Korean dramas have swept audiences all across the world. With limited episodes, sharp storylines, and refreshing slice-of-life catchy phrases, the craze of K-drama is here to stay. Wondering where to start your journey in the mesmerising world of Korean drama series? Here is a list of must-see K-dramas.
Goblin
Would you like to live forever or die amidst your loved ones? This question is better answered in this timeless classic. Starring, Gong Yoo (The Train to Busan Fame), Kim Go-Eun, & Lee Dong Wook. This fantasy romance drama is filled with twists & turns that question the complexity of life and death, making the story even more engaging.
Hidden Identity
This 2015 action thriller keeps you on edge as the story unfolds. An undercover police unit that specialises in preventing serious crimes. This team of young and trained officers, headed by Superintendent Jang Moon Won (Park Sung Woong), includes Cha Gun Woo (Kim Bum), Jang Min Joo (Yoon So Yi), and Choi Tae Pyung (Lee Won Jong). Can the team complete their missions without blowing their cover in hostile territory, using only their intelligence and failproof disguises?
Rich Man
For someone who suffers from a facial recognition disability, love can’t come easily! Lee Yoo-chan (Suho) is a wealthy young founder and CEO of the IT company Next In, which is famed to be the most desirable place to work. But due to his disability, he is a sceptic and often is distrustful of people. The tables are turned when he meets charming Kim Bo-Ra (Ha Yeon Soo), who not only turns his life upside down but has something to do with his long-lost first love.
Prison Playbook
One of the highest-rated drama series in Korean television history, Prison Playbook is a captivating watch. A star baseball pitcher, Kim Je-hyuk (Park Hae-soo), destined to play for a major American league team, is sent behind bars for assaulting a sexual predator. What follows is the heart-warming tale of prisoners & life in prison which is funny and sweet at times but with a glimpse of pain & isolation.
Flower of Evil
Baek Hee-Sung (Lee Joon Gi) is a perfect husband and father; he is exemplary in every aspect. Is he as normal and great as he seems, or is he hiding something sinister? Flower of Evil enthrals you and can catch you completely off-guard with its unexpected twists and turns. This thriller will keep you hooked as you unfold the mystery with Baek Hee-Sung’s detective wife, Cha Ji-Won (Moon Chae-Won), as she investigates a series of murders.