and love, taking a new stride in life.
6) King the Land
The comedy and office Korean drama, King the Land, has been crowned as the sixth most-consumed Korean drama on Netflix. The series has been consumed for over 198 million hours, securing 10 million views overall.
King the Land featurs Im Yoon-ah and Lee Jun-ho as the leading pair. It depicts the love story between the heir of conglomerate The King Group, Gu Won, and an ambitious hotelier, Cheon Sa-rang.
7) Gyeongseong Creature
The fantasy and supernatural drama, Gyeongseong Creature, stands at seventh spot in this list with over 134 million viewing hours and 11 million views. It features prominent actors, including Han So-hee and Park Seo-joon.
Set in the backdrop of the spring of 1945 in Gyeongseong, the drama unfolds the story of a tracker, Yoon Chae-ok, who is in search of her missing mother for a decade. During her search, she encounters Jang Tae-san, one of the most famous and reliable people in the city.
In their search, they encounter a unique creature at the Ongseong Hospital, where inhumane experiments are being conducted on humans.
8) Crash Landing On You
Although the smash hit romance series Crash Landing on You premiered on Netflix in 2019, it still continues to dominate the streaming platform in 2024. The drama has garnered over 131.2 million viewing hours and secured 5.8 million views in the first half of 2024.
The plot revolves around a South Korean CEO, Yoon Se-ri, who accidentally crash-lands in North Korea during a paragliding incident. Subsequently, she meets a North Korean soldier who helps her out. The drama stars Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin as the leading couple.
9) Parasyte: The Grey
Parasyte: The Grey has been viewed for over 126 million hours. Garnering 25 million views, the show has become the ninth most consumed Korean drama on Netflix in the first half of 2024.
The sci-fi horror series depicts the battle between human beings and the unidentified parasitic life forms, who live off snatching the former's body. The drama features Koo Kyo-hwan, Jeon So-ne, and others.
10) Captivating the King
The historical and romance drama, Captivating the King, features talented and versatile actors, including Jo Jung-suk and Shin Se-kyung. The series has been consumed for over 122 million hours and overall 6.4 million views in the first half of 2024.
According to IMDB, the official synopsis for the show is as follows:
"A work that deals with the cruel love story of King Yi In, who is in a political crisis, fighting for the throne, and Kang Hee-soo, a secret agent who approaches Yi In for revenge but ends up being enchanted.".
With Korean Dramas dominating Netflix, the demand for stories with unique plotlines and versatile actors continues to increase among the K-drama Community.
