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!

 

Age ain't nothing but a number. Love is boundless. These are all expressions often used to describe love when an age gap is involved. True to this, K-Dramas often include K-Drama couples with age gaps as big as 6 years and more. Today we'll take a look at the older male lead version of these couples.

Through this article, let's meet these 6 K-Drama couples from 2023 dramas that have an age gap of 6 years or more. This list only focuses on male leads who are older than the female leads. If you want to read the list of older female leads, you can read all about it here!

Note: This article uses the actors' real-life age and not the age of their characters. Dramas included in this list ended in 2023.

 

1. "My Lovely Boxer" - Age Gap: 16 years

Kim SoHye born in 1999

Lee SangYeob born in 1983

 

2. "My Dearest" - Age Gap: 13 years

Ahn EunJin born in 1991

NamKoong Min born in 1978

 

3. "The Interest of Love " - Age Gap: 12 years

Mun KaYoung born in 1996

Yoo YeonSeok born in 1984

 

4. "Heartbeat" - Age Gap: 11 years

Won JiAn born in 1999

2PM's Ok TaecYeon born in 1988

 

5. "Strangers Again" - Age Gap: 9 years

Kang SoRa born in 1990

Jang SeungJo born in 1981

 

6. "My Perfect Stranger" - Age Gap: 6 years

Jin KiJoo born in 1989

Kim DongWook born in 1983

There might be more K-Drama couples announced later this year. Stay tuned to this article for updates!

 

The ENA K-Drama, "Longing For You" arrived at its climactic conclusion just last week. In only 12 episodes, it was able to captivate thousands of viewers with its enrapturing mystery and heart racing suspense. It matched perfectly with the summer months, raising heartrates and temperatures everywhere, keeping everyone at the edge of their seats. Viewers will be sure to miss Oh JinSung (Na InWoo), Go YoungJoo (Kim JiEun), and crew as they search for the masterminds behind various crimes.

However, secrets must be unraveled, leading to the eventual and expected end. Although this might be true, the landscape of K-Dramas never ends, forging a path of numerous series that can be watched one right after the other. While we might find ourselves yearning for "Longing For You", we're able to peruse a number of different titles and find the perfect one to fill the gaping hole in our viewing schedule. While at times this could prove to be a difficult task, but we're here to help.

Here are 5 K-Dramas to watch if you liked "Longing For You".

 

1. "My Perfect Stranger"

Cast: Kim DongWook, Jin KiJoo, and more

Summary: Yoon HaeJoon finds a car that can travel through time. He ends up discovering a shocking truth and in order to change his ill-fated future, he heads back to the past to find a criminal that has eluded capture for decades. Baek YoonYoung crosses HaeJoon's path and the two end up in the year 1987. The two soon discover that their stories are oddly connected.

Reasons To Watch: "My Perfect Stranger" provides the perfect mix of lightheartedness and gripping mystery. It also contains a nice serving of romance that seemed almost absent from "Longing For You". Both Kim DongWook and Jin KiJoo are great 'detectives' in their own right, unraveling the motives and identity of the drama's big, bad villain.

 

2. "Mouse"

Cast: Lee SeungGi, Lee HeeJoon, Park JuHyun, Kyung SooJin, and More

Summary: Lawless detective Ko MooChi lost his parents to a murderer when he was young and now seeks revenge. Along with rookie police officer, Jung BaReum, they confront the most vicious predator who falls in the top 1 percent of psychopaths.

Reasons To Watch: "Mouse" is an incredibly well-written drama with complex characters that will keep you up at night. The eventual shift in demeanor and realization of the true antagonist will leave you speechless and looking back for all the potential signs. Lee SeungGi, Lee HeeJoon, and crew do a great job in fleshing out the story, immersing audiences everywhere with their standout acting skills.

 

3. "Stranger"

Cast: Cho SeungWoo, Bae DooNa, and more

Summary: Hwang SiMok, a genius yet emotionless prosecutor and police lieutenant Han YeoJin work together to expose years of corruption within the prosecutor's office and solve a serial murder case.

Reasons To Watch: Not many dramas call for a second season, however, "Stranger" did just that and was able to captivate with both. Hwang SiMok's (Cho SeungWoo) calculated nature and Han YeoJin's (Bae DooNa) competency combined will slowly reveal every heart pumping secret that the series has to offer. It goes at a perfect pace so viewers won't receive whiplash at the various twists and turns. As you dive into the world of "Stranger" you'll find yourself mesmerized, ready to rewatch the moment the last credits roll.

 

4. "Little Women"

Cast: Kim GoEun, Nam JiHyun, Park JiHu, and more

Summary: Sisters Oh InJu, Oh InKyung, and Oh InHye come from a poor background, yet try their best to survive. They become entangled with one of the richest and most powerful families in Korea. They confront them and get to the bottom of various mysteries in their own ways.

Reasons To Watch: Just like "Longing For You", "Little Women" tackles themes of strong familial bonds that might face hardships, but are hard to break. While the relationship between siblings is not the best, they truly come together to uncover the truth behind a family that seemingly has it all. As the story progresses, along with sisters InJu, InKyung, and InHye, viewers discover numerous cracks scattered across that perfect façade. With mysteries galore, you'll find yourself rooted in place, waiting for the truth to come to light.

 

5. "Flower Of Evil"

Cast: Lee JoonGi, Moon ChaeWon, Jang HeeJin, Seo HyunWoo, and more

Summary: HeeSung pretended to be in love and his wife JiWon started to doubt about her husband's real identity. It tells the intense emotional chase between these two people who are facing the truth they want to avoid.

Reasons To Watch: The names of Moon ChaeWon and Lee JoonGi come with an undeniable legacy that's hard to ignore. Driven by the plot and great writing, they're able to pilot their characters in a way that keeps audiences invested all the way until the end. "Flower Of Evil" also provides numerous twists and turns that will send shivers throughout your body, making you gasp in utter shock.

What's on your watchlist now that "Longing For You" has ended? Let us know in the comments!