Throughout the world of K-Dramas, various broadcasting stations bring numerous series to the home of fans all across the globe. One of these stations is the illustrious MBC. MBC is one of the most popular broadcasting channels, with its K-Dramas consistently placing in the best ratings list. The channel continues to deliver high-quality productions appealing to fans in South Korea and abroad. As such, MBC drama ratings rise to the very top, with many reaching record highs.

Here are the top MBC Dramas with the highest ratings since 2020!

 

1. "Knight Flower" - 18.4%

Starring Lee Hanee and Lee JongWon, the historical drama "Knight Flower" starred high in ratings and quickly reached high ratings. The drama gained even more popularity in its last weeks and reached the ratings of 18.4% with its final episode. In 2024, the drama broke the previous records held by "The Red Sleeve". The drama is available on Viki, Kocowa, Apple TV, and Prime Video.

 

2. "The Red Sleeve" - 17.4%

Among historical K-Dramas, "The Red Sleeve" was phenomenally made, filled with moments of romance and yearning that cannot be easily forgotten. Due to its massive success, it gained 17.4% ratings, making it the highest rated series among MBC K-Dramas from 2020 to 2023. Luckily for fans new and old, the K-Drama is available to watch on Rakuten Viki.

 

3. "Big Mouth" - 13.7%

"Big Mouth" made big waves during its initial run. The chemistry between Lee JongSuk and Girls' Generation's YoonA was magnificent, and combined with a compelling storyline, it became an immediate hit, reaching 13.7% ratings. The drama can be watched via streaming site Hulu.

 

4. "My Dearest (part 1 & 2)" - 12.9%

Starring NamKoong Min and Ahn EunJin, "My Dearest" gained massive success and tugged on the heartstrings of all its viewers with a total of 21 episodes. Reaching its highest rating of 12.9% with the final episodes, it puts the series as one of the most watched of MBC. "My Dearest" is currently available on Rakuten Viki and Kocowa.

 

5. "Wonderful World" - 11.4%

"Wonderful World" (2024) is a revenge and thriller drama starring Kim NamJoo and ASTRO's Cha EunWoo. The drama went viral on social media and the mysterious story caught attention. The drama peaked at 11.4% with its 9th, 11th, and 13th episodes. It started at 5.3%.

 

6. "Chief Detective 1958" - 10.1%

The retro crime drama "Chief Detective 1958" starring Lee JeHoon, Lee DongHwi, Choi WooSung, Yoon HyunSoo, and Seo EunSoo started with 10.1%. The drama started after "Wonderful World" and garnered a lot of attention to be able to start with such high ratings.

 

7. "The Veil" - 9.8%

Also starring NamKoong Min, "The Veil" kept audiences at the edge of their seats with its various twists and turns. Its captivating suspense allowed the drama to reach its highest ratings of 9.8%, landing it at number four among MBC dramas. "The Veil" is available to watch via Rakuten Viki or Kocowa.

 

8. "The Story of Park's Marriage Contract" - 9.6%

"The Story of Park's Marriage Contract" based on webtoon gained a lot of popularity. Bae InHyuk and Lee SeYoung's chemistry was amazing and the story was full of mystery so the drama gained a lot of viewers. The drama started at 5.6% and reached the highest rating of 9.6%.

 

9. "Tracer" - 9.0%

This MBC drama depicted the hard working performance of the National Tax Service. Featuring a cast with Yim SiWan, Go AhSung, Son HyunJoo, and much more, "Tracer" reached its highest rating at 9.0%, earning it the fifth spot among MBC dramas so far. "Tracer" is available on Rakuten Viki, Kocowa, and Wavve.

 

10. "The Golden Spoon" - 7.8%

"The Golden Spoon" is a webtoon-based drama that followed poor, yet studious Lee SeungCheon (BTOB's SungJae) and chaebol son Hwang TaeYong (Lee JongWon) as they switched lives during adolescence and adulthood. The drama explored the stark differences between the extremely rich and those living in poverty. While there were moments of crushing heartache, there were scenes of uplifting hope that lit up all the dark spaces in your heart. "The Golden Spoon" earned its highest ratings at 7.8% and is available on Disney+ and Hulu.

 

11. "Tomorrow" - 7.6%

While this webtoon-based drama had various moments of uplifting comedy, it also did an excellent job at exploring hard-hitting topics. This involved aspects of mental health, life after death and those left behind, as well as the will to live on. At its highest peak, "Tomorrow" earned 7.6% in ratings. This MBC K-Drama is available on streaming platform, Netflix.

 

12. "Doctor Lawyer" - 7.2%

Starring the iconic actor, So JiSub, "Doctor Lawyer" is a fusion of medical and law, providing the best of both worlds. As Han YiHan (So JiSub) searched for the truth, viewers could not help but remain by his side. With the help of its loyal viewers, the MBC drama reached its highest ratings of 7.2%, placing it at eighth on this list. "Doctor Lawyer" is currently available on Disney+ and Hulu.

 

13. "Kkondae Intern" - 7.1%

Adapted from the winning script from MBC's 2018 drama writing contest, "Kkondae Intern" follows the reversal of roles between Ka YeolChan (Park HaeJin) and Lee ManSik (Kim EungSoo). The office comedy provided viewers a reason to smile and laugh, week after week, and reached its highest ratings of 7.1%. "Kkondae Intern" is available to watch via Rakuten Viki and Kocowa.

 

14. "Dinner Mate" - 6.1%

A story of strangers to lovers, Kim HaeKyung (Song SeungHeon) and Woo DoHee (Seo JiHye) unexpectedly meet on Jeju Island. Bonding over their respective heartaches and love of food, they remain in contact and gradually fall for one another. "Dinner Mate" earned its highest ratings at 6.1% and is available to watch via streaming sites iQIYI and Prime Video.

 

15. "Find Me In Your Memory" - 5.4%

"Find Me In Your Memory" is a moving story between Lee JungHoon (Kim DongWook) and Yeo HaJin (Mun KaYoung). While the drama had its fair share of romance, it also offered moments of healing that aided broken souls everywhere. The drama earned its highest ratings at 5.4%, landing at eleventh among MBC K-Dramas. It is available to watch via Rakuten Viki and Kocowa.

 

16. "The Forbidden Marriage" - 4.9%

"The Forbidden Marriage" certainly had it all: a budding romance, a swoon-worthy second lead, a love triangle that broke your heart, and so much more. Audiences certainly agreed, sticking with the drama for every new episode, helping it reach its peak at 4.9% ratings. "The Forbidden Marriage" is available to watch on Prime Video, Rakuten Viki, and Kocowa.

 

17. "Kokdu: Season Of Deity" - 4.8%

"Kokdu: Season Of Deity" was filled with quirky characters, electrifying chemistry, and a romance that withstood the test of time. Switching between historical and modern, "Kokdu: Season Of Deity" had fans constantly coming back for more, earning 4.8% ratings. The MBC drama is made available to watch via Rakuten Viki and Wavve.

 

18. "When I Was Most Beautiful" - 4.7%

"When I Was Most Beautiful" is a heartbreaking love story featuring Oh YeJi (Im SooHyang) who is caught between brothers Seo Hwan (Ji Soo) and Seo Jin (Ha SeokJin). As they navigated feelings of love and jealousy, audiences remained glued to their seats, watching the story unfold. With the help of its dedicated viewers, the series earned 4.7% ratings, placing it at number fourteen among MBC K-Dramas. "When I Was Most Beautiful" is available to watch via Rakuten Viki and Kocowa.

 

19. "From Now On, Showtime!" - 4.6% & "The Game: Towards Zero" - 4.6%

Comedic with a touch of mystery, "From Now On, Showtime!" was able to captivate viewers with its lighthearted storyline and incredible lineup of actors. On the other hand, there was the more serious, thriller series "The Game: Towards Zero" which kept viewers shrouded in suspense. While two different genres, these series earned its highest ranking at 4.6%, tying at number fifteen among MBC K-Dramas.

Which of these MBC dramas is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!

 

K-Dramas always amaze us with perfect casts and breathtaking actors and actresses. But we cannot help but imagine a "Dream Cast" before the final cast is revealed. Creating a "Dream Cast" is simply imagining which actor or actress we think would suit best a role or a specific drama. Often we choose it based on the original characters from the webtoon the drama is adapted from, or if it's a remake, which other actor or actress we would want to see playing a certain character.

Even if all actors and actresses cast for K-Dramas are good, some are especially outstanding in some roles or story genres. Also, we can't help but think of some people when we first discover or hear about some dramas. And now is your time to also choose your dream cast by voting for each of those K-Dramas' dream cast suggestions.

We've made plenty of potential "Dream Cast" on Kpopmap, you can now take a look at all of them, and participate in the votes!

 

1. "Bastard" Dream Cast

Webtoon Summary: SeonWoo Jin, is a young boy who inadvertently becomes an accomplice to a serial murderer, who also happens to be his father. However, when his father makes his girlfriend, Yoon Kyun, his next target, Jin is determined to fight back.

Some dream cast contestants: Um KiJoon, Park HaeJoon, Jung JiSo, Park JiHu...

 

2. "Do You Remember Me?" Dream Cast

Webtoon Summary: A young woman named Lee JiHyun, once dreamed of becoming a fashion columnist, but life had other plans. Presently, she works at a celebrity gossip website in the big city. She's overworked and barely has any time for herself, so much so that she ties her hair with a bulldog clip. As she turns 30, her world is turned upside down when she finds out about her favorite celebrity HaNeul's new relationship with a motorsports model, Choo AhRa.

Some dream cast contestants: Go Ara, Chae SooBin, NCT's JaeHyun, INFINITE's L...

 

3. "Dear Actresses" Dream Cast

Webtoon Summary: A young college student Han ChoWon is heartbroken over her ex-boyfriend So WooJoo, and is having a difficult time navigating her feelings. She is suddenly possessed by the soul of the beloved actress Cha Eugene, known as the "Nation's Goddess", who is in a coma from an accident that she has no memory of. To find out the truth about her accident, Eugene directs ChoWon towards acting, where she is perceived as a copycat of Cha Eugene and looked down upon by Gong YeonJun, an actor with national prestige. Even though she is embarrassed in front of So WooJoo, who is also an actor, through ups and downs, trials and tribulations, Han ChoWon discovers her own knack for acting, develops her unique style, and becomes a lovely actress in her own right. At the same time, with ChoWon's help, Eugene gets closer to finding out the reason why she is in a coma.

Some dream cast contestants: Jin KiJoo, Go MinSi, Yoo InNa, Shin HaeSun, Park JiHoon, WEi's YoHan...

 

4. "A Good Day To Be A Dog" Dream Cast

Drama Summary: “A Good Day To Be A Dog” is an unpredictable fantasy romance drama about a woman who is cursed to turn into a dog when she is kissed and a man who can break the curse but is afraid of dogs.

Some dream cast contestants: Kim HyeYoon, Kim SeJeong, Lee SungKyoung, Park BoGum, Park HyungSik...

 

5. "A Compendium Of Ghosts" Dream Cast

Webtoon Summary: A young girl, SeJin, who has the ability to see supernatural entities, and her friend, Sang, a rather cowardly huntsman, ends up being followed by one. SeJin and Sang have a black cat x golden retriever dynamic.

Some dream cast contestants:  Kim SoHyun, Han SoHee, Chae JongHyeop, Lee DoHyun...

 

6. "Alice In Borderland" Korean Remake Dream Cast

Drama Summary: Japanese drama that follows a group of players as they face death in numerous "games" where they must either participate or die by default. Japan, as we know it, has been transformed into an arena, and life has been turned upside down. Amidst this chaos, a few resilient players fight for survival, making terrible sacrifices and experiencing heartbreaking loss in the process.

Some dream cast contestants: GOT7's JinYoung, Han SoHee, Park JiHoon...

 

7. "Time Share House" Dream Cast

Webtoon Summary: A lovely young woman Yoon DoAh, has just landed her dream job as a writer at a broadcasting company and is more than elated to begin a new chapter of her life. Little did she know, her parents are also looking forward to a new beginning because they are getting divorced. Upon finding out that both of her parents have lovers of their own, DoAh decides to find a new place to live. Luckily, she stumbles upon an affordable share house but there's something off about the place.

Some dream cast contestants: Kim YouJung, Song Kang, Kim MinGue, Seo JiHoon...

 

8. "Is It A Coincidence?" Dream Cast

Webtoon Summary: Back in middle school, HongJu was HooYoung's first love but she would pass on love notes to him from her friends with not the slightest clue about his feelings. 10 years later, they meet on a blind date where HongJu introduces herself, and HooYoung recognizes her at once. As it turns out, both HongJu and HooYoung had come for a blind date, but they had their respective partners mixed up. The two resume their separate dates, but the encounter leaves HooYoung wondering whether it was just a coincidence that he met HongJu after such a long time.

Some dream cast contestants: Ahn HyoSeop, 2PM's TaecYeon, SF9's RoWoon...

 

9. "The 26th Murder" Dream Cast

Webtoon Summary: An arrogant serial killer who is caught and sentenced to the death penalty but suddenly loses his memory to a concussion a day before his execution. The narrative thus explores the moral dilemmas of crime and punishment and the judicial structures governing the same through the lens of a suspense mystery as we grapple with the possibility of a murderer lying about his amnesia to get out of death row or alternatively, him genuinely having forgotten all his sins. If the latter is true, does that absolve him from his crimes, and if not, will a psychopath roam free?

Some dream cast contestants: Choi WooShik, UP10TION's Kim WooSeok...

 

10. "House Of The Dragon" Dream Cast

Series Summary: "House of the Dragon" is the newly famous show by HBO, the prequel of the worldwide known "Game of Thrones". "House of the Dragon" tells the story of House Targaryen, ruler of Westeros and dragon rider. The plot takes place 172 years before the birth of Daenerys Targaryen, who will be one of the central characters of the series "Game of Thrones".

Some dream cast contestants: Seo YeaJi, Kim HyeSoo, Song KangHo...

 

11. "Back To You" Dream Cast

Webtoon Summary: HaYoung, is an unassuming young girl who strongly believes that the boy who keeps appearing in her dreams is the one she is destined to be with. This boy is JaeHyun, a popular classmate and neighbor who seems to notice everyone but her. To JaeHyun, HaYoung is not a friend or a lover but rather just a girl he knows, and that apparent indifference is enough to deter HaYoung from approaching him. Nevertheless, JaeHyun is HaYoung's first love, and her heart remains unchanged.

Some dream cast contestants: Park EunBin, Kang Daniel, WOODZ...

 

12. "Now I'm Taking A Break From Dating" Dream Cast

Webtoon Summary: Two young individuals who used to be schoolmates, each going through rough patches in their lives in terms of love, bumping into each other, and unlearning their trauma through getting to know each other's sincere feelings.

Some dream cast contestants: Moon GaYoung, Kim SaeRon, BTS's V, Lee JaeWook...

 

13. "Gorae Byul - The Gyeongseong Mermaid" Dream Cast

Webtoon Summary: "Gorae Byul - The Gyeongseong Mermaid" is set in the independent movements during the Japanese colonial era. The lead character SuA is a servant in a pro-Japanese household. At the beach, she met EuiHyeon who had jumped into the sea after being shot by the Japanese police.

Some dream cast contestants: Kim HyangGi, Kim TaeRi, Lee JongSuk, Yoo SeungHo, Woo DoHwan, Na InWoo...

 

14. "The Remarried Empress" Dream Cast

Webtoon Summary: "The Remarried Empress" tells the romance of the perfect empress of the Eastern Empire named Navier. The Emperor was not planning to keep her as an Empress anymore so she decides to choose to divorce him and to be an Empress elsewhere.

Some dream cast contestants: Seo YeaJi, Ju JiHoon, Seo KangJoon, Lee YuBi...

 

15. "Seasons Of Blossom" Dream Cast

Drama Summary: “Seasons Of Blossom” is a youth drama that follows the story of 18-year-olds with their own secrets and the sweet two-tone romances they create.

Some dream cast contestants: Kim HyeYoon, Park JiHoon, ASTRO's MoonBin...

 

16. "True Beauty" Dream Cast

Drama Summary: It tells the romantic comedy story of JuGyeong who has a complex about her appearance and who turns into a goddess thanks to makeup and of SuHo who keeps hidden scars. The two met and by sharing their secrets they grow and restore their self-esteem.

Some dream cast contestants: Chae SooBin, Kwon HyunBin, Min DoHee...

 

17. "Weak Hero" Dream Cast

Drama Summary: “Weak Hero Class 1” is a story about Yeon SiEun, a seemingly fragile top 1% model student, who fights violence inside and outside the school with his natural smarts and analysis skills.

Some dream cast contestants: Stray Kids' I.N, ATEEZ's SeongHwa, Kwon HyunBin, Hwang InYoup...

 

18. "The Girl Downstairs" Dream Cast

Drama Summary: “The Girl Downstairs,” tells the story of Idol Lee DooNa, who suddenly chooses to retire, and Lee WonJoon, a freshman in college, living in the same share house.

Some dream cast contestants: Song Kang, BTS's JungKook...

 

19. "Delusion" Dream Cast

Webtoon Summary: The story is based in 1935 in Gyeongseong where a struggling artist Yun Iho has just received a strange commission from the strange and reclusive Madam Song JeongHwa. No one has seen her face to face but it is assumed that she is an elderly woman from the aging portraits she has displayed of her. In order to have her portrait painted, Madam Song allows Iho to look at her but much to his surprise, it is a young woman who hasn't aged a day over her twenties.

Some dream cast contestants: Lee DongWook, Lee JaeWook, Seo YeaJi, Krystal Jung...

 

20. "The Moon That Rises In The Day" Dream Cast

Webtoon Summary: It is a story about a man whose time has stopped and a woman whose time flows. It is not a simple love story but a ‘romance thriller’. It will show the conflict between the past and the present.

Some dream cast contestants: Chae SooBin, Lee JoonGi, Yoo SeungHo...

 

21. "See You In My 19th Life" Dream Cast

Drama Summary: “See You In My 19th Life” is a drama that follows a reckless romance of a woman who remembers her past lives and is living her 19th life.

Some dream cast contestants: Seo KangJoon, Ji ChangWook...

 

22. "There Must Be Happy Endings" Dream Cast

Webtoon Summary: This webtoon combines the complexities of contract marriage with the even more intense and interesting topic of time travel and reincarnation. The leading characters are YeoNu and SeonJae. These two characters enter into a contract marriage out of certain obligations but as most contract marriages go, neither of them seems to be happy in this made-up relationship. YeoNu painfully endures the pressures from SeonJae's family and quietly suffers each day until one day, she decides to divorce him.

Some dream cast contestants: Im SooHyang, SHINee's MinHo, Seo KangJoon, BLACKPINK's JiSoo...

 

23. "Hash's Shinru" Dream Cast

Webtoon Summary: "Hash's Shinru" is a historical drama that tells the story of a mysterious woman Hae Roo, who can see the future. After being rescued by an old man from a life of starvation and bullying, she is raised by him until she reaches adulthood. However, she is forced to become a fugitive by circumstances and finds herself hiding away. One day, while she is being chased by government officials, she comes across a mysterious scholar Lee Hyang who believes that the most difficult battles are won by brains and not brawn. He is an extremely clever and learned genius who has a passion for astronomy. He makes her sign a contract in return for hiding her, declaring once and for all that Hae Roo is "his". Upon this encounter, the wheel of Hae Roo's fortune begins to turn again as her fate becomes intertwined with Lee Hyang.

Some dream cast contestants: IU, Jung SoMin...

 

24. "Borrowed Body" Dream Cast

Drama Summary: “The Borrowed Body” is a fantasy mystery academy drama depicting the commotion that occurs as the bodies change between Lee SangYoo, who is framed and is hated by all students, and insider, Gi DaRim, a popular student who is good at studying and exercising.

Some dream cast contestants: Kim YouJung, Lee YuBi, NCT's JaeHyun, TREASURE's JiHoon...

 

25. "Tomorrow" Dream Cast

Drama Summary: A drama about jobseeker, Choi JunWoong, who fell into a coma and ended up as a member of the Special Crisis Management Team of the underworld.

Some dream cast contestants:SF9's Chani, Hwang InYoup, Song Kang...

 

26. "Yumi's Cells" Dream Cast

Drama Summary: It tells the relatable story of YuMi an ordinary office worker in her 30s from the perspective of the cells of her head.

Some dream cast contestants:Lee DongWook, Nam JooHyuk...

 

27. "Itaewon Class" Dream Cast

Drama Summary: In an irrational world, the "hip" revolt of young people, who are united in stubbornness and courage, starts. Itaewon seems to have condensed all the world. In this little street, they are looking for their own freedom based on their values. "Itaewon Class" is their foundation legend. They open a food-related business.

Some dream cast contestants: Yoo AhIn, Jang KiYong...

 

28. "Lookism" Dream Cast

Webtoon Summary: It tells the story of an unattractive guy who by miracle started to have 2 different bodies, a handsome one and an unattractive one.

Some dream cast contestants: Park BoGum, Nam JooHyuk, Jay Park, Lee JongSuk...

 

29. "Princess Hours" Remake Dream Cast

Drama Summary: "Princess Hours" tells the romance between the crown prince and a commoner woman who got into an arranged marriage in an alternate universe where Korea is a constitutional monarchy.

Some dream cast contestants: Kim HyeYoon, Lee JaeWook, Hwang InYeop, Kim WooSeok...

 

30. "My Roommate Is A Gumiho" Dream Cast

Webtoon Summary: It is about a gumiho (Korean nine-tailed fox) and a girl that got linked to each other by accident. The girl got the gumiho's fox orb (an orb at the origin of his power) in her body, they have to live together because he has to protect the orb.

Some dream cast contestants: Kim JiWon, Lee DongWook, Seo KangJoon...

 

31. "She Would Never Know" Dream Cast

Webtoon Summary: The story is taking place in a Korean leading fashion company. HyunSeung (RoWoon) is a new recruit of 7 months and a straightforward guy. SongAh (the lead actress) is his lovely sunbae and she is 1 year older than him. JaeShin (another male actor) is a team manager in the same company.HyunSeung has a one-sided love for SongAh. He got to see her kissing the team manager JaeShin. However, HyunSeung knows that JaeShin has a girlfriend and realizes that he is a cheater. To protect the girl he likes, HyunSeung decides to tell her about it and also confesses his feelings. She asks HyunSeung to pretend to date her to take revenge on JaeShin.

Some dream cast contestants: Lee SungKyoung, Shin SeKyung...

 

32. "Tale Of The Nine Tailed" Dream Cast

Drama Summary: It is the action fantasy story of a nine-tailed fox (Gumiho) who settled down in the city and of the producer who chases after him.

Some dream cast contestants: Park ShinHye, Lee SungKyoung...

 

33. "Sweet Home" Dream Cast

Webtoon Summary: It tells the story of a loner high school student who lost his family and the bizarre and shocking things that happened to him in his new flat.

Some dream cast contestants: Yang SeJong, Woo DoHwan, Nam DaReum...

 

34. "Favorite Part" Dream Cast

Webtoon Summary: It tells the struggling romance of a woman name So WooJoo who has special tastes in men. So WooJo -the main female character- easily falls in love with handsome men. She understands that she has special taste in men when she enters university. She likes only flower boys and doesn't care about their personalities. Because of this, she has been in several dramatic relationships to the point of ruining her life where the guy was using her for money or others. She started to mature with these experiences. So WooJo has low self-esteem and a gloomy personality.

Some dream cast contestants: Kim TaeRi, Nam JiHyun...

 

35. "Harry Potter" Dream Cast

Movie Summary: On his eleventh birthday, Harry Potter, a young boy, receives the revelation that he is the child of two mighty sorcerers who have passed away, and he possesses extraordinary magical abilities. Suddenly plucked from his unwelcome existence, he is beckoned to join Hogwarts, a prestigious British wizarding school. In this enchanting place, he encounters a group of companions who become his dearest confidants and aid him in uncovering the enigmatic circumstances surrounding his parents' demise.

Some dream cast contestants: Nam DaReum, Kim DaMi...

 

36. "Time And reason" Dream Cast

Webtoon Summary: BanJi is a cold and indifferent young girl, perceived as rude and snobby by her peers. Hong BaekYeong is a loner who exists quietly, sleeping during class and whiling away his time in school. When the two get partnered up for a lesson, they inevitably butt heads until they cross each other's lines. What starts off as a verbal argument turns into a physical altercation, all stemming from the fear of having their secrets revealed.

Some dream cast contestants: Kim HyeYoon, SF9's DaWon...

 

37. "I Thought My Time Was Up" Dream Cast

Webtoon Summary: Set in the year 732, in the fictional Harushan Empire "I Thought My Time Was Up" tells the story of a promising young woman named Lariette Blanche, who is diagnosed with a terminal illness. Despite being born with extraordinary magical talent and a destiny that could shape an entire century, she has spent her life in the shadow of her jealous younger brother and indifferent parents, who granted her no education or support. Now, she faces an arranged marriage to an elderly but wealthy marquess, who not only objectifies her but treats her like a return on an investment. However, with only three months to live, she embarks on a journey to fulfill her bucket list and finally live life on her own terms.

Some dream cast contestants: Kim SeJeong, Hwang MinHyun...

 

38. "Drishyam" Dream Cast

Movie Summary: The blissfully uneventful life of an ordinary family is turned upside down when they find themselves involved in a heinous crime. "Drishyam" follows Georgekutty (played by Mohanlal), a local cable TV operator whose life is dedicated to his family and films. He lives with his wife, Rani (played by Meena), and two daughters - Anju (played by Ansiba Hassan) and Anu (played by Esther Anil). When his oldest daughter Anju becomes a victim of a hidden camera crime, and the perpetrator Varun (played by Roshan Basheer), son of Inspector General Geetha Prabhakar (played by Asha Sharath), proceeds to blackmail her and her mother to coerce them into sexual favors, the two women accidentally end up killing him to defend themselves. When this gruesome act is brought to Georgekutty’s knowledge, he puts his expertise in thriller films to use and sketches out the perfect plan to get away with murder.

Some dream cast contestants: Park HaeSoo, Lee SunKyun...

 

39. "Go Ahead" Dream Cast

Drama Summary: Ling Xiao, He Ziqiu and Li Jianjian grow up in seperate family, which all had their own issues. They go through a lot together, and prove to each other that family is not just about bloodline. Unfortunately, they loose sight of each other during their high school years. Years later, the three of them reunite, but they'll have to face the scars of their past in order to move on..

Some dream cast contestants: Golden Child's Choi BoMin, Infinite's L...

 

40. "Guns And Talks" Dream Cast

Movie Summary: "Guns And Talks" tells the story of a group of four hitmen - all of whom are highly skilled at their jobs but not too bright. They are not motivated by some grand evil or noble purpose but instead simply run a private business where anyone can place an order, including students who even get a discount!

Some dream cast contestants: Lee MinHo, Ahn BoHyun, Hwang InYoup, ASTRO's Cha EunWoo...

 

41. "Vampire Chef" Dream Cast

Webtoon Summary: A charming vampire named Hong KiJoon owns a successful, yet shady, restaurant in Itaewon and he is the resident Masterchef at the same time. He is also the only employee at the restaurant, no matter how big the crowd gets. KiJoon has been in this business for quite a while and has built up quite the reputation for himself. In addition, he offers preferential treatment for 30-year-old women in particular and is evidently, quite the flirt! However, his worldly success doesn't change the fact that he is as bloodthirsty as ever, especially for a certain someone.

Some dream cast contestants: Seo InGuk, MONSTA X's HyungWon...

 

42. "My Man Is Cupid" Dream Cast

Drama Summary: The drama tells the tale of a fairy who gets shot by his own arrow and ends up falling in love. A woman gets caught up in this situation and consequently loses her soulmate.

Some dream cast contestants: Kim YooJung, Moon GaYoung...

 

43. "When Flowers Bloom I Think Of The Moon" Dream Cast

Drama Summary: "When Flowers Bloom I Think Of The Moon" tells the story of three people who can ruin each other's lives because they keep on bumping into each other in front of the secret liquor warehouse during the prohibition law in Joseon: an inspector who came to Seoul to achieve fame and prestige to restore his family's name, a poor noblewoman who started to brew alcohol to pay back her debt and the crown prince who keeps on going over the wall to have a drink.

Some dream cast contestants: Lee TaeRi, Kim Bum...

 

44. "Now We Are Breaking Up" Dream Cast

Drama Summary: A story of love and break ups in the romantic world. It illustrates the present scenario in the context of fashion industry. Ha Yeong-eun (Song Hye-kyo) is a trendy team leader of design department of a fashion company called 'The One'. Yoon Jae-gook (Jang Ki-yong) is a successful freelance photographer.

Some dream cast contestants: Kim JaeWook, Park HaeJin...

 

45. "River Where The Moon Rises" Dream Cast

Drama Summary: The drama will be recreating the famous Goguryeo traditional story of PyeongGang and OnDal. It tells the love story of PyeongGang who uses OnDal's feelings to become an empress and of OnDal who made foolish sacrifices.

Some dream cast contestants: Seo KangJoon, Kim DongHee...

 

46. "Hong ChunGi" Dream Cast

Novel Summary:"Hong ChunGi" tells the story of the only female painter of the Joseon Dynasty.

Some dream cast contestants: IU, Seol InA...

 

47. "Love Revolution" Dream Cast

Drama Summary: "Love Revolution" tells the love story of the couple Gong JuYoung and Wang JaRim while depicting realistically the teen's lives with their love, friendship, study, and dream.

Some dream cast contestants: Kim BoRa, Shin YeEun...

 

47. "Born Again" Dream Cast

Drama Summary: It tells the love of a detective, the detective's lover, and a serial killer who likes the detective's lover. The story has two timelines. The three characters first met in 1986 and met terrible misfortune. 32 years later, they are reincarnated and get to meet again in 2020. Their death was not the end of the story but a new door. In 2020, this is round 2 of their persistent links and ill-fated relationship.

Some dream cast contestants: Shin HyeSun, Lee SungKyung...

 

 

Which is your favorite Dream Cast on this list? Let us know in the comments!

Hello and welcome to another edition of our weekly news recap article "Top News This Week". With this themed article, we curate for our global readers all the breaking and top news about K-Pop idols and K-Drama actors during the cause of the week. Ranging from comebacks to ads and campaigns, military enlistment, music show wins, drama news, teasers, trailers, pictorials, agency releases, and so much more. This themed article shares a long list of happenings in the K-Pop and K-Drama world in other to keep global fans briefed and up to date on the activities of their favorite stars.

In the 3rd week of May, there have duly been interesting news and developments surrounding many of our favorite actors and idols. From exciting new releases to drama teasers, and jaw-dropping pictorials, like the gush of the wind, the news cycle was super fast-paced this week.

Did you miss anything? Well, here are the top news of the 3rd week of May 2023.

 

K-POP NEWS 

1. Popular idol Choi MinGi (Ren) is set to make his solo debut

This week, Big Planet Made Entertainment shared that the idol is gearing up for the release of his solo debut album. The exciting news has duly drawn much appreciation from fans who are eagerly anticipating more development on this.

 

2. Comebacks / new releases

Lee MiJoo -  'Movie Star'

YOUNITE - 'Waterfall'

VERIVERY - 'Crazy Like That'

(G)I-DLE - 'Queencard'

ATBO - 'Next to Me'

 

3. SECRET NUMBER to make a comeback with a new digital single

The famous girl group will be releasing their 6th digital single "DOXA" on the 24th of May.

 

4. P1Harmony is set to make a comeback with the release of their 6th mini album in June

The 4th generation boy group treated fans to some exciting news as through a trailer, they confirmed their comeback with their 6th mini album "HARMONY: ALL IN" which will be released on the 8th of June.

 

5. ENHYPEN shares the tracklist and preview of the upcoming album "DARK BLOOD"

"DARK BLOOD" serves as the group's 4th mini album and will be released on the 22nd of May.

 

6. MONSTA X's I.M confirms the release of his new EP and opens official solo channels

I.M NEW EP ‘OVERDRIVE’ COMING SOON

Official Website 🔗 https://t.co/qgG92Ow3A4
Official Facebook 🔗 https://t.co/pWTm0GhjP1
Official YouTube 🔗 https://t.co/z0EiLpktxU#IM #아이엠 #OVERDRIVE #COMINGSOON pic.twitter.com/kLvrFlOtNY

— I.M (아이엠) (@IMxSMEK) May 16, 2023

This week, there is new development around I.M's solo activities as he opened new official channels and shared a poster of his upcoming album "OVERDRIVE".

 

7. fromis_9 to make their comeback in June with the release of their 1st full album

fromis_9 (프로미스나인)
1st Album [Unlock My World]

Promotion Scheduler

2023.06.05 6PM(KST)#fromis_9 #프로미스나인#Unlock_My_World pic.twitter.com/IeSyg5I075

— fromis_9 [프로미스나인] (@realfromis_9) May 15, 2023

The idol group confirmed their comeback through a video of their album scheduler. The album titled "Unlock My World" will be released on the 5th of June 2o23.

 

8. N.Flying to release new digital single 'Once in a BLUE MOON'

In celebration of their 8th-year debut anniversary, the band will be releasing a new digital single on the 20th of May. Congratulations to N.Flying and N.Fia.

 

9. U-KISS set to make a comeback in celebration of their 15th year anniversary

This week Tango Music shared a statement saying that the idol group will be making a comeback as 6 for their 15th year anniversary. In the release they said “U-Kiss has confirmed a comeback as a 6-member group, led by members SooHyun, Hoon, and KiSeop, to mark the 15th anniversary of their debut. As we decided after careful discussion, we plan to provide full support so that we can repay the fans who have waited for a long time."

 

10. VICTON's ByungChan signs with a new agency

Last month, along with fellow members HanSe and SuBin, the idol left his former agency IST Entertainment drawing various speculations about the idol group and their future activities. Fans can get some ease as it was shared that the idol has signed with a new agency New Way Company.

 

11. ATEEZ releases concept photos and trailer for their upcoming album

The month of June is packed with amazing upcoming releases, as ATEEZ joins the list of idols group making a comeback in June. The famous 4th generation group are set to release their 8th mini album "The World: Outlaw" on the 16th of June.

 

12. VICTON's ByungChan announces 1st fan meeting in Japan

The popular acting-dol is set to greet his Japanese fans through his first solo fan meeting titled "PICNIC - Always With You" which will be held on the 1st of July 2023. See here for more information.

 

13. NCT's TaeYong shares scheduler and concept cuts of his upcoming solo debut album "SHALALA"

The anticipation for the 5th of June builds rapidly as thanks to this update, fans can begin the countdown to the solo debut of TaeYong.

 

14. MONSTA X celebrates their 8th-year debut anniversary

The famous group marked their 8th year debut anniversary this week, drawing tons of congratulatory messages and pledges of continuous support from fans. Congratulations MONSTA X and MONBEBEs.

 

15. SEVENTEEN's THE8 shines in a recent pictorial for VOGUE+

The famous idol showed off his handsome good looks and stunning model-like poses in these amazing pictures for the fashion and lifestyle magazine. See more shots here.

 

16. THE NEW SIX celebrates their 1 year debut anniversary

Congratulations to the members of TNX and their global fans as the group marks their 1 year debut anniversary. Here is to many more celebrations in the future.

 

17. Stray Kids' HyunJin graces the covers of Esquire magazine

The famous idol looks stunning in these pictures for the fashion and lifestyle magazine. Click here for more pictures and to read a snippet from the feature.

 

18. MONSTA X's JooHoney shares more concept photos and music video teaser ahead of his solo debut

The famous idol is set to greet fans with his 1st solo album "LIGHTS" on the 22nd of May.

 

19. ONEWE celebrates their 4th year debut anniversary

The popular boy band celebrated their 4th year debut anniversary this week. We wish them a hearty congratulations and many more celebrations.

 

20. KARD shares concept photos highlight medley of their upcoming 6th mini album "ICKY"

KARD are gearing up for the release of their 6th mini album by releasing various concept teasers and the highlight medley of the album. It is set to drop on the 23rd of May 2023. Click here to see more pictures.

 

21. Stray Kids continue to share more teaser videos of their upcoming album "5-STAR"

The 4th generation group are set to make a comeback on the 2nd of June 2023 with the release of their album "5-STAR".

 

 

K-DRAMA NEWS 

1. tvN releases new teaser for its upcoming drama "See You In My 19th Life"

The webtoon-based drama stars famous actors Shin HaeSun and Ahn BoHyun and will begin airing on the 17th of June. Fans are duly excited about the drama as it marks the comeback of the famous actress who hasn't starred in a drama since "Mr.Queen" in 2020.

 

2. MBC releases new teaser for its upcoming drama "NUMBERS"

Projecting the thrilling and hectic lives of accountants in a firm, the drama stars INFINITE's Kim MyungSoo (L), Choi JinHyuk, and YeonWoo and is set to start airing in June.

 

3. Wavve releases new trailer for upcoming high teen thriller drama "Bitch X Rich"

Following its teasers and concept photos, the upcoming high teen drama starring Lee EunSaem, Red Velvet's YeRi, Lee JongHyuk, and Yoo JungHoo has been drawing a great level of excitement amongst K-Drama fans. The drama is set to premiere on the 31st of May.

 

4. Kim SeonHo is set to make his movie debut with "The Childe"

"개인적인 감정은 없어"
하나의 타겟, 광기의 추격

<신세계> <마녀> 박훈정 감독의 #추격액션
<귀공자> 티저 예고편 공개 💥#귀공자 #김선호 #강태주 #김강우 #고아라 #박훈정감독 #6월21일극장대개봉 pic.twitter.com/sxLpsegQ00

— It's NEW 잇츠뉴 (@movie_n_NEW) May 16, 2023

The famous actor is set to make his movie debut with the action thriller movie which will be released on the 21st of June. The trailer has drawn much appreciation and excitement from his global fans who have been waiting to see him on their screens for a while now. The movie also stars Go Ara, Kang TaeJoo, and Kim KangWoo.

 

5. JTBC shares official poster and new trailer for upcoming rom-com drama "King The Land"

The rom-com drama set to begin airing on the 17th of June, stars 2PM's JunHo and Girls' Generation's YoonA.

 

6. KBS shares teaser poster and trailer for upcoming drama "Heartbeat"

The rom-com drama starring 2PM's Ok TaecYeon and Won JiAn tells the story of a vampire who desires to become human. It will begin airing on the 26th of June.

 

7. Netflix shares new posters and stills from upcoming action thriller drama "Bloodhounds"

The webtoon-based drama will be starring Woo DoHwan, Lee SangYi, and SUPER JUNIOR's SiWon. It will air on the 9th of June.

 

8. ENA unveils posters for its upcoming family thriller drama "Happiness Battle"

The drama will be starring Lee Ei, Jin SeoYeon, Cha YerYun, Park HyoJoo, and Woo JungWon and it tells the thrilling lives of Mothers when one of them mysteriously dies. It will begin airing on the 31st of May.

 

9. Rising actor Kang YouSeok lends his handsome visuals to 1st Look

The "Black Knight" star graces the spreads of the lifestyle magazine. See here for more pictures.

 

BIRTHDAY BUMPS

OMEGA X's YeChan - 14th of May

 

8TURN's SeungHeon - 15th of May

 

TREASURE's Yoshi - 15th of May

 

Kim Kwon - 16th of May

 

Ahn BoHyun - 16th of May

 

EVERGLOW's Onda - 18th of May

 

BIGBANG's TaeYang - 18th of May

 

EVERGLOW's E:U - 19th of May

 

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