KOCOWA is FIVE years old! And to celebrate, we are showcasing the top 5 shows of all time on KOCOWA! Not only are these shows good, they are also well-loved by the many people who come to KOCOWA. Will another K-Drama or K-Variety show be able to break onto this list next year when we turn six? We will have to see, but for now, it’s our BIRTHDAY! Come play with us! And check out our top 5 Most Loved Korean shows on KOCOWA below.
The Top 5 Most Loved K-Dramas and Shows on KOCOWA
#1. Weightlifting Fairy, Kim Bok Joo
Genre: College Romance K-Drama
Starring: Lee Sung Kyoung, Nam Joo Hyuk
Let’s go ahead and get this party started with the #1 most watched show on KOCOWA period — “Weightlifting Fairy, Kim Bok Joo”! Not only is “Weightlifting Fairy” the darling K-Drama of KOCOWA, it is also well worth the hype because this drama is so adorable! Possibly one of the cutest dramas I ever did see, y’all. It is warm, hilarious, and heartfelt, and it will get you missing your college years (or longing to get to college, depending on your age, haha). If you need a smile, go ahead and watch “Weightlifting Fairy,” it is not the darling of KOCOWA for no reason.
#2. Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth
Genre: Historical Romance K-Drama
Starring: Park Seo Jun, Go A Ra, Park Hyung Sik, MINHO, Kim Tae Hyung
How can you go wrong with Park Seo Jun, BTS’s V, Go A Ra, MINHO, Park Hyung Sik, and Do Ji Hyun all in one drama? With “Hwarang” as the #2 most watched show on KOCOWA, we are going to go out on a limb and say that you cannot! This playful romantic comedy does not take itself too seriously though it might catch you with a poignant moment on two. If you love the comedy part of romantic comedies, then go ahead and pop “Hwarang” on. It’s worth it for the eye candy alone.
#3. Running Man
Genre: Korean Variety
Starring: Yu Jae Seok, Haha, Song Ji Hyo, Jee Seok Jin, Lee Kwang Soo, Kim Jong Kook, Jeon So Min, Yang Se Chan
We all know “Running Man” had to make the list, right? “Running Man” is the top variety show in Korea and on KOCOWA for a good reason…because it is so funny! If you are not familiar with “Running Man,” this variety show has its members perform all sorts of tasks all around Korea. It is full of fun, laughter, and many, many jokes. If you ever need to watch something to brighten your day, then pop on “Running Man,” sit back, relax, and enjoy the fun.
#4. Young Lady and Gentleman
Genre: Daily Family Romance K-Drama
Starring: Lee Se Hee, Ji Hyun Woo
When this Korean drama first aired on KOCOWA, we were all shocked, shocked I tell you, with how many people were streaming it. KOCONUT fans were tuning in left and right to watch “Young Lady and Gentleman,” making it the surprise hit of the year, and it is still going strong! This only speaks to the audience’s love for the adorable family, the strict but loving father, and the tutor who was trying to make this work. Will they all end up together? (Spoiler Alert: would it be the #4 most watched drama if they didn’t *wink wink*).
#5. Extra-Ordinary You
Genre: Fantasy Romance K-Drama
Starring: Kim Hye Yoon, Rowoon
The cutest little fantasy drama if I ever did see one. There is a reason “Extra-Ordinary You” is sitting in the top five most watched shows on KOCOWA, and it is all in the mystery, charm, and lovability of this adorable cast of newcomers. Who will she pick? Will this couple make it to their happily ever after? Millions around the world had to watch to find out!
It is no mistake that the most loved shows on KOCOWA also just so happen to be filled with laughter, warmth, a bit of awkwardness, and a lot of heart. And that is exactly how we see ourselves at KOCOWA – a warm fuzzy ball of awkward love for K-Dramas. So, for our 5th Birthday, go ahead and check out one or more of these shows, especially if you need a pick-me-up. Fair warning, though: you just might end up loving them.
