There are some interesting underrated K-dramas that viewers should try exploring as they are well-written and the actors performed brilliantly. From Kim Sejeong's "Uncanny Counter" to Seo In Guk's "The Smile Has Left Your Eyes," these are underrated K-dramas that are definitely worth the binge!
1. 'Uncanny Counter'
This action-fantasy series took the K-world by storm when it premiered in 2020. It tells the story of a group of people known as Counters, who have special powers. Their purpose is to hunt down evil spirits on earth.
Starring Yu Jun Sang, Yum Hye Ran, Jo Byeong Gyu, and Kim Sejeong, these talented actors delivered amazing performances through their characters.
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Now that the series is confirmed for a second sequel, this is your sign to add this series to your next K-drama watch list.
2. 'Angel's Last Mission: Love '
Starring Shin Hye Sun and Kim Myung Soo, this romantic drama follows the story of an Angel, named Kim Dan. As an angel, he is an optimist but also a troublemaker. Yeon Seo, on the other hand, is a ballerina who does not believe in love.
Kim Dan then receives a mission that if he succeeds, he can finally return to Heaven. His only task is to find true love for Yeon Seo, but as fate is playful with them, he falls in love with her.
3. 'Undercover'
Han Jung Hyun (Ji Jin Hee), an agent of the National Intelligence Service (NIS), studied at the police university and was chosen by the NIS to join their team. He worked on a top-secret case and met Choi Yeon Soo (Kim Hyun Joo).
Eventually, Jung Hyun developed feelings for her and soon got married.
On the other hand, Yeon Soo is a civil-rights lawyer who seeks justice and the truth. Due to her nomination for the Chief of the Civil Servant Corruption Investigation Unit, her husband's identity got involved in an unexpected situation.
4. 'The Witch's Diner'
Different from other fantasy dramas, TVING's "The Witch's Diner" is full of tasteful stories of various individuals trying to search for their luck.
An average 28-year-old woman, Jung Jin (Nam Ji Hyun), who has a stable job and a boyfriend, who one day experiences bad luck as her partner dumps her and she gets fired from her work. She decides to open a restaurant with her mom, which, unfortunately, goes bankrupt.
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She then meets Jo Hee Ra (Song Ji Hyo), who appears as a witch and wants to borrow Jung Jin's restaurant to open a unique one. She makes food that grants customers' wishes in exchange for their souls.
5. 'The Smile Has Left Your Eyes'
This series will introduce you to an enthralling yet fulfilling story about Kim Moo Young, who doesn't remember his memories and becomes a person of interest in a murder case.
But his life starts to change when he encounters Yoo Jin Kang, who captivates his heart. He tries to pursue Jin Kang, but her brother, who is a detective disapproves of their relationship.
Feel a different kind of love through this KBS' thriller-romance, starring two sought-after stars Seo In Guk and Jung So Min.
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