If you're just starting to watch Korean dramas or just wanted to discover new ones, we offer you a list of 10 dramas, which represent the daily life of modern times, a must see on Netflix or Viki!
Uncontrollably Fond
(함부로 애틋하게: title in Korean)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKyR8AYdFF4&ab_channel=SarahDKS%3B Release date: July 6, 2016 to September 8, 2016. Number of episodes: 20 (each episode is 59 minutes long). Gender: Drama, comedy, romance. Main actors: kim woo-bin (김 우빈) – Shin Joon Young (신 준영); Bae Suzy (배 수지) – Noh Eul (노 율); Lim Ju hwan (임 주환); Lim Ju Eun (임 주은); Jin Kyeong (진경); Yu Oh Seong (유 오성); Lee Seo-won (이 서원). Director: Park Hyun Suk (박 휸숙) Hymn song: Jonggigo (정기고) – Only you 함부로 애틋하게.
Synopsis: " This melodrama begins in 2006 when Sin Joon Young (kim Woo Bin) first meets No Eul (Hae Suzy) at a popular high school in Seoul. The young high school student falls in love with Joon Young after several moments spent together but does not realize her feelings for him and does not want to confess. The arrogant youth with an uncontrollable character does not suspect that he has feelings for her. After five years without seeing each other, in 2011, the two meet again but a great tragedy will separate them. They meet again in 2016. Where No Eul wants to solve the riddle of the accident that caused the death of his father and Jun Yeong secretly fights a deadly disease. Will they confess the feelings they have for each other or time will make sure to separate them again?"
This drama is the most beautiful and sumptuous and human drama of modern times. With a magical scenario where mysteries must be solved in a pattern of pure love and kindness. Where the protagonist teaches us to have the gift of patience and the desire to love. With exciting songs that make you dream.
It's okay, that's love
(괜찮아, 사랑이야: Korean title)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evF6CTbHeXk&ab_channel=dimsumentertainment Release date: July 23, 2014 to September 11, 2014. Number of episodes: 16 (each episode is 60 minutes long). Gender: Drama, comedy, romance, medical, psychology. Main actors: Jo In Sung (조 인성) – Jang Jae Yeol (장 제열); Gong Hyo Jin (공 효진) – Shi He Su (지 해수); D.O (from the group: EXO) (디오: 도 경수); Lee kwang so (이광수); Lee Sung Kyung (이성경) – Jang Gi Yong (장기용); Seong Dong Il (성동일); Jin Kyoung (진경). Director : kim kyu tae (김 규태) Anthem song: Chen (EXO) – Best Luck
Synopsis: " Ji Hae Su (Gong hyo Jin) was working in psychiatry when she met a novelist writer and radio DJ, Jang Jae Yeol (Jo In Sung), in a television interview. Later, they find themselves in the same house where Hae Su lives and they end up living together with two other people and friends of Hae Su. They end up loving each other and fight their weaknesses by helping each other. But what happens when Jae Yeol sees an imaginary friend every time he's alone? Will Hae Su's sincere love for Jae Yeol persevere or will the illness affecting Jae Yeol end their relationship?"
Very beautiful scenario and the relationship between this couple is so beautiful and sweet.So human. This drama also shows us that regardless of the person's situation, love has no barrier.
Still 17 seventeen but 30 thirteen
(서른이지만 열일곱입니다: title in Korean)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdOmkZpd3x0&ab_channel=KOCOWATV Release date: July 23, 2018 to September 18, 2018 Number of episodes: 16 (each episode lasts 60 minutes). Gender: Drama, comedy, romance. Main actors: Yang Se Jong (양세종)- Gong Woo Jin (공우진); Shin Hye Sun (신혜선) – Woo Seo Ri (우 서리); Ahn Hyo Seop (안 효섭); Lee Do Hyun(이도현); Ye Ji Won (예지원); Yoon Sun Woo (윤 선우); Jeong Eu Gene(정 유진); Wang Ji Won (왕 지원); Jo Hyun Shik (조 현식). Director: Jo so Won (조 수원) Anthem song: Hyolin (효린) – Just Stay.
Synopsis: " It tells the story of two high school students who often meet again. Gong Woo Jin (Yang Se Jong) and Woo Seo Ri (Shin Hye Sun) end up loving each other but they think it's not reciprocated. One day, everything changes when young Seo Ri is hit by the school bus and she loses consciousness. She remained thirteen years in a coma. When one day she wakes up, she sees that she is 30 years old but her maturity is that of a 17-year-old girl. She goes looking for people she knew including her family but she doesn't know anyone and no one recognizes her. As she heads into the house where she lived, she meets a young man who is empty and without a life purpose. He, Woo Jin, without knowing it, he will host the woman who was his first love in the past and thinks he feels guilty about her death. Will she realize that he is her childhood sweetheart? Will he understand that his beloved is still alive?"
The acting is very efficient and the richness of the scenario makes both characters show their immature and cute sides.
She was pretty
(그녀는 예뻤다: title in Korean)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Av_G2B8p6IA&ab_channel=dimsumentertainment Release date : September 16 to November 11, 2015 Number of episodes: 16 (each episode is 60 minutes long). Gender: Drama, comedy, romance, medical, psychology. Main actors: Park Seong Joon (박 서준) – Ji Seong Joon (지 성준); Hwang Jung Eun(황정음) – Kim Hye Jin (킴혜진); Choi Si Won (Super Junior)(최 시원): Kim Shin Hyuk (킴 신혁); Go Joon Hee(고 준히): Man Ha Ri (만 하리); Lee Joon Gi (이 준기); Hwang Seok Jeong (황 석정); Shin Hye Sun (신 혜선). Director: Jung Dae Yoon (전 대윤) Anthem Song: Kim Min Seung (김민승) – Thumping (쿵쿵쿵)
Synopsis: " Two young people have loved each other since middle school but they changed a lot as adults. Ji Seong Joon (Park Seong Joon) was self-conscious about her appearance at the time and Kim Hye Jin (Hwang Jung Eun) was the most popular in middle school. 20 years later, Seong Joon is more handsome and Hye Jin is more curly and freckles. They want to meet again but Hye Jin doesn't like her appearance anymore so she calls on her best friend, Min Hari (Go Joon Hee) who pretends to be her so that it can go well. But she will find him in her new job where she works under him. Will he ever recognize her? And will Hye Jin finally confess her feelings to him?"
Unforgettable series accompanied by haunting music that plunges us into the universe of history where romance and good humor are the key ingredients of a quality drama.
Cinderella and the Four Knights
(신데렐라와 네 명의 기사: title in Korean)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYaG8k_T6Pg&ab_channel=VikiGlobalTV Release date: August 12, 2016 to August 1, 2016. Number of episodes: 16 (each episode is 60 minutes long). Gender: Drama, comedy, romance, family. Main actors: Jung Il Woo (정 일우): kang Ji Woon (강 지운); Park So Dam (박 소담): Yoon Ha Won (윤 하원); Ahn Jae Hyun (안 재현); Lee Jung Shin (이 정신); Son Na Eun(손나은), Choi Min (최민); Kim Yong Gun (김 용건). Director: Lee Min Woo (이민우) Anthem Song: Green Cacao (그린 카카오) – If I meet you again (언젠가 그대 다시 만나면)
Synopsis: " This is a young woman, Yoon Ha Won (Park So Dam) lives in need and is abused by her mother-in-law and daughter. But one day, she meets an old businessman who will ask her to take care of these little sons to reunite them and works for the company. With only one condition, they are not allowed to have a romantic relationship in the residence and to date. The problem is that one of them has a cold personality kang Ji Woon (Jung Il Woo) who will lead the hard life in Na Yun and she seems to him to be able to do nothing for his 3 boys. Because each has a different personality and a different father. Will she succeed in convincing the 4 knights to work together? Will she fall in love with one of the four?"
In this romantic comedy, there is the demonstration of true love when it is true and the desire to want to be loved. The series is accompanied by beautiful musical ballads to fall in love.
Oh my venus
(오마이 비너스: title in Korean)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMtaHlC49jk&ab_channel=KBSWorld Release date: November 16, 2015 to January 5, 2016 Number of episodes: 16 (each episode is 60 minutes long). Gender: Drama, comedy, romance, medical, psychology. Main actors: So Ji Sub(소 지섭): Kim Young Ho(킴 영호); Shin Min Ah (신민아): Kang Ju Yoon (강 주윤); Seong hwoon (성훈); Henry (헨리); Jeong Gyeo Woon (정겨운); Yu In Young (유인영)Jung Gyu Woon(정 규운); Jo Eun Ji(조 은지); Choi Jin Ho(최 진호). Director: Kim Hyung-suk (김 형석) Anthem Song: Jeongyoung (종현) (Shinee) – Beautiful Lady
Synopsis: "The lawyer, Kang Joo Eun (Shin Min Ah) wants to lose weight because of her thyroid problem and meets a personal trainer, Kim Young Ho (So Ji Sub), who helps celebrities lose weight. Following a scandal, Young Ho (also called doctor kim), decides to return to South Korea. They both face difficulties. Joo Eun is doing everything possible to lose weight and have good health and Young Ho wants to face his phobias which is part of his great suffering of the past. Will they succeed in overcoming their obstacles?"
This drama teaches us that life can be difficult but that with effort we can overcome obstacles.
Pinocchio, a quality adaptation
(피노키오: title in Korean)
https://youtu.be/G3LTFoeFx8k Release date: November 12, 2014 to January 15, 2015. Number of episodes: 20 (each episode is 60 minutes long). Gender: Drama, comedy, romance, journalism, family, suspense. Main actors: Lee Jong Suk (이종석): Choi Dal Po (최달포); Park Shin Hye(박 신혜): Choi In Ha(최 인하); Kim Young kwang(김 영광); Lee Yu Bi (이 유비); Youn Kyun Sang(욘 균상); Lee Pil Mo(이 필모); Jin Gyeong (진경). Director: Jo so-won (조수원). Anthem Song: Tiger JK feat Punch – First Love (첫 사랑).
Synopsis: " The family of Choi Dal-po (Lee Jong Sunk) collapses brutally when an explosion in a building kills his father of Choi Dal Po. A journalist claims that her father fled following the building accident. After this event, Choi Dal Po accidentally travels to a village and loses sight of his family. He meets Choi In Ha (Park Shin Hye) where they share the same roof. He realizes that it is the daughter of this journalist who denounced his entire family. In Ha wants to be like her journalist mother but the problem is that she suffers from Pinocchio syndrome (a condition that makes you hiccup when the person lies).Choi Dal Po also wants to become a journalist but aims to prove Korea wrong and wants at all costs to find the rest of her family. Will he succeed in getting the truth out? Will In Ha know that her mother wrongly accused Choi Dal Po's family? Will his illness allow him to become a journalist?"
This drama proves that when motivation is present, nothing can stop him even the disease. It is also very relevant by the fact that the unfolding of history shows us that the truth can be revealed.
Reemember
( 리멤버 – 아들의 전쟁 'The Battle of the Son': title in Korean)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wSzXRpUv30&ab_channel=AsianDrama%282015%29 Release date : December 09, 2015 to February 18, 2016 Number of episodes: 16 (each episode lasts 60 minutes). Gender: Drama, comedy, suspense, romance, medical science, detective, journalism, mystery. Main actors: Yoo Seang Ho(유 승호): Seo Jin Wo (세오 진우); Park Min Young (박 민영): Lee In Ah (리 인아); Namgoong Min(남궁민); Park Sung Woong(박성웅): Park Dong Ho(박 동호); Jung Hye Sung(정 혜성); Jun Kwang Ryul(전 광렬); Lee Shi Un(이 시언); Kim Jin Woo (김 진우). Director: Lee Chang Min (이 창민) Anthem Song: K. Will – Cold (시리다)
Synopsis: " Seo Jin Wo (Yoo Seung Ho), a university student, lived peacefully with his father. When suddenly, his father was arrested for homicide and the court sentenced him to death. Jin Wo, thanks to his photographic memory, was able to discover that his accusation was false but unfortunately, his father cannot testify because he suffers from Alzheimer's. He meets a young prosecutor Lee In ah (Park Min Young) who will help him find the real criminal and testified on behalf of his father. He will meet a lawyer, Park Dong Ho (Park Sung Woong), who will make him want to become a lawyer. Will he succeed in freeing his father? Is his photographic memory a sign of great intellectual capacity or an obstacle?"
This Korean series shows how much a person is in distress but struggles with all his might to cope with adversity. Alone against all, the main character shows his determination to exonerate his father. The suspense is at its height.
School 2015: who are you?
(후아유: 학교 2015: title in Korean)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoqXPE6qTzo&ab_channel=KBSWorld Release date: July 23, 2014 to September 11, 2014. Number of episodes: 16 (each episode is 60 minutes long). Gender: Drama, comedy, romance, high school. Main actors: kim So Hyun(김 소현): Lee Eun Bi(리 윤비)/ Go Eun Byul(고 윤별); Nam Joo Hyuk(남 주혁): Han Yi An(한 이안); Yook Sung Jae(육성재): Gong Tae Kwang(공타에쾅); Cho so Hyang(조 수향); Lee Pil Mo(이 필모); Kim Hee Jung(김 희정); Jeon Mi Seon(전미선); kim Min Kyu(김민규); Kim Bora(김보라). Directors: Kim Hyun-jung (김 현정) and Kim Min-jung (김 민정) Anthem song: Tiger (타이거) feat Jinshil (진실) – Reset
Synopsis: " Eun Bi (Kim So Hyun) lives in an orphanage but is abused by his classmates. Because of this bullying, she thinks of committing suicide. A few days passed and Eun Bi found herself in a different school, but as if her current problems were not enough, she suffers from amnesia. She meets two friends Han Yi An (Nam Joo Hyunk) and Gong Tae Wang (Yook Sung Jae). But her sister, Go Eun Byul (Kim So Hyun), suddenly appears, just when she thought she was dead. Will they hide their identities? What happened to these two sisters for whom they find themselves in this situation?"
Rediscover what high school is or learn to defend yourself. This is what the scenario shows us in detail. "School 2015: who are you?" represents what high school students can suffer in high schools.
Full House
(풀하우스: Korean title)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qhgp-kaJtD0&ab_channel=KOCOWATV Release date : July 14, 2004 to September 4, 2004 Number of episodes: 16 (each episode lasts 64 minutes on average). Gender: Drama, comedy, romance. Main actors: Song Hye Kyo(성혜교): Han Ji Eun (한지은); Jong Ji Hoon (정 지훈) (Rain): Lee Yeong Jae (이 영재); kim Sung so(김 성수); Han Da Gam (한다감); Lee Young Eun(이 영은); Do Han Kang(강도한); Lim Ye Jin(임 예진). Director: Park Chan Yool (박찬율) and Pio Min so (표민수) Anthem Song: Byul (별) – I think I love you
Synopsis: " Jin Eun (Song Hye Kyo) is scammed by a couple who promise him a dream vacation and also sell his house. Disgusted, she returns to her old home but actor Young Jae (Jong Ji Hoon) already lives there. Jin Eun wants his house back but Young Jae does not agree to leave him so as he is famous and to be well seen in the eyes of Kang Yae Won (Han Eun Jeong) he kisses Jin Eun in front of journalists and other famous people. Due to this scandal Jin Eun and Young Jae decide to marry and make an agreement using a contract. What will be the outcome of the couple? Will Jin Eun be able to get her house back? Will Young Jae finally find his love Kang Yae Won?"
A comic and delirious drama. With a romantic story where the charm of the two actors make us love Korea. Accompanied by romantic music to put yourself in the shoes of the characters. To see and see again with family or couple.
