Article: Top 10 Best dramas of 2016 That Are A Must-Watch

2016 is one of the most popular years of Korean Dramas. Among the K-drama enthusiast, it has already been established that it should be considered one of the best eras of K-drama. However, 2016 is mostly known for famous rom-coms, comedy, and light-hearted drama. From Kim Taehyung’s drama debut to the top Hallyu stars’ drama, the year 2016 has been both filled with magic and romance. Lee Jong Suk Ji Chang Wook, Lee Min Ho, Ju Jin Hyun, and many more Hallyu stars filled 2016 with both laughter and suspense. Here’s the list of the top 10 Best Dramas of 2016.

1. Signal

Signal bagged the highly prestigious Baeksang Arts Award for the category of Best Drama. The drama revolves around the life of the two detectives who are apart from each other due to time and space. The two detectives talk to each other via walkie-talkie and solve a series of cold cases. The drama featured Lee Je Hoon, Kim Hye Soo, and Jo Jin Woong.

2. Goblin

Goblin is highly appreciated and loved among the K-drama community. The drama is both known domestically and internationally. The love story between Goblin and Eun Tak explored the different aspects of humans and how they can love unconditionally. The concept of Grim Reaper was also loved by the fans. The drama featured Gong Yoo, Kim Go Eun, and Lee Dong Wook.

3. Hwarang

The buzz-worthy drama of 2016 ‘Hwarang’ is one of the favorite historical dramas of every K-drama freak. The drama explores the lives of Hwarangs who are trained to serve the future King. The drama contains comedy, suspense, romance, and bromance. The drama featured Kim Taehyung, Park Seo Joon, Park Hyung Sik, and Choi Min Ho.

4. W: Two Worlds

The drama revolves around the life of a webtoon creator whose webtoon suddenly comes to Life and the character gets entangled with real-life people. Kang Chul the lead in the webtoon gets shattered when he finds out that he was only a webtoon character. The drama featured Lee Jong Suk and Han Hyo Joo.

5. The Legend Of The Blue Sea

The fantasy-based drama Legend of The Blue sea revolves around the heartbreaking love story between a mermaid and a human. Mermaid and the prince gets separated in their past lives but the almighty give them a second chance in the present times. The drama provides an unlimited amount of laughter to everyone. The drama featured Lee Min Ho, Jun Ji Hyun, and Park Hae Soo.

6. Moon Lovers

Moon Lovers isn’t famous in South Korea if we look at the ratings, but it got unlimited fame, love, and recognition from overseas fans. The fans loved the drama as a whole and are still waiting for the uncertain announcement for the second season of Moon Lovers. Moon Lovers featured IU, Lee Joon Gi, Kang Ha Neul, and Nam Joo Hyuk.

7. Love In The Moonlight

The drama explores the life of a struggling girl Hong Ra On who disguises herself as a men meet the end. She used to advise on dating. She was later forced to become a Eunch by the loan sharks and ends up meeting the crown prince. The drama follows a light and adorable love story between a crown prince and a girl pretending to be eunch. The drama featured Par Bo Gum, Kim Yoo Jung, and Kwak Dong Yeon.

8. Descendants Of The Sun

The drama follows the love story between a doctor and a soldier. The two works in proximity to help each other out and in the process, they fell for each other. The drama is filmed on a battlefield where a doctor tries to cure the wounded soldier. The drama featured Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo.

9. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo

The drama ‘Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo’ is based on a real-life story. The drama revolves around the life of a group of students who are interested in different fields of sports. The drama is about the athletes who try to fulfill their dreams and in the process find their other half. The drama featured Nam Joo Hyuk and Lee Song Kyung.

10. Uncontrollably Fond

The drama revolves around the tragic story of Shin Joon Yeong and pulls the heartstrings of viewers. Shin Joon Yeong starts off his career at an early age. He later becomes an actor and a singer. The drama revolves around a love story in which Shin Joon Yeongs meets her childhood love, No Eul again. The drama featured Kim Woo Bin and Suzy.