Most of the time everyone assumes that Korean dramas are for female viewers only, but that is not the case at all. There are a lot of genres when it comes to Korean dramas like romantic comedies and family dramas but there is a subsection of the form that has been tailored specifically to draw in a male viewership as well.
So we have listed five K-dramas that guys can also enjoy and binge-watch. Well of course given that it's heavy on action, and it's also about soldiers, spies, criminals, tycoons, kings, and mythological beings. There is really in store for everyone in the k-drama world and right now it's the perfect time to be hooked up on K-drama.
Here are our recommendations for the top 4 best Korean dramas for guys:
1) "City Hunter" (2011)
This is the K-drama that proved what an action K-drama should be as so many K-dramas on this list carries some of this one's DNA. Not only did "City Hunter" created establish Lee Min-ho's K-drama credentials, but it also established the carrier of Park Min-young's as well. Lee Min ho's character in this drama is an enigmatic but well-trained agent carrying great revenge in his heart and he was trained with the skills to do it. Park Min-young, on the other hand, is a National Intelligence Service agent who's very convinced to join him.
This show's ending stays among the best in all K-dramas. "City Hunter" consists of very complicated backstories, covert operations gone awry, father figures, secret identities and a very real assassination plot that makes this drama an adrenaline-fueled, intrigue-filled, even politically charged show.
2) "Crash Landing On You" (2019)
We all agree that "Crash Landing On You" is as of the moment considered as the hottest K-drama in the world but outside its romantic qualities, there is a soldier's story trying to overcome political and personal barriers. Both lead stars Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin have created the best work they've ever done here. There's an action scene having a motorcycle ride in the middle of the show that lets you know: This one's for the guys, too.
3) "Descendants of the Sun" (2016)
The romantic relationship between special forces Capt. Yoo "Big Boss" Si-jin portrayed by Song Joong-ki and emergency room surgeon Kang Mo-yeon played by Song Hye-kyo and the professional obstacles they must overcome, not including natural disasters makes this drama very intriguing to watch. Plus the soldier's suspense action scenes the war and fighting scenes will make any man hooked up to this.
4) "Fight for My Way" (2017)
"Fight for My Way" drama is apparently about underdogs trying to stand above despite their unfortunate situations. But it is also a fascinating study of people who refuse to be taken down. Park Seo-jun plays the character of Ko Dong-man, he is an old Taekwondo jin who is now a mixed martial artist after experiencing being beaten down.
On the other hand, Kim Ji-won portrays as Choi Ae-ra the best friend of Ko Dong-man who has a job in a department store but wants to be an announcer. Both the two and their other friends find a way to fight for what they want in an eventful, inspiring series.
So guys out there check out this list so that you and your girl could enjoy watching Korean Dramas at the same time!