“Terrible” K-Drama Series That Viewers Wish They Had Never Watched

Have you ever forced yourself to finish a K-Drama and regretted it? On Reddit, viewers named the K-Dramas they wish they could get a refund for watching in May 2026.

1. Boys Over Flowers

This K-Drama classic from 2009 features the “poor girl falls for her rich bully” trope, which tends to be hit-or-miss with viewers. It follows an optimistic, working-class girl who receives a scholarship to an elite, wealthy high school. She clashes with—and eventually falls for—the leader of a notorious, ultra-wealthy clique of four boys, leading to a dramatic journey of love, family conflicts, and social class divides.

One viewer disliked the main couple and felt that only “a third of the cast could act.” They also felt that the female lead should have ended up with the second male lead.

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2. Climax

Climax is a dark political survival noir that explores the ruthless, intersecting worlds of South Korean conglomerates and the entertainment industry. It follows an ambitious, corruptible prosecutor and a fallen top actress who form a manipulative contract marriage to conquer the high-society power cartel. It premiered in April 2026.

One netizen, who watched the show for the lead actress, Nana, called Climax “an utter waste of time.” They felt the plot was overcomplicated, and they disliked the ending. Another disappointed viewer called it “twisty” but boring.

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3. Perfect Crown

This Disney+ series takes place in an alternate universe Korea, where Korea has a monarchy. This romantic drama follows a contract marriage between a wealthy but disrespected chaebol CEO and a prince who has no real power.

One viewer listed Perfect Crown, Climax, Mad Concrete Dream, and Wonderfools, as the K-Dramas they wish they could get a refund for watching. They felt that Climax and Mad Concrete Dream had “terrible” scripts, while Wonderfools was cliche. As for Perfect Crown, they disliked how women were portrayed as “pathetic” and dependent on men.

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For more, check out the K-Dramas viewers dropped in May.

Disappointing K-Drama Series That Viewers Couldn’t Finish Watching In May