20 Addictive Korean Dramas to Binge-Watch With Bae

From hilarious webtoons-inspired shows to tear-jerking romantic comedies and Studio Ghibli-esque food shows, take your pick of these K-dramas to press play!

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A divorced couple try to find their way back to each other working through past resentments and money...loads of it!

Stream it on Viki.com

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This young romance series deals with a girl who underwent plastic surgery and yet cannot seem to find confidence in her new good looks. A heart-touching tale about shallow perceptions regarding beauty and the plastic surgery boom in Korea. PS- Gangam Beauty is a slang for people who are too pretty to be real aka who went under the knife to get their looks.

Stream it on Netflix

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Five flatmates, five different takes on first love.

Stream it on Netflix.

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Not all love stories have happy endings, especially if you are a famous South Korean fashionista who has fallen for a North Korean soldier! A gorgeous ending and amazing soundtracks, this one is sure to leave you teary-eyed.

Stream it on Netflix.

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A psychological thriller with cutesy romantic moments, this movie is a must-watch mostly because of a brilliant performance by Ji Sung as a man suffering from Multiple Personality Disorder and the shocking revelation about what caused his condition.

Stream it on AsianCrush.com

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This romantic comedy is all the about the members of a has-been K-pop group and their quest for a happy ending. Now in their 30s and their lives drastically different from when they were celebrities, this is a feel-good watch.

Stream it on Viki.com

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Marriage of convenience...what can possibly go wrong? Well, press play to find out.

Stream it on Netflix.

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Raw psychological and emotional issues, gorgeous art and an almost-IRL love story, this one is a must-watch if you LOVE Tim Burton.

Stream it on Netflix.

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If you must watch only one movie from this list, let it be this one. A couple meets, falls in love and gets married...but there are no happy endings and this will really tug your heart strings.

Stream it on youtube.com

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A mini-series that is all about young love, serendipity and lots of hairsprays. Press play for warm, fuzzy vibes.

Stream it on Asiancrush.com

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Love may be blind but age-gap love is torture. A 30-something woman and her friend's much younger brother go on from being 'just acquaintances' to lovers and take on the dating taboos in the society. A pleasant, romantic watch!

Stream it on Netflix

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Hello foodies, this show is probably the closest you will come to Studio Ghibli-like animated food in real life. The two-season long show deals with how complete strangers bond over food. Keep some snack handy, we say, you will definitely drool.

Stream it on kissasian.video

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If you aren't watching it just for Lee Jong Suk, here's what its all about: A lawyer falls in love with a high-schooler who can read minds and together they try to solve a murder most foul.

Stream it on Viki.com

 

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A cutesy, feel-good love story when a gorgeous actress falls in love with her rather grumpy neighbour... who is also an extra-terrestrial. Yep!

Stream it on Viki.com

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Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency- These are the adventures of three good-looking dudes who run a matrimonial agency and are forced to hire a helper woman, who is a simpleton. Well, the helper woman's alleged boyfriend is also the king. Non-spoiler plot twist: She doesn't know it!

Steam it on Viki.com

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One of the funniest show of ALL TIMES, this is based on the webtoons by Jo Seok that are inspired by his family and girlfriend. You will be LMAO-ing and how, so don't tell us that we didn't warn you!

Stream it on Netflix

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Sugar daddies, job-hunting, flatmate issues and even abusive relationships, this K-drama deals with the lives of 5 flatmates. Just hit play and you are sure to get addicted.

Stream it on Netflix

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This psychological drama mixed with romance will give you MAJOR FEELS. Plus, if you weren't into Korean music, the sound track will change your mind!

Stream it on Netflix.

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A timid, restaurant worker who can see ghosts gets possessed by an extrovert spirit of a girl. Why, you ask? Well, the spirit wants to have a last chance of romance before moving on to the afterlife. The show is a perfect package of romance and murder mystery!

Stream it on Netflix.