You know that kdramas are addicting. Once you start watching them, it becomes difficult to stop. You can watch most of them on Netflix, Viki & YouTube. These are the most popular platforms to watch dramas.
In South Korea, these dramas are aired on TV channels. Some of the popular channels that distribute Korean dramas are tvN, OCN, JTBC, KBS, MBC, SBS, etc. These channels show various dramas in a specific period.
In this article, you will get to know some of the popular Kdramas aired on the SBS channel till beginning of 2023. It has given us some of the best dramas that are known worldwide & are recommended to watch.
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Best SBS Korean Dramas
SBS (Seoul Broadcasting System) is a national South Korean television and radio network company, owned by the Taeyoung Construction. Most of the dramas can be watched on YouTube for free.
SBS is known for its popular Korean dramas that have received one of the highest viewership ratings ever. If you are looking for some of the best dramas aired on SBS, read this article.
1. The Heirs
Kim Tan is the heir to Empire Group who is in the U.S. He meets Cha Eun Sang who is searching for her older sister. He feels himself falling for her. They reunite at an exclusive high school attended by Korea’s über rich.
2. Suspicious Partner
Ji Wook is a perfect prosecutor. Bong Hee is a prosecutor trainee. She is assigned to work under Ji Wook. They work together on a mysterious case involving a sly psychopath murderer. As they’re working as a team, they develop affection between them.
3. Doctors
Yoo Hye Jung was a tough bully in school with a prickly personality. However, she changes after meeting her mentor Hong Ji Hong who plays a key role in transforming her life from a helpless gangster to a compassionate doctor.
Cast –
- Kim Rae Won as Hong Ji Hong
- Park Shin Hye as Yoo Hye Jung
- Yoon Kyun Sang as Jung Yoon Do
- Lee Sung Kyung as Jin Seo Woo
No. Of Episodes – 20
Watch On – YouTube
4. Dr. Romantic
Sa Bu was once a famous surgeon. But he suddenly gives it all up one day to work as a doctor in a small town. He now goes by the name Teacher Kim. He guides Dong Joo and Seo Jung to become great doctors by teaching them to fight against power and money for the sake of patients.
5. Pinocchio
Choi In Ha becomes a broadcast journalist, especially when she suffers from a condition known as “Pinocchio syndrome” which makes her break out into hiccups whenever she lies. Her colleague reporters pursue justice as they try to discover themselves in the process.
6. Business Proposal
The drama revolves around Ha Ri who goes on a blind date pretending to be her best friend. But she’s horrified to see Tae Mu, the CEO of the company she works at. To make matters worse, he’s dead set on marrying her.
Cast –
- Kim Se Jeong as Shin Ha Ri
- Ahn Hyo Seop as Kang Tae Mu
- Seol In Ah as Jin Young Seo
- Kim Min Kyu as Cha Sung Hoon
No. Of Episodes – 12
Watch on – Netflix
7. Defendant
Park Jung Woo is a prosecutor who has lost his memory and discovers that he is convicted on death row. He is now left with no option but to find the truth behind his condition and prove his innocence.
Cast –
- Ji Sung as Park Jung Woo
- Uhm Ki Joon as Cha Sun Ho
- Kwon Yu Ri as Seo Eun Hye
- Oh Chang Seok as Kang Joon Hyuk
No. Of Episodes – 18
Watch On – Viki
8. The Fiery Priest
Hangul: 열혈사제
Year: 2019
Kim Hae Il, a senior Catholic priest, known for his fiery temper and unorthodox methods teams up with detective Koo Dae Young and prosecutor Park Kyung Sun to solve the murder of a senior Catholic priest. They also go against the officials to stop the corruption.
Rating:
Main Cast (Characters):
- Kim Nam Gil as Kim Hae Il
- Kim Sung Kyun as Koo Dae Young
- Lee Ha Nee as Park Kyung Sun
- Ko Jun as Hwang Cheol Bum
No. Of Episodes: 40 (35 min. each)
Streaming Options (region-specific):
Short Review: Th drama is one of the best comedy dramas of all time. Each moment is hilarious with fabulous acting of all the characters. The fight scenes are also a lot of fun to watch, and the music in the background makes a very interesting atmosphere. Read The Fiery Priest Review.
9. Hot Stove League
The drama focuses on a baseball team that is at the bottom & preparing for an extraordinary season upon the arrival of their new general manager, and each episode will focus on a problem they have as they prepare to become a stronger team.
10. The King: Eternal Monarch
Set in two parallel worlds, the drama follows Emperor Lee Gon of the Kingdom of Corea, who discovers access to an alternate reality after crossing a mythical door where the Republic of Korea exists in the Kingdom’s stead.
Cast –
- Lee Min Ho as Lee Gon
- Kim Go Eun as Jung Tae Eul
- Woo Do Hwan as Jo Young
- Lee Jung Jin as Yi Rim
No. Of Episodes – 16
Watch On – Netflix
11. Our Beloved Summer
A coming of age, romantic comedy revolving around Choi Woong and Yeon Soo, who broke up with a promise never to meet again. The documentary they filmed ten years ago in high school gets the fame and they are by compulsion facing camera once more.
Cast –
- Choi Woo Shik as Choi Woong
- Kim Da Mi as Gook Yeon Soo
- Kim Sung Chul as Kim Ji Woong
- Roh Jeong Eui as NJ
No. Of Episodes – 16
Watch On – Netflix
12. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo
When a total eclipse of the sun takes place, Ha Jin is transported back in time to the Goryeo Dynasty. She soon befriends several of the princes and meets the 4th Prince, Wang So. She finds herself caught up in palace politics and the rivalry among the princes as they fight for the throne.
Cast –
- Lee Joon Gi as Wang So
- IU as Go Ha Jin / Hae Soo
- Kang Ha Neul as Wang Wook
- Hong Jong Hyun as Wang Yo
No. Of Episodes – 20
Watch On – Viu
13. My Love From The Star
Do Min Joon is an alien who landed on Earth 400 years ago. He has different abilities & a cute appearance. When he discovers that he has three months left on earth, he meets Cheon Song Yi, the biggest Hallyu star in South Korea.
14. The Penthouse: War in Life
The story of wealthy families living in Hera Palace and their children at Cheong-ah Arts School. Su Ryeon was born into wealth. She is now an elegant woman of the upper class. Seo Jin was born into a wealthy family. Yoon Hee comes from poor family background.
15. Still 17
Seo Ri, a violin prodigy at 17 gets into an accident and falls into a coma waking up 13 years later. Mentally she is still only 17, while physically she is now 30. Woo Jin does not want to have a relationship due to trauma. They get involved & fall in love.
Cast –
- Shin Hye Sun as Woo Seo Ri
- Yang Se Jong as Gong Woo Jin
- Ahn Hyo Seop as Yoo Chan
- Ye Ji Won as Jennifer
No. Of Episodes – 32
Watch On – YouTube
16. Taxi Driver
Hangul: 모범택시
Year: 2021
Do Gi is a taxi driver for a company that offers a service called “revenge call” to its customers. It is a secret group that takes care of people whom the law failed to protect. Do Gi and his coworkers will take revenge for customers who ask them to.
Rating:
Main Cast (Characters):
- Lee Je Hoon as Kim Do Gi
- Esom as Kang Ha Na
- Kim Eui Sung as Jang Sung Chul
- Pyo Ye Jin as Ahn Go Eun
No. Of Episodes: 16 (65 min. each)
Streaming Options (region-specific):
Short Review: Taxi Driver is one of the top action-thriller dramas which is highly appreciated for its theme, action, and cinematography. Each revenge service will teach you something. The drama is dark but exciting to watch and will keep you hooked till the end.
17. Legend Of The Blue Sea
The series centers on the love story of Shim Chung, a mermaid, and Joon Jae, a witty con artist. Focusing on rebirth, fate, and unrequited love, their tale is shown with the parallel story of their Joseon-era incarnations, the mermaid, Se Hwa, and town head, Dam Leong.
18. Through The Darkness
The drama will tell the story of South Korea’s first criminal profiler as he struggles to look inside and read the hearts of serial killers during a time when the word “profiling” did not exist. It is based on the 2018 book of the same title.
19. Vagabond
Hangul: 배가본드
Year: 2019
The stuntman Cha Dal Gun’s nephew dies in a plane crash. He learns that the plane crash was caused by a huge government scandal, and he and a NIS agent named Go Hae Ri set out to find out the truth and bring those responsible to justice.
Rating:
Main Cast (Characters):
- Lee Seung Gi as Cha Dal Gun
- Bae Suzy as Go Hae Ri
- Shin Sung Rok as Gi Tae Ung
- Moon Jung Hee as Jessica Lee
No. Of Episodes: 16 (70 min. each)
Streaming Options (region-specific):
Short Review: The main characters in the drama give great performances and there are lots of exciting action scenes. Combining high-stakes action scenes with political intrigue and personal relationships makes this drama thrilling and interesting. Read Vagabond Review.
20. While You Were Sleeping
Jae Chan, a prosecutor, decides to interfere in the course of events and ends up saving the lives of Hong Joo and Woo Tak. When the three of them start having dreams about one another, they realize that their lives are now somehow connected.
Cast –
- Bae Suzy as Nam Hong Ju
- Lee Jong Suk as Jung Jae Chan
- Jung Hae In as Han Woo Tak
- Lee Sang Yeob as Lee Yu Beom
No. Of Episodes – 32
Watch On – Viki
Wrapping Up
These were the 20 dramas aired on the channel SBS till the beginning of the year 2023. Looking at the list, it is true that SBS has given some of the best dramas from different genres to watch.
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