Korean dramas often steal public attention with various elements in them. Starting from the story plot, the cast, cinematography, OST, and many more.
Not a few Korean dramas feature top stars and extraordinary cinematography which certainly require ‘more’ production costs to make it happen.
Speaking of production costs, it turns out that there are some of the most expensive Korean dramas of all time, you know. Summarized from various sources, here are five Korean dramas with the most expensive production costs!
1. Moving
The first ‘most expensive’ Korean drama of all time is Moving. Adapted from Webtoon, the Korean drama presents an interesting story about the supernatural abilities to superpowers of the characters. Not a few tense action scenes to various superpowers spoil viewers of the Korean drama Moving.
Launching from Rolling Stone India and Allkpop, Moving ‘s production costs are estimated at 60 million Won which makes it the most expensive Korean drama to date. You can watch Moving on the Disney+ platform.
2. Arthdal Chronicles
Arthdal Chronicles is a historical-fantasy Korean drama that successfully amazed viewers with extraordinary cinematography and spoiled the eyes. No kidding, the production cost of this Korean drama is estimated at 54 million Won.
Successfully airing its first season in 2019, Arthdal Chronicles also released its second season in 2023 with the title Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramun.
You can watch the first season of Arthdal Chronicles on Netflix, and the second season on Disney+.
3. Mr. Sunshine
Presenting historical-modern genres and melodrama, Mr. Sunshine is the next Korean drama with the most expensive production costs. Launching from GQ India, Mr. Sunshine has a production cost of 40 million Won.
Not only that, this Korean drama from tvN also successfully achieved double-digit ratings with the highest number being more than 18%. You can watch Mr. Sunshine on Netflix, yes!
4. Bulgasal: Immortal Souls
Showing slick cinematography, it turns out that Bulgasal: Immortal Souls is also one of the most expensive Korean dramas, you know.
This is due to the high production costs for the drama. Launching Nate News and hitc, the production costs for Bulgasal: Immortal Souls is estimated at 40 million Won or almost touching Rp. 480 billion.
You can watch Bulgasal: Immortal Souls on Netflix.
5. Queen of Tears
The latest, there is a Korean drama from tvN, Queen of Tears which is also one of the Korean dramas with the most expensive production costs, Beauties. Not only that, Queen of Tears is now in second place as tvN’s highest-rated Korean drama, which is more than 20%!
Just like Mr. Sunshine and Bulgasal: Immortal Soul, Queen of Tears is estimated to cost up to 40 million Won as reported by preview.ph.
You can watch Queen of Tears on Netflix, yes.
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