


What appeals to the global watchers may not earn the interest of domestic viewers from which the most commonly recognized ratings are always derived from.Ī good example of this theory is the battle between period and trendy dramas.

It is normal to join the bandwagon, but in the case of K-Drama following, the renowned actors with stable Hallyu following benefit on their popularity due to their fan bases’ solid loyalty.Īnd you know what happens when a drama yields a strong social media presence, it becomes a free pass to claim the “must-watch K-drama” badge regardless if the plot is shallow, or if it strategically uses fan service magic.Īnother tricky part to consider in creating a watch list is whether to believe the numbers or the veteran reviewers. But then, how do we validate all those “Top Korean Drama Lists” that the world wide web recommends us?
