Although K-dramas have been popular in many parts of the world since the 2000s, their global popularity has exploded in recent years, largely thanks to the rise of Netflix. The streamer recently revealed over 80% of its global subscribers watch Korean content — a figure that should come as no surprise, considering Korean shows regularly land in Netflix’s global top 10 list of the most watched non-English shows, sometimes taking up at least half of the spots on the list.
Whether you’re a longtime K-drama fan or relatively new to Korean TV, below are five great K-dramas you’ll want to kick off the new year with. With thrillers featuring terrifying zombies, ghastly grim reapers, armed guards in pink jumpsuits, as well as some low-key workplace dramas, our roundup gives a glimpse into the sheer breadth of K-dramas available for audiences to enjoy today. And despite their differences in subject matter,
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