This yearly survey asked people in over 26 countries for their opinions. Countries like the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Brazil, and India took part. This year, the Philippines and Hong Kong joined too. More people joined the survey, making the results clearer. All the data was collected in 2024.
Here are the top K-Dramas from the survey!
1. Squid Game (9.7%)
Squid Game is still the favorite K-Drama around the world. Even after several years, it stays on top. Fans were excited for season two, which came out in December 2024. The show became a bit more popular compared to last year.
2. Queen of Tears (6.5%)
Queen of Tears came out in 2024 and quickly took second place. People loved the dramatic story and strong characters. Audiences in Korea and other countries watched it right away.
3. Crash Landing on You (2.2%)
Crash Landing on You has stayed in the top group for five years. It never loses its charm. Fans keep showing their love for this classic story.
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4. True Beauty (2.1%)
True Beauty is loved for its school romance and relatable characters. Many people in different places still enjoy this K-Drama.
5. Lovely Runner (1.8%)
Lovely Runner started in 2024 and made a big impact fast. It joined the top five quickly. This shows more viewers are watching K-Dramas as soon as they come out.
New entries like Queen of Tears and Lovely Runner show that fans’ habits are changing.
More people enjoy K-Dramas right when they are released. Because of streaming, viewers from all over can join in at the same time.
The Hallyu Wave is not slowing down at all. Korean dramas remain a top cultural export from South Korea.
