Old But Gold: 10 Best K-Dramas from the 90s, Ranked
K-dramas are having the time of their lives right now as more and more people from all over the world invest their time in Korean television.
K-drama enthusiasts are no longer outcasts in the eyes of the general public – even Netflix is now investing money in the production of Korean movies and shows. But have you ever wondered when the K-drama phenomenon was born?
Back in the 90's, Korean television was extremely underrated and underseen outside of Korea, with only a handful of Western fans paying attention to the shows. However, all of the K-dramas on this list were massively popular in their home country, with millions of people watching them on a weekly basis.
All of the K-dramas that are popular today were heavily influenced by the ones mentioned above, and if you decide to overlook their dated production and poor video quality, you will surely learn a lot more about your favorite contemporary K-dramas.
The main themes of K-dramas haven't really changed over the past two decades, as themes of romance, jealousy, and friendship turning into love were all heavily featured in the 90s. However, 90's K-dramas feel more real and down to earth, which makes them great not only for entertainment purposes, but also for learning about Korea at the turn of the century.