kdramas i recommend to friends who have never watched them
-
1. It's Okay to Not Be Okay
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
on netflix
romance/darker than some of the other ones on this list. FL's outfits are fantastic and she's kind of an icon (if not a little crazy). has cool animation and an interesting story that brings attention to mental health issues. visually a super pretty kdrama. OST is great.
-
2. Hotel del Luna
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
fascinating plot, FL is edgy, more humour than I originally expected hidden in it.
-
3. Crash Landing on You
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
i will never recover from this drama
my favorite scene from any kdrama is in this one. romance is fabulous, story is interesting. on netflix.
-
4. Her Private Life
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
kpop fans + art + adorable romance ... what more can you want?
-
5. Put Your Head on My Shoulder
Chinese Drama - 2019, 24 episodes
*technically a c-drama
this is one of the first dramas i watched and it's adorable. main couple is super cute. story takes place in a college w/ accidental roommate situation happening. it's just lighthearted and sweet. on netflix
-
6. W
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
interesting plot, has some frustrating moments with the ML, but they have good chemistry. about a girl who keeps traveling into comics, she's a doctor, it's pretty entertaining and funny.
-
7. The King: Eternal Monarch
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
interesting plot ft. a really good soundtrack
-
8. Meteor Garden
Chinese Drama - 2018, 50 episodes
*c-drama
i hated it, but i couldn't stop watching it?
-
9. True Beauty
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
ridiculous and yet the only drama i have ever watched entirely while it's airing and looked forward to the new episodes. eunwoo from astro is the ML.
-
10. Touch Your Heart
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
law drama but very cute. actress goes to work in a law firm. the main couple is the secondary couple from Golbin
-
11. Goblin
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
interesting plot, i think it's overrated but i feel like you should watch it anyways
-
12. What's Wrong with Secretary Kim
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
original office/boss romance drama. it's funny, it's cute, it's an easy watch
-
13. The Bride of Habaek
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
on netflix. fantasy/cute couple, good OST. god/goddess theme fantasy storyline. it's pretty funny in some parts.
-
14. The Heirs
Korean Drama - 2013, 20 episodes
old OG kdrama, entertaining, absolutely ridiculous plot, gives me gossip girl vibes
-
15. Nevertheless,
Korean Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
don't watch it, but also do watch it. i have such mixed feelings but i also really liked it
-
16. Vincenzo
Korean Drama - 2021, 20 episodes
-
17. Hello Monster
Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
-
18. Semantic Error
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
-
19. Our Dating Sim
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
-
20. Hidden Love
Chinese Drama - 2023, 25 episodes
-
21. My Demon
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
-
22. Lovely Runner
Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes