Most Popular Korean Drama's in 2016

There have been a number of dramas which came this year and became very famous. Here are the top 10 dramas which became most popular in 2016.

GOBLIN

Goblin airs on tvN every Friday and Saturday at 20:00 just began on December 2. The cast of the drama includes Gong Yoo as Kim Shin who is known as Goblin, Lee Dong-wook, Kim Go-eun, Yoo In-na and Yook Sung-Jae. The show had high viewing ratings just after the first week when the show went on air as reported in yibada.


Descendants of the Sun

It aired on KBS2 from February 24 to April 14 this year. It had 16 episodes in total and it was a big hit in South Korea as well as Asia. The cast of Descendants of the Sun was Song Joong-ki, Song Hye-criticized, Jin Goo and Kim Ji-won. Song Joong-ki and Song Hye-kyo's chemistry was loved by all the viewers.

Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

Based on the Chinese novel Bu Bu Jing Xin, Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo was a drama which aired from August 29 to November 21. It was in news because of all the criticism it got for its screenplay, direction and acting. Even EXO's Baekhyun was criticised for his acting according to ibtimes.

W - The Two Worlds

It was Han Hyo-joo's comeback to the small screen after 6 long years. It was about the romance between Kang Chul who is a super-rich guy and Oh Yeon-Joo who is a surgeon. It was aired from July 20 to September 14.

Cinderella and Four Knights

 A star-studded drama based on the novel the show was about young passionate people in their young 20's. The show received very high ratings.

Cheese in the Trap

A series based on webtoon, starring Park Hae-jin, Kim Go-eun and Seo Kang-joon. Each character of this drama has been praised and that is the reason this show has such high ratings.

Uncontrollably Fond

Uncontrollably Fond a sad drama aired from July 6 to September 8. It was streamed on Youku and reached 4 billion cumulative views making it the number one site with such high ratings.

Doctor Crush

Doctor Crush is a medical drama which received excellent ratings this year. The show was popular in Korea as well as outside. The cast had Kim Rae-won and Park Shin-hye.

Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim

Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim starring Han Suk-kyu as the title character with Yoo Yeon-seok and Seo Kyun-jin. It will be aired till January next year. It has high ratings and was at no.1 for eight times.

The Legend of the Sea

It was inspired by a classic Joseon legend, it is a story where the female lead is a mermaid who falls in love with a con man. The ratings of this drama are high and will increase as it is still going on air. 

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Goblin
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Descendants of the Sun
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W - The Two World's
Cinderella and Four Knights
Cheese In The Trap
Uncontrollably Fond
Doctor Crush
Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim
The Legend of the Sea
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