"Poksak Soksassuda" has been named the "Best K-Drama of 2025" by Time. The Netflix series "Poksak Soksassuda" ranked first in Time's "The 10 Best K-Dramas of 2025" published last December, by the largest American current affairs weekly magazine in the world. Time described the drama as "one of the best Korean dramas this year, or perhaps one of the best TV series overall." They also praised it highly, saying it "used real-life themes to tell a beautiful and profound story."

Time added, "Anyone can make something fantastic special. But how rare and precious is it to make the ordinary special without losing its complexity and texture?" This evaluation reflects the high regard for the drama's originality and storytelling.

"Poksak Soksassuda" is a work that unfolds the adventurous life of Aesoon, a "clever rebel" born in Jeju, and Gwansik (Park Bo-gum), a "proud and stubborn man," through the four seasons. The drama received great love for its tight script, delicate direction, and passionate performances by the actors.

In particular, "Poksak Soksassuda" attracted viewers' attention by topping the Netflix Global TOP 10 Series (Non-English) category and maintaining a spot in the TOP 10 for eight weeks. The drama recorded about 35 million views in the first half of the year, captivating audiences worldwide. This figure, calculated by dividing total viewing time by the runtime of the work, is an example that numerically proves the drama's popularity.

The drama deals with various social issues and human relationships, eliciting deep empathy from viewers. The complex emotional lines of the characters and realistic conflicts were well portrayed, earning widespread acclaim.

The success of "Poksak Soksassuda" is contributing to strengthening the position of Korean dramas in the global market. The quality of Korean content is being internationally recognized, which is expected to have a positive impact on future drama productions.

The production company and actors reaffirmed the potential of Korean dramas through the success of this drama. Aesoon and Park Bo-gum each demonstrated outstanding acting skills through their characters, playing an important role in enhancing the drama's immersion.

This drama has established itself as a work that allows viewers to feel the complexity and beauty of life beyond simple entertainment. These characteristics greatly influenced "Poksak Soksassuda" securing the top spot in Time's selection.

In conclusion, "Poksak Soksassuda" was selected as the best K-drama of 2025, combining excellent storytelling, direction, and outstanding performances by the actors. This has become an important milestone in raising the international status of Korean dramas.