Disability in Dramas and Movies
Please note that I am not considering mental illnesses, autism, or down syndrome on this list. These are grey areas that can fall on either side of the conversation depending on who you talk to. I am looking at purely physiological disabilities that manifest in some for of perceived deficit that makes moving through life difficult either temporarily, or chronically.
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1. Buitengewoon Jij
Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes
Dan-O has a heart condition
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2. Chocolade
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
Loss of taste and smell
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3. Angel's Last Mission: Love
Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes
Blindness, but only temporarily
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4. Always
Korean Movie - 2011
Blindness
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5. The Secret Life of My Secretary
Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes
Male lead has facial blindness (inability to recognize people)
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6. Twinkling Watermelon
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
Deafness
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7. The Girl Who Sees Scents
Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
Female lead has facial blindness
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8. The Good Bad Mother
Korean Drama - 2023, 14 episodes
Temporarily wheelchair bound
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9. Just Between Lovers
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
Supporting female lead (best friend) wheelchair bound
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10. Oh My Ghostess
Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
Male lead's sister is wheelchair bound
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11. The Uncanny Counter Season 1
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
Leg injury that requires crutches (periodic when not a 'Counter')
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12. Park's Contract Marriage Story
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Male lead has a chronic heart condition
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13. Say You Love Me
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
