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The most bingeable, welcoming K-dramas, the perfect first watch.

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Crash Landing on You

Crash Landing on You

2019 · 1h 10m · K-Drama

The absolute top secret love story of a chaebol heiress who made an emergency landing in North Korea because of a paragliding accident and a North Korean special officer who falls in love with her and who is hiding and protecting ...

TV-14
8.9
2
Guardian: The Lonely and Great God

Guardian: The Lonely and Great God

2016 · 1h 0m · K-Drama

In his quest for a bride to break his immortal curse, Dokkaebi, a 939-year-old guardian of souls, meets a grim reaper and a sprightly student with a tragic past.

TV-14
8.7
3
Reply 1988

Reply 1988

2015 · 1h 35m · K-Drama

Five childhood friends, who all live in the same Ssangmundong neighborhood of Seoul, lean on each other to survive their challenging teen years and set a path for their futures. Sung Deok Sun struggles for attention as the middle child in her poor family while also carrying the burden of her 999th ranking in school. Kim Jung Hwan only has a one-track mind for soccer, even after his family becomes rich overnight. Sung Sun Woo is the perfect student, student council president and a caring and dependable son in his family. Ryu Dong Ryong is a geek who knows more about girls and life than the rest of his friends, but his poor academic score prevents him from being able to go to college. Choi Taek is a genius baduk player who dropped out of school to go professional. As the group of friends gets into and out of mischief around the neighborhood, what experiences from these memorable times together will they carry with them into their future lives? (Source: Viki)

TV-14
9.0
4
Business Proposal

Business Proposal

2022 · 30m · K-Drama

In disguise as her friend, Ha-ri shows up to a blind date to scare him away. But plans go awry when he turns out to be her CEO - and makes a proposal.

TV-14
8.5
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Vincenzo

Vincenzo

2021 · 52m · K-Drama

During a visit to his motherland, a Korean-Italian Mafia lawyer gives an unrivaled conglomerate a taste of its own medicine with a side of justice.

Not Rated
8.8
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Hospital Playlist

Hospital Playlist

2020 · 30m · K-Drama

Hospital Playlist tells the story of five doctors who have been friends since they entered medical school in 1999.

TV-14
9.0
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Extraordinary Attorney Woo

Extraordinary Attorney Woo

2022 · 1h 10m · K-Drama

Diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, 27-year-old Woo Young Woo graduated at the top of her class from the prestigious Seoul National University for both college and law school due to her high IQ of 164, impressive memory, and creative thought process. Working as a lawyer, she finds herself struggling when it comes to social interactions. (Source: Soompi; Edited by MyDramaList)

TV-14
8.7
8
Itaewon Class

Itaewon Class

2020 · 1h 10m · K-Drama

Park Saeroyi's life has been turned upside down after he gets expelled from school for punching a bully and his father is killed in an accident. Following his father's steps, he opens a pub named "DanBam" in Itaewon and, along with his manager and staff, strives towards success and reaching greater heights. (Source: Wikipedia) ~~ Adapted from the webtoon "Itaewon Class" (이태원 클라쓰) by Jo Gwang Jin (조광진).

TV-MA
8.3
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Descendants of the Sun

Descendants of the Sun

2016 · 1h 0m · K-Drama

A love story that develops between a surgeon and a special forces officer. Kang Mo Yeon is a pretty and assertive woman who works as a cardiothoracic surgeon at Haesung Hospital. She isn't afraid to admit her mistakes and believes that capability overrides whatever connections you have. However, she is soon faced with the reality that she cannot advance with just capability. Her life is forever changed when she encounters Yoo Si Jin, the Captain and team leader of the Alpha Team who cares more about protecting anybody in need of help as well as his country, even if it goes against the order of his superiors. It tells the story of how they both bond together in a time of war and overcome the odds against them. (Source: AJ at MyDramaList)

TV-14
8.5
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Start-Up

Start-Up

2020 · 33m · K-Drama

Young entrepreneurs aspiring to launch virtual dreams into reality compete for success and love in the cutthroat world of Korea's high-tech industry.

TV-14
8.1
11
Strong Girl Bong-soon

Strong Girl Bong-soon

2017 · 1h 7m · K-Drama

Do Bong-soon is a woman born with superhuman strength that comes from the long line of women possessing it. when Ahn Min Hyuk, the CEO of ainsoft, a gaming company witnesses her strength he hires her as his personal bodyguard.

TV-14
8.6
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Twenty Five Twenty One

Twenty Five Twenty One

2022 · K-Drama

In a time when dreams seem out of reach, a teen fencer pursues big ambitions and meets a hardworking young man who seeks to rebuild his life. At 22 and 18, they say each other's names for the first time, at 25 and 21, they fall in...

TV-14
8.7
13
Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha

Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha

2021 · K-Drama

A big-city dentist opens up a practice in a close-knit seaside village, home to a charming jack-of-all-trades who is her polar opposite in every way.

TV-14
8.6
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My Mister

My Mister

2018 · 1m · K-Drama

A man in his 40s withstands the weight of life. A woman in her 20s goes through different experiences, but also withstands the weight of her life. The man and woman get together to help each other.

TV-14
8.9
15
Signal

Signal

2016 · 29m · K-Drama

A cold-case profiler in 2015 and a detective in 1989 work together to solve a series of related murders spanning three decades using a special walkie-talkie to communicate with each other.

TV-MA
8.7
16
SKY Castle

SKY Castle

2018 · 1h 15m · K-Drama

A satirical drama that closely looks at the materialistic desires of upper-class parents in South Korea and how they ruthlessly secure the successes of their families at the cost of destroying others' lives.

TV-MA
8.7
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When the Camellia Blooms

When the Camellia Blooms

2019 · 30m · K-Drama

A love story of the single-parent Dongbaek, the owner of Camellia Bar among a small neighborhood, who is also being the next murder target of a serial killer case.

15+
8.2
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Move to Heaven

Move to Heaven

2021 · 52m · K-Drama

Han Geu Roo is an autistic 20-year-old. He works for his father’s business “Move To Heaven,” a company that specializes in crime scene cleanup, where they also collect and arrange items left by deceased people, and deliver them to the bereaved family. When Geu Roo's father dies, Geu Roo's guardianship passes to his uncle, ex-convict Cho Sang Gu, who is a martial arts fighter in underground matches. Per the father's will, Sang Gu must care for and work with Geu Roo in “Move To Heaven” for three months to gain full guardianship and claim the inheritance. Eying money, Sang Gu agrees to the conditions and moves in. (Source: MyDramaList) ~~ Adapted from the nonfiction essay "Things Left Behind" by professional trauma cleaner Kim Sae Byul.

TV-MA
9.0
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The Glory

The Glory

2022 · K-Drama

A woman lives for absolute revenge against her childhood bullies who destroyed her life.

TV-MA
8.7
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Squid Game

Squid Game

2021 · TV Show

Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children's games. A tempting prize awaits, but with deadly high stakes.

TV-MA
7.6
21
Queen of Tears

Queen of Tears

2024 · K-Drama

A miraculous love story of a married couple overcoming a dizzying crisis.

TV-14
8.6
22
Lovely Runner

Lovely Runner

2024 · K-Drama

Right after top star Ryoo Seon-jae ends his life, his top fan Im Sol somehow time-travels back to when they were in high school and tries to protect him. A fantasy romance unfolds where people who missed each other in time finally...

15+
8.8
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Fight for My Way

Fight for My Way

2017 · 1h 0m · K-Drama

Can you still go after your dreams without the right background? Ko Dong Man has always dreamed of becoming famous as a taekwondo athlete but now works as a contract employee in a mundane job. His bickering longtime friend, Choi Ae Ra, aspires to become a television anchor but works instead at the information desk of a department store. Their friends, Kim Ju Man and Baek Seol Hui, have been dating for six years but face a new threat to their relationship. Can the four friends achieve their individual dreams despite having “third-rate” qualifications? (Source: Viki)

TV-14
8.4
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Mr. Queen

Mr. Queen

2020 · 1h 10m · K-Drama

When a modern day chef gets trapped in the body of a queen in the Joseon era, chaos ensues.

TV-MA
8.8
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King the Land

King the Land

2023 · 1h 11m · K-Drama

Amid a tense inheritance fight, a charming heir clashes with his hardworking employee who's known for her irresistible smile, which he cannot stand.

TV-14
6.9
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Marry My Husband

Marry My Husband

2024 · 1h 4m · K-Drama

Kang Ji Won’s marriage to Park Min Hwan is strained due to his selfishness, unemployment, and a domineering mother. Ji Won is the family's sole breadwinner and does all the household chores. When she is diagnosed with terminal cancer, her world shatters further as she discovers her husband’s affair with her close friend, Jung Soo Min. A confrontation leads to her tragic death at Min Hwan's hands. However, Ji Won wakes up 10 years in the past, before she married Min Hwan. Determined to change her fate, she plots to make Soo Min marry him instead. Meanwhile, Yoo Ji Hyeok, her colleague, secretly harbors feelings for Ji Won and conceals a hidden truth. (Source: MyDramaList) ~~ Adapted from the web novel "Marry My Husband" (내 남편과 결혼해줘) written by Seong So Jak (성소작) and illustrated by Aria (아리아).

13+
8.4
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Alchemy of Souls

Alchemy of Souls

2022 · 1h 20m · K-Drama

In the fictional country of Daeho, young mages struggle to overcome twisted fates caused by the forbidden "alchemy of souls," a spell that swaps souls between bodies. Naksu, an elite assassin, finds her soul trapped in the weak body of Mu Deok, a servant to the noble Jang Family. Jang Uk, the young master of the Jang Family, harbors a dark secret about his birth and seeks Naksu's help to change his destiny. (Source: MyDramaList)

TV-14
9.0
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Healer

Healer

2014 · 25m · K-Drama

Kim Moon-Ho is a popular reporter. One day, he learns the truth of a case that took place in the past. He intentionally approaches people who are related to the case and helps them. While doing so, he agonizes over the truth and b...

TV-14
8.7
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Because This Is My First Life

Because This Is My First Life

2017 · 16m · K-Drama

Ji Ho is a single woman. She's a writing assistant of dramas. She's a strong and determined woman. Unfortunately, she has to leave her house and seeks other place to live. Her friends help her to find a roommate. That roommate is ...

15+
8.4
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The King: Eternal Monarch

The King: Eternal Monarch

2020 · 1h 10m · K-Drama

Lee Gon is the third Korean emperor of his generation. His citizens regard him as the perfect leader. But behind this flawless appearance, hides a deep wound. When he was eight years old, his father was murdered before his eyes following a coup. Today, instead of respecting his filial duty, he prefers to escape the palace to attend university conferences. During one of his escapades, he sees himself propelled into a parallel world where he meets Jeong Tae Eul, an inspector with whom he teams up with to defeat the criminals but also close the door between their two worlds. (Source: Yumiko777.eklablog)

TV-14
8.2