On December 27(KST), NAVER, South Korea's leading search engine, released its annual ranking of most-searched titles for 2024, based on combined mobile and PC search data from January 1 to December 15.
Top 5 Most-Searched Korean Dramas:
1. 'Queen of Tears' (tvN) - A massive hit starring Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won, reaching peak ratings of 24.9%
2. 'Lovely Runner' (tvN) - Featuring Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon, achieved ratings of 5.8%
3. 'Marry My Husband' (tvN) - Led by Park Min-young and Na In-woo, peaked at 12.0%
4. 'Good Partner' (SBS) - Starring Jang Nara and Nam Ji-hyun, reached 17.7%
5. 'Jeong Nyeon: The Star is Born' (tvN) - Headlined by Kim Tae-ri, hitting 16.5%
'Queen of Tears' emerged as the most-searched drama of 2024. The tvN weekend drama, starring Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won, aired from March 9 to April 28, achieving impressive peak ratings of 24.9% according to Nielsen Korea. The series became a cultural phenomenon, generating countless discussions among drama enthusiasts.
'Lovely Runner' secured the second position. The tvN Monday-Tuesday drama featured Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon in leading roles, running from April 8 to May 28. While its peak viewership reached 5.8%, the show's impact on social media and search trends proved its widespread popularity.
'Marry My Husband' claimed third place. The tvN drama, which aired from January 1 to February 20, starred Park Min-young and Na In-woo, achieving peak ratings of 12.0%. The series captivated viewers with its unique revenge storyline. 'Good Partner' ranked fourth, with the SBS Friday-Saturday drama airing from July 12 to September 20. Led by Jang Nara and Nam Ji-hyun, the series recorded impressive ratings of 17.7%. 'Jeong Nyeon' starring Kim Tae-ri, rounded out the top five. The tvN weekend drama aired from October 12 to November 17, reaching peak ratings of 16.5%.
Top 5 Most-Searched Movies:
1. 'Pamyo'
Blockbuster hit starring Choi Min-sik and Kim Go-eun, attracting over 11.91M viewers
2. 'The Roundup: Punishment 4'
Ma Dong-seok's action sequel drew 11.50 million viewers
3. 'Veteran 2'
Starring Hwang Jung-min and Jung Hae-in, reaching 7.52 million viewers
4. 'Inside Out 2'
The animated sequel captivated both children and adults with 8.79 million viewers
5. 'Dune: Part Two'
Timothy Chalamet's sci-fi epic attracted 2.01 million viewers
These rankings not only reflect the viewing preferences of Korean audiences but also highlight the diversity of content that captured public attention throughout 2024, from emotional dramas to action-packed blockbusters and international productions.