SBS' social commentary drama, "High Society" and the jTBC series, "My Love Eun Dong" are two of the most romantic K-Dramas of summer 2015.
Both dramas approach conventional relationships from unique perspectives, forcing viewers to abandon their preconceived notions.
In "High Society," two of the lead characters are conglomerate heirs or a term known as chaebols, but they are not inherently evil. While many dramas attempt to paint the children of conglomerate families as spoiled and evil progeny, Jang Yoon Ha (After School's Uee) and Yoo Chang Soo (ZE:A's Park Hyung Sik) defy the stereotype. Yoon Ha and Chang Soo have nuanced personalities, paired with the desire to find love outside of arranged marriages.
While the plot has turned Choi Joon Ki (Sung Joon) into a money-grubbing strawman, Lee Ji Yi (Lim Ji Yeon) remains a pragmatic romantic, with enviable persistence. Ji Yi and Chang Soo may not be the lead couples, but their relentless pursuit of love is what sparks the romance in this drama.
"My Love Eun Dong" is equally nuanced. The prevailing theme of the series is love never quits. Ji Eun Ho (Joo Jin Mo) is willing to throw away the accomplishments of his acting career to return to his beloved Ji Eun Dong (Kim Sa Rang).
When they are reunited, they begin to commit adultery, but their romance continues to be more pure than the evil plots of those surrounding them.
Which K-Drama do you think is more romantic - "High Society" or "My Love Eun Dong?"
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About the writer: Adrienne Stanley is a contributing editor for KDramastars. She is also a contributing writer for KpopStarz, MTV Iggy, Viki and CJ Entertainment's KCON blog. Her passions include a love of K-pop and Asian drama. When she is not writing, she is hanging out on Twitter (@retrogirladdy).
