With the large amount of K-dramas that avid fans are exposed to, they also experience a wide variety of characters. Shows with an ensemble cast have been extremely popular as they include several cast members who each contribute significantly to the storyline. An ensemble K-drama doesn’t have a singular main character but a group of pivotal characters who make up the story. Meanwhile, viewers get a wholesome experience through these series. These dramas are also available on global streaming platforms.
Popular K-dramas that feature an ensemble cast include SKY Castle, Hospital Playlist, Hierarchy, and more. These titles shed light on a variety of personalities through different characters that viewers might find interesting or relatable. In ensemble dramas, all characters are given equal importance, which makes the storyline worth watching.
Check out more details about some of these K-dramas with an ensemble cast.
SKY Castle
SKY Castle is a popular ensemble K-drama that follows the story of four housewives living in a luxurious neighborhood. However, one of the housewives moves out of the area after her son’s acceptance into a prestigious university. Lee Soo-Im (Lee Tae-Ran) and her family move in only to surprise the residents with their ways of living. Soon, Soo-Im challenges the housewives’ mode of training their children and helps the kids manage their studies. The drama also stars Yeom Jung-Ah, Yoon Se-Ah, Oh Na-Ra, Kim Hye-Yoon, Kim Byung-Chul and others. Meanwhile, viewers can watch it on Netflix, Viki, and Amazon Prime Video.
Hospital Playlist
Hospital Playlist follows the journey of a set of doctors and friends who work together at a hospital while also spending time together working on their band. These friends navigate personal lives, family dynamics, professional careers, and also love and friendship together. The drama was significantly successful not just because of its storyline but also because of the cast members’ real-life chemistry. The cast includes Jo Jung-Suk, Yoo Yeon-Seok, Jung Kyung-Ho, Kim Dae-Myung, Jeon Mi-Do, Shin Hyun-Been, Ahn Eun-Jin, and more. Viewers can stream the drama’s two seasons on Netflix.
Hierarchy
Hierarchy is a recently released Netflix K-drama that follows a group of elite Jooshin High School students who control the hierarchy. They control the power structure and know how to get their job done using their influence. However, transfer student Kang-Ha (Lee Chae-Min) overturns the existing structure as he tries to avenge the death of his brother. The drama also stars Roh Jeong-Eui, Kim Jae-Won, Ji Hye-Won, and Kim Won-Jung in lead roles.
Welcome to Waikiki
Welcome to Waikiki is a popular ensemble comedy K-drama that revolves around three men, Dong Goo (Kim Jung-Hyun), Doo Shik (Son Seung-Won), and Joon Ki (Lee Yi-Kyung), who open a guest house in Itaewon to get by. As they struggle with their respective careers, they hope that the guest house will help them with finances. However, one day single mother Yoon Ah (Jung In-Sun) comes to live in the house with her baby, leading to a series of unexpected consequences and funny moments. Meanwhile, viewers can stream the series on Netflix.
The Penthouse: War in Life
The Penthouse: War in Life follows the story of families living in a luxurious 100-floor apartment called the Hera Palace. They live a life of wealth and power but hold deep dark secrets. They begin to crumble after a girl’s death when the residents begin to suspect each other. The drama is interesting with its various and diverse characters and also with the dramatic elements throughout all its episodes. It stars Lee Ji-Ah, Kim So-Yeon, Eugene, Uhm Ki-Joon, Shin Eun-Kyung, Bong Tae-Gyu, and more. It is available to stream on Netflix.
K-dramas with an ensemble cast allow viewers to follow multiple characters and their storylines. Although they might be complex given several characters and their entangled relationships, the drama, comedy, and thriller elements make it a successful work.
