While K-dramas gave viewers an escape to reality, makjang K-dramas delivers a stressful yet entertaining series that hook the audience with every episode. This type of K-drama refers to hard-hitting and over-the-top series that often contain plots with revenge, affairs, twisted relationships, and birth secrets, which makes it very addictive. With that said, here's a rundown of interesting makjang K-dramas that deserve a binge-watch!
'The Penthouse: War in Life'
Topping the list is the thriller crime drama "The Penthouse," which stars Lee Ji Ah, Eugene, Kim So Yeon, Uhm Ki Joon, and more.
It follows the story of influential people who reside at the affluent Hera Palace run by the Chairman, Joo Dan Tae.
The SBS series, which lasted for three seasons, is all about revenge and gaining more power and wealth.
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In addition, it also features struggles across two generations. While the parents will do everything to remain in the upper class, their teen children also experience the same at school, depicting bullying and harassment.
'Sky Castle'
The list of makjang K-dramas will not be complete without "Sky Castle."
Released in 2018, the 20-part episode JTBC series stars Lee Tae Ran, Yeom Jung Ah, Oh Na Ra, Yoon Se Ah, and Kim Seo Hyung as lead stars.
Almost similar to "The Penthouse," it depicts the story of Korea's richest families living in the well-known neighborhood SKY Castle.
It focuses on wanting their family to achieve more wealth, power, and success at all costs. Besides family issues, "Sky Castle" also features how competitive the education system is in Korea.
'The World of the Married'
Headlined by Kim Hee Ae, Park Hae Joon, and Han So Hee, "The World of the Married" is about how an affair ruined the almost perfect family.
It focuses on the characters' marriage, revenge, betrayal, violence, and infidelity.
The shocking situation made Ji Sun Woo driven by revenge to protect her son and destroy Lee Tae Oh and his mistress Yeo Da Kyung, who come from a wealthy family.
Interestingly, the 2020 series is among the most watched K-dramas at the time, scoring a high viewership rating every episode and reportedly peaked at 28.371 percent on its finale.
'Eve'
Seo Ye Ji's comeback K-drama 'Eve' gained viewers' attention for its provocative scenes in the first part of the season.
Interestingly, the makjang K-drama high highlights revenge and affair managed to attract positive reviewers from the audience due to its interesting storyline and cast lineup, especially how Seo Ye Jia and Yoo Sun portrayed their characters.
In the makjang drama, the 32-year-old lead star took the role of Lee Ra El, who disguises herself as Kim Sun Bin to start her revenge which she had planned for 12 years. Her target is the influential people of LY Group, who took everything from her family and brutally killed her father.
Park Byung Eun plays the company's chairman, Kang Yoon Kyum, who left his wife for Kim Sun Bin. Yoo Sun took the role of Han So Ra, who is obsessed with her husband, Kang Yoon Kyum.
'Remarriage and Desires'
Making it on the list is Netflix's series "Remarriage and Desires," which stars Kim Hee Sun.
It follows the story of a widow who entered an elite matchmaking company to seek revenge against the mistress who was the reason for her husband's death.
Besides Kim Hee Sun, the cast includes Jung Eugene, Park Hoon, Lee Hyun Wook, and Cha Ji Yeon.
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Written by Geca Wills
