A post on the popular Korean community Theqoo sparked a heated debate among netizens after users shared a list of top-tier screenwriter Kim Eun-Sook’s most popular K dramas.
Known for her star-studded productions and quotable dialogue, Kim Eun-Sook has written some of the most influential Korean dramas of the past two decades—and fans remain divided over which one deserves first place.
The tier list
- ST Tier: The glory, Mr Sunshine, Goblins
- A+ Tier: Town Hall, Descendants of the sun, Secret garden
- One level: Lovers in Paris, Lovers in Prague, Lovers
- B Tier: The dignity of a gentleman, The heirs, On the air
- C-Tier: Genie Give a wish, The King: Eternal Monarch
Many commentators agreed with the positioning The glory (2022–2023) e Goblins (2016-2017) at the top, describing them as Kim Eun-Sook’s narrative and emotional peak. Mr Sunshine It was also praised for its cinematic and patriotic themes, completing what fans called it the “Golden Trio”.
While the early 2010s are like Secret garden AND Descendants of the sun were ranked high, fans were divided on the placement of The heirsone of Kim’s most internationally recognized works. Some argued that its influence on Hallyu culture warranted a higher ranking, while others cited dated dialogue and predictable tropes as reasons for its lower ranking.
Despite different opinions, most netizens agreed that Kim Eun-Sook’s portfolio reflects a wide range from political dramas like Town Hall to melodramatic epics such as Mr Sunshine.
- I think Paris Lovers is the best, the OST is perfect too.
- Personally, I would rate King: Eternal Monarch an F. If it wasn’t written by Kim Eun-Sook, I wouldn’t even bother watching it.
- Seeing younger people only knowing the heirs as “that school uniform drama” makes me laugh, haha. But by no means is it the worst of Kim Eun-Sook’s works.
- I heard that Airplane and City Hall are actually hidden gems.
- I just liked the glory.
- The town hall was awesome and the lovers were fun too, haha.
- Regardless of artistic merit, if we’re talking pure enjoyment, The Secret Garden was the best for me. It’s the only one I’ve re-evaluated.
- On air it’s really good, try it.
- If you’re rated B on air, you clearly don’t know what you’re talking about, seriously.
The debate highlights how profoundly Kim Eun-Sook’s stories have shaped modern K-drama culture. If fans prefer the tragic power of The glory or the timeless fantasy of Goblinshis ability to capture emotion and spectacle ensures his place as one of Korea’s most talked-about screenwriters, one whose works continue to define an era.
Sources: Theqoo
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