2010s K-Dramas That Shaped the Genre
EditorialSteffen20 titles08/24/2026
A Jinjja selection of series from the decade when Hallyu finally went global. Only released titles from our Korean catalog are included; the order follows their current popularity in the catalog, so this isn't an all-time best list. The clearly stated rule is what matters: series · 2010–2019 …
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Guardian: The Lonely and Great God
Guardian: The Lonely and Great God ranks at No. 1 because, according to the established criteria, it is a particularly clear fit for the selection “2010s K-Dramas That Shaped the Genre.” Its 2016 release year places it in the right period. A currently known German streaming option makes it easy to start watching right away.
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SBS Inkigayo
SBS Inkigayo ranks at No. 2 because, according to the established criteria, it is a particularly clear fit for the selection “2010s K-Dramas That Shaped the Genre.” Its 2014 release year places it in the right period. A currently known German streaming option makes it easy to start watching right away.
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Dr. Romantic
Dr. Romantic ranks at No. 3 because, according to the established criteria, it is a particularly clear fit for the selection “2010s K-Dramas That Shaped the Genre.” Its 2016 release year places it in the right period. A currently known German streaming option makes it easy to start watching right away.
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Crash Landing on You
Crash Landing on You ranks at No. 4 because, according to the established criteria, it is a particularly clear fit for the selection “2010s K-Dramas That Shaped the Genre.” Its 2019 release year places it in the right period. A currently known German streaming option makes it easy to start watching right away.
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What's Wrong with Secretary Kim
What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim? ranks at No. 5 because, according to the established criteria, it is a particularly clear fit for the selection “2010s K-Dramas That Shaped the Genre.” Its 2018 release year places it in the right period. A currently known German streaming option makes it easy to start watching right away.
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Something in the Rain
Something In The Rain ranks at No. 6 because, according to the established criteria, it is a particularly clear fit for the selection “2010s K-Dramas That Shaped the Genre.” Its 2018 release year places it in the right period. A currently known German streaming option makes it easy to start watching right away.
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Love in the Moonlight
Love in the Moonlight ranks at No. 7 because, according to the established criteria, it is a particularly clear fit for the selection “2010s K-Dramas That Shaped the Genre.” Its 2016 release year places it in the right period. A currently known German streaming option makes it easy to start watching right away.
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The Heirs
The Heirs ranks at No. 8 because, according to the established criteria, it is a particularly clear fit for the selection “2010s K-Dramas That Shaped the Genre.” Its 2013 release year places it in the right period. A currently known German streaming option makes it easy to start watching right away.
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Reply 1988
Reply 1988 ranks at No. 9 because, according to the established criteria, it is a particularly clear fit for the selection “2010s K-Dramas That Shaped the Genre.” Its 2015 release year places it in the right period. A currently known German streaming option makes it easy to start watching right away.
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The K2
The K2 ranks at No. 10 because, according to the established criteria, it is a particularly clear fit for the selection “2010s K-Dramas That Shaped the Genre.” Its 2016 release year places it in the right period. A currently known German streaming option makes it easy to start watching right away.
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Potato Star 2013QR3
Potato Star 2013QR3 ranks at No. 11 because, according to the established criteria, it is a particularly clear fit for the selection “2010s K-Dramas That Shaped the Genre.” Its 2013 release year places it in the right period. A legal streaming option is known, but it is not currently listed as available in Germany.
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Partners for Justice
Partners for Justice ranks at No. 12 because, according to the established criteria, it is a particularly clear fit for the selection “2010s K-Dramas That Shaped the Genre.” Its 2018 release year places it in the right period. A currently known German streaming option makes it easy to start watching right away.
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Kingdom
Kingdom ranks at No. 13 because, according to the established criteria, it is a particularly clear fit for the selection “2010s K-Dramas That Shaped the Genre.” Its 2019 release year places it in the right period. A currently known German streaming option makes it easy to start watching right away.
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While You Were Sleeping
While You Were Sleeping ranks at No. 14 because, according to the established criteria, it is a particularly clear fit for the selection “2010s K-Dramas That Shaped the Genre.” Its 2017 release year places it in the right period. A currently known German streaming option makes it easy to start watching right away.
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SKY Castle
SKY Castle ranks at No. 15 because, according to the established criteria, it is a particularly clear fit for the selection “2010s K-Dramas That Shaped the Genre.” Its 2018 release year places it in the right period. A currently known German streaming option makes it easy to start watching right away.
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Clean with Passion for Now
Clean with Passion for Now ranks at No. 16 because, according to the established criteria, it is a particularly clear fit for the selection “2010s K-Dramas That Shaped the Genre.” Its 2018 release year places it in the right period. A currently known German streaming option makes it easy to start watching right away.
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Descendants of the Sun
Descendants of the Sun ranks at No. 17 because, according to the established criteria, it is a particularly clear fit for the selection “2010s K-Dramas That Shaped the Genre.” Its 2016 release year places it in the right period. A currently known German streaming option makes it easy to start watching right away.
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Empress Ki
Empress Ki ranks at No. 18 because, according to the established criteria, it is a particularly clear fit for the selection “2010s K-Dramas That Shaped the Genre.” Its 2013 release year places it in the right period. A currently known German streaming option makes it easy to start watching right away.
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Stranger
Stranger ranks at No. 19 because, according to the established criteria, it is a particularly clear fit for the selection “2010s K-Dramas That Shaped the Genre.” Its 2017 release year places it in the right period. A currently known German streaming option makes it easy to start watching right away.
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Drama Stage
Drama Stage ranks at No. 20 because, according to the established criteria, it is a particularly clear fit for the selection “2010s K-Dramas That Shaped the Genre.” Its 2017 release year places it in the right period. A legal streaming option is known, but it is not currently listed as available in Germany.
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