The Worst K-Dramas Of 2026 So Far

They aren’t worth watching, according to viewers.

Every month, exciting new romances, mysteries, thrillers, comedies, and more arrive in K-Drama Land. Some are hits, some are flops, and some are just…okay? Every K-Drama fan has different tastes, but which K-Drama is the worst series of the year so far? Viewers voted. These are the top results:

5. Still Shining

5% chose Still Shining. This K-Drama tells the story of two former high school sweethearts who reunite ten years after being separated by family responsibilities, different ambitions, and trauma.

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4. Can This Love Be Translated?

Can This Love Be Translated? also received 5% of the votes. This K-Drama follows two people who communicate and process love in completely opposite ways.

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3. Positively Yours

7% of the votes went to this K-Drama. It follows the chaotic aftermath of a one-night stand that results in pregnancy.

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2. Perfect Crown

12% of voters chose Perfect Crown. This K-Drama is set in an alternate 21st-century South Korea ruled by a constitutional monarchy. It follows a contract marriage between a chaebol heiress and a powerless prince.

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1. Boyfriend on Demand

According to voters, Boyfriend on Demand is the worst K-Drama of the year so far. It follows a burned-out webtoon producer, who uses an innovative virtual reality dating app to escape her stressful life and experience perfect, custom-tailored romances. It received 38% of the votes.

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See the rest of the results here:

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