Korean dramas have become all the rage worldwide. People not only love them for being fresh and unique, but they also offer a new perspective of the world.
And if you want a change in your mundane watch list, then K-dramas are your ultimate quarantine fix. This list, dear friends, has got the best of both worlds. We are talking about parallel universes, human beings eternal fight with their past, and some exciting romantic tales that you have not seen at all.
Fun fact: Some of these dramas are available on Netflix too. In fact, a few of them are an original Netflix production so you don’t have to worry about weird subtitles ruining your experience.
Lets take a look at some popular Korean dramas that deserve a watch.
Our Ultimate Binge List of Korean Dramas
These are just a few of our favorite K-dramas. In no particular order, we have handpicked these gems so you don’t have to do the heavy work.
Itaewon Class (2020)
Park Sae-ro-yi is an ex-convict who gets expelled from school for punching a conglomerate boss’s son. But that doesn’t stop him from achieving his goals.
Once he is released from prison, he opens up a pub with a desire to be at the top of the food chain, only to beat the conglomerate who is also responsible for his father’s death.
Between an adamant fight between the rich and the poor, the flower of friendship and love blooms.
Mr. Sunshine (2018)
When a young boy witness the death of his parents as slaves, he escapes the country in a warship, only to return as the captain of the United States Marine Corps in the 1900s.
Fate leads him to Ae-shin, an aristocrat who is a part of the Righteous Army (a secret group of revolutionaries fighting against Japanese). On her journey to independence for her country, Ae-shin meets a hotel owner, a samurai and a sentimental nobleman to whom she was once engaged.
The story takes many twists as these 5 people try hard to protect their homeland, people and love in the Japanese occupied Joseon Kingdom.
Because This Is My First Life (2017)
A 30-year-old assistant drama writer struggles to find a room to rent. That’s when she meets a man who is house poor and is looking for a tenant.
To save money, the two get married but live together as a landlord and a tenant. Their contract marriage takes many turns as they are caught up between their own feelings and demanding in-laws.
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Jugglers (2017)
An efficient secretary gets entangled in a malicious scandal with her boss. In order to redeem herself, she takes her chance to work for Nam Chi-won, a highly competent man who hates socializing and is inconsiderate of others.
But together, they make a great team against the ‘corporate battle of the bosses’ and office politics.
Sky Castle (2018)
Four wealthy women live in the luxurious Sky Castle neighborhood and find superiority in boasting their children’s educational achievements.
However, the dark reality of the educational system comes to light when one of them hires a private tutor to get her daughter into Seoul National University.
As the story unravels, the true intentions of the tutor are also revealed and the power struggle begins.
Children of Nobody (2018)
When a child psychologist loses her baby in an accident, her world falls apart. Trying to fight for her family and sanity, she gets entangled in a mystery where brutal murders take place.
The victims were once child abusers who are punished for their crimes. In order to resolve the mysterious deaths, the psychologist partners with detective Kang Ji-hyun.
Welcome 2 Life (2019)
A selfish lawyer helps wealthy people who take advantage of the law. Blinded by his greed, he loses the love of his life.
But when an unfortunate accident opens the door to a parallel world, he begins to live a completely new life as a husband, a father, and an upright prosecutor.
Welcome to Waikiki (2018)
Three broke men start running a guest house in order to fulfill their dream of making a film together. But money is not their friend.
Their chaotic lives become even more chaotic when they find an abandoned baby in one of the guest rooms. Trying to balance between love, life and job, the three constantly fail at their duties.
Season 2 came out in 2019 and it is as hilarious as the first season. So if you want a comedy kick, Waikiki Guest House will be more than happy to serve you.
Hospital Playlist (2020)
When 5 doctors form a band, they meet every week to sing melodious songs for their viewers. These 40-year-olds are a pro at their respected fields but are children at heart.
Perhaps, we never stop growing. Their savage remarks, funny comebacks, and love for each other will warm up your heart and make you nostalgic about your childhood memories.
Be Melodramatic (2019)
Three best friends start living together when one of them loses her will to live after the death of her boyfriend. The female-centric drama tells the story of these ordinary women who try to make the best out of life.
Throughout their journey of achieving their dreams, Be Melodramatic was able to heal our scars. We laughed at the comical portrayal of their lives, got frustrated at the mistakes they made, and cried with them at their distress.
We’ll come back next week with another interesting list. If you have any Korean drama suggestions or if you want to add a particular drama in our list, share your thoughts in the comments.
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