7 Korean Dramas You Can Watch With the Whole Family and Kids

It is hard to overestimate the value of spending time with your family. But sometimes it can be difficult to find a hobby everyone can enjoy, regardless of age. Surprisingly, K-pop dramas offer just that.

When chosen correctly, they provide an entertaining viewing experience that can be spread over time and spark deep, educational, and emotional conversations.

Here are a few examples of shows you can watch with the whole family, including children.

Racket Boys (2021)

The story of the revival of a rural, ragtag middle school badminton team is compelling for all generations of viewers. Both adult and young characters evolve and find their worth through the challenges of life and sport.

Pegasus Market (2019)

The upbeat, unpredictable workplace comedy follows the employees of a second-rate supermarket and offers plenty of opportunities to laugh at sometimes surreal, sometimes silly, but always funny situations.

Dream High (2011)

This coming-of-age drama tells the story of six high school students who share a dream of becoming K-pop idols and go to great lengths to achieve that goal while growing as individuals, friends, and couples. The story makes you think about striving for something bigger and supporting each other along the way.

My Father is Strange (2017)

The simple life of a middle-class family consisting of a father, mother, and four children is disrupted when a celebrity shows up on their doorstep one day, claiming to be part of the family. The show has a good balance of serious and light-hearted moments.

Reply 1988 (2015-2016)

The story of five families living in the same neighborhood and sharing all kinds of relationships is set in the 1980s and will be a trip down memory lane for the older generation of viewers and an educational experience for younger audiences. It is a funny, light, feel-good drama about family, friendship, and love.

Modern Farmer (2014)

To save money and make a hit album, the members of a rock band move to a country farm one of them owns. There, they encounter the challenges of farm life and the locals. The show is full of humor and has nothing too serious or scary in the plot.

The Sound of Magic (2022)

If your family loves musicals, this Netflix K-drama will be perfect for you. The story follows the journey of a poor girl who has lost her belief in magic, but when she meets a mysterious magician living in an abandoned amusement park, she decides to follow her dreams.