What do I mean by romantic K- dramas? Basically, all shows that are clearly not melodramas, historicals, thrillers, fantasy and action shows. Romantic K- dramas often include aspects of these genres – in the end, though, they are mainly about the couple- to- be and have an at least somewhat happy ending. The World That They Live In (Hangul: . Worlds Within) is a 2008 South Korean television series starring Hyun. Korean dramas online, all 2009 dramas with wiki info or downloads info, you can read details as OST etc. Judith Nov 03 2015 1:08 am Last month i completed watching endless love. In Ae's suffering made me cry. My List of Best Romantic Comedy Korean Drama - Most Recommended, My List of Best Romantic Comedy Korean Drama in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 - Most. Moonlight Drawn By Clouds: Episode 18 (Final) by javabeans. We’re at the end of the line, and that means it’s time to resolve conflicts, wrap up loose ends. Before diving into the reviews, you might want to take a look at the FAQ page – especially if you are new to K- drama. That’s where I talk about some practical issues (from streaming sites to the danger of Wikipedia reviews) and also delve into some general topics, for example what makes Korean dramas so different from American shows. The reviews are listed chronologically. Doctor Stranger: Episode 20 (Final) by HeadsNo2. What a strange finale indeed. We get one half filled to the brim with sheer ridiculousness, while the other serves as. Oh Man-seok (born January 30, 1975) is a South Korean actor. Best known for playing the titular transgender singer in rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Oh's. If you are looking for suggestions of Korean dramas to watch, you’ve come to the right place. Below you'll find a list of currently more than 30 reviews of the best. Instead of detailed ratings, I labeled the dramas simply as either “good” or “excellent.” Once in a while I also mention a good drama from another genre if it includes at least a little romance. However, those few are clearly marked with a “Genre alert!” warning. The most recent batch of romantic K- dramas has been more angsty and edgy, making it harder to find good rom- com fun. So I’ve started to add a few rom- coms from other Asian countries, just to give you more options. What would a great romantic drama be without great romantic music? Even reading about romantic dramas is more fun with the right background music. So I’ve interspersed a few music videos among the reviews. While it’s great to listen to Korean ballads, sometimes I’m more in the mood for upbeat love songs whose lyrics I can actually understand. ![]() ![]() ![]() So the videos come in two flavors: ballads (in Korean) and pop songs (in English). The ballads are hits from the soundtracks of K- dramas; for the upbeat songs I’ve tried to uncover some gems from You. Tube. If you’re visiting this site on a mobile device make sure you activate your background function. BALLAD (IN KOREAN)That Woman. Baek Ji Young. POP SONG (IN ENGLISH)Summer Days Are Back Again. Nathaniel Be West Band. We are a year old now (yay!) and still screening the dramaworld for the best romantic K- dramas. If you’d like to keep informed about additions to our list, simply hit the follow button (on the side or below) or follow us on twitter @kdramaroma. For questions, birthday wishes and any other kind of feedback, please use the contact form here. The Legend of the Blue Sea. A big- budget fantasy drama about the romance between a mermaid and a human, stretching from the Joseon era to the present. Much hyped for good reasons: It teamed up hit- writer Park Ji Eun with superstar actress Jun Ji Hyun, who worked together before on My Love from the Star. And just like MLFTS, this one mixes fantasy with elements from the thriller, historical, and rom- com genres. They also secured one of Korea’s most popular and handsome actors, Lee Min Ho, to play the male lead – a con man with a heart of gold. What’s to criticize? It would have benefited from some tightening and re- thinking. What we want is slowly building romantic tension between the leads. This calls for continuity in the relationship. But the reincarnation/amnesia plot device keeps stopping the romance and restarting it from square one. It’s still hugely entertaining and a fun watch. Excellent (minus). Written by Park Ji Eun. Far Away Love. Do you particularly love the classics when it comes to K- rom- coms? Then I’ll bet you’ll like this drama. It’s a Chinese production, released in 2. Secret Garden (2. Lie to Me (2. 01. In Far Away Love, it goes like this: Straight- laced and emotionally numb rich- guy Shen An, a CEO of a food conglomerate, keeps having run- ins (and later gets entangled) with Meng Chu Xia (played by Li Fei Er), a clumsy, soft- hearted but stubborn 2. Korean actor Park Hae Jin (My Love from the Star and Cheese in the Trap) plays the male lead, which enhances even more the Korean rom- com- feeling. But, most important, this drama has the same tone and similar structure as those archetypal K- rom- coms: Lots of funny, cute and screwball- ish parts in the first half of the series, while later episodes add emotional depth and drama. Plus an excellent ending. As I’ve noticed with other Chinese dramas, the beginning of each episode previews too much of the plot – to remedy, just skip the first minute and 4. ![]() Written by Mi Tian Hui. My Amazing Boyfriend. A hilarious rom- com action fantasy about an unlucky actress, Tian Jing Zhi (played by Wu Qian), who awakens a mysterious 4. Bound to Jing Zhi by blood ties, he moves in with the initially unwilling, rather volatile and very expressive young woman, looking for his mortal enemy. Doesn’t this sound familiar? Tina Aug 29 2016 8:39 am It took me 2 years to decide b4 watching this drama.Yes, this is the Chinese drama “inspired” by My Love from the Star and the looks of the male lead, Korean model Kim Tae Hwan, won’t let you easily forget it. But no worries: Even though there are some similarities, this is clearly not a remake. In fact, it is fun to see how the writer comes up with a different story, given the similar premise. The drama is also different in tone – more crazy over- the- top comedy chunks (balanced by some serious action/thriller aspects) and less heart- wrenching melo parts. Two drawbacks, though: The intentional over- acting comes with a price – we are more amused but we are also less emotionally engaged. Plus, there is a change of tone and focus two- thirds of the way in from a mix of rom- com and thriller with a touch of melo vibe to mostly thriller. Some people might like that. Me – not so much. And watch out: The episodes’ intro section (about a minute and a half long) gives away too much, so I highly recommend skipping it. Written by Shui Qian- Mo. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo. This is a low- key, unexpectedly charming drama. I have to admit I was reluctant to give it a try — I mean, a show about weightlifting? How exciting can that be? But by episode 3, I was hooked. It’s a pearl of a coming- of- age story about a teenage girl with the unusual ambition to join the Olympic weightlifting team. It shows our heroine tackling obvious issues you’d expect to arise for a sturdy Korean female athlete — distress about her weight and looks — but we also see her experience the more typical romantic firsts, like first crush, first kiss, first boyfriend. She does a really good job with this challenging portrayal. And handsome male lead Nam Joo Hyuk is always a joy to watch – to me he looks like the younger brother of Park Bo Gum (Moonlight Drawn by Clouds). Kim Bok Joo, swag! Written by Yang Hee Seung. Looking for a present? Check out our mugs and T- shirts at Insight. Out. 2. 01. 5Healer. Genre alert! It’s a thriller, yes. But there’s also a strong romance aspect and even a little bit of humor in this story about a mysterious errand boy (Ji Chang Wook) called “Healer” who operates in the shady underworld of Seoul. He gets too involved in one of his cases and connects with a news reporter, played by Park Min Young (Sungkyunkwan Scandal). If you don’t mind the customary fighting and killing, give it a shot (Ha!). Written by Song Ji Na. Hogu’s Love. This one is a little different. There is clearly an educational and emancipatory intent here, packaged in an entertaining and engaging drama. It covers topics that are rarely openly discussed in Korean dramas, like homosexuality, pregnancy, and single mothers – but also, of course, the more typical themes like dating and romantic love. All is done in a sensitive and tasteful manner so it’s hard to imagine anybody would feel offended. Our hero is a sweet, dreamy guy (perfect role for Choi Woo Shik) on a quest to win over the ambitious, tough but also vulnerable heroine (Uee), a world class swimmer. I wish, though, there would be fewer flashbacks and repeated scenes because they interrupt the emotional arcs. Some scenes in the first episodes are plainly annoying (or very silly, depending on your taste) but hang in there, it keeps getting better. Written by Yoon Nan Joong. Pinocchio. I love it when dramas address current social or political issues. Like in this one. Park Shin Hye (You’re Beautiful, Flower Boys Next Door) and Lee Jong Suk play two apprentice reporters for a big news show. We learn a lot about how news is produced and manipulated and how political pressure is applied. Of course, this story is fictional but I wouldn’t be surprised if the world it creates bears a strong resemblance to reality. Not that anybody should think that this is a dry educational documentary – not at all: It’s entertaining with an interesting story and a romance that works well. Park Shin Hye’s Pinocchio syndrome (she can’t lie without hiccups) adds a cute touch. Don’t be too shocked by the melodramatic first episode. It’s pretty harsh – but no worries, the rest is rom- com fine. My favorite Park Shin Hye drama. Written by Park Hye Ryun. Boss & Me. What would happen if a relationship between the young CEO of a big corporation and a lowly office worker would be allowed to develop – without the drama- typical interference from the rich family’s side? Life turns immediately into a bed of roses? Not quite, as financial assistant Xue Shan Shan (Zhao Li Ying) finds out when one of the biggest prizes on the marriage mart – smart, handsome and rich CEO Feng Teng (Zhang Han) – becomes interested in her. We witness in more than 3. Shan Shan deals with “Big Boss’” attention and faces office gossip, romantic competition and social pressure – all this, without losing her upbeat attitude. It works so well because the drama brings the Prince Charming fairy tale at least a notch down to earth. The couple faces regular everyday problems and behaves more normally than the leads in a typical Korean rom- com – for example, in this drama, there’s quite a bit of cuddling, hugging and light kissing. And then there’s the great performance by Zhao Li Ying, who beautifully inhabits the character of the delightful heroine. For sure, there’s a reason that she is currently the best paid actress in China. A very nice OST, too – the title song is performed by none other than male lead Zhang Han himself. Oh Man- seok - Wikipedia. Oh Man- seok (born January 3. South Koreanactor. Best known for playing the titular transgender singer in rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Oh's acting career spans theater, television and film. Theater beginnings. One of his early notable roles was as the androgynous court jester Gong- gil who becomes the object of obsession of the tyrant King Yeonsan in Yi, which would later be adapted into the hit 2. King and the Clown. Highly acclaimed for his portrayal of Gong- gil, Oh was awarded Best New Actor by the National Theater Association of Korea for the play's first run in 2. As the first . When John Cameron Mitchell, who wrote, directed and played the original Hedwig in the 1. Korea in 2. 00. 7 to hold a concert, Oh was one of his guest performers, along with other Korean Hedwig actors. Oh was also able to talk to Mitchell one- on- one, without an interpreter, for one and a half hours. Both agreed that the role was emotionally and physically consuming, and Oh added that he used to sit absentmindedly with a cigarette for 2. At a press conference, he jokingly talked about shaving his legs again and being banned from his favorite activities like eating meat, working out, and drinking alcohol, but said that the role was . It also tells us that everyone deserves to be loved, and every individual is meaningful and important. I think that's the essential message of this piece. He had played minor roles in film and TV before, but the Buddhist monk Wonhyeon was his first major supporting role. Shin Don director Kim Jin- min.)In 2. Oh achieved mainstream fame with the television series The Vineyard Man (also known as The Man of the Vineyard), in his first onscreen leading role as a country guy in charge of a vineyard, who gradually falls for a hapless city girl determined to work there in order to inherit it. Oh won Best New Actor and the Popularity Award at the 2. KBS Drama Awards, and he and costar Yoon Eun- hye were voted as the Best Couple among the network's dramas. Later that year, Oh took on a very different role in Hyena, a risque cable drama about the love lives of a group of four male friends. This was followed by the historical drama The King and I, which centered on the tragic love between King Seongjong, his royal concubine and a self- sacrificing eunuch (played by Oh, for which he won Best Actor in a Serial Drama at the SBS Drama Awards). Destiny), A Day, and Dreamgirls. He was also the musical's lyricist and polished the script. The title is ironic, since the story centers on two characters, a high school music teacher (played by Yoo Jun- sang and Im Choon- gil) and a younger man who's recently been orphaned (played by Ryan and Kim Mu- yeol), who live dull, depressing lives, but the only thing that makes them feel alive and gives them joy is music. Calling it a musical that's . A stage adaptation of the 1. The Harmonium in My Memory set in the 1. Oh had previously starred in the musical's original run in 2. Oh had headlined the comedy musical in 2. The latter is a musical adaptation of the same- titled 2. Oh played her love interest, a music producer. He also held a series of mini- concerts in 1. Japan that year. I wanted to portray how unsuccessful people in their 3. He starred in the single- episode That Man's Jealous (2. Transformation (2. Spy Trader Kim Chul- soo's Recent Condition (2. Special Task Force MSS (2. Based on the novel of the same name by Daphne du Maurier and the 1. Alfred Hitchcock, the gothic musical Rebecca takes place in Manderley, a stately mansion owned by aristocratic widower Maxim De. Winter (played by Oh), whose memory of Rebecca, his beautiful dead wife who drowned in a boating accident, keeps haunting him and his new bride. Oh played the head of the presidential security service who slowly unravels the mystery of where they've gone. He owns the OD Musical Entertainment Company, which produced several of the musicals he's starred in. Personal life. Jo went on to a successful career as a costume designer, for films such as Oldboy, Tazza: The High Rollers, The Host and Modern Boy.! Hedwig Concert with John Cameron Mitchell and Oh Man- seok. Awards and nominations. Korea National University of Arts. Retrieved 2. 01. 3- 0. The Dong- a Ilbo. Retrieved 2. 01. 3- 0. The Korea Times. Retrieved 2. The Korea Times. Retrieved 2. The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2. 01. 3- 0. The Dong- a Ilbo. Retrieved 2. 01. 3- 0. The Dong- a Ilbo. May 2. 00. 7. 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