There are plenty of ways to distract yourself when the real world gets a little too harsh. Most times, however, we rely on a lighthearted comfort show to lift our spirits and whisk us away from reality. We know you already have your list of go-to faves, so why not try out a new feel-good K-drama?
If you’re looking for some recs, we’ve compiled the best shows to watch when your brain’s just completely fried from the hustle and bustle of life:Â
1. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo
THE CAST:Â Lee Sung-kyung, Nam Joo-hyuk
THE PLOT: A collegiate weightlifter begins to develop feelings for her childhood friend as she work towards her dream of being a gold medalist.Â
AVAILABLE ON: Netflix, Viu, Viki
2. Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha
THE CAST:Â Shin Min-a, Kim Seon-ho, Lee Sang-yi
THE PLOT: A hard-nosed dentist grows tired of the busy city life and moves to a seaside village with a neighborly community.Â
AVAILABLE ON: Netflix
3. True BeautyÂ
THE CAST: Moon Ga Young, Cha Eun Woo, Hwang In Youp, Park Yoo Na
THE PLOT: An insecure student forms an unlikely bond with an aloof classmate at her new high school. Â
AVAILABLE ON: Viu
4. Business ProposalÂ
THE CAST: Moon Ga-young, Cha Eun-woo, Hwang In-youp, Park Yoo-na
THE PLOT: A heartbroken woman attends a blind date in disguise as her friend, only to realize that the prospective suitor is her company’s CEO.Â
AVAILABLE ON: Netflix
5. Hospital PlaylistÂ
THE CAST:Â Ahn Hyo-seop, Kim Se-jeong, Kim Min-kyu, Seol In-ah
THE PLOT: A group of five doctors strengthen their friendship as they passionately work towards their aspirations together. Â
WATCH ON: Netflix
6. Fight For My WayÂ
THE CAST:Â Park Seo-joon, Kim Ji-won
THE PLOT: A high school Taekwondo champion and an aspiring announcer help each other pursue their dream careers despite coming from a mediocre background.Â
WATCH ON: Netflix, Viu, Viki
7. Welcome to Waikiki
THE CAST:Â Kim Jung-hyun, Lee Yi-kyung, Son Seung-won
THE PLOT: Three men who run a bankrupt guest house suddenly cross paths with a mysterious baby in Waikiki.Â
WATCH ON: Netflix, Viu, Viki
8. Touch Your HeartÂ
THE CAST: Yoo In-na, Lee Dong-wook
THE PLOT: In an attempt to recover from a recent scandal, a renowned actress pretends to be a lawyer’s secretary to bag her next big role.Â
WATCH ON: Netflix, Viu
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