A post on the popular Korean community TheQoo has sparked heated debate among netizens after users shared a tier list ranking screenwriter Kim Eun-sook’s most famous K-dramas.
Known for her star-studded productions and quotable dialogue, Kim Eun-sook has penned some of the most influential Korean dramas of the past two decades — and fans remain divided over which deserves the top spot.
The Tier List
- S Tier: The Glory, Mr. Sunshine, Goblin
- A+ Tier: City Hall, Descendants of the Sun, Secret Garden
- A Tier: Lovers in Paris, Lovers in Prague, Lovers
- B Tier: A Gentleman’s Dignity, The Heirs, On Air
- C Tier: Genie Make a Wish, The King: Eternal Monarch
Many commenters agreed with placing The Glory (2022–2023) and Goblin (2016–2017) at the top, describing them as Kim Eun-sook’s narrative and emotional peak. Mr. Sunshine was also praised for its cinematic storytelling and patriotic themes, rounding out what fans called her “golden trio.”
While early 2010s hits like Secret Garden and Descendants of the Sun were ranked high, fans were divided over the placement of The Heirs, one of Kim’s most internationally recognized works. Some argued its influence on Hallyu culture justified a higher ranking, while others cited dated dialogue and predictable tropes as reasons for its lower placement.
Despite differing opinions, most netizens agreed that Kim Eun-sook’s portfolio reflects remarkable range from political dramas like City Hall to melodramatic epics such as Mr. Sunshine.
- I think Lovers in Paris is the best — even the OST is perfect.
- Personally, I’d rate The King: Eternal Monarch as an F. If it hadn’t been written by Kim Eun-sook, I wouldn’t have even bothered watching it.
- Seeing the younger folks who only know The Heirs as “that school uniform drama” makes me laugh, haha. But no way is it the worst of Kim Eun-sook’s works.
- I heard On Air and City Hall are actually hidden gems.
- I only liked The Glory.
- City Hall was awesome, and Lovers was fun too, haha.
- Regardless of artistic merit, if we’re talking pure fun, Secret Garden was the best for me. It’s the only one I rewatched.
- On Air is really good, give it a try.
- If you ranked On Air as a B, you clearly don’t know what you’re talking about — seriously.
The debate highlights just how deeply Kim Eun-sook’s stories have shaped modern K-drama culture. Whether fans prefer the tragic power of The Glory or the timeless fantasy of Goblin, her ability to capture emotion and spectacle ensures her place as one of Korea’s most talked-about screenwriters one whose works continue to define an era.
Sources: theqoo
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