While the South Korean TV and film industry has been around for over half a century, the last two decades, in particular, mark a rise in global recognition of their incredible body of work—culminating in a historic win for Parasiteat the 2020 Academy Awards. Are you looking to dip your toes into K-dramas, or are you already a fan seeking more highly-rated, easily streamable options? Here are 5 one of the best Korean dramas that are streaming on Netflix.
It's Okay Not to Be Okay(2020)
In this fairy tale, an empathetic health care worker with a tragic past meets a children's book author with a personality disorder. As the two get to know each other, they form a slow-burning romance that helps them emotionally heal and move forward. The New York Times named this romantic drama series one of "The Best International Shows of 2020."
Sweet Home (2020)
The Korean horror series reached #3 on Netflix's Top 10 list shortly after its release in December 2020. Those who love the zombie genre will get hooked on this apocalyptic show that follows the life of Cha Hyun-soo (Song Kang), who moves into a rundown apartment complex after his family is killed in a car accident. As people in the city start to turn into terrifying monsters of various forms, Cha and his fellow band of misfit survivors have to fight to protect humanity.
Vagabond (2019)
Sorry in advance; once you start this series, you'll be binging it all night long. That's how addicting this Korean drama is, starring leading actor Lee Seung-gi as a stuntman who finds himself engulfed in a dangerous web of corruption and terror as he tries to get to the bottom of what happened in the plane crash that killed his nephew. In this spy-meets-thriller-meets-romance series, Vagabond has something for everyone.
One of the newest Korean dramas that have garnered tons of views in Korea, Crash Landing On You, features actors from Parasite. A dramatic love story, the series tells the tale of a South Korean heiress to a large conglomerate who, while paragliding, accidentally crash-lands in North Korea. But don't worry, she meets a North Korean army officer who protects her, and they begin a love story despite political strife.
Crash Landing On You
Crash Landing On You, one of the most astonishing Korean dramas that have garnered tons of views in Korea, actually features actors from Parasite. A dramatic love story, the series tells the tale of a South Korean heiress to a large conglomerate who, while paragliding, accidentally crash-lands in North Korea. But don't worry, she meets a North Korean army officer who protects her, and they begin a love story despite political strife.
Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung(2019)
To the Little Women fans—you will want to give this Korean drama series a shot. Set in the Joseon Dynasty, noble lady Goo Hae-Myung is 26, single, and fights to be recognized for her work as a historian. Enter the handsome Prince Yi Rim, who secretly writes romance novels under a pen name. Can the two find true love despite the societal risks? You'll have to watch to find out.
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