Top 43 Korean Dramas With Highest Production Cost

Note: we are trying to keep this list as complete and updated as we can. However, please note that some drama might be missing.

Many K-Dramas have big budgets for their production. Dramas with fantasy and action and also historical dramas often require more budget for sets and special effects. Some production teams even film out of Korea. Of course, the casting of top Hallyu actors is also an important part of the budget.

Dramas with a production cost of over 10 billion Korean won are considered big-budget K-Dramas. However, there are more and more dramas in recent years that go way over that number, especially with the foreign investment in Korean dramas. Here is a list of Korean dramas with the highest production costs.

This article was first published in 2019 and was updated.

 

Estimated Cost: 60 billion Korean won - "Moving"

The superhero K-Drama was made available for streaming on Disney+. The action thriller has 20 episodes to its name, starring the likes of Han HyoJoo, Zo InSung, Lee JungHa, Go YoungJung, and so much more. With superpowers involved, there was a much needed use of CGI and special effects to truly bring the story to life. The estimated budget has been recorded at 60 billion Korean won.

 

Estimated Cost: 54 billion Korean won - "Arthdal Chronicles"

"Arthdal Chronicles" (2019) is Korea's first ancient times fantasy drama. The drama cast includes top Hallyu actors Song JoongKi and Jang DongGun. The drama is divided into three parts making it an 18 episodes drama. The newest installment, "Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword Of Aramun" just released on Septemb