comfy shows!!
ik everyone's taste is different but here are some of my personal feel good, comfort shows that i would recommend to ppl (in no particular order) if they're having a bad day or feeling gross.
-
1. Mystic Pop-Up Bar
Korean Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
came away from this show filled with serotonin and with the deep desire to work part time in a magical pop up bar and i would not go back.
embarassing spirit mum and dad adopt precious customer service son and relATABLE security guard daughter as they grant wishes and resolve grudges for strangers.
-
2. Reply 1997
Korean Drama - 2012, 16 episodes
i'm always a sucker for shows that show the process of growing up since it's literally a universal experience that everyone has to go through.
follows five friends as the timeline jumps between 1997 and 2012 showing their lives and how they grow in that time. induced the big nostalgic vibes but in a great way.
-
3. To My Star
Korean Drama - 2021, 9 episodes
finally a korean m|m where they are Adults With Jobs(tm).
literal puppy trapped in a human actor's body ends up living with closed off, tsundere chef after his reputation takes a hit.
the way they're developed and written is so warm and realistic (more of That pls).
-
4. Jinki Jangpan
Korean TV Show - 2020, 5 episodes
i wasn't going to put 'reality' shows on here but this one deserves to be here bc it's such a Nice watch when you don't rly know what to do with yourself for an evening or whatever.
i'm pretty sure this show is on hold right now possibly because of covid or just that they don't have time(?) there are still 4 episodes out though and they are a JOY.
each episode follows onew (shinee) as he tries things he's never done before. (activities include: being taemin's manager, pottery, making bungeoppang for staff..etc).
-
5. Running Between
Korean TV Show - 2020, 4 episodes
again, another 'reality' type deal, but i can't even begin to EXPRESS how much i adored this show.
the premise is so simple: 5 women in the kpop industry go on a 'run trip' to take a break and bond with each other, but they do all this in the most inspiring and warm way??
what i mean is i've finished this show with the deep desire to take up running and i would die for all of these women they are incredible and this is exactly the kind of content i needed in the dark timeline.
-
6. Run On
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
shows about running are apparently peak comfort now i guess
anyway all the characters are so fleshed out and flawed but realistically and likeably so??
the character arcs and relationships throughout the show just makes me v v warm insidealso am a very big fan of how it's a romance show technically but love isn't placed above the character's own individual lives/wellbeing and dreams it's about them growing with the help of others and i just think it's so NEAT
-
7. BTS untitled
Korean TV Show - 2020, 8 episodes
superb u funky little worlds biggest boyband
a therapeutic experience i too want to go and live in the middle of nowhere and paint and eat Excellent Meals for seven days bighit season 2 pls give it to me let them go back so i can vicariously live through it
-
8. Saebit Boys' High School Council
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
the YOUTH THE DRAMA THE YOUTH DRAMA OF IT ALL
all the characters had Substance and Roles nd the main love interest my BELOVED
also the ost smacks idk it is just COMFORTABLE they r kids in their last years of high school it never fails