January’s Most-Loved K-Dramas on Viki: Five Shows Viewers Couldn’t Stop Watching

The new year kicked off with a strong lineup of K-dramas that kept viewers hooked all through January. From swoon-worthy romances to intense courtroom battles and fantasy twists, these series dominated conversations and watchlists alike. Based on viewer engagement and popularity, here are the five K-dramas that received the most love on Viki last month.

“Positively Yours”

Based on a popular webtoon, “Positively Yours” is a romantic comedy about the unexpected consequences of a one-night stand between a man and a woman who have both sworn off marriage. Oh Yeon Seo stars as Jang Hui Won, a workaholic who scores a perfect 100 at work but zero in love, while Choi Jin Hyuk plays Kang Du Jun, the CEO of the company where she works.

“The Judge Returns”

“The Judge Returns” is a drama starring Ji Sung as corrupt judge Lee Han Young, who lives as a slave to a powerful law firm before unexpectedly traveling back 10 years into the past. Given a second chance, he decides to seek justice by punishing great evils.

“Love Me”

A remake of a Swedish series by Josephine Bornebusch, “Love Me” tells the story of a somewhat selfish but relatable family where each member begins their own journey of love and personal growth. Seo Hyun Jin stars as Seo Jun Kyung, a successful OB-GYN (obstetrician-gynecologist) who seems to have a perfect life but is secretly hiding a deep loneliness.

“To My Beloved Thief”

“To My Beloved Thief” is a drama starring Nam Ji Hyun as Hong Eun Jo, a woman who is secretly the legendary thief known as Hong Gil Dong, and Moon Sang Min as Yi Yeol, a prince who unexpectedly swaps bodies with her.

“IDOL I”

“IDOL I” is a mystery courtroom romance drama starring Girls’ Generation’s Sooyoung as Maeng Se Na, a star lawyer and devoted fan who takes on the case of her favorite idol Do Ra Ik (Kim Jae Yeong) after he is accused of murder.