1. “Queen of Tears”
Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won shine in this romantic dramedy about a high-powered couple navigating tragedy, office drama and family secrets. With a perfect mix of humor and heartache, the show is a reminder that even the most glamorous lives can be messy.
2. “The Atypical Family”
Meet the Bok family whose members have superpowers, but still have their struggles as any normal family does. Their issues with insomnia, body image and depression lead them to lose their powers and take them on a journey to find themselves again.
3. “A Shop for Killers”
This action-packed drama features Kim Hye-jun as she unravels her uncle’s past as a retired assassin running a mysterious online business. Get your fill of thrill in this killer K-drama.
4. “Lovely Runner”
Who doesn’t love a story about time travel? This love story follows Sol as she goes back in time to save her celebrity crush, Sun-jae, in which we find out that they went to high school together.
5. “Welcome to Samdal-ri”
After suffering a big scandal in the city, a photographer returns to her small hometown and bumps into her childhood friend, rekindling their romance. This slice-of-life drama shows the beauty of Jeju Island and touching moments of unconditional friendship.
6. “Marry My Husband”
This revenge-fueled love story starring Park Min-young and Lee Yi-kyung is filled with over-the-top humor and drama. A scorned woman gets a second chance at life by going back in time and transferring her misery onto others.
7. “Pyramid Game”
Bullying is a prominent theme in K-dramas and “Pyramid Game” takes it up a notch as students play a game that determines their ranking on the social pyramid. Bona’s character Soo-ji must decide if she wants to play along or dismantle the system.
8. “The 8 Show”
In “The 8 Show,” contestants must stay in an 8-story building and participate in a game show where the longer they stay, the more money they earn. With plenty of twists and turns, this show will keep you glued to the screen.
9. “Mr. Plankton”
This romcom pushes the boundaries of the genre as Woo Do-hwan’s character “Mr. Plankton” takes his ex on a search to find his birth father. The ending is far from happy, but the journey is well worth it.
10. “Doctor Slump”
Park Hyung-sik and Park Shin-hye bring their A-game in this quirky medical drama about friendship, love and healing. As two brilliant doctors and former school rivals, their paths cross again during life’s low points, leading them to find comfort in each other. Both heartwarming and emotional, this show brought smiles and tears to K-drama fans everywhere.