The movie and drama are broadcast early
2023 is coming to an end, and the annual event of the Korean film and television industry, Cine 21 magazine's annual TV drama ranking list, is also coming as scheduled. This year's selection still attracted 27 industry insiders from various fields such as film journalists, critics, and drama critics to conduct a questionnaire survey, and the best Korean drama was selected among the works that aired between December 5, 2022 and December 3, 2023. Here are the full rankings.
Top 10 Best Korean Dramas of 2023: "D."P Deserter Pursuit Order 2
d.P: The second season of Deserter Hunt 2 was launched at the end of July this year. The first season is an original Korean drama launched by Netflix in 2021, which focuses on rare military service and reveals the injustice and bullying in the military. Starring Ding Hae-in, Gu Jiao-hwan, Kim Sung-kyun, Sun Seok-gyu, etc., adapted from popular comics, with the "deserter pursuit group" in South Korea as the story background, ** problems in the army, revealing many insiders. The second season is also directed by director Han Junxi, written by screenwriter Kim Common, the original cast returns hand in hand, and new characters Ji Jin-hee, Kim Ji-hyun, and Choi Hyun-wook join. Both seasons show the tragic story of the military camp, which arouses the audience's anticipation for the third season.
Top 9 Best Korean Dramas of 2023: "The Young Son of the Chaebol Family".
The Chaebol Family's Youngest Son was broadcast at the end of last year and ended on December 25 this year, so it was included in the 2023 list. The play ended with 26With an ultra-high rating of 948%, it became the highest-rated Korean drama in 2022. Starring Song Joong Ki, Lee Sung-min, Shin Hyun-bin and other actors, it tells the thrilling story of the chaebol family's rebirth and revenge, combined with real historical events in South Korea and the story of the group, detonating the audience's enthusiasm for chasing dramas. Li Xingmin's superb acting skills in the play also made him win the "Emperor of the Throne" at the Baeksang Arts Awards.
Top 8 Best Korean Dramas of 2023: "Evil Ghost".
"Evil Ghost", which aired in June this year, is a rare "ghost drama", starring Kim Tae-ri, Oh Jung-se, and Hong Kyung. The plot revolves around the presence of evil spirits in another world and the woman haunted by evil spirits, revealing stories that revolve around the suspicious deaths of five gods. The scary and creepy content and the superb reversal performances of the actors attract horror movie-loving audiences. The play ended with 112% of the ratings ranked 10th in the 2023 Korean drama rankings.
Top 7 Best Korean Dramas in 2023: "The Mental Ward Will Also Welcome to the Morning".
Netflix's original Korean drama "The Psychiatric Ward Will Come Morning," which aired in November this year, is still a topic of conversation a month after its launch. The play is adapted from a Korean webtoon, starring Park Bo-young, Yeon Yu-jin, Lee Yong-yin, and Jang Dong-yun. The whole drama has a total of 12 episodes, with the theme of ** mind, telling about all kinds of big and small things that happen in the mental ward, as well as the experience of nurse Dorne after he first came to this environment. The plot is warm and touching, trying to break people's prejudice and fear of mental wards and mental illness, and has become the audience's choice to chase the drama with tears in their eyes.
Top 6 Best Korean Dramas of 2023: "Kamen Girl".
Netflix's "Kamen Girl" was launched in August this year and is based on the webtoon of the same name. Starring Lee Han-sung, Ko Hyun-jeong, Nana, Ahn Jae-hong, and Yeom Hye-lan, the drama tells the story of the heroine who is unpopular in real life because of her face, but becomes the super popular ** live broadcast queen "masked girl" after wearing a mask in the online world. The plot is thriller, bloody, and there are many 19 forbidden nudity pictures, with twists and turns in development, and full of irreversible content.
Top 5 Best Korean Dramas of 2023: "The Travels of Park Ha Kyung".
Park Ha Kyung's Travels is a **travel Korean drama starring Lee Na-young. The plot is based on Park Ha-kyung, a Korean Mandarin teacher, who spends a day traveling on Saturday, and finds comfort and resonance in his travels through walking, tasting food, and meeting different people. The series is presented in multiple segments, with each episode featuring a special actor as the protagonist. Lee Na-young's "Park Ha-kyung" is a Korean teacher who portrays characters who want to escape from everyday life. In order to break free, she is guided by her feet and heart to step into the magic of travel. Each episode features a special actor who plays the protagonist and embarks on a journey full of power with Park Ha-kyung.
Top 4 Best Korean Dramas of 2023: "Lovers".
The costume Korean drama "Lovers" aired for two seasons this year, and was warmly welcomed by the audience and was also quite discussed. The drama starring Nam Gong Min, Ahn Eun Jin, Lee Hak-joo, and Lee Do-in, is set in the Joseon Dynasty in the year of Bingzi, depicting love under the fires of war. The show didn't attract much attention before it started, but with the broadcast of the series, word of mouth gradually fermented, attracting more and more fans. The relationship between Nangong Min and Ahn Eun-jin in the play is gradually getting better, which makes the audience excited. In the cruel war environment, the love between the two is poignant and moving, becoming the most intoxicating "bitter CP" combination this year. The final two seasons ended with 12The high ratings of 9% ended perfectly, ranking 7th in the 2023 Korean drama ratings list.
Top 3 Best Korean Dramas of 2023: "The Understanding of Love".
"Understanding Love" is a Korean drama that aired at the end of December 2022 last year, so it appeared in this year's list, and it was ranked 3rd among them. The drama starring Yoo Yeon-seok, Moon Jia-lang, Zheng Jialan, and Qin Se-rok, is a realistic love romance set in the banking industry and depicting the company's intra-company love. Adapted from the novel of the same name created by Lee Hyuk-jin**, the hero and heroine unfold a realistic love story after meeting at the KCU Bank Yongpo store. The plot depicts the characters who have their own views on "love" through the love experiences of four men and women in the company. The audience is immersed in the delicate emotional line of men and women moving forward, and feels the ups and downs of real love.
Top 2 Best Korean Dramas of 2023: "Dark Glory".
"Dark Glory" became the "Keyword Korean Drama of the Year" this year, swept on the major keyword lists, and also won many awards, becoming a phenomenal Korean drama. Directed by Ahn Gil-ho and written by Kim Eun-sook, it is a Netflix original series series that will be launched in two seasons. The goddess Song Hye Kyo performed in it, partnering with Lee Ji-hui, Lim Ji-yeon, Yeom Hye-lan, Park Sung-hyun, and Jung Sung-sung.
1. Starring Kim Hera, Cha Joo-young, Kim Jian-woo, etc. The plot revolves around school bullying and depicts the victim's revenge plan that has been prepared for many years. The storyline is thrilling and heart-wrenching. Song Hye Kyo's exceptional performance in the drama won her the throne at the Baeksang Arts Awards, and the other actors also became popular. The show swept the major awards and left a deep impression on the audience.
Top 1 Best Korean Drama of 2023: "Moving Ability".
Moving Abilities finally won the top spot on this list!This blockbuster super hero TV series launched by Disney+ brings together Yoo Seung-ryong, Cho In-sung, Han Hyo-joo, Cha Tae-hyun, Yoo Seung-beom, Kim Hee-won, Lee Jung-ha, Ko Yoon-jung, Kim Do-hoon and other acting schools. The plot deduces the story of "love and protection" between superpowered parents and children, which has detonated the fanatical pursuit of audiences at home and abroad. After the new episodes are broadcast every week, the topic continues, and it is hailed as a phenomenal Korean drama work in 2023. Not only is the cast gorgeous, but the plot is also exciting, covering the love between parents, family relationships, and teenage school life. The success of the show also made the audience marvel that Disney+ finally has a signature façade that rivals Netflix. Moreover, "Moving Ability" has been confirmed for a second season, which will bring a more macro storyline.
The above is the list of the best Korean dramas of 2023 voted by "Cine 21" industry insiders. It is worth noting that this list not only selects the best Korean drama, but also includes other awards, such as actor of the year, actress, director, screenwriter, and best male and female newcomer actors.
Actor of the YearWon by Nam Gong Min in "Lovers", his outstanding performance in the play has attracted the attention and love of the audience.
Actress of the YearIt was won by Park Bo-young in "The Mental Ward Will Also Welcome to the Morning", and her role in the play resonated with the audience.
Director of the YearThe honor was given to Park In-je of "Moving Ability", who successfully guided the production of this superpowered hero drama.
Screenwriter of the YearThe award went to Kim Eun-sook of "Dark Glory", whose script for this work won praise from the audience and the judges.
Best Male and Female Rookie Actor of the YearLee Jung-ha and Ko Yoon-jung in "Moving Ability" were awarded respectively, and their outstanding performances in this work are impressive.
Through this list, the audience can not only learn about the most popular Korean drama works of the year, but also see outstanding performance in all aspects of the industry being recognized and rewarded. These outstanding actors, directors and screenwriters present a series of unforgettable works through exquisite craftsmanship and deep emotional expression.
As 2024 approaches, people are looking forward to the creation of Korean dramas in the new year. I hope that there will be more exciting stories, excellent acting skills and touching plots that will continue to bring endless joy and emotion to the audience. Whether it is a travel book, a costume drama of love, or the adventure of a superpowered hero, Korean dramas show rich creativity in different themes, allowing the audience to spend a fulfilling and pleasant time in front of the screen. I look forward to continuing this fine tradition on the Korean drama stage next year and bringing more surprises and touches to the audience.