When it comes to keeping Korean drama addicts happy, Netflix and Viki continue to duke it out. In my humble opinion, Viki is the GO-TO streaming platform for all the Hallyu-ites and K-drama newbies. To be fair, that's only because Rakuten Viki markets its platform as “The Heart of Asian Entertainment”. Whereas Netflix has lots of other content from all around the world. It's kind of like comparing apples to oranges.
Even so, Netflix jumped in on the game, so it's kind of fair to make comparisons. That being said, below is a quick list of Korean dramas that can be found ONLY ON VIKI. Many of them, but not ALL of them, are Viki Originals. ALL of them have been reviewed right here on PopGeeks. To make it easy for reference, the list is in alphabetical order.
1. Bad Memory Eraser
2. Bitter Sweet Hell
3. Brewing Love
4. Check in Hanyang
5. Cinderella at 2AM
6. Dear Hyeri
7. DNA Lover
8. Face Me
9. Good Partner
10. Love Scout
11. Love Your Enemy
12. Motel California
13. My Dearest Nemesis
14. My Military Valentine
15. My Sweet Mobster
16. Namib
17. Perfect Family
18. Serendipity's Embrace
19. Social Savvy Class 101
20. Study Group
21. The Queen Who Crowns
22. The Witch
23. What Comes After Love
24. Your Honor
25. Yumi's Cells: The Movie
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MY Top 5 Picks From The List?
A top divorce lawyer needed a truly excellent divorce lawyer because she was getting a divorce, and she and her husband both wanted the same thing: custody of their child.
A perfect family that is nowhere near perfect! Not even a little bit. The mother came straight out of the Stepford Wives movie.
I just liked the male lead because he was one of the mage in “Alchemy of Souls”. (The mages are people with special powers who can control the energy of heaven and earth, and are the protectors of country. That was my first time seeing the male lead and I've liked him ever since.)
This K-drama shows that even men who are kings have an inflated ego and can still be JERK! The queen was a kingmaker. She did everything within her power to make her husband king and how did he show his thanks? By being a KING-SIZED JERK!
OK. Admittedly it is strange that every boy who likes you or tries to be nice to you ends up getting in a tragic accident. That could make guys want to steer clear of you. But the whole town labeling you a witch? That's taking it too far. At least there was one guy who didn't believe it!
If you have watched any of these, do you have favorites?
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Featured Image Credit: Top 5 K-Dramas On Viki In February 2025 | Soompi
Rakuten Group. “Rakuten Viki Celebrates K-Drama Fandom Across the Globe.” YouTube, 30 Jan. 2025, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cNHpT4LDTY.
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