The October Drama Brand Reputation Rankings just dropped, and I’m here to spill the tea on the hottest shows right now. These rankings are all about which dramas are stealing the spotlight, based on things like media coverage, fan engagement, and viewer buzz. The Korean Business Research Institute pulled data for 22 dramas from September 8 to October 8, and it’s pretty exciting stuff!
Let’s Dive Into the Top 5
Love Next Door
- Brand Index: 11,016,489
- Main Cast: Jung Hae In, Jung So Min
- Positive Vibes: A whopping 89.42%!
If you haven’t started watching Love Next Door yet, what are you even doing? It’s got everything we love, sweet, feel-good moments with a cast that’s just perfect.
Good Partner
- Brand Index: 7,785,929
- Main Cast: Jang Na-Ra, Nam Ji-Hyun, Kim Joon-Han
Love a good legal drama? Good Partner is your go-to for courtroom action and some intense battles of wits.
Black Out
- Brand Index: 7,210,723
- Main Cast: Byun Yo-Han, Ko Jun, Go Bo-Gyeol, Kim Bo-Ra
For those of you into mystery thrillers, Black Out is seriously binge-worthy. It’s one of those shows that’ll have you on the edge of your seat.
The Judge from Hell
- Brand Index: 6,402,217
- Main Cast: Park Shin-Hye, Kim Jae-Young
Another legal drama, but this one’s a bit darker. The Judge from Hell is all about justice, but it’s got that intense, almost haunting vibe.
Beauty and Mr. Romantic
- Brand Index: 6,370,655
- Main Cast: Lim Soo-Hyang, Ji Hyun-Woo
A romantic comedy with just the right balance of laughs and swoon-worthy moments? Say no more! Beauty and Mr. Romantic is serving all the cuteness.
Here’s the Fun Part
This month, they analyzed over 85 million data points. That’s a huge jump from the previous months, which just shows how K-dramas are the thing right now.
Breaking It Down
| Rank | Drama Title | Brand Index | Vibes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Love Next Door | 11,016,489 | Sweet, Healing |
| 2 | Good Partner | 7,785,929 | Legal Drama, Intense |
| 3 | Black Out | 7,210,723 | Mystery, Thriller |
| 4 | The Judge from Hell | 6,402,217 | Dark, Courtroom Drama |
| 5 | Beauty and Mr. Romantic | 6,370,655 | Romantic Comedy, Fun |
What Does This All Mean?
Basically, rom-coms and legal dramas are still reigning supreme, but with a twist. Whether you’re into light-hearted love stories or something with a bit more intensity, October has been serving us some real gems. Love Next Door is clearly the fan-favorite this month, and it’s easy to see why. The show has been getting tons of love, and I’m here for it!
Check out the top 22 for this month:
- “Love Next Door”
- “Good Partner”
- “Black Out” (“Snow White Must Die”)
- “The Judge from Hell”
- “Beauty and Mr. Romantic”
- “Queen Woo”
- “Suji & Uri”
- “Dog Knows Everything”
- “No Gain No Love”
- “Dear Hyeri”
- “Iron Family”
- “Your Honor”
- “What Comes After Love”
- “Snow White’s Revenge”
- “Gyeongseong Creature”
- “Perfect Family”
- “Seoul Busters”
- “Romance in the House”
- “The Brave Yong Soo-jung”
- “Cinderella at 2 AM”
- “DNA Lover”
- “Bad Memory Eraser”
So, What’s Next?
As K-dramas keep evolving, so do our tastes. These rankings show us what’s hitting the mark right now, and I can’t wait to see what new dramas are coming up next. Time to binge-watch!
Which of these are you watching (or rewatching) right now?