The world is currently in the middle of the fight against coronavirus. While many countries are in lockdown, binging on TV series is one of the ways you enjoy doing at home. Korean dramas in March are a mix of everything. You can enjoy the stories about family, friendship, career, and betrayal.
Let's take a look at the dramas that ranked and continues to set the bar high in cable television streaming. We took the basis from Good Data Corporation, which thoroughly publishes rankings from dramas and actors each week. We'll cover the least to the highest-ranking 5 drama series.
5. "The World of the Married" - 4.50 %
This ongoing drama is JTBC's first-ever series that continuously gains high ratings on the first two episodes. Currently, the show remains in the first spot for the past three weeks, thanks to its intense, dramatic, gasp-worthy scenes.
The World of The Married tackles marriage and the struggles behind the oh-so-perfect life. The drama series got R-ratings from episodes 1 to 6 as the producer explained to have covered sensitive issues. Actress Kim Hee-ae's performance depicts a strong and intelligent woman. Betrayal from her husband and friends ignites a fighting persona within her. The show had just started a few weeks ago, yet it's already generating a buzz for its real-life portrayal from the lead roles down to support characters.
4. "Hyena" - 7.94 %
Lawyers are tough and smart, but seeing them solve cases and cracking mysteries on your screen will take your breath away!
Hyena tackles elite lawyers and how they find ways to win their cases. The lead roles are played by Kim Hye-soo and Ju Ji-hoon. It's refreshing to watch the series with bickering and intelligence at it's finest. Watching the flow of the plot gives insight into what legal actions you may consider in the future. (Peak position number 3 on its broadcast for the 1st week)
3. "Hospital Playlist" - 8.26%
The Netflix show only broadcasts once a week, yet you won't have enough with the joy it brings. It tackles friendship that helps your emotional strength as you face family and career problems. The drama revolves around five doctors who have been good friends since their freshman year at the university. It also gives the viewers the lives that doctors try to cope up with their patients and family. Each episode provides a glimpse of humor, drama, romance, and struggles of a doctor and patients to their loved ones. (Peak position remains number 2 for the 2nd and 3rd broadcast week)
2. "Hi Bye, Mama" - 10.95 %
The story will certainly melt your heart once you get to know Kim Tae-hee's life in this series. It reflects the love of a mother towards her daughter and her family. Though it is mixed with comedy and drama, it takes your smile and tears in each episode.
Cha Yu-ri wishes to be with her daughter and express her love even in the shortest time. She was granted 49 days to complete what she wants, and after that, her human body will vanish. The pain again runs with the people around her. (Peak Position is number 2 in the 1st and n the 4th week)
1. "Itaewon Class" - 28.12%
March has been the best month so far for 2020 for all the actors cast in this series. They reached a new level of popularity because of the show's plot and scenes that talk about hardship, family, and friendship. Park Seo-Joon brought a man of despair to believe in his strength and determination.
The show ranked as one of the six top-rated Korean drama shows gathered under cable television. (Peak position is number 1 for the first three weeks)
