6 Feel-Good K-Dramas to Cure Your Existential Crisis This Week
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The last days of summer are always a time to feel a little sad. Even if you love autumn and don't have any life-changing events coming up, there's a certain mystical unease in the air.
And if you're worried about something or entering a new phase of your life, the anxiety can be almost unbearable. Luckily, we have the heartwarming fictional worlds of K-dramas you can escape to and feel like everything will be okay in the end.
Here are the best single-season K-drama shows, as recommended by fans on Reddit.
Summer Strike (2022)
Lee Yeo-reum is a woman who is tired of her life. She decides to quit her job and move to a remote seaside town where she meets a talented librarian. This healing drama perfectly depicts a dream we all have from time to time: to escape our ordinary lives and explore the beautiful world that lies beyond our old and boring comfort zone in some other, even more comfortable and more exciting comfort zones.
Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021)
An accomplished big-city dentist comes to an idyllic seaside village for her mother's birthday but stays to open her own practice and develop a relationship with a local jack-of-all-trades. Fans say the show is so good they wish it never ended.
My Mister (2018)
The story of a young woman and a man, who have endured many hardships in life but come together to heal each other's past scars, may feel harsh and gritty at times, but it is undoubtedly an uplifting experience. You'll see the worst and the very best in people as the story unfolds. The hopeful and cathartic ending will make you love life and believe in humanity.
Navillera (2021)
Shim Deok-chul, a 70-year-old retired mail delivery person, decides it is time to pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a ballet dancer. This heartwarming, tear-jerking slice of life teaches us that it's never too late to dream, to change your life, to learn something new, and to live for yourself.
Our Blues (2022)
This bittersweet series features an array of stories about characters going through different stages and challenges in their lives. This drama might crush you, but it will also heal you. The backdrop of all the stories, Jeju Island, feels like a character in its own right. A truly mesmerising watch.
Fight For My Way (2017)
If you need a motivational show, there's nothing better than Fight for My Way. The story of underdogs trying to navigate through the challenges of everyday life and hold on to their big dreams is wholesome and heartfelt. The cast is brilliant and has some of the best chemistry on Korean television.