10 Korean Drama Masterpieces That FAILED in Korea! [Ft HappySqueak]

[@Sims-tj9ug]

I am surprised no one is talking about Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok ju, it's one of my absolute favourite dramas. It's such a lovely and fun drama with realistic characters and no toxicity

[@nihan572]

Very good drama🌼

[@tonylock4999]

I do agree with you it’s a great drama

[@jessicawebster7306]

I absolutely loved that drama as well!! I've watched it twice.

[@ofenvonvafel5258]

Mine too.. it's one of those I watch repeatedly from time to time. Not every drama.. even rated veery high by my personal taste... is "rewatchable". But this is gold!

[@tiffymluv]

SAME i loved this one tbh i want more like it T.T

[@adlinecruze8804]

Surprise to see "extraordinary you" and "Hwarang" in this list. I watched "Extraordinary You" twice already and will watch it again. This is one of my fav Kdrama.

[@sonalisathe7646]

Same it's my fav 😭

[@rakshnakishorekumar6872]

Extraordinary you ♥️

[@purplenico4410]

Same

[@Zoey24]

Yessss, same. “Extraordinary You” is my absolute fav & as someone who has a hard time finishing dramas, I’m already on my third watch of it.

[@herworld4545]

Dudeee same energy ✨✨🔥🔥

[@trishanidea8424]

I watched Moonlovers back in 2016 and it's been 5 years already but it is still on the top of my fave kdrama list and been rewatching the series for more than 10 times. The casts, the OSTs, the story is unbeatable, at least for me.

[@mahdiarassuli4072]

you should watch the original tv show it is Chinese, but it is really good and gives you an ending that moon loves did not have.

[@ShawolfirstStaysecond]

Same

[@mariat.6209]

A true art

[@aferak145]

SAME!!!

[@pranidoh6574]

True ! But I dont think we are getting season 2 because it's very difficult to get all of them plus Korean version had many loopholes in the plot . Regardless of this , moon lovers Scarlet heart is one of my top 3 fav dramas all time 😭 , I secretly hope that the main pair atleast do another drama together , their chemistry was too good.

[@jmoonbeam9181]

Weightlifting fairy was so good. I’m really surprised it didn’t do that well in South Korea but after hearing it was up against Blue Sea I can kind of understand why. I really like both of them and I’m glad I could watch both and didn’t have to chose.

[@bijayamajumder1149]

Yes i think the same

[@fantaesthetic484]

Yeah,right.

[@missmeadow3264]

Weightlifting Fairy is probably my favorite K-drama. I have seen it 3 times! Blue Sea was good, but nowhere near as amazing as WF.

[@SF-pj6xv]

Same

[@jeevaparamasivam2046]

🤣you don't know the history right Even legend of the blue sea struggled to Compete with one of the all time blockbuster The great GOBLIN.

[@nomnom103]

Moon lovers is literally a classic! Watched the whole season in one day

[@swetashetty941]

Moon lovers was Awesome ... heartbreaking ..... poignant ....and beautiful !!

[@inuyashajr845]

SAME

[@mohammednurulamin9355]

Legend 🤣

[@elianemessager6805]

Me too😅

[@deborahpollitt7533]

I was so thrilled when a happier ending concluded the fan created version.

[@ShaneRoseARamos]

Moon lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo was BEYONDD IMAGINABLE. Soo underrated. The storyline was BOLD. They weren’t afraid to kill or change the characters at all!! After watching it, It inspired me to write my own stories and learn how to draw while listening to the soundtrack, which btw is great. I’ll come back to scarlet heart and remember it as the drama that made me start

[@kustomized4886]

I agree 100%

[@peggyoware7664]

I wish it was on Netflix

[@parneetsandhu4965]

AGREE

[@tsuyu2567days]

Nah. The original Chinese one is a lot better.

[@pirimpallopirimpalli4932]

It was a remake of the Chinese original series Scarlet Heart. Both series are historical, so you kinda can feel the writers wracking their brains to find matching references in Korean history to keep up the plot. Also, like many remakes, you can tell they were going for the more romantic and less adult themes (the Chinese is mostly about personal growth, history knocking over personal life, royal conspiracies, the burden of living in constant fear for one's life etc.). Big cast, somewhat awkward adaptation, angst and drama... In short, it's a remake and it shows.

[@ButterCup-777]

0:48 Nevertheless 2:05 Tempted 3:01 Hwarang 4:11 Uncontrollably Fond 5:10 True Beauty 6:16 Doom At Your Service 7:44 Extraordinary You 8:45 Welcome To Waikiki 9:47 Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo 10:50 Weightlifting Fairy Kim Wok joo

[@browhat05]

Thank you. Everyone needs to make videos 10+ minutes long to say anything nowadays.

[@shaim9716]

Whatever~ All Of these drama iam Already Watched and all of drama is my Favourites 💗✊and Iam dmn Sure if You watch these Drama's You will Love Them Too i bet~ ✊

[@goldgirl9277]

Immensely Loved them all no exception

[@poojapoojaprasad95]

Uncontrollably fond, welcome to Waikiki and Kim bok jo are my favourite

[@skylar0628]

Loved Nevertheless and Hwarang. 🔥

[@lolawhiterabbit]

I’m surprised that some of these dramas didn’t do so well in their native country, but I thank the steaming services for giving the rest of us the opportunity to view these masterpieces and give them a second life.

[@Shri61305]

Honestly speaking all the k-dramas listed here are really really good...I loved watching them... moon lovers, hwarang , doom at your service and weightlifting fairy kim bok joo are my absolute favorites ❤😍

[@maisena-shoequeen6207]

I’m so shocked by number 1- weightlifting fairy is one of my absolute favorites

[@andrewphang9145]

Totally "Speechless" that Doom AT Your Service was not a hit in South Korea, i totally chased it till end . Now will start to watch again, really loves Seo In Guk. He is totally talented actor

[@judymegan4827]

Samee I'm so shocked at this one, I was hooked till the very end

[@andrewphang9145]

@@judymegan4827 Not only him shine, so does the whole cast. They really bring the series to another level, very astounding from beginning till ending..

[@judymegan4827]

@@andrewphang9145 Exactlyy!

[@teresasimons7352]

Absolutely loved DAYS! I couldn't quite grasp why it wasn't well recieved in South Korea. A story about friendship, family, sacrifice and love. Plus the OST was great, especially Seo In Guk's Distant Fate.

[@andrewphang9145]

@@teresasimons7352 i didnt know he sing it, must find via youtube to listen it thoroughly

[@josiegardiner]

I know that Moonlovers was a flop in Korean but us overseas viewers loved it and it has come our favourite. Wang So is my favourite character ever. Many of us want a second series so that Wang So can get his happy ever after but most of us know it will never happen even though we have heard both Lee Joon Gi and IU say that they will support it.

[@lilliewong9708]

Moon Lovers Scarlet Heart Ryeo and Hwarang are both high on my list of Korean dramas so I was shocked to see them on this list. I hope it is true that they were well received in other countries around the world as they deserve to be. The cast list from both dramas are so impressive!

[@RoyTheSoccerFR3AK]

Cast list doesnt make for good drama's, im sorry

[@Celeste-oi2gr]

Doom at your service, Extraordinary u, true beauty and weightlifting fairy were sooooooooo great ! I'm really sad it didn't get the hype it deserved in korea !

[@willywilly5220]

'The Red Sleeve' was very hot in Korea in 2021 but not in the world. I strongly recommend 'The Red Sleeve'. It is a masterpiece. It expresses well a court's lady mind in the Joseon Dynasty toward a love affair.

[@jenni_os]

Loved it ❤️

[@tamsmartin1]

Red Sleeve, Mr Queen, and Kingdom have to be my trio of favourite historical dramas ❤

[@ΠαρασκευηΚωστελιδου]

You can see how people think differently... As an international viewer didnt like this drama...

[@autumnidkk]

good show but it was too depressing for my taste :( I know they were trying to make it historically accurate but it just made me unsatisfied at the end

[@CarolaPC80]

I have watched Nevertheless at least three times. I loved this drama. It is a great portrait of the popular guy and the way they behave, nevertheless…. True feelings in normal and ordinary life are what we all seek in the end. The beautifully filmed love scenes are wonderful, but also the feelings of the girl who is not sure if it’s only sex or he is someone real in her life strongly resonate with us. I loved the performances, both beautiful actors, and writing of this drama. I believe the questions of all the characters are extremely well shown. An incredibly beautiful strong cast show a true slice of real life. I simply loved it and enjoyed it so much as to watch it again in the future.

[@jdorak]

Wow, did not expect this list. I absolutely LOVE Dr. Romantic, so I can understand the stiff competition Hwarang faced. Irrespective, having seen literally ALL the 10 dramas, I suppose it is a case of bad luck (slot timing) and missing out on the current Kpublic appetite, that did not see these dramas succeed. On a different note, "Uncontrollably Found" is a diamond. I saw it when it was released and just weeped my eyes out in the last episode.

[@kathleengiacalone6053]

Yes, LOVED Uncontrollably Fond. !!

[@MeloiDeclines]

Heard that Nevertheless had a timeslot of 11PM due to its 19+ rating and that it's aired on a cable channel. I suppose those were the primary reasons of its low ratings. However, the numbers were great on Netflix. Glad for that outcome. 😊

[@2022goodyear]

I have heard tht the King:eternal monarch was also not a success in Korea but it was one of the most successful internation watched series of that year . ANd yes I also loved it from India.

[@ariellena1528]

It was a highly anticipated drama, so it got high ratings in first episode. The viewership decreased by week, but still got average viewership. That why I guess it's not in this list.

[@2022goodyear]

@@ariellena1528 I have actually felt little happiness after knowing this that it's still average in Korea as I really love lee min ho😅. Thank you for the comment 🤗❤️

[@dianbowerman7580]

I loved this one even my husband liked it 😆

[@ValentineEvents]

Big hit in USA

[@Xolisile.H]

That show was boring as hell. I wouldn't dare given it a second watch. There was just something missing.

[@christinesaguinsin6809]

Watching this video made me realized that I really admire underrated kdramas ‘coz I’m already watch all of these.

[@debbie_ann17]

😳 I’m shocked! True Beauty is one of my All Time Favorite Dramas Ever! ❤️

[@sw8lady6]

I thought it was well watched in SK

[@alessamiridis5476]

Hwarang was goooood and super funny I can’t believe True beauty didn’t do well 😱, it was sooo entertaining (even tho the actress is very pretty without makeup). It got me into reading the webtoon. Totally recommend it!

[@sonakshiraj1073]

I too agree with you. It was my first kdrama that made me enter into world of kdrama.

[@cakebeforeheartbreak]

Nah, I can believe it. I didn't like true beauty at all. It was average at best and that's only because of the second female lead and second male lead. Jugyeong and Suho weren't it in my opinion.

[@cakebeforeheartbreak]

I am suprised about Hwarang though

[@alessamiridis5476]

It’s true there are better high school dramas out there, but it was a fun watch. I’m sure my perspective is skewed since their relationship in the webtoon is much healthier than in the drama. Cha Eun Woo is a pretty stoic actor so his character felt a little flat. I totally get your point tho :)

[@ehe4880]

oh god the webtoon is insufferable (180+ chapters and still no character development), I haven't watched the kdrama adaptation tho

[@AwakingOceanborn]

I already knew about Moon Lovers, because I’ve been a fan for a while, but I was floored when I found out because I think it’s excellent. I’m one of those fans who’s foaming at the mouth about season 2 even though I’m so sure it’ll never happen.

[@nomnom103]

But its a classic now..so we won

[@damdoooo]

I heard it against many popular drama at that time (2016 is full with popular kdrama) so that's one of the reason why many didn't watch it on going. But now many ppl like it. This is what i heard. Sorry if i'm wrong.

[@mariamalhosani3644]

I was surprised of seeing “Uncontrollably fond , true beauty, extraordinary you, moon lover and weightlifting fairy Kim wok joo” on the list I enjoyed watching all of them . As for the other dramas on the list basically I did not watch them yet Hhhhhhh

[@gogakushayemi]

This phenomenon is soooo common. I am from Barbados living in Japan and there are so many anime that are God-level on the international sccene and noone has heard of them here. I always have a similar experience talking to tutors in Korea and Taiwan about my fave shows and they are like, "Really? Nobody even watched that here." I think it is one of the perks of Netflix getting into Asian drama, though. We can get Asian drama that might not even get made in Korea, but that international fams will love.

[@anon7116]

A fellow bajan 🇧🇧

[@melliott3681]

As a Kdrama addict, I will add several of these to my list of "must watch." Of this list, I knew Hwarang did not receive good reviews in Korea, but I've watched it twice and just love it. I guess not living in Korea, I can watch without any preconceived expectations. Most of these actors are new to me, so again I have no preconceived expectations. I just love the entertainment Korea is producing!!

[@fihaohi1436]

Extraordinary you is one of the best kdrama I have seen seen. Descendants of the sun and extraordinary you, these two kdrama I have seen the most, at least 20 times

[@kitchkashepherd4587]

I cannot believe: my favourite films and especially: 'Moon lovers: Scarlet heart Ryuo'. This film openned for me Korea. It made me learn about Korean history, culture, customs and now I even started to learn the language. The acting was so good. The camera work, the songs, the story, all of it. So far I have watched the film three times. So good. After that I "crush landed" on the brilliant Hwarang. All about this film is so very good. I have seen most of these 'rejected' films and they all are very good. I would like to come to Korea and visit the film studios where these films were produced. I hope there is a museum dedicated to the Korean film industry. Yes, I love these films. So cheer up Korea, I am so proud of you people.

[@Ploiesti2001]

None of them is a film, they are all dramas, quite the difference.

[@nethanyak.n1550]

Literally true beauty was most unexpected for me, all scenes of that drama is greatly formed, I have already watched it twice, still ready to watch again, waiting for season 2❤️

[@prapti._2024]

I couldn't believe it too

[@Rudi_Mentary723]

It depends on person to person really. For one I literally slept throughout true beauty. Such cliched and mainstream plot. Plus that sappy bland romance was just too much for me. I didn't like it one bit. My group didn't like it either. Out of the 10-12 friends that watched it among us only 1 person liked it.

[@nethanyak.n1550]

@@Rudi_Mentary723 ohh it's opposite in my grp.

[@rosemysticasijo]

@@nethanyak.n1550 yaa un korean drama that concept is hella common as a korean i have seen many ploys so there is no special in true beauty

[@anyaashah248]

Like even I dropped it the webtoon was better no offense to you tho

[@milisaini23]

Hwarang was a masterpiece ngl. Started watching for V and stayed for every other artist. I mean how can you have so many handsome faces in one drama? Loved that drama❤️

[@sarahirwin1769]

Same here. I watched it for V. It was the first kdrama I've ever watched, and now I'm hooked on them.

[@sozayas]

I love many in your list; but Doom at Your Service is my new favorite.

[@marigoldlacandula8190]

Gutted, its not available on Netflix from where I am☹️

[@marigoldlacandula8190]

Welcome to Waikiki was the first Kdrama we’ve watched. We absolutely enjoyed every episode as it was hilarious! It helps my anxieties at bay during our quarantine period. Now we’re hooked to Kdrama especially my husband🤣

[@shielaricarte308]

Indeed and if it's a flop, why chinese adopted it and make a drama looks like them, named the litter to glitter if it's not good. I've watched it and it's so good too.

[@devapriyao1175]

yeah if a person is sad or having a bad mood i highly recommend waikiki to them even if they arent kdrama lovers it will surely make them feel better. Because our cheeks would start aching due to laughter

[@irenehughes5606]

I so agree! I admit it was super silly but something held me and I was not disappointed! I have never laughed out loud so many times that I had tears running down my face. A great comedy!

[@maevillarin475]

it's sooo funny 🤣🤣

[@ediyemmaobong1515]

I laughed with great joy! I don’t get them

[@roxannegillard5042]

I'm so surprised that Moon Lovers was apart of this list. It was simply extraordinary. The story was so good and the actors were exceptional. It is by far one of my favourite k dramas.

[@nomad82912]

I hated the way the drama ended honestly.

[@tasnimbintealam5369]

@@nomad82912 this was actually adapted from a famous Chinese drama. The chinese version had a second season that followed the mc's in modern time. But due to poor rating in korea that didn't happen.

[@SharlanneSalas]

Hwarang, True Beauty, Doom at Your Service, Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo! What? Holy shit. I'm surprised 😮 DAYS brought tears to my eyes. That show had me in a grip. I get why Moon Lovers had trouble...Moonlight Drawn by Clouds was super good, and it has Park BoGum 🥰 that's some hard competition right there. And now I want to watch every Kdrama I haven't seen on this list...and maybe rewatch the other ones☺❤💙

[@alphaasuelo889]

Hwarang is the best,specially hyungsik handsome king😍

[@lollipop5217]

Honestly, I can understand why True Beauty, Scarlet Heart Lovers, and the Weightlifting Fairy Kim bok Joo didn't do well in South Korea. I come from South Korea myself, and if my mom or my cousins were to watch these dramas they would probably call them cringy, unrealistic, or just too cheesy. Don't get me wrong, I love most of the dramas mentioned above, but I can get why they didn't do so great.

[@sonalisathe7646]

I get what you mean but Scarlett heart lovers is really far from being cringey if it's true beauty or extraordinary you I get it but SHR had a unique storyline

[@karthu2179]

@@sonalisathe7646 actually I heard the drama had some chinese things which Koreans were eager to cancel the drama for it

[@sonalisathe7646]

@@karthu2179 ohh!! I never heard about it! That must be the reason then

[@mkpoutoabasijames8202]

@@sonalisathe7646 I agree!!

[@hidebehindu265]

Scarlet isnt that cringy, eoy instead. Anyway, the reason that I believe more to korean ratings, cause what I think, more realistic usually the cinematic quality even better, look like a movie 🤣

[@manognaalapati4199]

Damm all the top 5 dramas are my favourite. Never expected them to be a failure especially moon lovers and doom at your service.

[@lornamarles4059]

Uncontrollably fond was an excellent tv drama, i love it & enjoy watching it! I start to like Kim Woo Bin a talented actor. Handsome & good singer! Im His fan now! Can't believe it's a flop tv drama?? I watched it over & over again! Love Kim Woo Bin! ❤❤❤

[@georgenlapinig2957]

yup ....almost 20 times ko syang pinanood uncontrollably fond..ilove kim woo bin.....

[@njerinjoroge2736]

Scarlet hearts ryeo hwarang true beauty welcome to waikiki weight lifting fairy kim bok so. These are my favorite.

[@carolinebrodie-browne1492]

Hwarang is my joint favourite Kdrama of all time tied with Strong Woman Do Bong Soon, it was my first brush with second lead syndrome as I totally fell in love with Park Hyung Sik and V broke my heart so I am now a BTS fan too, I loved Nevertheless, no one does steamy looks like Song Kang, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo is just delightful and hilarious and has Nam Joo Hyuk in swimming trunks, whats not to like

[@6468May]

Wow, I love most of these dramas. Those people don’t know what their missing

[@stillwithyou7072]

Same!!

[@divyadivakaran7671]

I can't believe that Moon lovers didn't do well in Korea...its one of my favorites..beautiful story with beautiful osts💜 and great acting

[@maribelrey1433]

I enjoyed watching Hwarang, Uncontrollably Fond, True Beauty, Moon lovers-Scarlet Heart and Weightlifting fairy Kim Bok Joo. All of them had a good story that would make you watched it over and over. I wouldn't get tired of watching them.

[@hananezi8775]

No way moon lovers is on that list😱 It's the most wonderful drama i've ever seen in my life

[@johnnyjunior7004]

It was against Love in the moonlight.

[@georgechrome4735]

it's a fail compared to the original dropped it, waste of those star studded casts

[@anastasyavie6236]

@@georgechrome4735 yeah, can't agree more. Honestly it's one drama that look better in binge watch

[@MsWoody1949]

Mine too

[@stephanielambert9695]

Moon lovers it s the best

[@alessamiridis5476]

So sad that Moonlovers was under Love in the moonlight. I found the later to get boring in the second half and skipped to the ending. Moon lovers is much better.

[@dianbowerman7580]

So surprised!!! Watched several of these and they were amazing shows!!

[@Wrdwrk]

Loved NEVER THE LESS as well…different but interesting…I like the writing and cast 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@lisaknudtson8294]

I loved it too.

[@zarkomarkovski8514]

Lol how??? "Doom at Your Service" "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo" "True Beauty" This 3 i did watched it from this list. And they are great! I still consider DYS for one of the best i watched. With also one of the best kdrama songs in it. Also i don't really know how did MLSHR didn't get enough attention. Amazing and Attractive cast. Love it! TB is my very first kdrama so i get into kdrama cause of this show. Very beautiful casting as well and great story. I'm very surprised by the list honestly.

[@wwa1443]

UNCONTROLLABLY FOND IS LIKE SO GOOD AND WELL-PLOTTED. IT IS LIKE SO SAD AND ACTING ARE JUST UGHHH. CANT BELIEVE IT FAILED.

[@shierubea]

Scarlet Heart and Weightlifting Fairy are two of my favorite dramas, so it definitely saddens me to see them not be appreciated, but at least international fans know what's up.

[@klove_suju1620]

Heol ,never imagined hwarang was a flop in Korea.... Its a great one though .... All were great dramas Tbh . Just wrong timing... ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@maletinesmlmc]

Welcome to Waikiki is the drama I watch whenever I feel down. It cheers me up, makes me laugh. I definitely loooove it! 😊

[@thepurplepixel7]

Now I realise that I've watched almost every kdrama flopped in korea so far 🙂

[@nomnom103]

These people only love fluffy dramas

[@thepurplepixel7]

@@nomnom103 Not all the dramas flopped in korea were bad, few were underrated & deserved more ratings. They aren't 'fluffy'

[@nomnom103]

@@thepurplepixel7 im saying the most popular dramas in Korea are fluffy/romance e.g Crash landing, Descended of the sun

[@thepurplepixel7]

@@nomnom103 yesss they are

[@Kanelix_x]

@@nomnom103 CLOY is a romance but it's not fluffy, lol. Also you say that like majority of this list isn't also romance. Competition probably impacted a lot of these series. There just happened to be more popular/better dramas airing at the same time.

[@pingros5100]

Extraordinary you was very amazing I loved ittttt

[@reinniethomas1859]

#1 surprised me. It was such a sweet show.

[@samiaboukentarassefar6239]

Uncontrollably Fond is the best kdrama i ve seen so far. NEVER CRIED THAT MUCH FOR A SERIE😭😭

[@bubbles_and_tea]

I remember scarlet heart and moonlight drawn by stars was airing at the same time!! Same freaking time slot. And everyone had Kim bogum syndrome at that time. So I was really sad it didn’t get enough attention. Plus moon light drawn by stars was fluffy compared to scarlet heart which had a more profound and mature story. I still find it hard to finish dramas nowadays because I’m scared it will end like scarlet heart lol But seriously, Watch Scarlet Heart it is a masterpiece!!

[@lgate8634]

Just out of interest, does no one record and play back later? In the UK you just wouldn't miss something, you just save it for another time, our channels have streaming after broadcast, content is on for at least a month, the negatives are you can not skip the ads.

[@tsuyu2567days]

Moonlight drawn by clouds* Park Bogum*

[@jessicawebster7306]

True Beauty I think was a surprise to me. I read the webtoon and really liked it, but the live action really brought it to life. The acting was very good, I felt every emotion the characters felt. I was bullied in school, so this also struck a cord with me. I found myself laughing, crying, getting excited and upset. I loved the drama so much that I've already seen it twice. Weightlifting fairy was really good as well. I absolutely loved the plot and actors. It was a little different from what you normally see, which is why I loved it Scarlett heart Ryo was really good. I loved the main actress as well as the all the princes. It had me really wanting for the scarred prince and her to get together as I loved their dynamic. Then towards the end you're like, oh know why, he was on his way to be the best choice for king.... I still love the drama, it was really good. All these dramas, I definitely recommend you watch them. They are very good!

[@rainydays7027]

True beauty is definitely one of my favorites. And I loved how they made a point to show that the female character who was toxic and had a terrible father was able to set herself free and become a better person.

[@camilledumeige3]

Honestly the drama is way better than the webtoon. In the webtoon Ju-kyung never really gets character growth, she stays shallow and stuck on appearances way too much but in the drama she overcame that and became confident. Sure, there were tons of cliché scenes but it's also what makes it so damn good. It's very self aware about it. One of my very faves k-dramas !

[@Ritercrazy]

Sorry you were bullied.

[@jenpascua7935]

I loved Moonlovers:Scarlet Heart Ryeo and Hwarang and was so surprised that it didn't do well in the ratings in SK.

[@Wrdwrk]

Just spent all night watching…TEMPTED…LOVE it ! A few bumps in the proceedings but nice pace…good story…really like it ! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@JL-jg8tr]

Love Tempted, Hwarang and Moon Lovers. Great dramas!

[@sansarya]

Uncontrollably Fond was so good, I cannot believe it flopped. It made me a Woobin fan for life.

[@theresaalison1621]

It was the first Korean drama I watched and it made me fall in love in watching K'dramas . I still to this day say it's my favourite

[@vhamacgeek]

Weight lifting fairy was by far my favorite of the shows listed.

[@gurushankar9286]

Ive really enjoyed true beauty, weight lifting fairy kim bok so, moon lovers, hwrang, but waikki and uncontrollably fond i drop watching after 4 5 ep.

[@debrafostergreenephd8373]

Wow! I was surprised at number 10!!! I like Nevertheless and like the original soundtrack so much I purchased three of the songs from iTunes.

[@musicluvrlaurie6827]

I didn't get very far in Hwarang, True Beauty or Waikiki (may need to revisit them sometime), but Weightlifting Fairy, Scarlet Heart Ryeo, Doom, and Uncontrollably Fond were fantastic! I also liked Nevertheless, but not as much as the other four. The one I'm looking forward to watching soon is Tempted.

[@Dev-cw7cn]

I am so shocked to see true beauty and Nevertheless on this list because honestly they both are my top favourite kdrama!! One of the bests actually!

[@nb7524]

Wow, I am shocked Hwarang is on the list, I loved that series! Even my husband watched that one.

[@TLCribbs]

Me as well. I’ve watched at least four times. And that was before I discovered BTS. Moonlovers to. Im a huge Lee Joon Gi fan. Watched drama of his I can get too.

[@roohisitharaabdulwahab9025]

It's coz of the time slot dr romantic was huge hit and recorded 25+% ratings so other shows of the same time recorded low ratings

[@thaya_rees]

Nevertheless is a very good drama. The focus is not on the story but on the characters interaction. Also the story might not be everyone’s cup of tea, so I understand the low ratings =/

[@cakebeforeheartbreak]

I disagree but like you said it isn't everyone's cup of tea. Personally I despise the male lead and I want to drown his head underwater so I can't even watch one full episode of it just because of him. I respect your opinion though 💛

[@thaya_rees]

@@cakebeforeheartbreak haha I liked Song Kangs role :D

[@cakebeforeheartbreak]

@@thaya_rees I like the actor I just couldn't stand the characters conceited and cheating personality

[@eileensese8603]

That’s the reality in today’s world

[@nickthedaredevil]

I totally agreee. This drama was so good. Definitely it was not for everyone. It was slow paced but character development was on point. Some times relationships are this much complex in real life.

[@lovelylaura7310]

I've been watching kdramas for 2 years...and that's almost all I watch! I CANT BELIEVE MY ABSOLUTE FAV DRAMAS ARE ON THIS LIST! My #1 is Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart and my #2 is Tempted (which I've watched over 5 times)

[@devikagupta1674]

These failed dramas are my favourite ones😅

[@maryamashrab587]

exactly 😂😂😂guy imagine moonlover nd true beuty,

[@achie8275]

If I'm to only chose one - despite majority being really good - that would be "uncontrollably fond". It made me go through a Rollercoaster of emotions while watching it. The ending closes the story pretty good but so bittersweet. The drama in general was pretty close to reality, it can really happen. But it strucked me good with its wonderful life lesson learned. I might add it had a freaking awesome soundtrack.

[@poshdelux]

The slow burn and push pull of Nevertheless got me to tear up in the end... I havent cried in 12 years since my mother died. Not even in my own relationships.

[@reginastrumpf964]

I like "Hwarang"just watched this great actors is enough. And "True Beauty" is cute...

[@justhere856]

Uncontrollably fond was my favourite. How can it be bad?? It's the best

[@ozara6059]

Such a great list! and it's surprising that at screenplay levels some of these called "flops" were very superior compared to that super sucessful kdrama of those times.

[@tannyarahman9671]

doom at your service?!?!? NO WAY, that drama is my #1 favorite. I can't believe it flopped in Korea.

[@KD_k1978]

For me whole list was shocking but when I saw true beauty, extraordinary you and welcome to Waikiki it's unbelievable, specially extraordinary you it's my second k-drama and all time favourite, I became fan of Rowoon & Kim hye-yoon after that it's sad that all these drama didn't get the ratings they deserves. But I think these days it's not compulsory that you watch drama on tv, I mean it's possible that you don't have time or you are working or busy during it's air time and plan to watch it later or many audience like me who hate to wait for episodes each week watch it after it fully aired or just want to watch it alone and younger audience prefer to watch it on OTT rather than TVs We can't say them flop because they internationally Popular and i know not 💯% but production do consider International audience after K-dramas popularity worldwide and some credit also go to Netflix for that.

[@luminous_arcadian5527]

Flabbergasted. Most of these dramas are on my favorite list. It's unexpected that they considered them flops.

[@VeraFran]

I loved Doom at your service. I knew it was a flop in Korea but I'm happy to know it found success internationally. I read Nevertheless webtoon before the drama aired and was disappointed to hear about the changes they made. The webtoon is definitely way better with a better ending.

[@carolinabravo366]

What is the webtoon ending of nevertheless? If you don't mind

[@VeraFran]

@@carolinabravo366 I don't remember names but main girl breaks up with main guy for good after she realizes he won't change, he needs to grow up. She decides to date the second guy (I don't know what he did on the kdrama, on the webtoon he was a culinary student / sous chef), but they'd take it slow. One year later they're firmy dating and run into main guy who's still acting the same.

[@dijontv8650]

@@VeraFran if it had ended that way i probably would have liked it better

[@vcwloves9864]

Tempted and Uncontrollably Fond were the only 2 on this list that I liked. I'm glad to hear that they all found success globaly though. More fandom means more content!!!

[@exol_ruchan]

Uncontrollably fond is a masterpiece ❤️

[@scosme1709]

I fell in love with Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo and I even loved the Reincarnation. I would definitely want a sequel if that is possible. It's sad it didn't get high ratings in South Korea, but here in 🇺🇲 We loved it!🥰💖💐🌷 Even the soundtrack to Moon Lovers is outstanding!🎼🎶👌👏🥰💖🤗

[@izadine]

Nevertheless is different to other K-dramas I have seen showing more about love passion. It's a great series.

[@arrexiss]

I watched Nevertheless recently and I it became one of my favourites. The acting, directing, script 10/10, music 11/10.

[@shivanghikesar3135]

True beauty is my second favorite...i am shocked to see this here

[@lilidragan2176]

Uncontrollably fond is one of the best kdrama…

[@alessamiridis5476]

I can understand why Nevertheless didn’t do well. The characters didn’t really develop or change as the episodes passed. I was disappointed by the end of the series 😪

[@jessi5288]

There was someone who suggested the reason why it flopped was because it was realistic. People like that in relationships like that exist.

[@cakebeforeheartbreak]

@@jessi5288 nah I hated it cause it was too toxic for me. I don't mind a realistic dramas to an extent, I can even tolerate sad endings, but I see enough toxic relationships in real life and the male lead is just TOO much. He didn't deserve happiness at all in my opinion, much less the female lead.

[@eileensese8603]

I just loved Nevertheless my favorite of all!!

[@naffisaabedin7977]

@@cakebeforeheartbreak true- the male lead did sort of stop being as much of a womanizer

[@cakebeforeheartbreak]

@@naffisaabedin7977 I understand but I still wouldn't forgive him. Once a cheater always a cheater.

[@crystalchavez2363]

Thank you for this list, the only one I have seen is Hwarang which I LOVED! Cannot wait to watch more!

[@nohailapolizzi5214]

I think Tempted would’ve been a hit if Choi SuJi and Lee SeJu were the main leads 🙏🏻

[@rossey111]

Same here couldn't get beyond EP 4

[@nohailapolizzi5214]

@@rossey111 honestly I kept going just for the sake of knowing the ending, but I always kept skipping Kwon SiHyeon X Eun Tae Hee scenes 🙈

[@rossey111]

@@nohailapolizzi5214 WOW

[@jg6196]

Extraordinary You is at the top of my fave list. I love that they were able to outline and poke fun at the typical love story kdrama formula while still incorporating the typical love story kdrama formula

[@annavarela1261]

I never imagined Hwarang would be on the list.

[@anneh5864]

So I've been a fan of Kang Ha Neul since 2016. And I still have OST playlist of this DRAMA (Scarlett Heart Ryo) A victim of 2nd lead syndrome True Beauty is also one of the best Cha Eun Woo's drama

[@delam3869]

I'm one of those International viewers and live in the States. Aside from the fact that I live in Los Angeles which has dozens of Asian stations, I also have VIKI and KOCOWA. I basically watch most of my dramas on my streaming Apps, no commercials. It does not surprise me that they received low ratings and as you reported it could have been the time slot and other dramas they were competing against. I watched them all and enjoyed them, even those where the writing falters and the drama drags a bit. There is also the Korean audience in general, their age group and the topics of the dramas. I do know that older audiences begin to lose touch with the latest actors and who or where they are from. I for one because I'm old, I look into the internet the actors, their background and their experience. It really helps. Koreans tend to be conservative and many still stick to old views and ideas.I understand why they wouldn't like "Nevertheless", "Doom At Your Service" or for that matter "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo". With K-dramas now going international on Netflix, Viki, Kocowa, Amazon Prime, Apple, etc., etc. It won't matter what the Korean public thinks, because making money is what it's all about. I must admit that I love K-dramas because they are old-fashioned and remind me of the unrealistic Hollywood films I saw when I was young.

[@jessicawebster7306]

I'm there with you on your last sentence. I love kdramas very much for many reasons. 1: I love that in many dramas falling in love is built up and they don't have sex immediately or at all. I love a good love scene, but, I think the kdramas build it up so we'll, that when you finally get the kiss scene, you're so happy for it 2: Not all dramas are made with multiple seasons in mind, so, the acting and content is so good. I rarely find a drama (whose synopsis sounds good) where the acting is bad enough for me to stop watching... If I stop watching, it's usually because I'm not interested in the plot. I do check out the actors to see what else they've been in and what they will be releasing soon.

[@delam3869]

@@jessicawebster7306 ditto 🌿

[@sinjun1973]

Nevertheless is a bit slow but it is a beautiful story that definitely is worth watching. The scenes that show them falling in love can be so steamy without showing a thing.

[@irmam381]

I enjoyed watching all of it!

[@dishaghosh7224]

Welcome to Waikiki,moon lovers and weight lifting fairy is my favorite kdramas ❤️❤️❤️ and i cried my heart out while watching moon lovers and uncontrollably fond😭😭😭

[@05cotran]

DOOM AT YOUR SERVICE is one of my favorite Kdrama

[@hani1586]

i think if a drama is a hit overseas actors really benefit. Like the amount of followers true beauty cast gained in such a short period

[@tugba3415]

I heard that Snowdrow was not hit either. I asked my Korean friend about its controversy. She didn’t even know the drama. I was so shocked.

[@sissy926]

Loved "Nevertheless"! The chemistry between those two was amazing!!