1. Storm
Despite boasting A-listers Jeon Ji Hyun AND Kang Dong won, Storm it turned out to be an overambitious mess. Marketed as a “romantic espionage” series, it ended up being a confusing mix of politics, assassination plots, and vague global conspiracies, none of which panned out well. Viewers criticized the romance as an afterthought and called the ending “chaotic and wasteful”.
2. Bon appetit, Your Majesty
This time travel historical romantic comedy got off to a promising start, with Yoona he plays a Michelin-starred chef who conquers a Joseon tyrant through food. But by the halfway point, the political intrigue failed and the time travel plot was dismissed with a lazy “It’s a secret.” The ending left audiences baffled and angry: “A waste of strong clues for such a nonsensical conclusion.”
3. Typhoon family
Hero Lee June AND Kim Min HaThis IMF-era drama started off strong, mixing workplace fights and economic crises. But the second half derailed into a melodramatic romance, sidelining the main business themes. The overly idealized ending – a news-style recap – has been called “a classic case of starting strong and ending with failure.”
4. Twelve
Ma Dong Seok’s long-awaited return to TV in this action fantasy starring the Twelve Guardians of the Zodiac has turned into a disaster. Viewers criticized the series for its amateurish choreography, unclear motivations of the villain, and awkward pacing. It topped industry polls as the “worst drama of 2025” and was even labeled “historically bad.”
5. Squid game 3
Netflix was once iconic Squid game it overstayed its welcome. The third season repeated old themes, lacked impactful gameplay, and failed to evolve the characters in any meaningful way. Many fans thought it was a money grab: “It should have ended with the first season.”
6. When the stars gossip
Despite the $37 million budget and stars Lee Min Ho AND Gong Hyo Jinthis space romantic comedy has been ridiculed for absurd plots like “fruit fly mating” and “pregnancy in space.” The low chemistry and slow pace made it one of tvN’s worst weekend dramas ever.
7. My youth
Song Joong KiThe return to romantic dramas has failed, with outdated clichés (amnesia, terminal illnesses, car accidents) and melodramatic clichés. Despite a stellar cast and crew, critics and viewers called it a “teen drama disguised as mature content”.
8. Forever heavenly
Praised from the start for its tender portrayal of aging and regret, this healing drama stars Kim Hye Yes AND They love you lost control halfway. Clumsy emotional twists and weak subplots ruined its poetic beginning. Audiences were left disappointed by what could have been a genre-defining piece.
9. Good boy
With a new concept: retired Olympic athletes become elite policemen.Good boy It had potential. But despite its powerful cast (including Bo Gum Park AND Kim So Hyun), the show lost momentum due to repetitive action and flat storytelling. Viewers complained, “It had all the right ingredients, but no flavor.”
10. The first night with the Duke
Taecyeon AND Seohyun led this romantic comedy with strong first episodes filled with time travel and playful romance. But the show took a darker turn with court politics and deviated heavily from the original web novel, alienating fans. The bittersweet ending left viewers with mixed feelings: “Cute beginning, chaotic ending.”
