Starting the year with a busy schedule? Then this might be the right time for you to get that popcorn and soda and reward yourself with these lighthearted K-dramas.
From Kim Seon Ho's "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" to Im Siwan's "Run On," here are the five feel-good K-series to jumpstart 2023 and make you forget your worries for a bit. These series will also keep you smiling and laughing and provide you healing until the last episode.
'Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha'
On the list is Shin Min Ah and Kim Seon Ho's first drama team-up that successfully brought healing to its audience. This tvN's drama is set in the seaside village of Gongjin, a small yet happy place for ordinary individuals. Its story revolves around Yoon Hye Jin, a big-city dentist who decides to open a clinic in a close-knit neighborhood of Gongjin, and a small-town boy yet charming jack-of-all-trades Hong Du Sik, who is her exact opposite in every way.
'Summer Strike'
This 2022 series starring Im Siwan and Seolhyun showcases a wonderful journey of finding your happiness again and healing yourself from the past. "Summer Strike" will inspire you to take a step back from what you used to live for and keep moving forward to giving your life a new meaning.
Lee Yeon Reum has been in a chaotic situation in her life. Following the demise of her mother, she decides to live a different life and leave her job. She travels to a small village where she meets the librarian and soft-spoken, An Dae Beom. However, despite their differences, they manage to get comfortable with each other and soon develop a special relationship.
'Reply 1997'
To all fangirls out there, this coming-of-age K-drama is good for you. Filled with nostalgia, romance, and friendship- "Reply 1997" tells the story of Shi Won (Jung Eun Ji) high school girl and a fangirl who get involved in a love triangle between Yoon Je (Seo In Guk) and her teacher Tae Woong (Song Jong Hoo).
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She goes through first love, first breakup, and all other things any high school student would experience that would shape her to be the woman she will be fifteen years later.
'If You Wish Upon Me'
This should be next on your list, as you can get a lot of life lessons from every character present in this drama. Plus, Ji Chang Wook and Choi Sooyoung's chemistry is something to watch for.
Based on a true story from the 'Make a Wish Foundation' in the Netherlands-this follows the story of Yoon Gyeo Ree with a troubled past who struggled throughout his life. However, his life will start to change after he enters the hospice and meets Team Genie, which grants the last wishes of dying people.
'Run On'
Another slice of life K-drama that centers its themes on acceptance, belonging, and purpose. The well-written script and great chemistry of the actors, blended with their humor will keep you excited while watching "Run On."
Depicts the lovely romance between Ki Seon Gyeom, a national track and field athlete, and a foreign film translator,Oh Mi Joo. As they slowly get to know each other's strengths and weaknesses, they also begin to develop special feelings for each other.
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Shai Collins wrote this.
