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!

 

Did you know that there is a word in Korean to describe men who are so good-looking that they're compared to flowers? This Korean word is "kkotminam".

'Kkotminam' (꽃미남) literally translates to "flower-like handsome man". It is a combination of 꽃 (kkot), meaning flower, and 미남 (minam), meaning handsome man. It is definitely a compliment and praise of a man's beauty.

Some popular Korean actors who are called 'kkotminam' include Lee JoonGi (the OG), Park BoGum, Song Kang, Ji ChangWook, Lee MinHo, and Song JoongKi, among others. Some idols who are called 'kkotminam' include ASTRO's Cha EunWoo, Ong SeongWu, NCT's HaeChan, TREASURE's JunKyu, RIIZE's WonBin, and ZEROBASEONE's Zhang Hao, among others.

You can use 'kkotminam' in a sentence (informally) as follows:

그 아이돌은 꽃미남이야

Geu aidol-eun kkotminam-iya

That idol is a kkotminam!

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TREASURE have established themselves as an idol group worthy of endless praise. They're able to constantly sell out concert venues, put on spectacular performances on stage, and steal the hearts of fans through their loveable personalities. They are a multi-faceted group who have more than one shining star among their ranks. They truly live up to their name as complete gems in the K-Pop industry.

The idols have made a name for themselves as a group, becoming one cohesive unit both on and offstage. They're the complete package in more ways than one with each member being able to stand out on an individual level. One member who's been receiving a considerable amount of attention is one of the group's reliable leaders, TREASURE's JiHoon.

Along with co-leader, HyunSuk, JiHoon is able to bring the team together, making it possible to reach the level that they're currently at and continue to transform into a world-renowned idol group.

He's a valuable part to the YG boy group, producing his fair share of viral moments for not just the fandom, but the entire K-Pop community.

 

The Status Of TREASURE

Before diving into JiHoon as a person, let's talk about TREASURE as a group. The ten members have an iconic discography, releasing chart-topping hits like 'DARARI', 'JIKJIN', and 'BONA BONA'. With such addictive tracks, they've earned a total of of 2,657,383 monthly listeners on Spotify. Their official Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok account are similar in following, with their social media influence reaching 7 million, 7.45 million, and 7.5 million respectively. These are the numbers recorded as of April 16th, 2024 at 9:00 AM KST. This doesn't include the idol group's multiple X accounts, which together equal approximately 8.2 million.

Of course, TREASURE cannot be measured by numbers alone, as they've also won multiple awards such as Rookie of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Worldwide Fans' Choice Top 10, among many others. Their most recent accolades come from ASEA 2024, as the idol group walked away with 3 separate awards from the event.

[#HI_TREASUREMAKER💎📸]

ASEA 2024
🏆ASEA THE BEST HIP-HOP
🏆ASEA THE BEST TOURING ARTIST
🏆ASEA PLATINUM WORLD WIDE

모두 트메 여러분들 덕분에
받을 수 있었습니다🥰

트메는 트레저 삶의 빛✨#TREASURE #트레저
🗓#240410 #ASEA2024#TREASUREinASEA2024 pic.twitter.com/gQUbjeVhdS

— TREASURE MAKER (@ygtreasuremaker) April 10, 2024

As a group, TREASURE have shown that they are able to command the spotlight, with each member contributing to the group's success. Their status as a prominent fourth generation group is undeniable with the stats to prove it.

 

JiHoon's Individual Skills

After going over TREASURE's effect as a group, we can now focus our attention on their trustworthy leader, JiHoon. The idol possesses sweet, honey-like vocals that can cover a myriad of different genres. From TREASURE's renowned dance tracks to more sentimental ballads, JiHoon can successfully pull them all off. His singing voice leaves a lasting impression that you'll end up thinking about all day long.

Vocals aside, JiHoon is truly a top tier performer, able to digest and execute the most difficult choreography out there. He's able to glide across the stage with little effort, able to effectively mesmerizes audiences, fans and non-fans alike. While at the beginning of his career, he had an incredibly adorable presence that had everyone smiling from ear to ear. But JiHoon has matured both personally and as an artist, being able to give such electrifying performances, befitting of an artist of his caliber. Even as he heads off stage, he remains as professional as ever, while also showing brief glimpses of enjoying the stage.

Outside of his work as an entertainer, JiHoon was casted as an MC for SBS' "Inkigayo". For a little over a year, Treasure Maker were able to see the idol weekly, hosting the music show, providing witty responses, and being the natural ball of sunshine that he is. He showcased particularly heartwarming chemistry with his fellow MCs, earning him even more fans in the process.

All of these skills combined helped JiHoon to shine even brighter than ever before. And as fans witnessed his continual growth, they couldn't be more proud of their hard-working and talented leader.

 

An Idol's Viral Effect

While JiHoon has always received attention from the fandom and viewers of SBS' "Inkigayo" during his time as MC, he's come into the spotlight once more through recent schedules.

The first being TREASURE's dating survival program, "Shining SOLO". From the skills he's acquired as an idol and his own personal upbringing, JiHoon captivated both the viewers and female participants. He was considerate, kindhearted, and a mood maker, quickly dispelling any awkwardness that might have entered TREASURE CASTLE. By the end of "Shining SOLO" Part 1 (spoiler alert!), he was one of the two members who received the coveted title of "Mr. TREASURE".

shining solo (part 1)'s resident chef + mr treasure (w asahi ❤️)!!! jihoonie you did well 🤍 i'm glad to know there are so many people who see and appreciate all of your charms and efforts<3
#빛나는SOLO #Shining_SOLO#JIHOON #지훈 #TREASURE #트레저 pic.twitter.com/sW5XeDVkGl

— 🌷✨ (@celestialspjh) April 1, 2024

There were various comments across social media praising JiHoon for the various charms he showcased over the course of the show.

JiHoon went viral once again through his adorable interaction with Special MC Billlie's Tsuki at the ASEA 2024. After a brief chat and as Tsuki was getting ready to move on, JiHoon innocently asked, "Is that it?", causing the Special MC to become flustered.

we are now watching the “Jihoon Rizz” live at an award show 😩 pic.twitter.com/hSgzxSsEoy

— shan (@parkbeaus) April 10, 2024

Tsuki immediately apologized and the interview continued while the venue continued to smile and laugh at this hilarious moment. Even netizens couldn't stop reacting to the hilarious situation.

These recent instances and past performances show that JiHoon is a natural born entertainer. He's a quick and witty thinker, has innate star qualities, and continues to remain humble through it all. With such a solid foundation and having constant improvement, JiHoon will surely continue to be a shining light, not only to Treasure Maker, but to the K-Pop community worldwide.

Have you been following TREASURE's JiHoon? What do you think about the idol?