Netizens were shocked at the results.
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Each year, a group of industry insiders comes together to vote for the “Worst K-Drama” of the year.
The Worst K-Dramas Of 2025, According To Industry Insiders
The 2026 list has been released, with 142 industry professionals being asked.
Perfect Crown was embroiled in a lot of controversy among fans, and with everything surrounding the show, it was the top pick for worst K-Drama of the year with 45 votes, a huge leap in votes compared to the other picks.
In second place were The Scandal and Our Sticky Love, which got nine votes.
Scene from “The Scandal”
Doctor Shin and the beloved Four Hands, Two Sonatas got eight votes.
“Four Hands Two Sonatas” poster
The show A Love Other Than Yours was given six votes from the panel.
The K-Dramas that received four votes were A Bona Fide Killer, Dream To You, Love In Sync, and Boyfriend on Demand.
“Boyfriend on Demand” poster
The list was shared on social media.
WORST DRAMA OF THE YEAR [by joynews24 survey, chosen by 142 entertainment industry experts]
– #PerfectCrown 45
– #TheScandal #OurStickyLove 9
– #DoctorShin #FourHandsTwoSonatas 8
– #ALoveOtherThanYours 6
– #ABonaFideKiller #DreamToYou #BoyfriendonDemand #LoveInSync 4 pic.twitter.com/EdhihiYaMP
— dran (@daheeverse) November 2, 2026
It sparked major shock as many of the dramas on the list had been huge hits for both Korean and international fans.
calling 4h2s worst drama just because Jeongyo sacrificed his hand, overdosed on injections, and risked permanent disability just so he could play the piano with Kang Pio one last time? mf that’s PEAK ROMANCE. pic.twitter.com/xPbGfYaZTu https://t.co/AKDYB0JHhw
— 🥛 (@junyoungies) November 2, 2026
worst they say but it’s the top 3 highest kdrama ratings in 2026 and got record-breaking in Disney+ with the most viewed korean drama worldwide 😵💫 https://t.co/CnFPsQBWMZ
— Jjing🐥🍎 (@syrenegal3_) November 2, 2026
experts my ass, fhts will still be the kdrama of the year pic.twitter.com/weAGJPebYz https://t.co/k3jXzJhHcD
— lía extraña al jeongpio☆⁷ (@liamoonstruck) November 2, 2026
Perfect Crown being “Worst Drama of the year” lmao😂 if this is their version of worst i’d love to see what good is supposed to be lol 😆
Domestic Performance
•3rd Highest-Rated Drama of 2026 (13.8% Nationwide / 14.1% Seoul, 16.3% Peak)
•Wavve: #1 Drama in the First Half of… https://t.co/QAo4gop9DX pic.twitter.com/8GiMIqi9Jy
— (((🐥))) (@lilacjieunnie) November 2, 2026
4 people hate boyfriend on demand !?!? THEY’RE SOOOO BORING LMFAO https://t.co/7DPhAtqyOF
— ke ^᪲᪲᪲, RN 𖥔 ݁ ˖ (@actressooyaaa) November 2, 2026