The South Korean K-dramas available on Netflix, amplified by the large fan base of major series, considerably complicates the search for lesser-known series which turn out to be real hidden gems within the rich and varied universe of K-dramas. dramas.
It’s no secret that, generally speaking, K-dramas continue to have compelling plots, complex dynamics between three-dimensional characters, as well as critical issues. Here are 10 underrated K-dramas to binge on Netflix depending on your country/region.
Prison Playbook (2017)
This K-drama takes us to the heart of the prison environment, highlighting the lives of inmates, their loved ones, as well as the daily lives of prison officers working in these establishments. The plot begins with the incarceration of Kim Je-huk, a baseball star played by Park Hae-soo, for assault, which occurred after he defended his sister.
My Mister (2018)
My Mister stars K-pop idol IU in a unique role as a troubled young woman, Lee Ji-an, who forms a bond with her supervisor, Park Dong-hoon, who is much older than her . The series addresses the stigma surrounding big-age-gap romances in the real world, shedding light on complex family dynamics.
Hot Stove League (2019)
The Kdrama revolves around a baseball team in decline that faces unwanted intervention in the team in the form of their general manager Baek Seung-soo, played by Namkoong Min. “Hot Stove League” tells a moving story of leadership, teamwork and coming together in times of need.
Misty (2018)
Misty revolves around Go Hye-ran, a successful news anchor played by Kim Nam-joo, who is forced to work with her ex-husband Kang Tae-wook, played by Ji Jin-hee, to clear herself of suspicion surrounding the murder of one of his former lovers.
When My Love Blooms (2020)
When fate brings together lovers who have been separated for decades, things only get more complicated. However, their timeless love for each other was always destined to stand the test of time. The Kdrama stars Yoo Ji-tae and Lee Bo-young.
Jealousy Incarnate (2016)
Also known as “Don’t Dare to Dream”, this romantic Kdrama takes place in a professional setting and features a love triangle between a weather presenter, Pyo Na-ri, played by Gong-jin, a TV presenter. news, Lee Hwa-shin, played by Jo Jung-suk, and his friend Go Jung-won, played by Go Kyung-pyo. After a complex game of back and forth, Pyo Na-ri realizes that her first choice was truly the only choice that was right for her.
The King : Eternal Monarch (2020)
Lee Min-ho and Jeong Tae-eul star in the historical and romantic Kdrama in which they respectively play the emperor of the Kingdom of Korea Lee Gon and the detective Jeong Tae-eul. When the two meet in parallel worlds, uncomfortable truths are revealed, scars are healed, and new relationships blossom.
My Liberation Notes (2022)
“My Liberation Notes” tells the dark story of three siblings who struggle to find a way out of their barren lives. Their lives take a turn when the youngest of the three, Yeom Mi-Jeong, played by Kim Ji-Won, comes across a drunken stranger, Mr. Gu, played by Son Suk-ku, hanging around their village.
Happiness (2021)
An apocalyptic thriller centered on the consequences of a failed drug treatment, the “Next”, which causes a global pandemic known as Lytta, aka “crazy people’s disease”. Han Hyo-joo plays the role of a special operations unit detective, Yoon Sae-bom, who is caught in the middle of this world.
Welcome to Waikiki (2018)
This comedy series follows a trio of men who struggle to keep their guesthouse open. The plot thickens into a series of hilarious events when a single mother enters the guest house with a baby.
2023-11-01 15:22:08
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