Best K ,J or C Shows so Far ( from Australian perspective]

I have only watched most recent releases, have gone back to watch a few but nothing before 2010. This list is based on how much i either binge watched, or looked forward to watching every week when released.

Still to watch, I'm sure a few below will move into top 100

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Descendants of the Sun

Brock Alexander Jul 6, 2021

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1. Mr. Sunshine

Korean Drama - 2018, 24 episodes

10

My First K Drama and has lead me to watch so much K Shows since
2. Story of Yanxi Palace

Chinese Drama - 2018, 70 episodes

10

Fell in love in love with Empress Fucha. best historical C Show i have watched and just in front of The Rise of the Phoenixes
3. The Red Sleeve

Korean Drama - 2021, 17 episodes

10

Truly impressed with this one, The leads and story was incredible. Best Series since Mr Sunshine
4. Prison Playbook

Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

10
5. Mr. Queen

Korean Drama - 2020, 20 episodes

10
6. Under the Queen's Umbrella

Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes

10
7. Through the Darkness

Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

10
8. The Crowned Clown

Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

10
9. Weak Hero Class 1

Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

10
10. My Mister

Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes

10
11. The Rise of Phoenixes

Chinese Drama - 2018, 70 episodes

10
12. The Double

Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes

10
13. My Dearest

Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

10
14. Mouse

Korean Drama - 2021, 20 episodes

10
15. Fated Hearts

Chinese Drama - 2025, 38 episodes

10
16. Move to Heaven

Korean Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

10
17. Flourished Peony

Chinese Drama - 2025, 32 episodes

10
18. Stranger

Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

10

Season 1 was a 10, Season 2 was an 8
19. Moving

Korean Drama - 2023, 20 episodes

10
20. Love Like the Galaxy: Part 2

Chinese Drama - 2022, 29 episodes

10
21. Revenant

Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

10
22. Hot Stove League

Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

10
23. Love Like the Galaxy: Part 1

Chinese Drama - 2022, 27 episodes

10
24. Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung

Korean Drama - 2019, 40 episodes

10
25. Pursuit of Jade

Chinese Drama - 2026, 40 episodes

10
26. Twenty Five Twenty One

Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes

10
27. Moon Embracing the Sun

Korean Drama - 2012, 20 episodes

10
28. Destined

Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes

10
29. Last Samurai Standing

Japanese Drama - 2025, 6 episodes

10
30. Nobody Knows

Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

10
31. Legend of Zang Hai

Chinese Drama - 2025, 40 episodes

10
32. Taxi Driver

Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

10
33. The Rational Life

Chinese Drama - 2021, 35 episodes

10
34. Itaewon Class

Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

10
35. The King's Affection

Korean Drama - 2021, 20 episodes

9.5
36. The Uncanny Counter

Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

10
37. Defendant

Korean Drama - 2017, 18 episodes

10
38. Train

Korean Drama - 2020, 12 episodes

10

Such a sleeper of hit show!
39. The Glory

Chinese Drama - 2025, 30 episodes

9.5
40. Story of Kunning Palace

Chinese Drama - 2023, 38 episodes

10
41. Vincenzo

Korean Drama - 2021, 20 episodes

10
42. Record of Youth

Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

10

Not sure why so lowly rated, this was light fun and Park Bo Gum was great to watch
43. Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha

Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

10
44. Misaeng: Incomplete Life

Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes

10

Slow burn but what a ride, loved the characters
45. Backstreet Rookie

Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

10

This was just fun to watch, nothing serious but highly entertaining for me
46. Tunnel

Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

9.5

I liked this more than Signal. Both are great though
47. Mysterious Lotus Casebook

Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes

9.5
48. On the Verge of Insanity

Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

10
49. The Glory

Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

9.5
50. Miraculous Brothers

Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes

9.5
51. The Rise of Ning

Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes

9.5
52. Weak Hero Class 2

Korean Drama - 2025, 8 episodes

9.5
53. Sell Your Haunted House

Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

9.5
54. Awaken

Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

9.5
55. Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born

Korean Drama - 2024, 12 episodes

9.5
56. Nirvana in Fire Season 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin

Chinese Drama - 2017, 50 episodes

9.5
57. Kill It

Korean Drama - 2019, 12 episodes

9.5
58. The King of Pigs

Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

9.5
59. Love to Hate You

Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

9.5
60. Undercover

Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

9.5
61. Dr. Romantic Season 2

Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

9.5

2nd season was better
62. 18 Again

Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

9.5

good fun
63. Nirvana in Fire

Chinese Drama - 2015, 54 episodes

9.5
64. May It Please the Court

Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

9.5
65. Reborn Rich

Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes

9.5
66. Are You the One

Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes

9.5
67. A Killer Paradox

Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes

9.5
68. Yummy Yummy Yummy

Chinese Drama - 2025, 32 episodes

9.5
69. Once Again

Korean Drama - 2020, 100 episodes

9.5

Loved the Song Family, such a treat every week
70. A Splendid Match

Chinese Drama - 2026, 40 episodes

9.5
71. Squid Game

Korean Drama - 2021, 9 episodes

9.5
72. Designated Survivor: 60 Days

Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

9.5
73. Perfect Match

Chinese Drama - 2025, 36 episodes

9.5
74. Legend of the Female General

Chinese Drama - 2025, 36 episodes

9.5
75. Watcher

Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

9.5
76. Had I Not Seen the Sun

Taiwanese Drama - 2025, 10 episodes

9.5
77. Si Jin

Chinese Drama - 2025, 40 episodes

9.5
78. How Dare You!?

Chinese Drama - 2026, 32 episodes

9.5
79. Doctor John

Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes

9.5
80. The Price of Confession

Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes

9.5
81. Our Movie

Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes

9.5
82. Chief of Staff Season 2

Korean Drama - 2019, 10 episodes

9.5
83. In the Name of Blossom

Chinese Drama - 2025, 24 episodes

9.5
84. Hierarchy

Korean Drama - 2024, 7 episodes

9.5
85. The Imperial Coroner

Chinese Drama - 2021, 36 episodes

9.5
86. Threads of Destiny

Chinese Drama - 2025, 26 episodes

9.5
87. The Veil

Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

9.5
88. Celebrity

Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

9.5
89. Avalanche

Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

9.5
90. Good Partner

Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes

9.5
91. A Shop for Killers

Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes

9.5
92. The King: Eternal Monarch

Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

9.5
93. The Devil Judge

Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

9.5
94. Chimera

Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

9.5
95. Mask Girl

Korean Drama - 2023, 7 episodes

9.5
96. The Queen Who Crowns

Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes

9.5
97. Squid Game Season 2

Korean Drama - 2024, 7 episodes

9.5
98. Partners for Justice Season 2

Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes

9.5
99. The Good Detective

Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

9.5
100. 365: Repeat the Year

Korean Drama - 2020, 24 episodes

9.0