Whether you’re scrolling through your Facebook feed or your Twitter timelines, chances are, you will come across something that’s related to the Korean Drama or K-drama craze a lot of people have been so into recently. It could be that one cute, kilig video you need to get through the day, or someone ranting about how a certain TV show host does not look like Gong Yoo in any way.
If you’ve always wanted to hop in on the fun, but don’t know where to start, we are giving you 8 recent K-dramas you could binge-watch during this weekend.
1. Descendants of the Sun
Descendants of the Sun is about special forces Captain Yoo Shi Jin and medical doctor Kang Mo Yeon who finds love in the middle of war-stricken Urk. During their assignments in the area, they are faced with challenges that tested not only their feelings for each other, but also the way they respond to the calls of their job. A good introduction to the world of K-dramas, this drama stars Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo.
Stream it on: Netflix
2. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo is a drama that would make anyone want to relive their high school and college days. It tells the story of collegiate weightlifter Kim Book Joo and swimmer Jung Joon Hyung who are both striving to be the best at what they do. What started as a close friendship turned into something more, with the two supporting and motivating each other to achieve their dreams. If you hear someone saying the line “Do you like Messi?” to their crushes and special someone, then they surely would have gotten it from this show. This stars Lee Sung Kyung and Nam Joo Hyuk.
Stream it on: Netflix
3. Goblin
To those who are into fantasy dramas, Goblin should definitely be a must-watch as it taps on the concept of reincarnation, grim reapers, and Korean deities. It’s about Kim Shin, a goblin cursed to immortality until he finds his “Bride.” One day, he meets Ji Eun Tak, a girl who could see ghosts, and as he falls in love with her, it starts to dawn on him that she is also the only one who could put him back to the ashes. Starring Gong Yoo and Kim Go Eun, this drama bagged the award for Best Drama at the Korean Cable TV Awards, and gave Gong Yoo his Best Actor Award at the recent Baeksang Arts Awards.
Watch it on: Netflix
4. W – Two Worlds
W explores the concept of alternate universe. Oh Yeon Joo is a cardiothoracic surgeon in the “real world,” while Kang Chul is a character who lives in a webtoon created by Yeon Joo’s father. When she finds herself in Kang Chul’s world, Yeon Joo becomes one of the main characters in his story. Learning that he is fated to die in the story, the two characters try to change the courses of their lives, going to and from the two worlds to save one another. This drama stars Lee Jong Suk and Han Hyo Joo.
Stream it on: Netflix
5. Strong Woman Do Bong Soon
Strong Woman Do Bong Soon revolves around Do Bong Soon, a girl whose superhuman strength prevents her from living a normal life. Aside from being noticed by her long-time crush, she dreams of creating her own video game. Hired to be the bodyguard for gaming company CEO Ahn Min Hyuk, she learns how to control her strength and saves her town from a kidnapper lurking around. It stars Park Bo Young, Park Hyung Sik, and Ji Soo.
Stream it on: Netflix
6. Legend of the Blue Sea
A tale of reincarnation, love, and fate, Legend of the Blue Sea revolves around Sim Cheong, a mermaid who left the ocean to find Heo Joon Jae, the rich con-artist she is in love with. Their story is intertwined with Dam Ryeong and Se Hwa, a human and a mermaid from the Joseon Era whose story seemed to have ended badly. Knowing the possible ending to their own tale, Heo Joon Jae does whatever he can to protect Sim Cheong and to make sure that they get the happy ending they deserve. This drama stars Lee Min Ho and Jun Ji Hyun.
Stream it on: Netflix
7. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo
Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo is a historical drama about Go Ha Jin, a 25-year old woman from the present who is transported back to the Goryeo Dynasty during a solar eclipse. She wakes up as Hae Soo, and she meets the princes of the Wang Family. In the midst of the princes’ fight for power, she falls in love with the 4th prince who everyone fears. This drama stars Lee Joon Gi and Lee Ji Eun.
Stream it on: Viu
8. Love in the Moonlight
Love in the Moonlight is another historical drama set in 19th century Joseon Dynasty. It’s about Hong Ra-On, a girl disguised as a man to counsel men on dating. After writing a love letter for a client, she meets Lee Yeong, the Crown Prince. Lee Yeong, unaware that Ra On is girl, becomes fond of her and so his eunuchs did everything they can to get her to be one of them. It stars Park Bo Gum and Kim Yu Jung.
Stream it on: Netflix
Which K-drama will you be watching first?
