Have you run out of enticing shows to watch? Look no further, we found three must-watch Korean dramas that you should binge on this weekend. Grab your blanket, microwave your popcorn, and pour your favorite drink because it’s time to sit back, relax, and press play on these amazing Korean dramas.
Melo Movie
Melo Movie is a romantic-comedy series about Ko Gyeom, played by Choi Woo-Shik, who previously acted in Parasite, who indulges in watching various hidden-gem movies and discovers his inspiration to become an actor in the entertainment industry. After his horrible audition for an acting career, he falls for a woman with an interesting name that sounds like the word “movie.” Kim Mu-Bee, best known for her role as Park Bo-Young in Strong Girl Bong-Soon, despises her name yet tries to prove her point of not following in her father’s footsteps of becoming an aspiring film director. Two main characters driven to be a part of the movie industry will eventually meet with heart-shaped eyes and discover each other’s challenges. This Korean drama is definitely addicting to the point you want to know if Ko Gyeom will use his love of film as a career motivator or if Kim Mu-Bee will accept her fate of making her father proud in the movie industry. Watch the beloved rom-com series here.
The Witch
The Witch, based on a Webtoon series, is a romance series starring Park Jin-Young (singer from GOT7) and Roh Jeong-Eui (actress from Dream High 2). The show introduces Roh Jeong-Eui as Park Mi-Jeong, who notices that multiple men will suffer from tragic events if they approach her. Whether you talk to her for more than ten minutes or confess your feelings for her, men will pass away right after they meet her, which leads students to call her “The Witch.” Lee Dong-Jin, played by Park Jin-Young, doesn’t want to believe the rumor and feels compassion for Park Mi-Jeong from afar. After she is completely shunned from her town, Dong-Jin dedicates his time and effort to finding out if Park Mi-Jeong is cursed or extremely unlucky without her knowing. This series keeps you on your toes as each episode has you wondering if Mi-Jeong is truly a witch and/or if there’s a solution to her so-called curse. Solve the mystery with Dong-Jin by pressing play on this romantic series here.
When Life Gives You Tangerines
When Life Gives You Tangerines is a Korean romance drama featuring IU (South Korean singer) as Oh Ae-Sun and Park Bo-Gum (actor best known from Itaewon Class) as Yang Gwan-Sik. This series, already receiving praise domestically and internationally, focuses on the two main characters’ lives in Jeju in the 50s. From Yang Gwan-Sik turning down his dream to become a track and field athlete to discovering the meaning of creating a family with Oh Ae-Sun, the drama evokes nostalgia with their dedication to honoring their Korean roots and portraying emotional depth through the main characters’ attempt to prove love can bring sweetness and end the bitterness taste in their life. A poetic series that follows the lives of Ae-Sun and Gwan-Sik showcases a heartwarming story of wanting to live a beautiful life together to the very end. Bring a box of tissues and tangerines as you watch the series here.
Whether you fall in love with the Korean drama at first sight or shed a tear when the show perfectly ends, your weekend is saved with our series recommendation. We promise that you will find yourself wanting to watch every episode in one go. Don’t worry, these series aren’t going anywhere, so make sure to pace yourself and enjoy each series to the fullest!