2022 is already halfway over, and there are still many popular Korean dramas on Netflix this year. A few days ago, a Korean media announced the top 9 of the "Netflix Korean Drama Ratings Ranking" for the first half of 2022, but many popular dramas were not among the top three!
How powerful are the top 8 in the rankings? Which one is number one? It might scare you when you see it!
No. 9: "Dating in the Agency"
"Dating in the Agency" is adapted from the online novel and webtoon of the same name. It can definitely be regarded as one of the dark horse Korean dramas in 2022.
Before the show started, few viewers had much expectations for the show, thinking it was just a light-hearted romantic comedy. Unexpectedly, the four protagonists Kim Se Jung , Ahn Hyo Seob , Kim Min Kyu, Seol In Ah 's vivid acting highly restored the plot of the comic, making the ratings follow. A rising tide lifts all boats.
The plot describes that the heroine Charlie attended a blind date on behalf of her friend. She originally planned to scare away the blind date. Unexpectedly, the other party was the new CEO of her company, and she was proposed to on the spot, which made the whole plan go wrong. , and also started a strange, sweet and exciting love affair between the two.
Because the plot is relaxing and relaxing, it can both relieve stress and make you laugh. The actors' performances not only retain the essence and exaggeration of the comics, but are not obtrusive at all. The sweet interaction between the two pairs of CPs has attracted many viewers. The hearts of girls make fans of the show say they are overwhelmed by the pink bubbles of the show!
No. 8: " Itaewon Class"
Surprise, "Itaewon Class" was broadcast as early as 2020. I didn't expect it to dominate the list until now! It can be seen that the enthusiasm for watching the show from all over the world continues. Park Seo Joon was also photographed by the director of " Captain Marvel 2"! The plot of
tells the story of the father of the male protagonist Park Sae-ro, who died in an accidental car accident. The murderer turned out to be the eldest son of the president of a Korean catering group.
Due to the disparity in social status, Sae-ro must fight against the environment in an unreasonable world in order to take revenge, and opened a tavern in Itaewon. Even if he encounters constant obstacles, he still slowly implements his 15-year revenge. plan.
The biggest attraction is the passionate plot of Xiao Xiami fighting against the big whale. Park Shilu's character of insisting on faith and inspiring lines deeply touched the hearts of the audience. The interaction between him and his partners supporting each other was also very touching, even Even Park Seo-joon's chestnut hair in the drama once became a popular hairstyle at the time.
No. 7: "Juvenile Court"
Starring Kim Hyun-soo, Kim Moo-yeol, Lee Sung-min and Lee Heung-yin , it tells the story of a judge who extremely hates juvenile delinquents because he cannot agree with the law's forgiveness of juvenile crimes. A story about personally investigating various criminal cases and hoping to find a balance between the firm belief in pursuing just punishment.
The drama sparked a high degree of discussion as soon as it was aired, because many of the cases in the drama were adapted from real events and reflected real problems currently existing in Korean society.
Moreover, the plot of the whole drama is compact, and there are many frightening and frightening scenes. The atmosphere of the picture is very carefully created.
Perhaps because "Juvenile Court" is based on a novel theme of juvenile delinquents, it has attracted many European and American audiences who are concerned about juvenile delinquency issues, so you can imagine how well received it is.
No. 6: " Thirty Nine "
starring Son Ye-jin , "Wit Doctor Life" Tian Midu , and " Coast Village Cha Cha Cha " Kim Ji-hyun, telling the story of three people who are about to enter their 40s. A close friend who accompanies each other through the ups and downs of life, and explores the story of life, love, career, and facing loss together.
Perhaps the plot contains outrageous plots such as terminal illness and adultery, which caused mixed reviews after the show was aired, but the acting skills of the protagonist in the play are still superb and eye-catching, making it the highlight of the whole show!
Not to mention the adults in the play who face the loss of their best friends bit by bit. The people involved decide to be happy and sad to the extreme, as well as the love and affection of the friends, which I believe will resonate with women of the same age.
When Cha Meizhao (played by Son Ye-jin) said to Zheng Can (played by Tian Midu) with red eyes: "Please become the happiest terminally ill patient in history." This will make the audience cry.
No. 5: "People of the Meteorological Agency: The Cruel History of Love in the Agency"
This drama, which has never exceeded 8 ratings on JTBC in Korea, has actually received good ratings on Netflix. It can be seen that the male and female protagonists Song Kang and Park Minying are very interested in other countries. The appeal of the audience, especially in Asia, is that they cannot resist the temptation of handsome men and beautiful women.
The story of the drama revolves around a group of meteorological bureau employees. Chen Hajing (played by Park Minying) and Han Qijun (played by Yoon Bo) dated for 10 years. Later, Han Qijun married Lee Siwoo (played by Song Kang)'s ex-girlfriend Cai Liujin (played by Yura).
The lovelorn Chen Xiajing faced Li Shiyu's concern and asked her to slowly break her agreement not to have an office romance again.
Park Min Young and Song Jiang's hot and cold characters in the drama have a very good chemistry. Fans of the drama also praised the drama's very fast progress and not stingy with sex scenes at all. The screenwriter
even more cleverly used the weather to metaphor the love stories of the protagonists. For example, when Chen Hajing was repented of her marriage, Li Shiyu comforted her and said, "An affair is like the wind. Although it is invisible, it leaves traces wherever it passes." It took a lot of thought. .
No. 4: " Zombie School "
This Netflix original Korean drama "Zombie School" has been well received since its launch at the beginning of the year. Some analysts believe that this is a well-choreographed action scene, vivid characters, and the background of the new crown epidemic. consistent results.
The play starts with campus bullying. It tells the story of a zombie virus that breaks out in high schools in Hyosan City, South Korea. In order to survive, the students who have no way to escape can only try their best to escape and rescue each other on their own. In the end, although some The students managed to escape, but the half-human, half-zombie infected remained.
Netflix recently announced that "Zombie Campus" has decided to produce the second and third seasons, and its popularity can be seen. Sure enough, Korean zombies are different, whether it is "Train to Busan" or "Dynasty" Popular dramas on OTT platforms.
No. 3: "Unkillable: The Eternal Spirit"
This is not much discussed in Korea, but the plot is very affectionate. It is a popular fantasy drama on Netflix.
tells the story of a man who has been immortal for 600 years. Although he lives with humans, he is not just a human. He lives with a human heart, but cannot die, drink human blood, or commit suicide. He is obsessed with revenge, and finally embarks on a journey to retrieve his soul, trying to settle the blood feud that has lasted for 600 years.
This period of love and hatred spanning 600 years is full of the sense of sight of "The Lonely and Brilliant God-Ghost". The hero is unkillable and his soul is taken away. Between women who are reborn and have memories of past lives.
In fact, the fantasy and thriller plot from the beginning of the series, coupled with the beautiful and lifelike high-quality special effects pictures like a movie, cost 40 billion won in production costs alone, which is quite attractive to the public.
After " Ghosts " became popular, Korean dramas about immortality, past lives and rebirth, such as " Hotel Del Luna ", " Legend of the Nine-Tailed Fox ", etc., have also been welcomed by the public one after another, even among Korean audiences. It has become a bit aesthetically fatigued, but this type of subject matter is still very popular among Netflix netizens.
No. 2: "Twenty-Five, Twenty-One"
This Korean drama has a high reputation, is good-looking, and youthful. No need to say more.
When a high school fencing team girl Luo Xidu ( Kim Tae-ri ) suffered frequent setbacks in training, she met Baek Yichen ( Nam Joo-hyuk ), a second-generation rich man whose family business went bankrupt overnight. The two met at the trough. Be each other’s comfort and light. Romantic, inspiring and passionate.
Although the ending of the drama has become the biggest disappointment for Korean drama fans this year, it has to be said that the youth of the male and female protagonists working together to move forward is both beautiful and unforgettable. Even if the fans of the drama are scolding and crying, they still persist. After reading it, you can see its unsurpassable appeal.
Not to mention the beauty of the Gang of Five in Tailiang High School, Luo Xidu + Bai Yichen + Gao Yulin (played by Bo Na) + Wen Jixiong ( Choi Xianxu ) + Ji Shengwan (played by Li Zhouming), so that everyone can't help but think of themselves In their youthful years, they had a strong sense of immersion, which also made these five people's worth soar. They have become guaranteed ratings on tvN or Netflix.
No. 1: "That Year, Our Summer"
As the number one Netflix Korean drama in the first half of 2022, in addition to the excellent plot, the first-class CP sense of the male and female protagonists Choi Woo-sik and Kim Da-mi also contributed. The plot of
tells the story of two people, the first in the school and the last in the school, who suddenly became popular due to a documentary filmed in high school 10 years ago. As a result, many years later, the two were forced to stand in front of the camera again.
Although they both feel very uncomfortable with each other, in fact, their hearts are still throbbing. Choi Woo-sik and Kim Da-mi are like the love between a cat and a dog, which is sweet to many viewers. The exchange between the two of them was sweet and cruel, and sad but sweet, which forced the ratings of and to rise steadily.
Choi Woo-sik, who plays Choi Xiong, has a few lines that capture the hearts of girls: "Would you like to come to my house to drink red date tea?" ” Let him be promoted to a new generation of Korean drama male gods, which the audience will never forget.
