Hi, everyone!
I am looking for K-drama recommendations, so I figured I would make my post. I have always loved South Korean movies, but I am newish to K-dramas.
All the K-dramas I have watched so far are:
Goblin/ A Shop for Killers/ Strangers from Hell/ Squid Game/ A Killer Paradox/ The Frog/ Bad and Crazy, and My Liberation Notes.
Of all the above-listed, my top three would be Squid Game, My Mister, and My Liberation Notes.
What I love about Squid Game is how gripping the storyline is. I was hooked from the first episode, and the cast does a fantastic job. I was very invested in Gi-han's journey throughout the series. I also really enjoy the concept of the show, and of course, the games are anxiety-inducing and keep you on edge!
My Mister. I finished this last week, and I just love it so much. Lee and IU put so much heart and soul into these characters, and their unspoken bond kept me hooked on the story. The writers added so much depth to both characters, and the pacing of how it was all revealed through the series was the perfect speed. Nothing felt rushed. It also felt extremely true to life, so the show's relatability really influenced how I loved it. I feel that My Liberation Notes follows in the same footsteps, which is no surprise as the shows both have the same writer.
Suggestion-wise, I'd prefer that people recommend thrillers, dramas, or horrors that are incredibly gripping and keep you on the edge of your seat. I also don't enjoy really over-the-top melodramatic stuff, where people overact and find themselves in situations that just seem totally unrealistic if the drama is based on everyday situations centering around regular people.
This is what I love so much about all the above titles, as none of them feel that way. Goblin had its cheesy moments but was full of humor and heart, and the story was interesting and engaging. With My Mister, My Liberation Notes, and even Squid Game, I feel the characters react and respond to things how most people would in everyday life, or at least in a realistic way regarding the situations they find themselves in. I say this because I don't want to put people off suggesting things that aren't realistic storyline-wise, such as Goblin. This is a fantastical world, so if it is within the show's context, I don't mind it. It is more so the dramas centering around everyday people and situations who react in such over-the-top, unrealistic ways.
I also don't mind suggestions that center around slice-of-life type dramas, so long as they feel true to life.
Here are some of my favorite Korean movies, too, should that help with my taste preferences:
Train to Busan, The Wailing, Burning, The Chaser, A Taxi Driver, The Man from Nowhere, Parasite, Memories of Murder, New World, and Decision to Leave.
Thanks, everyone!
