The craze for Korean dramas in Japan continues to heat up. A recent survey conducted by Japanese media Netorabo, titled “What do you think is the funniest Korean drama?”, is a testament to this growing enthusiasm. The survey, held from May 11 to 18 this year, drew a strong response with a total of 5,866 participants, demonstrating the intense interest in Korean dramas. Netorabo recently reposted the survey results on its main website, catching the attention of Korean fans of the drama.
The highest ranked drama in this poll was Queen of tearswho obtained 584 votes out of a total of 5,866. True to its title, Queen of tears it captivated Japanese viewers with its deep emotions and engaging narrative, earning it immense love and popularity.
Viewers who enjoyed “Queen of Tears” commented: “I was moved by how the two people, who initially misunderstood each other, realized that they needed each other and overcame various trials. The actors’ performances were excellent and the story was gripping. It’s been a while since I’ve been this passionate about a Korean drama.”
Following Queen of tears at number one, Lawyer extraordinaire Woo he secured second place with 574 votes. The drama, loved worldwide for its unique characters and heartfelt storytelling, received an enthusiastic response in Japan, further proving its popularity. He was in third place Crash landing on youobtaining 495 votes. This series is considered one of the iconic works that reignited the Korean drama craze in Japan.
He was in fourth place Hospital playlistobtaining 318 votes, followed by Misaeng: incomplete life in fifth place with 285 votes, praised for its realistic portrayal of working life. Taking sixth place was Doctor Romanticwith 271 votes, solidifying its position as a powerhouse in the medical drama genre.
Other popular series, such as What’s wrong with Secretary Kim, PenthouseAND Itaewon classalso ranked high, showing the different preferences of Japanese fans of Korean dramas. Also, titles like Doctor Slump, Vincent, The GloryAND Alchemy of souls made the list, offering Japanese viewers a mix of freshness and entertainment.
Japanese Poll Results: “What do you think is the funniest Korean drama?” (Ranked in reverse order)
More answers – 320 votes
42. Chicken nugget – 1 vote
41. Celebrity – 8 votes
40. Parasite: the grey – 13 votes
39. Forecast of love and weather – 18 votes
38. Sajag, The Enchanted – 19 votes
37. Want! – 20 votes
36. See you in my nineteenth life – 21 votes
35. Not others – 24 votes
34. Doctors – 27 votes
33. Juvenile justice – 29 votes
32. Doctor Cha – 34 votes
31. Strong woman Kang Nam, soon – 37 votes
30. Startup – 41 votes
Legato 28. Happiness – 46 votes
Legato 28. Jirisan – 46 votes
27. My ID is Gangnam Beauty – 48 votes
26. Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha – 49 votes
25. Boys over the flowers – 53 votes
24. Welcome to Samdalri – 57 votes
23. Miss and Miss – 65 votes
22. My golden life – 67 votes
21. Commercial proposal – 84 votes
20. My demon – 85 votes
19. Encounter – 114 votes
Legato 17. The king’s affection – 124 votes
Legato 17. King of the Earth – 124 votes
Legato 15. 100 days my prince – 130 votes
Legato 15. Alchemy of souls – 130 votes
14. Diva of Deserted Island – 131 votes
Legato 12. She was cute – 139 votes
Legato 12. The Glory – 139 votes
11. Vincent – 183 votes
10. Doctor Slump – 195 votes
9. Itaewon class – 221 votes
8. Penthouse – 232 votes
7. What’s wrong with Secretary Kim – 265 votes
6. Doctor Romantic – 271 votes
5. Misaeng: incomplete life – 285 votes
4. Hospital playlist – 318 votes
3. Crash landing on you – 495 votes
2. Lawyer extraordinaire Woo – 574 votes
1. Queen of tears – 584 votes
Source: StarNewsKorea
