3 “Guilty Pleasure” K-Dramas That Have Viewers In A Chokehold

A lot of K-Dramas come and go, but some leave us screaming in our seats forever and ever. These three K-Dramas have all received tremendous love and support—that’s indisputable. But between the cliché romance, cringe script, and super-dramatic directing, they have also been dubbed the guiltiest pleasures for viewers who love to hate them, hate to love them, but simply cannot get enough of them.

1. Business Proposal

This 2022 SBS K-Drama, based on a webtoon of the same name, became an international hit with its classic rom-com flow. Lead idol-turned-actress Kim Se Jeong was praised for her incredible acting, earning herself the nickname “Korean Emma Stone.”

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2. King The Land

This 2023 JTBC K-Drama, featuring K-Pop idols as leads, was dubbed a “breath of fresh air”—reminiscent of “old-school K-Dramas.” Despite some hiccups surrounding the production, King The Land became 2023’s most-watched K-Drama on Netflix, thanks to the global love and support.

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3. When The Phone Rings

This MBC K-Drama, based on a web novel of the same name, is an ongoing series since November 2024. While some parts of the script have been pointed out as too dramatic and cringe, the lead actors, Yoo Yeon Seok and Chae Soo Bin, have the viewers hooked with their beautiful deliveries.

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