All-Time Favorite K-Dramas I'd Recommend
Dramas I'd Recommend to Friends
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1. The Good Bad Mother
Korean Drama - 2023, 14 episodes
Family, Life, Comedy, Revenge
Really good acting from both La Miran and Lee Dohyun in their mother-son relationship. The relationship between them is so pure and emotional, and there were also a lot of wholesome and lively scenes, especially with all the villagers.
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2. Weak Hero Class 1
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Action, Youth
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3. Blind
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
Thriller, Mystery
I really looked forward to watching each episode. It was pretty new to me with how the episodes were laid out and even the backstory behind the killings. Also I just like both Taecyeon and Eunji, and felt all 3 main leads fit their characters perfectly. -
4. Flower of Evil
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
Thriller, Romance
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5. Reply 1988
Korean Drama - 2015, 20 episodes
Life, Family, Youth, Comedy, Romance
The writing is amazing, and focuses on each character/family in such depth. I initially thought I liked Reply 1997 better, but after finishing up Reply 1988, this was def the most thought out in terms of story and characters.
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6. Moving
Korean Drama - 2023, 20 episodes
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7. The Master's Sun
Korean Drama - 2013, 17 episodes
Romance, Comedy, Supernatural
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8. Oh My Venus
Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
Romance, Comedy
Cute guys. Cute romance. Classic rec I always give my friends who are k-drama first-timers LOL
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9. It's Okay, That's Love
Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes
Romance, Psychological
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10. Mr. Queen
Korean Drama - 2020, 20 episodes
Historical, Romance, Comedy
Don't get scared by the historical tag if you're not into historical dramas, bc this drama combines the modern age with historical :) I had a good time watching this drama; not only is it really funny, but Shin Hye Sun's acting was 10/10 and I esp looked forward to the cooking scenes.
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11. Black Dog
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
Life, Drama
Really good drama with great chemistry between La Mi Ran and Seo Hyun Jin. I wouldn't necessarily label this as comedy because it's a lot more about being the underdog, overcoming problems and school politics, but it definitely brings some laughter and I enjoyed watching this.
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12. Oh My Ghost
Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
Comedy, Romance, Supernatural
One of my fav ghost dramas next to Master's Sun. I love the cast and this was probs the drama that made everyone fall in love with Park Bo Young's acting.
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13. Big Mouth
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
Thriller, Mystery, Law
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14. Pinocchio
Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes
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15. While You Were Sleeping
Korean Drama - 2017, 32 episodes
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16. Hospital Playlist
Korean Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
Friendship, Life, Medical
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17. Love in the Moonlight
Korean Drama - 2016, 18 episodes
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18. Queen In Hyun's Man
Korean Drama - 2012, 16 episodes
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19. The Tale of Nokdu
Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes
Historical, Action, Romance, Comedy, Cross-Dressing
I usually don't rly like cross-dressing dramas esp bc they're like keeping a secret from their lover LMAOOO but I enjoyed this ?? -
20. Find Me in Your Memory
Korean Drama - 2020, 32 episodes
Romance, Melodrama, Psychological
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21. Move to Heaven
Korean Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
Life
not a romcom, but v beautiful, cinematic and emotional drama for when you're in the mood for a more serious drama :)
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22. The Temperature of Language: Our Nineteen
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
Friendship, Youth, Romance
I typically don't watch webdramas but if you like shorter episodes, this was def my favorite of the ones I've watched
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23. The Greatest Love
Korean Drama - 2011, 16 episodes
Romance, Comedy
I love mostly all of Gong Hyo Jin's dramas lool
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24. Rooftop Prince
Korean Drama - 2012, 20 episodes
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25. The Uncanny Counter
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
Action, Mystery, Supernatural
There aren't many supernatural/action k-dramas in general
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26. Angel's Last Mission: Love
Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes
Romance, Comedy, Fantasy
I really loved Shin Hye Sun's acting after watching her in Mr. Queen and this did not disappoint! I also really like L, so I def didn't hesitate to watch this (jk I actually was hesitant at first about this drama seeming like a slow-burn but that was also before I watched Hye Sun in Mr. Queen & it fortunately was not!)
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27. Reply 1997
Korean Drama - 2012, 16 episodes
Romance, Comedy, Life, Family
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28. I Hear Your Voice
Korean Drama - 2013, 18 episodes
Law, Romance, Mystery, Supernatural
Can't go wrong with Lee Jong Suk :)
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29. Can You Hear My Heart
Korean Drama - 2011, 30 episodes
Romance, Comedy, Family, Disability
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30. Family by Choice
Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes