Must Watch K-Drama Part 1

                 Must Watch Korean Drama

A good Korean drama marathon is one of the best things to release all your stress and tiredness of the week. To all K-drama lovers, we are sharing the best Korean dramas that most loved by all. 

1 .Twenty-Five Twenty-One (2022)

 

Directed by: Jihyeon Jeong and Seung Ho-kim

Star Cast: Nam Joo-hyuk as Baek Yi-jin, Kim Ji-yeon as Ko Yu-rim, Kim Tae-ri as Na Hee-do and Choi Hyun-wook as Moon Ji-woong

Storyline: Set in 1998, around the Korean Financial Crisis, this romantic drama follows two individuals who first meet when they are 18 and 21, respectively, and gradually fall in love. This series beautifully depicts the life of this love-struck couple who find a new way to live life after their hopes are shattered.

Episodes: 16

Where to watch Twenty Five Twenty One: Netflix 

2. Happiness (2021)

 

Directed by: Gil Ho-an

Star Cast: Han Hyo-joo as Yoon Sae-bom, Park Hyung-sik as Jung Yi-hyun and Jo Woo-jin as Han Tae-seok

Storyline: Not all romantic tales are mushy. Some are set against a zombie outbreak too like Happiness. Two old friends who work at the law-enforcement department enter into a fake marriage to win an apartment. However, things don’t go as planned after they move in. Watch this romantic thriller for a different dose of romance.

Episodes: 12

Where to watch Happiness: Netflix , Viki (free)

3. Come and Hug Me (2018)

 

Directed by: Joon Bae-choi

Star Cast: Jang Ki-yong as Chae Do-jin, Jin Ki-joo as Jae-Yi and Huh Joon-ho as Yoon Hee-Jae

Storyline: Childhood lovers get separated after a tragic event, including the murder of the family members of one of them. They reunite again after years and an emotional journey follows.

Episodes: 32

Where to watch Come and Hug Me: Viki(Free)

4. Goblin/Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016-2017)

 

Directed by: Lee Eung-bok

Star Cast: Gong Yoo as Kim Shin/Goblin, Kim Go-eun as Ji Eun-tak, Lee Dong-wook as Grim Reaper and Yoo In-na as Sunny

Storyline: An over 900-year-old cursed Goblin (celebrated military general in the Goryeo Dynasty before turning immortal) finds love in a young 19-year-old girl, who is the key to ending his painful life. Meanwhile, he befriends a grim reaper, whom the goblin’s nephew had leased his house and they are destined to stay together. The grim reaper later falls for a restaurant owner. It is interesting to note how the lives of these four people get connected to each other.

Episodes: 16

Where to watch Goblin/Guardian: Netflix, Viki, Voot and MX Player (in hindi)

5. When The Camellia Blooms (2019)

Directed by: Cha Yeong-hoon

Star Cast: Kong Hyo-Jin as Oh Dong-baek, Kim Ji-seok as Kang Jong-ryul, Kang Ha-neul as Hwang Yong-shik

Storyline: Set against the backdrop of a police officer investigating a serial killer, this series follows a single mother named Dong-baek, who is also the owner of a bar. She falls in love with the officer and a thrilling series of events follows.

Episodes: 32

Where to watch When the Camellia Blooms: Netflix 

6. Love in The Moonlight (2016)

 

Directed by: Kim Sung-Yoon

Star Cast: Park Bo-gum as Lee Yeong, Kim Yoo-jeong as Hong Ra-on and Kwak Dong-yeon as Kim Byung-yeon

Storyline: This interesting love story follows a troublesome prince and a woman dressed as a man (who poses as his political eunuch/counsellor). It is a brilliant take on a difficult relationship.

Episodes: 18

Where to watch Love in the Moonlight: Netflix and Viki(Free)

7. Business Proposal/ The Office Blind Date (2022)

 

Directed by: Park Seon-ho

Star Cast: Ahn Hyo-seop as Kang Tae-mu, Kim Se-Jeong as Shin Ha-ri and Kim Min-Kyu as Cha Sung-hoon

Storyline: Shin Ha-ri’s friend sends her to meet a prospective groom in her place to disrupt marriage plans. However, things turn topsy-turvy when Ha-ri finds that he is actually the CEO of the company she works for.

Episodes: 12

Where to watch Business Proposal: Netflix 

8. True Beauty (2020-2021)

 

Directed by: Kim Sang-hyub

Star Cast: Moon Ga-young as Lim Ju-kyung, Cha Eun-woo as Lee Soo-ho and Hwang In-yeop as Han Seo-jun

Storyline: The story revolves around a young adult who has been discriminated against and made fun of in school owing to her looks. This leads her to following online makeup tutorials, with the help of which she begins to feel better about herself. She is later stuck between two guys who fall for her.

Episodes: 16

Where to watch True Beauty: Prime Video and Viki (Free)

9. Our Beloved Summer (2021)

 

Directed by: Kim Yoon-jin

Star Cast: Choi Woo-sik as Choi Woong, Kim Da-Mi as Gook Yeon-soo and Kim Sung-cheol as Kim Ji-woon.

Storyline: This romantic drama follows the lives of two lovers who are part of a documentary and break up post that only to cross paths after ten years when their documentary goes viral. Awkward but cute. Isn’t it?

Episodes: 16

Where to watch Our Beloved Summer: Netflix 

10. One Spring Night (2019)

 

Directed by: Ahn Pan-suk

Star Cast: Jung Hae-in as Yoo Ji-ho, Han Ji-min as Lee Jung-in and Kim Jun-han as Kwon Ki-seok

Storyline: A classic love triangle between a librarian, banker and pharmacist, One Spring Night delves deep into understanding relationships after one hits a certain age.

Episodes: 32

Where to watch One Spring Night: Netflix