Top 10 Korean drama: love, romance, and tears of all time
Originally, dramas were predominantly Japanese romantic TV series that were targeted at younger audiences. But, in the distant 90s, when new commercial TV channels began to open in bulk in South Korea, the focus of this defining terminology instantly shifted there. The thing is that in the struggle for viewership, incredible amounts were allocated for the production of TV series, as a result of which ordinary TV production almost from the start turned into a real global phenomenon. maggner.com has compiled a list of the most entertaining Korean dramas that you just can't tear yourself away from.
10: Boys Over Flowers (2009)
"Boys Over Flowers" is a real cult series, which was one of the first to appear in our amateur translation and instantly won recognition of the youth audience. The love story of a girl from a poor family who accidentally saves the life of a student of an elite school became a real discovery for a multi-million
army of fans of cinema and Korean culture.
9: Empress Ki (2013-14)
Fifty-one episodes of this crazy historical series are unlikely to leave indifferent all those who adore full-scale epic sagas. The plot is based on the real-life story of the wife of the last emperor of the Mongol dynasty, Yuan Login-Temur. Intrigue, war, betrayal, revenge, love, and passion are the main strong points of the series.
8: Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016)
Those who are crazy about mysticism, fantasy, and heartbreaking love stories should turn their eyes to one of the best Korean dramas of our time. An immortal demon tired of life is trying to find eternal peace and find the one and only one who will love him, and thereby put an end to his mortal existence. A stunning love story with philosophical overtones.
7: The Heirs (2013)
"The Heirs" is an honest story about true sincere love, strong friendship, eternal problems of fathers and children, insoluble differences between the strata of society. What would you do if your sister deceived you and left you without a penny and knowledge of the language in a completely foreign country? An incredibly touching drama tells about how difficult happiness is in this world.
6: Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo (2016-17)
What could be more ridiculous in this life than denying the existence of true love? Pok Zhu is an amazing athlete, she is completely devoted to sports to the last cell of her body. Romance, flowers, manicures, cosmetics ... What? Yes, this girl simply does not care about such nonsense, she dreams of becoming a champion! And then take it, and something unforeseen happens. As they say, you can't run away from fate.
5: W (2016)
A crazy cocktail of journeys through the real and fictional worlds awaits all those who decide to watch this fantastic series. An unknown force pulls the girl on the other side of the monitor, where the main characters of the most popular webcomic W live. The main character of the drama, the daughter of the creator of the comic book, must find her missing artist father and unravel many secrets of parallel universes.
4: Healer (2014-15)
What are we ready for the sake of our dreams? How far can we go? The main character of the drama is an illegal courier who can do the most incredible work. And all this for the sake of a dream - to live on a desert island for your pleasure. One day a young man is entrusted with a particularly dangerous job, which abruptly and dramatically changes his whole life. An incredible explosive mixture of action and romance for all those who like hard-hitting detectives.
3: Descendants of The Sun (2016)
Descendants of The Sun is the most successful TV series in South Korean cinema history. It has been broadcast to 32 two countries and has more than 2.5 billion promoters. The plot of the drama is two completely different human lives: one is a professional soldier, the other is a dedicated medic. One kills, the second save. Incredible in terms of the intensity of emotions, a movie that will reach the most callous heart.
2: Gumihodyeon (2020)
This drama is a real gift for all lovers of fascinating fairy-tale dramas with a touch of romance, incredible adventures, and dynamic action. Tale of the Nine-Tailed is a special guard between worlds, who for centuries has made sure that supernatural guests do not harm people. As a reward for his vigilance, he expects to see his beloved again - a mortal girl who will be reborn in an unknown body and at an unknown time.
1: I'm Not a Robot (2017-18)
What if you suffer from allergies? And when is this allergy to people? A young, handsome and wealthy businessman can never have relatives, friends, or a girlfriend. Blame it all - a mysterious and incurable disease. But, science does not stand still, scientists create a robot girl, which the main character buys. And everything would be fine, but in the place of a real robot, by chance, a poor, brave, and resourceful girl turn out to be.