Here we have curated a list of the top ten K-dramas, featuring romantic tales to corporate lifestyles, which can surely lift anyone's spirits.
Korean dramas are the ultimate comfort shows that export people to a different world altogether. There are days when we feel at our lowest and want to curl ourselves up into our space and watch something to lift up our mood. During those times, K-dramas provide us with an escape from the cruel world and allow us to indulge in our fantasies.
The world is already quite crazy out there, and at the end of the day, we just want to watch something comforting which will help us to relax and unwind after a hectic day. If one is in search of K-dramas to watch during their low moments then look no further, we got you covered. Here we have curated a list of the top ten K-dramas, which can surely lift anyone's spirits.
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Even if you are not a loyal viewer of K-drama, you are sure to know about the volatile relationship between North and South Korea. In Crash Landing On You, our female crash lands into North Korea's boundaries due to a paragliding mishap. Her life is at stake, but the hero, a North Korean soldier, risks his life to save the Southern princess. In addition, the chemistry between ‘Hyun Bin’ and ‘Son Ye-jin’, a real-life couple, speaks volumes throughout the plot. The secondary characters add to the humour element of the opera. This drama is sure to tickle you at one moment and make you cry the next.
If you want to laugh out loud and at the same time want to enjoy some romance with hints of thriller, then Strong Woman Do Bong Soon is the perfect drama for you. ‘Do Bong Soon’, the main protagonist, has powers of superhuman strength. She wants to create her own video game where she fights with all the demons and provides justice to the innocents, much like her authentic self. In this ordeal, she meets ‘Min-Hyuk’, a video gaming company’s CEO who hires ‘Do Bong Soon’. The plot deals with these two fighting against crimes and gradually falling in love with each other. Though the plot deals with heavy topics, the mood and dialogue remain humorous.
It's Okay To Not Be Okay is widely praised as it is said to be the turning point for K-drama. The show has been praised for perfectly portraying psychological wellness and mental health issues in mainstream society. ‘Moon Group Tae’ is the guardian of his autistic elder brother, who moves from one town to another at a local psychiatric centre to help treat his brother and other patients. Then there is ‘Ko Moon-young’, a famous children's book writer with an anti-social personality disorder. When these two meet, they realise they can help each other heal. As the story progresses, they discover that they associate with one another in light of their entwined pasts. This drama validates all your mental suffering and gives you a sense of acceptance and comfort.
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What's Wrong With Secretary Kim? is about a narcissistic, self-absorbed CEO and his Secretary. ‘Kim Mi So' decides to quit her job as the secretary to ‘Lee Young Joon’ to set her life straight and get married. However, her boss is not ready to let her go. After being so dependent on ‘Kim Mi-So' for years, 'Young Joon’ can't imagine his life wither her, so he proposes for her to marry him. The plot follows a series of humorous misunderstandings, entertaining banters, sizzling chemistry and over-the-top gestures that you will wish were to happen to you.
The vibe of My Roommate Is A Gumiho is of another dreamy Rom-Com that follows the life of a college student named ‘Lee Dam’ who accidentally swallows an enchanted bead. The bead belonged to a 999-year-old nine-tailed fox, ‘Shin Woo Yeo’. The duo decide to live together as roommates until the solution to the swallowed bead is retrieved. This show is light-hearted and full of heart-fluttering moments with plenty of banters and romance to keep one hooked.
If you are starting into the world of K-dramas, then Descendants Of The Sun is the Holy Grail for you. Most K-drama loyalties started their journey with this drama right here. ‘Yoo Joong-ki', a Special Forces soldier from South Korea, goes on a mission where he falls in love with ‘Kang Hye-Kyo’, a surgeon. The duo's relationship is tested in several instances as their professional commitments keep coming in between. This is not just a typical rom-com but so much more. The friendship aspect is beautifully depicted in this drama, along with the challenges of an on-duty professional.
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To all the Lee Min Ho fans, this is your hero from his past life. Boys Over Flowers is a popular drama that is an adaptation of the Japanese Manga of the same name. 'Geum Jan-di' hails from a financially backward family and gets a chance to attend the elite school for the privileged on scholarship. There she encounters a group of four rich and gorgeous young men. After their initial conflicts, the four become dear companions to her. Soon love blooms between 'Gu Jun-Pyo' and 'Geum Jan-di'. However, the duo faces a lot of hardships before getting their happy ending. This retelling of Cinderella is humongously famous and is a must-watch.
This drama is the biggest hit of 2022. The show follows the story of 'Shin Ha-ri' who chooses to go on a date in place of her best friend ‘Young-seo'. This date is an arranged marriage set up for ‘Young Seo’, and she wishes the date to fail as she doesn't want to get married. However, the situation goes haywire when 'Kang Tae-moo', her chief and the President of Go Food, chooses to wed her so that he does not have to go to any more dates. The story then progresses with 'Shin Ha-ri' attempting to conceal her real identity. She ends up in a few bizarre but funny situations on the way. In the meantime, her best friend ‘Young-seo' deals with her crush ‘Cha Sung-hoon', 'Tae-moo's assistant.
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What makes this K-drama show motivating and worth the time is the female protagonist, 'Kang Dani's re-visitation to the world of professional work after seven years. She is giving those moms much-needed motivation so that they can have a career of their own, after taking the much-needed break to raise their children. Also, this drama is a reverse age gap romance, making the plot much more meaningful.
The drama includes themes of friendship, love, and transitioning as its main elements. This is why it is the ultimate comfort watch for all youngsters. The plot follows the life of a gifted weightlifter, 'Kim Bok-Joo’, who plans to attend a school where she can continue weightlifting. Similarly, her best friend, 'Jung Joon-hyung', a capable swimmer wants to pursue his passion for swimming. This drama is packed with light-hearted moments, comedy, romance and innocent representation of the characters. Throughout the drama, you will find yourself giggling, crying, and connecting with the leads in the show.
These K-dramas will lift your spirits and motivate you to face the world again. In K-drama terms- Fighting!
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