Here are some of my recommendations. The list is in no particular order. Let me know if you want more recommendations!
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo
A coming-of-age story about a group of college athletes who are fighting for their dreams, experiencing and finding love in the process, and growing every step of the way.
Weightlifting Fairy is truly a gem. The overall lighthearted tone of this drama makes it easy to follow and fun to watch. I find that a lot of dramas are often too dramatic and have unnecessary plot twists that just makes the story a lot to handle so it was nice having a story that feels refreshing. The plot is nothing crazy; it’s a bunch of college kids trying to figure life out. It’s simple and relatable but that’s what make it so charming. The titular character, Kim Bok Joo, is an icon. It was really interesting to watch her grow as a person and athlete. This drama is definitely one of my favourites of all time. I would gladly rewatch it a thousand times and even a little more after that. If you’re going to watch only one thing from my list, it HAS to be this.
P.S Don’t watch this on an empty stomach. The eating scenes are mouthwatering
Angel’s Last Mission: Love
Dan is an optimistic, carefree angel who is always getting into trouble. In order to return to heaven he is tasked with a mission to find true love for the talented but emotionally distant ballerina Lee Yeon-seo, but ends up falling for her himself.
Saying that I love this drama would be an understatement. I have not loved a show this much since Weightlifting Fairy, and that’s saying something. It’s the perfect combination of funny and dramatic. There is no denying the chemistry between Dan and Yeon-Seo. Shin Hye-Sun really outdid herself in this one. I laughed when she laughed and cried when she cried. The way she portrays her emotions is outstanding and I’ll definitely be checking out more of her work. There’s typically one or two episodes in every drama that I don’t really care about or is forgettable but I didn’t feel that way in this one. Every episode had me on the edge of my seat and every time it ended, I kept wanting more. I highly recommend this drama. Also, I never say this but I LOVE the soundtrack. It’s all I’ve been playing recently and there isn’t a single song on the track that I don’t like.
A romance takes place between Kang Chul, a multimillionaire who exists in the webtoon “W,” and Oh Yeon-Joo who is a surgeon in the real world. The two must work together to solve a mystery.
It’s been a hot minute since I’ve seen this but I remember really liking it. The whole concept of a fictional character coming to life is really interesting and it gave the story some pretty good plot points. I’m not gonna lie, towards the end, it felt like it was beginning to drag on a little but with that said I would say that I enjoyed the overall experience. It felt refreshing because it was a premise that I haven’t seen in any other drama so it was fun to watch it unfold. The two leads had good chemistry and there were moments where my jaw actually dropped from shock. This is a good watch if you like modern fantasy type genres.
Nam Hong-joo is able to see the future through her dreams. She, rookie prosecutor Jung Jae-chan, and police officer Han Woo-tak work together to solve multiple crimes and prevent her ominous dreams from becoming reality.
Oh wow another Lee Jong-Suk drama. I really love this actor and honestly I would recommend anything he is in. As for this drama, I love that every character adds a new dimension to the storyline and when I say every character, I mean EVERY character. Supporting roles are typically forgotten about and don’t get much development in many dramas but here, they’re just as loveable and quirky as leading trio. From work life to home life, everyone adds something that just makes the story a lot richer. You feel more connected to these characters thus raising the stakes when something bad could (and does) happen to them. There was a certain character reveal towards the end that blew my mind and I’m still not over it. Overall, it’s a good watch and you should put it on your drama bucket list.
Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo
During an eclipse, Go Ha-jin travels back in time to the Goryeo era. She wakes up in the body of Hae-Soo, a 16 year old aristocrat who lives in the royal palace. She finds herself caught in between the rivalry among the princes over the throne.
I remember first hearing about this drama because my friends were talking about how sad it was and boy were they right. I cried so hard so many different times throughout the drama. While it does get sad, it makes the happy moments feel even better because they’re so rare. Hae-Soo’s relationship with each of the different princes felt unique and it was interesting to see how she impacted them in different ways. I enjoyed it but WARNING! If you don’t like sad endings then this drama might not be for you. I’m still hoping for a season 2 though.
Aihara Kotoko, who isn’t that smart, is in love with the school’s most intelligent student, Irie Naoki. An incident causes her house to be severely damaged and until it is rebuilt, she and her father are are invited to live with his friend and his family. It turns out that she will be living with Irie Naoki’s family.
This is technically not a Kdrama but I prefer the Japanese version over the Korean one. I remember having so much fun watching this show and it got some good laughs out of me. What I love about this drama is that you get to see the development of the couple’s relationship over a long period of time. I’ve noticed that a lot of dramas just end after the couple gets together and they never show the aftermath. With Itazura, you get to watch their relationship grow throughout high school, college, and adulthood. You see them deal with and work their way through issues that some couples have to face in real life, such as unrequited love, jealousy and having to go long distance. Another great thing about this drama is that it has a second season which wraps up everyone’s story really nicely. There aren’t really any loose ends and it leaves me feeling satisfied as a viewer. I would highly recommend if you like romantic comedies.
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