Best K Dramas: Korean dramas are captivating viewership around the globe with their remarkable variety in storytelling, delightful characters, and perfect moments. For something impactful, here are five dramas that are not to be missed.
Twinkling Watermelon is a coming-of-age story that combines music and time travel perfectly. The backbone of the story is a boy who travels back in time and forms a band with his teenage father. This is a moving story of human connection, youthful aspirations, and healing across generations. The show is funny but is still emotional and musical, making this drama a unique and heartfelt experience.
When Life Gives You Tangerines is set on the beautiful island of Jeju and explores nostalgia and young romance. It tells the story of two childhood friends whose relationship changes as they grapple with the trouble of growing up. This series is charming due to its plain narrative, visual beauty, and emotional weight, which also makes it relatable and heartwarming.
This drama won the hearts of many and showcased a fresh and hopeful look at youth during uncertain times. It features the character of Na Hee-do, an energetic fencer, and the character of Baek Yi-jin, a young man trying to carry on with his life after his family has lost all their wealth. Na Hee-do and Baek Yi-jin’s relationship is set in a world with themes of ambitions and sacrifices filled with youth and resilience, which are equal parts tear-jerking and smile-inducing.
Unlike one of the more light-hearted dramas above, Weak Hero is darker and grittier. It covers school violence and ways to survive bullying. The protagonist, Yeon Si-eun, may appear dainty, fragile, and weak, but he uses his intelligence and cunning in tactics to take down bullies who take advantage of other students. In this setting, gardening friendships, traumas, and loyalty become even more complex through these grittier lenses, as these kids go through their adolescent pains.
In this fresh take on romance, Extraordinary You follows a high school girl who discovers that she is not even real, but merely a character in a comic. She wants to change her destiny and write her own narrative and find love. It is zany, self-aware, and incredibly heartfelt, prompting the audience to reflect on the power of choice and identity.
From cute romances to survival stories rife with conflict, these five dramas illustrate the appeal of K-dramas and why audiences around the world continue to flock to K-dramas. Each drama gives us something different and is worthy of a watch for all fans.
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