Slice-of-life Korean dramas

Anura jul 6, 2020
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  • Als het mooi weer is

    1. Als het mooi weer is

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

    9.5

    This is the most slice-of-life feeling drama in my opinion. A story of healing and of light and warmth in the cold and dark.

    Starring Park Min-young & Seo Kang-joon. 

    Break out star: Lee Jae-wook

  • Something in the Rain

    2. Something in the Rain

    Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes

    8.0

    A story on the working life & of going against the grain with your choice in partner.

    Starring: Son Ye-jin & Jung Hae-in, the slice-of-life king

  • Een deel van jouw geest

    3. Een deel van jouw geest

    Korean Drama - 2020, 12 episodes

    8.5

    A story of healing and imperfect people. 

    Starring: Jung Hae-in & Chae Soo-bin

    Breakout star: Park Joo-hyun, 2020 is her year with Extracurricular, her voice is so distinctive

  • Tune in for Love

    4. Tune in for Love

    Korean Movie - 2019

    9.5

    [Movie] A story of timing with soft, gentle, nostalgic feels.

    Starring: Jung Hae-in & Kim Go-eun

  • Een lente nacht

    5. Een lente nacht

    Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes

    8.0

    [Something in the Rain 2, honestly I didn't get far into it] Another Noona romance, apparently it's more family orientated.

    Starring: Han Ji-min & Jung Hae-in

  • Romantiek is een bonusboek

    6. Romantiek is een bonusboek

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

    9.5

    A story on divorced single mothers trying to get back into the workplace. Becomes more intertwined with her younger successful male best friend.

    Starring: Lee Na-young & Lee Jong-suk

  • Because This is My First Life

    7. Because This is My First Life

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

    9.5

    A story on the modern day working woman & their different ideals, dreams, thoughts and struggles.

    Starring: Jung So-min & Lee Min-ki

    Breakout star: Lee Som & Kim Min-seok

  • Incomplete Life

    8. Incomplete Life

    Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes

    6.5

    A story on trying to enter the workforce. I think it wasn't very relatable for me though, the importance of seniority is very culturally different.

    Starring: Im Siwon (ZE:A), Kang So-ra, Kang Ha-neul, Byun Yo-han. Only thing I've seen Siwon in and I still consider him to be one of the best 'idol-actors'.

  • Reply 1988

    9. Reply 1988

    Korean Drama - 2015, 20 episodes

    10

    A story on childhood friendships, family & first loves. [Reply 3rd edition, of the 3 it's amazing how good it is for it's small setting]

    Starring: Lee Hyeri (Girl's Day), Park Bo-gum, Ryu Joon-yeol, Go Kyung-pyo etc.

  • Reply 1997

    10. Reply 1997

    Korean Drama - 2012, 16 episodes

    10

    A story on growing up & fangirling. [Reply series 1st edition and my personal favourite]

    Starring: Jung Eunji (Apink), Seo In-guk, Hoya (Infinite), Eun Ji-won (Sechs Kies)

  • Reply 1994

    11. Reply 1994

    Korean Drama - 2013, 21 episodes

    6.5

    [Reply series 2nd edition, I could not get to the end, everyone looked to old with bad hair which was the point but...]

    Starring: Go Ara, Jung Woo, Yoo Yeon-suk, Baro (ex-B1A4)

  • Hospital Playlist

    12. Hospital Playlist

    Korean Drama - 2020, 12 episodes

    10

    By the Reply series creators but of successful professors in a hospital who've been friends for decades.

    Starring: Jo Jong-suk, Jeon Mi-do, Yoo Yeon-suk, Jung Kyung-ho, Kim Dae-myung

  • Prison Playbook

    13. Prison Playbook

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

    9.5

    By the Reply series creators but set in a prison.

    Starring: Park Hae-soo & Jung Kyung-ho

    Supporting: Krystal (f(x)), Jung Hae-in, Kim Kyung-nam & of course Sung Dong-il

  • My First First Love

    14. My First First Love

    Korean Drama - 2019, 8 episodes

    9.0

    A story on youths moving in together for various reasons and experiencing love, friendships & struggles.

    Starring: Ji Soo, Jung Chae-yeon (DIA & I.O.I), Jung Jin Young (ex-B1A4)

  • Because It's The First Time

    15. Because It's The First Time

    Korean Drama - 2015, 8 episodes

    7.5

    A story on youths and young love, inspired My First First Love. [I knew it! They are too similar.]

    Starring [and basically all breakout stars]: Choi Minho (SHINee), Park So-dam, Kim Min-jae, Lee Yi-kyung, Jung Yoo-jin

  • School 2013

    16. School 2013

    Korean Drama - 2012, 16 episodes

    9.5

    A story on navigating all school has to offer with friendships, family, peer pressure, family pressure, and studying, lots of studying.

    Starring: Lee Jong-suk & Kim Woo-bin (real life besties), Park Se-young, Jang Na-ra & Choi Daniel

  • Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo

    17. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo

    Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

    10

    A story on athletic youths working hard for their dreams & first loves.

    Starring: Lee Sung-kyung & Nam Joo-hyuk (who were dating at the time so their chemistry is spectacular)

    Breakout star: Lee Joo Young

  • Miss Hammurabi

    18. Miss Hammurabi

    Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes

    8.5

    If I was a judge it would be relatable and therefore slice-of-life. It did have the right vibes though. It was as serious as Go Ara & Sung Dong-il can possibly be together.

    Starring: Kim Myung-soo (Infinite's L), Go Ara, Sung Dong-il (Reply series dad)

  • Meow, the Secret Boy

    19. Meow, the Secret Boy

    Korean Drama - 2020, 24 episodes

    7.0

    A story on introverted cat people vs extroverted dog people.

    Starring: Kim Myung-soo (Infinite's L) & Shin Ye-eun

    Breakout star: Seo Ji-hoon, though apparently I've seen him in a few other dramas and didn't notice

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