Every year, 100s of Korean dramas are released. The year 2014 has given us some of the best action and thriller Kdramas. These dramas are still watched by people and have good ratings and reviews.
Kdramas are the perfect blend of romance, mystery, and a bit of a plot twist. If you are looking to binge-watch some exciting dramas, you may want to take a look at the 2014 dramas.
This list includes Korean dramas that have been watched by the maximum number of viewers and have high ratings on IMDB and other drama sites. Most of them are available to watch on Netflix and Viki.
1. Misaeng
Hangul: 미생
Year: 2014
Geu Rae has been playing go since he was a kid. He tried to become a professional go player, but failed. He starts working in a company on the recommendation of a friend. He tries his best at his new job and doesn’t let his humanity slip away.
Rating:
Main Cast (Characters):
- Im Si Wan as Jang Geu Rae
- Lee Sung Min as Oh Sang Shik
- Kang So Ra as Ahn Young Yi
- Kang Ha Neul as Jang Baek Ki
No. Of Episodes: 20 (80 min. each)
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2. Doctor Stranger
Hangul: 닥터 이방인
Year: 2014
In North Korea, Park Hoon is trained to become a doctor. He then flees to South Korea & begins to work as a doctor in South Korea’s top hospital, but he feels like a complete outsider. To bring his love from North Korea, he does anything to make money.
Rating:
Main Cast (Characters):
- Lee Jong Suk as Park Hoon
- Jin Se Yeon as Song Jae Hee
- Kang So Ra as Oh Soo Hyun
- Park Hae Jin as Han Jae Joon
No. Of Episodes: 20 (60 min. each)
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3. Healer
Hangul: 힐러
Year: 2014
A long-forgotten event that hides dark truths brings together a well-known reporter, a less-known reporter, and a man with the code name “Healer.” The Healer starts to figure out how he and the two reporters know each other, which puts them all in danger.
Rating:
Main Cast (Characters):
- Ji Chang Wook as Seo Jung Hoo
- Park Min Young as Chae Young Shin
- Yoo Ji Tae as Kim Moon Ho
- Kim Mi Kyung as Jo Min Ja
No. Of Episodes: 20 (60 min. each)
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4. Gap Dong
Based on a real incident, detective Moo Yeom works hard to find the identity of a serial killer whose actions match those of the mysterious “Gap-Dong,” whose killing spree 17 years ago led to false accusations against Moo Yeom’s father.
Cast –
- Yoon Sang Hyun as Ha Moo Yeom
- Lee Joon as Ryu Tae Oh
- Kim Min Jung as Oh Maria
- Kim Ji Won as Ma Ji Wool
No. Of Episodes – 20
Watch On – Free Streaming Sites
5. Gunman In Joseon
Hangul: 조선 총잡이
Year: 2014
Yoon Kang is the son of the country’s greatest swordsman during the Joseon dynasty in the 19th century. He loses his father, and his younger sister is sold as a slave, after which he trades his sword for a gun and sets out on his vengeance expedition.
Rating:
Main Cast (Characters):
- Lee Joon Gi as Park Yoon Kang
- Nam Sang Mi as Jung Soo In
- Han Joo Wan as Kim Ho Kyung
- Jeon Hye Bin as Choi Hye Won
No. Of Episodes: 22 (70 min. each)
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6. It’s Okay, That’s Love
Jae Yeol is a popular novelist. While sitting on a talk show panel with psychiatrist Hae Soo, it became clear to all that the two just rubbed each other the wrong way. Due to an incident, they both become roommates & attempt to heal each other’s deep-seated wounds.
7. Modern Farmer
Hangul: 모던파머
Year: 2014
A drama about a rock band that starts farming. Min Ki is a rocker & leader, vocalist, and guitarist of a rock band along with Ki Joon (drummer), Kang Hyeok & Han Cheol. Along the way, they also navigate relationships, both romantic and platonic.
Rating:
Main Cast (Characters):
- Lee Hong Ki as Lee Min Ki
- Lee Ha Nee as Kang Yoon Hee
- Park Min Woo as Kang Hyuk
- Kwak Dong Yeon as Han Gi Joon
No. Of Episodes: 20 (70 min. each)
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8. Bad Guys
Hangul: 나쁜 녀석들
Year: 2014
The Police Chief asks Detective Goo Tak to put together a team of criminals in order to stop violent crimes. He gathers his team, which includes the gangster Park Woong Cheol, the contract killer Jung Tae Soo, and the youngest serial killer, Lee Jung Moon.
Rating:
Main Cast (Characters):
- Kim Sang Joong as Oh Goo Tak
- Park Hae Jin as Lee Jung Moon
- Jo Dong Hyuk as Jung Tae Soo
- Ma Dong Seok as Park Woong Cheol
No. Of Episodes: 11 (65 min. each)
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9. You’re All Surrounded
Hangul: 너희들은 포위됐다
Year: 2014
Four new detectives join the Gangnam Police Station’s violent crimes squad. They must learn to work together and overcome personal issues in order to solve cases and put criminals to justice. They also create deep relationships of friendship.
Rating:
Main Cast (Characters):
- Lee Seung Gi as Eun Dae Gu
- Go Ah Ra as Eo Soo Sun
- Cha Seung Won as Seo Pan Seok
- Oh Yoon Ah as Kim Sa Kyung
No. Of Episodes: 20 (60 min. each)
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10. God’s Gift: 14 Days
Soo Hyun’s daughter gets kidnapped and murdered. Due to a mysterious event where time was turned back exactly 14 days before the event, she is given a second chance to expose the kidnapping plot and save her daughter before she dies all over again.
11. Witch’s Romance
Ji Yun doesn’t believe in true love, because her boyfriend disappeared before their wedding. Dong Ha runs a small errand center. He looks happy, but he lost his girlfriend in an accident. Sparks fly when they meet and find a lot in common with each other.
Cast –
- Uhm Jung Hwa as Ban Ji Yun
- Park Seo Joon as Yoon Dong Ha
- Han Jae Suk as No Shi Hoon
- Ra Mi Ran as Baek Na Rae
No. Of Episodes – 16
Watch On – Viki
12. Pinocchio
Hangul: 피노키오
Year: 2014
Choi In Ha becomes a broadcast journalist, especially when she suffers from a condition “Pinocchio syndrome” which makes her break out into hiccups whenever she lies. Her colleague reporters pursue justice as they try to discover themselves in the process.
Rating:
Main Cast (Characters):
- Lee Jong Suk as Choi Dal Po
- Park Shin Hye as Choi In Ha
- Kim Young Kwang as Seo Beom Jo
- Lee Yoo Bi as Yoon Yoo Rae
No. Of Episodes: 20 (58 min. each)
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Wrapping Up
So, these are some recommended Korean dramas released in the year 2014 that you should watch. You never know which drama is going to hit you hard and touch your heart.
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