GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Romantic Korean Drama Popularity Statistics
Romantic Korean dramas have gained immense popularity globally, leading to a surge in viewership and a dedicated fan base.
In the following blog post, we explore the undeniable popularity and impact of romantic Korean dramas, known as K-dramas, both in South Korea and on the global stage. Through a series of compelling statistics, we shed light on the immense viewership, high ratings, and significant cultural influence these dramas have garnered over the years. From record-breaking ratings to international acclaim, the statistics paint a vivid picture of the widespread appeal and success of this beloved genre.
Statistic 1
"In 2020, the romantic Korean drama "Crash Landing On You" was the third most-watched Netflix drama in Korea."
Statistic 2
""The Heirs," a popular Korean romantic drama, has a rating of 8/10 on IMDB and 4.5/5 on Viki, reflecting its high popularity."
Statistic 3
"As of 2018, there are about 20 million Hallyu (Korean Wave) fans globally, many of whom watch Korean romantic dramas."
Statistic 4
""Boys Over Flowers" acquired around 35% ratings during its original airing time in 2009."
Statistic 5
"TV drama exports, including romantic dramas, accounted for $239 million of South Korea's export profits in 2018."
Statistic 6
""What's Wrong with Secretary Kim" was one of the highest-rated dramas in 2018 with an average national rating of 7.7%."
Statistic 7
""It's Okay to Not Be Okay," the South Korean romantic drama on mental health, scored an impressive 8.4 rating on IMDb."
Statistic 8
""You're Beautiful" had more than 20 million views on Rakuten Viki."
Statistic 9
""Descendants of the Sun," managed to achieve an exceptionally high viewership of over 38.8% in 2016."
Statistic 10
"In 2020, “The King: Eternal Monarch” recorded an average nationwide rating of 11.6% and peaked at 13.1%."
Statistic 11
""Playful Kiss", a romantic Korean drama, scored a mediocre domestic viewership with a peak rating of 7.7% but it was a huge hit internationally, with over 24 million hits on its YouTube web special."
Statistic 12
"In 2006, "Princess Hours" recorded a peak viewership rating of 28.3% in South Korea."
Statistic 13
"In a 2015 survey, around 15.9% of South Korean respondents chose romantic series as their favorite television genre."
Statistic 14
"Park Seo-Joon, one of the most popular Korean actors in romantic dramas, has over 20.5 million followers on Instagram, indicating his global popularity."
Statistic 15
"In 2019, approximately 41.9% of streaming content viewed in South Korea was K-dramas, many of them romantic dramas."
Statistic 16
"2020's romantic drama "Start-Up" has been watched by at least 5 million Netflix households in Asia alone."
Statistic 17
"In a 2020 poll, 22% of Americans used streaming sites to watch Korean dramas, a large portion of them being romantic dramas."
Jannik Lindner
Can You Trust Our Report?
The statistics are checked by us and then entered into the database. Our market data reports have been linked to by some of the largest publishers and companies on the Internet.
