The following K-Dramas (Korean TV drama) have been recommended lately in various blog posts that I have seen. I’m making a list here for future reference. Why is the latest TV-watching fad (other than Downton Abbey) seemingly coming out of tiny Korea?
Queen in Hyuns Man aka Queen and I, recommended at Christ and Pop Culture. Time travel romance. Also recommended at With an Accent. I started watching this one, and so far it’s cute, but a little confusing.
King 2 Hearts, recommended at The Common Room.
Full House, with actors Song Hye-kyo, Rain, Han Eun-jeong and Kim Sung-soo, recommended at The Common Room. Romantic comedy.
City Hunter, recommended at The Common Room. Also recommended at Christ and Pop Culture. Crime/revenge story.
Jumong, recommended at The Common Room. Historical drama.
Secret Garden, recommended at The Common Room. Body-swapping romantic comedy.
Rooftop Prince, recommended at Something Out of the Ordinary.
Faith/The Great Doctor, recommended at The Common Room. Time travel historical drama.
Hello Miss, recommended at The Common Room.
Golden Bride, recommended in a comment by Harmonyl at The Common Room post on K-drama.
Tree With Deep Roots, recommended in a comment by Harmonyl at The Common Room post on K-drama. Combination mystery thriller, action, romance, and historical.
Dong-yi, recommended in a comment by Harmonyl at The Common Room post on K-drama. Historical drama.
Heartstrings, recommended at The Common Room.
Don’t Ask Me About the Past, recommended at The Common Room
Apparently, you can watch these on Hulu or sometimes on Netflix, and lots of people are enjoying them. The Headmistress at The Common Room says she’s addicted. I don’t have room in my life for any new addictions, but around the first of the year I may check one of these series/movies out.
Any other suggestions?
Greatest Love is my second favorite after King 2 Hearts. I don’t actually recommend Don’t Ask Me About the Past to somebody just starting out with K-Dramas, and even if you’ve watched a lot of them, it’s still not for everybody.
Iris is fun for those who want more action/adventure than Rom-Com.
I also love Ad Genius Lee Tae Baek for it’s warmth and sweetness of spirit. It’s currently airing, so I don’t know how it ends yet, but I am loving it so far.
SECRET 2013 is best KDRAMA i watched. Fast paced.