Coupang Play / Wavve / Disney+
One of the most significant developments in global entertainment in recent times has been the rise of OTT platforms. These platforms are making entertainment more globalized, bringing content from all over the world to the tip of our fingers. An industry that has particularly grown with the rise of OTT platforms is the Korean entertainment industry, and now, with the infinite demand for Korean content, OTT platforms are competing to create the next big K-Wave. With international players such as Netflix, Apple TV+, and Disney+ investing more into Korean content, and local streaming services like Wavve, Watcha, TVING, and Coupang Play competing, there's no shortage of OTT K-Dramas. So, here are the top representative K-Dramas by some of the most popular OTT platforms in South Korea that produce Korean originals.
Note: This list solely discusses the most representative K-Dramas of each OTT platform mentioned. It is not a ranking.
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1. Netflix - "Squid Game"
Netflix
A cultural phenomenon, to say the least, "Squid Game" is in a league of its own. Putting Netflix ahead of all competition, "Squid Game" achieved unprecedented success, renewing the Korean wave all over again. It became a household name worldwide and spurred the growth of the K-Drama industry manifold, impelling further investment in OTT K-Dramas. To be precise, Netflix is set to invest $2.5 billion in Korea over the next four years to amp up the production of more K-content and hopefully replicate or even surpass the success of "Squid Game". "Squid Game" is not only representative of Netflix, but also stands for en
