When it comes to romantic K-Dramas, happy endings are a must after an eight-week journey. Nothing satisfies an avid viewer more than a well-deserved happy ever after.

However, many new releases tend to stay away from the cliches, surprising viewers with its rather melancholic conclusions. Here are four of them.

'Red Balloon'

In the recently concluded drama "Red Balloon," Seo Ji Hye and Lee Sang Woo reaped what they sowed.

Although the breakup was agreed upon by both parties, fans still couldn't accept that their favorite couple didn't end up together even a year later.

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Written by Elijah Mully.