K-Dramas So Fluffy, You'll Forget All About Your Terrible Day
Some might seem familiar, while others are uncharted territories.
1. Splash Splash Love
Ever felt stuck in school? Drowning in exams? Well, Dan-bi surely did, until one rainy day, she plunged into a puddle and time-travelled to the Joseon era. Surprise! From 21st-century student to royal palace confidante, who'd have thunk? Mathematics being her forte, the King became mightily impressed. Love and hijinks ensue in this concise, two-episode drama. Is it a crash course on Korean history? Kind of. But one sprinkled with sugar, spice, and raindrops.
2. Because This is My First Life
Housing in Seoul? Notoriously pricey. Ji-ho, an assistant screenwriter, and Se-hee, a software developer, have a solution, albeit an unconventional one. They cohabitate, sans feelings. Two strangers, one house, zero romance. Or so they thought. Life often comes with its own set of surprises, doesn't it? Witty dialogues, delightful awkwardness, and some hearty life lessons on the side.
3. Avengers Social Club
Revenge? Delightfully served with a hint of fun! Three women from different backgrounds bond over a singular purpose: to get back at those who've wronged them. A fish market vendor, a chaebol wife, and a high school teacher? Sounds like a curious cocktail. Not quite 'Charlie's Angels', but just as riveting. Vengeance has never been this entertaining, eh?
4. Queen of the Ring
Behold, a magical ring! No, it won't make you invisible, but it will make you appear beautiful to your one true love. Sounds enchanting? Mo-nan thinks so. Armed with this family heirloom, she embarks on a love journey, encountering two very different men. Reality, fantasy, and heaps of hilarity whirl together in this magical romance potpourri.
5. Go Back Couple
Regrets? Everyone has a few. A bickering couple finds themselves transported back in time to their college days. Chance to redo? Seems so. College flings, old friends, and the once-beloved fashion – the 90s are back in full swing! But as they retrace their youth, they realize maybe their destiny was written all along. Time-travel, with a sprinkle of nostalgia.
6. Chicago Typewriter
Sometimes the past calls, and for Han Se-joo, it's literally via a typewriter. Modern-day novelist meets a vintage typewriter. Cool, right? But this isn't your ordinary typewriter. Nope. It's haunted. The narrative oscillates between the 1930s and today, spinning a tale of friendship and liberation movements. Hauntingly beautiful or beautifully haunting? I'll let you decide.
7. Let's Eat
Foodies, unite! Here's a drama that understands your cravings. Dae-young is a gourmet aficionado and a firm believer in eating alone. Until his neighbors enter the picture. Binge-watching this might give you food cravings at ungodly hours. A culinary journey sprinkled with mysteries and light-hearted moments. Hungry yet?
8. Circle
Two timelines, 2017 and 2037, swaying between utopia and dystopia. In 2017, mysterious extraterrestrial encounters. In 2037? Memory manipulation! The story hinges on two brothers, alien mysteries, and a society divided between "Smart Earth" and the "General Earth". Sci-fi meets K-drama. Intrigued? Circle this one on your must-watch list.
9. My ID is Gangnam Beauty
A college campus. The hustle-bustle, freshers, and... plastic surgery? Mi-rae, once bullied for her looks, undergoes plastic surgery before starting university. A fresh start, right? But old demons die hard. Labels, beauty standards, and self-worth whirl in this contemporary tale. Dive into the beauty maze, if you dare.
10. Age of Youth
Five girls. One house. A potpourri of personalities. From the bubbly to the reclusive, this shared house sees it all. Relationships, career woes, and mysterious roommates – Belle Epoque residence has no dull day. It's a slice-of-life drama, a little sweet, a tad bitter. Just like youth, eh?