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10 Must-Watch K-Dramas Of 2017 That You Really Can’t Miss

As the warmer months wither away and we’re greeted with the chill of autumn, there may be more of a desire to stay indoors and snuggle up while watching some K-dramas. This past year has been quite a success in terms of binge-worthy K-dramas, so here’s a look at just 10 of the dramas that we thought would pique your interest!

1. Goblin

“Goblin” was the hit tvN drama that was written by famous writer, Kim Eun Sook. It starred well-seasoned actors, Gong Yoo, Lee Dong Wook, and Kim Go Eun. This script was so unique in that it revolved around a goblin, his bride-to-be, and a grim reaper. There was bromance, comedy, and dramatic elements that were all pieced together so perfectly. It really is a masterpiece of a drama and a definite must-watch!

2. Fight My Way

“Fight For My Way” stars the charming duo Park Seo Jun and Kim Ji Won. It’s a nostalgic K-drama that is set around a group of childhood friends who are dealing with the pains of growing up and being adults. Park Seo Jun plays MMA fighter Go Dong Man, who is best friends with Choi Ae Ra, played by Kim Ji Won. They support each other as best as they can as they try and achieve their dreams.

3. Greatest One-Shot

“Greatest One-Shot,” is a KBS2 variety K-drama with an all-star cast of Yoon Shi Yoon, Lee Se Young, Cha Tae Hyun, Kim Min Jae, Hong Kyung Min, ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo, and even Taeyang’s big brother, Dong Hyun Bae. The story involved a ’90s K-pop icon (Yoon Shi Yoon) who accidentally travels into the future. This drama is a light-hearted drama that will have you laughing and crying. Definitely one that can’t be missed!

4. The Guardians

This was a drama that really came out of nowhere. Starring Kim Young Kwang and Lee Si Young, “The Guardians” is about a group of vigilantes who all have different skills that help them to fight crime. Lead by prosecutor Jang Do Han (Kim Young Kwang), there is one common goal for this group of misfits, which is to bring down the bad guy who had wronged them in the past. It’s a fast-paced K-drama that you will most likely binge-watch without stopping. Don’t say I didn’t warn you!

5. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo

“Do you like Messi?” This line was even trending on Twitter at one point. “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo” is the perfect K-drama to warm up to as winter approaches. Starring Lee Sung Kyung and Nam Joo Hyuk, this drama is about first loves and friendship. It’s a heart-warming drama and you will find yourself completely shipping the main leads!

6. Degree of Love

“Degree of Love” is the new SBS drama starring Yang Se Jong and Seo Hyun Jinthat is still currently airing, but is too good to not put on this list. Yang Se Jong plays a gourmet chef named Ohn Jung Sun and Seo Hyun Jin plays a drama writer by the name of Lee Hyun Soo. The two of them are on the road to achieving their dreams, but face a lot of obstacles in their paths that prevent them from dating. Definitely a relatable drama, there’s something so soothing and calming about its production that viewers will appreciate!

7. Suspicious Partner

This successful drama starred Ji Chang Wook as No Ji Wook and Nam Ji Hyun as Eun Bong Hee. They both work in a team of prosecutors, and when Eun Bong Hee is wrongfully accused of murdering her boyfriend, No Ji Wook comes to the rescue. If you don’t mind seeing Ji Chang Wook on the small screen for 16 hours, then this drama comes highly recommended!

8. While You Were Sleeping

“While You Were Sleeping” is the new hit SBS drama starring Suzy and Lee Jong Suk. Suzy’s character Nam Hong Joo is able to dream about events that will happen in the future. Jung Jae Chan (Lee Jong Suk) also has the same ability, but is also able to prevent the dream from coming true. The two embark on a crazy adventure of interpreting their dreams and making sure everything is right in everyone’s lives. It’s an adventure that can’t be missed!

9. Strong Woman Do Bong Soon

This all-star cast of Park Bo Young, Park Hyung Sik, and Ji Soo are sure to put a smile on your face. The story involves a strong female lead named Do Bong Soon (Park Bo Young) who has Herculean super strength. Park Hyung Sik plays Ahn Min Hyuk, the CEO of a game company who falls completely head over heels for her. This rom-com is full of laughs as well as mystery and adorable moments between the two main leads.

10. Because This Is My First Life

The newest drama on this list, but one that can’t be missed is the new tvN drama, “Because This Is My First Life,” starring Lee Min Ki and Jung So Min. Lee Min Ki plays a rational computer designer who is looking for a housemate, while Jung So Min plays a writer who is desperately trying to become a successful script-writer. The two are brought together by chance despite their opposite personalities. This drama is already so promising!

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honest kdrama reviews

these are all the kdramas that ive watched and im just gonna put them all here and what you should know about them

THIS IS WORTH READING IF YOU WANNA WATCH ANOTHER GOOD KDRAMA TRUST ME

*no particular order

reply 1997

set in the 90s

follows a group of friends and how they stick together during this time

two guys that go after a girl and the drama is a guessing game on who ends up being her husband

good life lessons

good ost (original soundtrack)

it’s hilarious

not a typical kdrama, very original

what stuck out with this drama is it’s creativity. you’ll never watch a drama like this bc of the setting

reply 1994

set in the 90s (this is a series but they are all different stories)

follows a group of friends and how they stick together during this time

once again trying to figure out who is the husband

good life lessons

good ost

also hilarious

very original

if you don’t do well with second leads as in you have sls (second lead syndrome) then you will most likely fall for the guy that isn’t the husband but tbh it depends on you

what stuck out with this drama is also the setting. all of these are different settings and they don’t have the same plot

reply 1988

set in the 80s-90s

uGH this drama honestly gets to me it’s so fricking good.

if you’re thinking rn that you dont want to watch these dramas bc it’s set in the old times WATCH THESE I GUARANTEE YOU WONT REGRET IT

this is the highest rated kdrama in history trust me it’s good

it’s a little bit slow in the beginning but it picks up and it’s worth it

same kind of idea as the previous reply series

everything about this drama is amazing. everything.

this one is different from the other reply series bc it’s not as easy to guess who the husband is.

the director is really good and there is a lot of foreshadowing and clues that you’ll have to work hard to find

this drama is so well put everything connects together

you will fall in love with all the characters they’re so funny ok im done

queen in hyun’s man

ok don’t skip this drama just bc it’s historical

the plotline is basically this guy from the joseon dynsasty time travels to modern day and meets this girl (and obv you know what happens next)

super cute drama and funny

the couple actually ended up dating too!! they broke up but still

what stuck out was the amazing chemistry for this drama

city hunter

this really smart guy who is also amazing at hunting meets this girl who works as the bodyguard for the blue house

a lot of secrets

it’s a very heavy drama as in there’s a lot to take in and understand

highly rated drama tho

what stuck out is the creative plot line

rooftop prince

after the death of this crown prince’s wife, he time travels 300 years later and meets this girl who looks like the deceased princess

the guys in this drama are so funny and cute and you’ll love them

similar to queen in hyun’s man so if you watch that watch this

what stuck out was the plot and the comedy

you’re beautiful

this girl who has a twin pretends to be her brother and ends up joining this kpop group lol

she’s pretending to be a guy but she ends up falling for the singer

super funny

you’re gonna love the other guys in this drama they’re so cute and funny

what stuck out was the cold main lead i love when it’s a cold guy falling for the girl lol

innocent man

oh man this drama.. it’s a melodrama first of all

honestly i don’t even like melodramas bc theyre sooooooo hard to keep watching like it’s just so ongoing

this drama tho.. it’s got song joong ki and lee kwang soo so i mean cmon

it’s got funny moments

it’s an amazing plot line. the guy takes the blame for his gf who murdered a man and when he gets out of jail she marries this sugar daddy. he’s obv pissed and tries to get back at her by “falling in love” with the girl who’s dad is the ex-gf’s sugar daddy (ik it’s complicated). but then he actually starts falling for the girl and yeah

it’s worth watching im not gonna lie just try it

what stuck out was song joong ki bc he’s amazing

dream high

lol this drama well it’s got singing first of all

basically all these people who go to this music school and everyone has an interesting story to them

actually pretty inspirational

it’s one of the dramas that you just must watch heading into kdrama

boys over flowers

well if you know anything about kdrama you’ve prolly heard of boys over flowers. if not, you’re in for a ride

it’s the kdrama that EVERYONE knows and has seen

the heirs is basically the same as this btw but this is the original

a group of elite boyz and this one poor girl and she falls for the rich boi

it’s much more complicated than that

playful kiss

this drama :)))

typical cold popular boy falls for dumb girl honestly she’s so dumb it kills

basically this girl’s house crumbles after an earthquake (only her house bc it’s crap lol) and so they move into the guys house bc their parents are super close together

it’s so so funny lol and it’s very lighthearted through the entire drama

it’s one of my faves you gotta watch it

it’s okay that’s love

this man is a mystery writer and a radio dj. he meets a psychiatry student and they both fall in love but man they got problems of their own. he’s got an obsession and she also has an issue psychology wise

it’s comedy but it’s also not at times it’s good

the characters make it so entertaining once again kwang soo is in it

what stuck out is the interesting plotline

princess hours

so basically this normal high schooler gets to marry this cold hearted crown prince and they start off w a really weird relationship but then you see how the two of them grow together

it’s so weird and funny

the leads are very cute even though theyre super awkward at times

the guys are super hot so like yeah

personal taste

another cold man warm hearted girl

the girl thinks that he’s gay so she takes him up as a roommate

it’s funny and it’s got lee min ho

the second lead actors are kinda annoying but you can deal

hi! school love on

this is one interesting drama let me tell ya

it’s not as popular but it’s pretty good

this angel becomes a human in order to save someone

it’s interesting bc you’d never find this kind of drama

the actors and actresses are very cute

it’s a cute innocent kind of show

to the beautiful you

oh this drama

another cute kind of drama filled w delicious looking boys

this girl goes to a boys school and pretends to be a boy

she falls in love w this guy who is super athletic but also cold hearted

heartstrings

it’s set in an art university and it’s about pursuing your dreams

a music kind of kdrama

good music in here obviously

the lead actor is hot

he is also cold god i love cold guys

cheese in the trap

another cold guy drama heh

basically this guy that has it all (looks money etc) has a dark side to him and he falls for this girl who is poor but she is v smart and he tries to help her

it’s pretty interesting i dont think it’s similar to the normal kdrama

cute actors everywhere

emergency couple

this is one funny drama

it’s got song ji hyo from running man she’s perfect

basically the two main actors were once married but then they divorced and years later they end up working in the same hospital

there’s sls in this so be careful

it’s a medical kind of comedy drama

you who came from the stars

one of the most popular kdramas and highly highly rated globally

it’s quirky in the beginning but it’s worth it trust me

this alien crashes on earth during joseon dynasty and he lives till modern day

he’s perfect and all his senses are like 4x better than humans

he meets this stuck up snobby actress and the rest is history

the heirs

basically the same as boys over flowers (see above) except it’s not so dragging and the annoying parts/concepts aren’t in this one

the actors are all cute and you’ll fall in love w so many people

the master’s sun

this one is precious to me

it’s got the best ost ever it’s so good

this girl is able to see ghosts and they always bother her

one day she meets this guy that is able to get rid of the ghosts when she touches him

so she comes off as a stalker bc she’s always trying to touch him to get rid of the ghosts

this is so original and every episode is interesting

it’s funny and you’ll love the secretary. the old man is the best

my princess

this normal average girl ends up being a princess after secrets of her birth come out and this man who is v successful gives everything up in order to serve and protect her bc of his grandfather’s creed

it’s a typical kdrama but it’s good and it’s super cute

you’ll love the main lead he’s so handsome and the drama is v cute

you get to watch how an average girl starts from the bottom and works her way up to become a princess

secret garden

you will not watch a kdrama like this ever trust me

basically this cold rich guy and this cool stunt lady meet at this weird place and drink some weird potion and the next day they switch bodies

they randomly switch bodies and it’s super funny and weird and so they have to deal w each other

it’s funny and it’s v interesting

another one of the super highly rated dramas

suspicious partner

an ongoing drama rn but it’s so good omo

this girl in training to be a prosecutor breaks up w her bf and later on is the suspect for murdering her ex. the main lead actor (my bae ji chang wook) is a prosecutor and he is able to save her but risks his job (it’s ok he builds his own firm)

all the characters are super fun and quirky and this drama will make you laugh and will make you feel scared at times but it’s a real mystery and comedy and it’s super good

good drama to make your friends watch for the first time. i did it w a girl who didnt think she’d like kdrama and she watched 17 episodes in one night soooo

no annoying love triangles

fight my way

also an ongoing drama

this is such an inspirational drama

a group of friends that once had dreams when they were younger are now working in average jobs and they live off of their paychecks. they still want to pursue their dreams even though it seems to be too late for them

it’s so so so funny and the main actor is so hot

this drama is just perfect in itself

it depicts real life REAL life!! it stays away from typical kdrama scenes and honestly this one will move you

strong woman do bong soon

highly rated kdrama

the actors are so so cute

and when i say cute i mean they are the definition of cute

it’s a hilarious drama that’ll make you cry w tears

this girl has superwoman strength and she becomes this rich guy’s bodyguard but it’s much more complicated than that

she’s out to get the bad guys

this girl is so independent you will love this drama if you’re sick and tired of the typical helpless damsel in distress

hwarang

HOT HANDSOME BOYS EVERYWHERE

it’s a historic drama but it’s good

this no name guy goes to the capital and his best friend was just murdered so he’s out for revenge but little does he know he ends up being a part of the elite group of hwarang boys that are built to protect the kingdom

the bromance is stronger than the romance and you will love the bromance trust me

the SLS is really strong in this one so watch out

sorry im too excited but the boys in this drama are all perfect and so cute

there’s a lot of secrets in this one

healer

another ji chang wook drama he’s so hot

this is centered around a case that has a lot of secrets. it’s a big mystery and this man is trying to go after people related to this case in order to solve the mystery

you got a fighter boy who has a history himself and he meets this chill girl

she’s a strong independent woman and you will love the action in this drama

everything about this drama is good

you’re all surrounded

such a quirky funny drama

a group of people (best squad ever) are all detectives and theyre out to catch the bad guys

a different case every time and you would think there’s no comedy but trust me there’s lots

the characteres are all super funny and loving

she was pretty

first of all major SLS so fall for the right boy

this girl that used to be super pretty turns “ugly” and then glows up again

the main lead used to be a super ugly and chubby boy but he would comfort the girl all the time

they were supposed to meet up but he thought this pretty girl was her bc he didn’t think she would look that ugly

it’s a funny drama and youll like all the characters

the ost is really good

oh my venus

oh man this drama

similar to she was pretty, the girl has a major glow up

she also used to be the shit when she was younger but when she grew up she became really fat

this guy who is super successful ends up taking her in and helping her change into the person that she wants to be

it’s funny and it’s a sexy and hot drama

they’re super cute but man they really got it goin this couple

kill me heal me

orgjoiwejfor first of all if youre reading this and you havent watched it already, watch this.

before i get to the plotline, lemme tell ya, this drama has all the genres. it’s a real comedy and mystery and it’s just perfect

SO. this man has DID (dissociative identity disorder) also known as multiple personality disorder. he has seven personalities that haunt him and in order to try to suppress it, he hires a personal psychiatrist

this is such a good drama you will laugh and cry and it’ll get you

lol this is gonna sound weird but trust me it’s good

this popular comic series ends up turning into real life when the girl gets sucked into the comic and basically she’s livin a fake life in a comic

it gets complicated when the plot of the comic becomes real life and the villain is out to get them

it’s super complicated bc this girl is literally falling for a cartoon character who isn’t real but this one is another must watch

it won’t be boring at all during the episodes

oh my ghostess

this is another drama that is super good

this ghost takes people’s body and controls them and one day she takes this quiet and very introverted girl’s body

she ends up being stuck in it and it sounds bad but throughout the drama, the ghost and the girl help each other in order to get what they want

goblin

boi idk how i forgot to add this drama

this is def another one of those dramas where you’ll be like wtf is this plot what is this drama bc it’s just so…. interesting

the second lead male actor and other supporting actors are super cute omg i die

the ost is good too mmmm

alright get ready for another complicated plot… so the main character, kim shin is a v honorable general and the young king is jealous so he kills him. buT GUESS WHAT! this bih comes back alive as a goblin so he basically lives an immortal life. so fastforward to oh you know like 900 years, he’s looking for his human bride who is the only one who will be able to release his curse so that he can turn into ashes and stop living (the guys done w earth he’s been on for too long)

so yeah then the goblin saves this pregnant lady and she dies but the baby lives and the baby grows up with the ability to see ghosts and bc she was supposed to die, grim reapers look for her

i dont wanna hit u w too much plot so yeah go watch it it’s good

let me know what you guys think of the dramas and feel free to message me if you wanna know more about something :) i promise im nice

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