Are you looking for your next binge-watching? Discover the latest Korean shows, including drama and variety shows, currently dominating the global top 10 non-English shows on Netflix. From thrilling plot twists to refreshing stories of life and friendship, let’s explore the must-watch Korean shows making waves globally and discover why you can’t miss them!
Watch These 6 Korean Titles on Netflix’s Global Top 10 Non-English Shows
Korean dramas, films, and entertainment shows continue to take the world by storm, and their popularity shows no signs of slowing down. With gripping and rich storylines, relatable themes, and standout performances, here are six latest Korean shows that will keep you hooked from the start to the end.
1. “Karma”
The new Korean drama “Karma” was second on global top 10 non-English shows on Netflix. The thrilling series is an adaptation of a popular webtoon called “Akyeon” (“악연”) by Choi Hee Sun.
The intriguing stories, which delivered in six episodes, featured impressive cast lineup like Park Hae Soo (“Money Heist: Korea”), Shin Min Ah (“Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha”), Lee He Joon (“Handsome Guys”), Kim Sung Hyun (“Moving”), Lee Kwang Soo (“The Killer’s Shopping List”), and “Gong Seung Yeon (“The First Responders”).
The story revolves around six individuals who are connected in ill-fated relationships. Its slow-burning and detailed plot captured the viewers’ attention. Moreover, every scene is entwined, making the viewers wonder what will happen next.
- Park Jae-Yeong needs a lot of money to pay off his loan to a loan shark. Desperate, he will do anything to get the money.
- Jang Gil-Ryong is an illegal immigrant who has to pay for the treatment of his seriously ill son. However, he unfairly loses his job. Then, he gets an offer to do a job with a significant amount in return.
- Hang Sang-hun is a therapist and owner of a successful private traditional medicine clinic in Gangnam. He has a girlfriend, Lee Yu-jeong, who is very charming and has a hidden secret.
- Kim Beom-jun is a witness to a mysterious accident. In order to keep his mouth shut, he makes an irrevocable deal.
- Lee Ju-yeon is a surgeon who has lived with trauma since she was young. One day, she meets the person responsible for her trauma.
The decisions they make in their lives create a destiny that they cannot avoid.
Released on April 4, “Karma” has entered Netflix’s global top 10 non-English shows for two weeks. With a runtime of five hours and 21 minutes, the series has gained 4.800.000 views and 25.700.000 hours viewed.
2. “When Life Gives You Tangerines”
“When Life Gives You Tangerines” is a slice-of-life drama that gives life lessons through the characters’ life stages. The star-studded show features IU (“My Mister”), Park Bo Gum (“Reply 1988”), Moon Soo Ri (“Jeongnyeon: the Star is Born”), Park Hae Joon (“The World of the Married”), Yeom Hye Ran (“The Glory”), Kang Yoo Seok (“Black Knight”), Lee Jun Young (“Melo Movie”), Kim Seon Ho(“Hometown Cha Cha Cha”), and more.
Its global popularity continues to rise with its touching narrative and excellent cast performances. In addition, the drama has been nominated to the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards this year for Best Drama. While it may not be everyone’s favorite drama, with 16 hours and 35 minutes of runtime, the popular Korean drama has remained on the Netflix’s global top 10 list for non-English shows for six weeks. Since its premiere on March 7, the drama has accumulated 60.600.000 hours viewed and 3.700.000 views.
3. “Kian’s Bizarre B&B: Season 1”
“Kian’s Bizarre B&B” is a fun and unique Korean reality variety show on Netflix. Created by popular cartoonist and entertainer Kian84’s dream bed and breakfast, the show’s concept features a unique lodging theme, floating in the middle of the sea of Ulleungdo Island, North Gyeongsang province, east of the Korean Peninsula. Kian84 is in charge as the owner of the B&B, accompanied by Jin from BTS as the manager and Ji Ye Eun from SNL as the dedicated staff member.
First aired on April 8, the Korean variety show landed #6 on Netflix’s global top 10 for non-English shows. The show, which has a 3-hour and 2-minute runtime, gained 6.200.000 hours of views and 2.000.000 views.
Are you curious how Kian84, BTS Jin, and Ji Ye Eun are running their bizarre B&B? Watch it on Netflix, which has new episodes every Tuesday.
4. “Weak Hero Class 1”
Number 7 is the popular youth action K-drama “Weak Hero Class 1,” one of K-drama fans’ most-awaited series. It is an adaptation of the “Weak Hero” webtoon by SeoPass and Kim Jin Seok.
The series features Park Ji Hoon, Choi Hyun Wook, Hong Kyung, Kim Su Gyeom, and other talented young actors. After airing on Wavve in 2022, the series premiered on Netflix on March 25, 2025.
The story follows an exemplary student, Yeon Shi Eun, who appears weak but has hidden martial arts skills. He used these skills when he was forced to fight the violence that occurred inside and outside his school.
“Weak Hero Class 1,” which has 5 hours and 31 minutes runtime, has collected 1.800.000 views and 10.000.000 hours viewed.
Netflix will air the new season of the Korean drama “Weak Hero Class 2” on April 25, 2025. Make sure to binge-watch the first season’s eight episodes before its upcoming sequel!
5. “Friendly Rivalry”
“Friendly Rivalry” is based on the popular webtoon “Friendly Competition” by Song Chae Yoon and Shim Jae Yoong. The story follows Woo Seul Gi, who moves to Seoul to study at the prestigious Chaehwa High School. In her new school, she meets Yoo Jae Yi, a top student who is attracted to her. The story explores their relationship, including their hidden ambitions and desires.
According to the creator, Song Chae Yoon, the series was inspired by the 2018 popular drama “Sky Castle.” While “Sky Castle” focuses on the parents’ academic ambition for their children, “Friendly Rivalry” shifts the spotlight to the students’ competition.
If you’re a fan of Lee Hyeri, you’ll see her developing acting skills in a very different role from her previous projects. Her performance in this drama establishes her abilities as a versatile actress.
Netflix released the Korean drama on April 6 with 16 episodes. The drama, which is 8 hours and 3 minutes, has collected 9.200.000 hours of viewing and 1.100.000 views.
6. “Resident Playbook”
After “The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call,” “Resident Playbook” is the most anticipated Korean medical drama on Netflix this year. After many delays, the spin-off of “Hospital Playlist” finally premiered on April 12. Starring young actors Go Youn Jung, Kang You Seok, Shin Shi Ah, Jung Joon Won, and Han Ye Ji, the series follows the chaotic lives of residents in the hospital, their friendships, and their personal growth as they carry out their duties as young doctors.
The newly released series rounded out the top 10 list with 3.100.000 hours viewed. With a runtime of 2 hours and 45 minutes, it achieved 1.100.000 views.
The six Korean titles that have either remained on the list for weeks or just made it to Netflix’s Global Top 10 Non-English Shows for the first week of April prove that their standout storylines and excellent cast performances have left viewers in awe, making them a must-watch. If you haven’t watched these six dramas yet, grab a snack, relax, and watch them now!
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