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Plot Summary:
In a colorful Seoul neighborhood, an ex-con and his friends fight a mighty foe to make their ambitious dreams for their street bar a reality.
IMDB Rating: 8.2
IMDB Votes: 18000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min
Plot tags: dorama, romantic, captivating, suspense, uplifting, touching, thought provoking, disturbing, feel good
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My Husband, Mr. Oh! (2018)
Plot Summary:
Han Seung-Joo is a single woman in her mid 30's and she works as a PD at a broadcasting station. She does well at her job, but she is not nearly as good when it comes to housework. Han Seung-Joo has a hard time dealing with social prejudices about single women. To get the position of a "married woman," Han Seung-Joo marries Oh Jak-Doo who lives in the mountain. Their marriage is not based on love, but their relationship develops romantically.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 252
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min
Plot tags: romantic, feel good, sweet, affectionate, funny, light
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Just Between Lovers (2017)
Plot Summary:
Two survivors of a building collapse discover support and love in each other as they overcome the pain of loss and reconstruct a hopeful future.
IMDB Rating: 8.2
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min
Plot tags: dorama, sentimental, touching, suspenseful, romantic, romantic drama, tear jerker, tearjerker
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Wanna Taste? (2019)
Plot Summary:
Hae-Jin is 36-years-old. She is married to Jin-Sang, who is 6 years younger than her, and they have a daughter Yoo-Ri. Hae-Jin runs a restaurant that she took over from her father-in-law. She supported her husband Jin-Sang while he studied to enter a university. Because of Hae-Jin, Jin-Sang is now attending a prestigious university, but he has an affair with Joo-Ri. She is the young daughter of a rich family. Hae-Jin becomes aware of her husband's affair, but she doesn't want a divorce. Meanwhile, Dae-Gu appears in front Hae-Jin. Dae-Gu is a drama series writer. He was once in demand for his screenwriting, but his popularity has waned. His marriage life is not doing well either.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 9
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration:
Plot tags: psychological, romantic, captivating, disturbing, telenovela
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Miss Hammurabi (2018)
Plot Summary:
Park Cha O Reum works as a rookie judge. She is in her mid-20's and follows "an eye for an eye" principle. She does not accept prejudice or blindly follow authority. Dealing with cases, she and her colleagues, including Im Ba-Reun, grow as persons.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 711
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: dorama, romantic, thought provoking, sweet, exciting
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Search: WWW (2019)
Plot Summary:
The stories of ambitious career women working at the top of the best portal sites in the IT industry. Paved with wins and losses, their road to success takes a new turn when love comes along the way.
IMDB Rating: 7.8
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min
Plot tags: dorama, romantic, sentimental, light
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Record of Youth (2020)
Plot Summary:
In a cutthroat world where the life you’re born into decides your success, three aspiring youths are determined to change that perception as they fight for their dreams.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min
Plot tags: dorama, captivating, sincere, touching, light, entertaining
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My Holo Love (2020)
Plot Summary:
Go Nan Do, the owner, and creator of an IT research company must hide his existence from the world after his involvement as a hacker in a major case ten years ago. Presumed dead, the only people who knew of his existence are his step-sister and his companies CEO. Han So Yeon, an assistant manager at a glasses company, keeps her distance from people, due to her inability to recognize people’s faces.
IMDB Rating: 7.6
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
Country: South Korea
Duration: 55 min
Plot tags: social, dorama, light, sincere, thought provoking, feel good, captivating, disturbing, romantic drama
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Graceful Family (2019)
Plot Summary:
Mo Seok-hee is an only child and her father runs the large company MC Group. She is beautiful, smart and rich. Mo Seok-hee appears like she is arrogant, but she struggles over her mother’s death. Her mother was killed 15 years ago. Meanwhile, Heo Yoon-do is a lawyer, but he doesn’t even have an office. He solves small problems of neighborhood residents at a restaurant. He is full of love. Miraculously, Heo Yoon-do is headhunted to join the TOP team at MC Group. The TOP team manages the affairs of the family who runs the MC Group. Their job includes covering up immoral or illegal behaviors done by the family.
IMDB Rating: 7.6
IMDB Votes: 439
Genere: Drama, Mystery, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: psychological, sincere, captivating, disturbing, suspense
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The Legendary Witch (2014)
Plot Summary:
Orphan Moon Soo-in marries Ma Do-hyun, the eldest son of the chaebol family who owns bakery corporation Shinhwa Group. But when Do-hyun dies unexpectedly, the Ma family makes Soo-in take the fall for their illegal business practices and she ends up in jail for stock manipulation that she didn't commit. At Cheongju's Penitentiary for Women, her cellmates are kind-hearted Shim Bok-nyeo who was falsely accused of killing her husband and son; tough-as-nails, foul-mouthed Son Poong-geum who was convicted of fraud; and former model Seo Mi-oh who's been charged with the attempted murder of her boyfriend, Shinhwa Group's youngest son. The four women bond and become friends, particularly when they join the baking classes being taught by Nam Woo-suk, a hotel chef. Woo-suk is a widower who is raising his daughter alone after the death of his wife six years ago. At his father-in-law's suggestion, he became a volunteer at the local prison's vocational training center, where he meets Soo-in and begins to fall for her. Upon their discharge, the four women put the baking skills they learned in prison to use, opening up a bakery together. But they face stiff competition from the Shinhwa Group.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 44
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 55 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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The Penthouse: War in Life (2020)
Plot Summary:
A woman puts everything on the line to achieve her goal of being able to move into a luxury penthouse in the Gangnam District. In the process, she gradually finds herself turning into a monster.
IMDB Rating: 7.9
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min
Plot tags: dorama, uplifting, thought provoking, captivating, disturbing, entertaining
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Beyond the Clouds (2014)
Plot Summary:
Jung Se Ro (Yoon Kye Sang) lost his father and his life was destroyed by a murder case in Thailand which also involved stolen diamonds. After that incident, Se Ro lives his life as a swindler. Park Kang Jae (Jo Jin Woong) is his partner in crime and they are close like brothers. Se Ro then falls in love with Han Young Won (Han Ji Hye) whose her fiance died because of Jung Se Ro.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 89
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration:
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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Tempted (2018)
Plot Summary:
Love is just a game for a chaebol heir who agrees to a petty bet with his friends to seduce a college student — until he starts to fall for her.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Drama, Mystery, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 32 min
Plot tags: dorama, sincere, tense, romantic, thought provoking
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Radio Romance (2018)
Plot Summary:
Song Geurim is a radio program writer who isn't exactly talented in writing. She's got the passion, initiative, and drive, but due to her lack of writing skills, she still remains an assistant writer. When she was young, the radio was the only thing in the world that she could share with her blind mother. She was consoled by the sounds of the radio and loved it more than anything, so she became a writer. When her radio program is on the verge of cancellation, she succeeds in casting a top actor Ji Suho, who can't do anything without a script.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min
Plot tags: dorama, psychological, sweet, captivating, disturbing, romantic drama
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Dakteoseu (2016)
Plot Summary:
When Hye-Jung was young, her life was difficult. She was good at fighting, but also studied well. Overcoming her tough situation, she is now a doctor.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: captivating, dorama, sentimental, thought provoking, disturbing, romantic, medical drama
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The Beauty Inside (2018)
Plot Summary:
It is a love story of Han Se-gye who is an A-list actress. She is known as a troublemaker and the object of many rumors. Her life is a mystery, but, in reality, she suffers from an unusual phenomenon. At a certain point every month, her appearance changes to a different person. She lives one week out of every month with a different appearance, and Seo Do-jae who is an executive director of an airline company. He seems perfect with an attractive appearance and intelligence but, he suffers from prosopagnosia. He hides this disability and tries hard to memorize people by their habits and mannerisms. The only face that he is able to recognize is Han Se-gye’s.
IMDB Rating: 7.6
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min
Plot tags: dorama, romantic, light, feel good, sweet, romantic drama
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Age of Youth (2016)
Plot Summary:
University students Yoon Jin-Myung, Jung Ye-Eun, Song Ji-Won, Kang Yi-Na and Yoo Eun-Jae share a house. Jin-Myung is busy supporting herself financially and studying. She suffers from lack of sleep. Ye-Eun is devoted to her boyfriend, she is clear about what she likes or not. Ji-Won has a bright personality and likes to drink. Yi-Na is popular due to her beautiful appearance. Eun-Jae is timid, but she has an unique taste for men.
IMDB Rating: 8.3
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: dorama, humorous, light, thought provoking, feel good, captivating, romantic, emotional, romantic comedy
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My First First Love (2019)
Plot Summary:
Due to various personal reasons, a group of Yun Tae-o’s friends move into his house, where they experience love, friendship, and everything in between.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 50 min
Plot tags: dorama, humorous, sincere, romantic, touching, sweet, captivating
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Run On (2020)
Plot Summary:
Veering off course from his preset path, a track star follows his own pace and heart for the first time after a film translator steps into his life.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min
Plot tags: dorama, psychological, romantic, touching, emotional, melancholic, talky
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One Spring Night (2019)
Plot Summary:
When Lee Jeong-in and Yu Ji-ho meet, something unexpected happens. Or it just may be that spring is in the air -- and anything is possible.
IMDB Rating: 7.9
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 35 min
Plot tags: dorama, exciting, light, romantic, psychological, melancholic, contemplative, suspenseful
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Wok of Love (2018)
Plot Summary:
It's a love story hotter than the boiling oil in a sizzling hot wok. Across the street of the 6-star Hotel Giant, there stands a small, shabby Chinese restaurant, Hungry Wok. Chil Seong, the owner of the restaurant, originally took over the restaurant in order to provide a place to work for his former prison mates. One day, a man and a woman whose lives turned upside down overnight come visit Chil Seong. A former star chef, Seo Poong, and a broke heiress, Sae Woo, are in need of Chil Seong's help so that they can get back on their feet. Tune in to Wok of Love and learn about the passion and love that can be found in the hectic working environment of a kitchen.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 35 min
Plot tags: captivating, dorama, light, sincere, humorous, entertaining, romantic
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Start-Up (2020)
Plot Summary:
Young entrepreneurs aspiring to launch virtual dreams into reality compete for success and love in the cutthroat world of Korea's high-tech industry.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 14000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: dorama, uplifting, romantic, thought provoking, touching
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Beautiful Love, Wonderful Life (2019)
Plot Summary:
Follow four people as they seek love and happiness: Kim Seol-A who once worked as an announcer and is now married to CEO Do Jin-Woo; Moon Tae-Rang, a chef and the oldest brother from a family of adoptees; and Moon Hae-Rang, Moon Tae-Rang's younger sister, who works as a secretary for Do Jin-Woo.
IMDB Rating: 7.6
IMDB Votes: 81
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 40 min
Plot tags: light, sincere, romantic, uplifting, touching, captivating, dorama
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Fight For My Way (2017)
Plot Summary:
Drama tells the story of Ko Dong-Man and Choi Ae-Ra. In their school days, Ko Dong-Man took part in taekwondo. Now, he makes a living by working as a contract employee and also goes after the UFC title. Choi Ae-Ra hoped to become an announcer, but she gave up her dream. Now, she works at the information desk of a department store.
IMDB Rating: 8.1
IMDB Votes: 8000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min
Plot tags: uplifting, light, sincere, dorama, captivating, exciting, romantic, romantic drama
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Oh My Ghost (2015)
Plot Summary:
Na Bong Sun may be a skilled sous chef, but she lacks the self-esteem to shine professionally and socially. Beyond her cooking talents, however, is an uncanny ability to communicate with ghosts. One day, her mystic senses go out of control when the seductive ghost of Shin Soon Ae possesses her. Imbued with a fiery new "personality," Bong Sun starts turning heads, including that of Kang Sun Woo, the hottest chef in town and Bong Sun's secret crush!.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: captivating, touching, dorama, romantic, entertaining, sweet, romantic drama, humorous
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It's Okay to Not Be Okay (2020)
Plot Summary:
Desperate to escape from his emotional baggage and the heavy responsibility he’s had all his life, a psychiatric ward worker begins to heal with help from the unexpected—a woman who writes fairy tales but doesn’t believe in them.
IMDB Rating: 8.6
IMDB Votes: 32000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: dorama, romantic, thought provoking, unusual plot structure, feel good, romantic comedy, dark fairy tale, romantic drama, heartfelt, fairy tale
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Reply 1997 (2012)
Plot Summary:
Set in the 1990's, the drama centers around a female high school student Shi Won, who idolizes boyband H.O.T and her 5 high school friends in Busan. As the timeline moves back and forth between their past as 18-year-old high schoolers in 1997 and their present as 33-year-olds at their high school reunion dinner in 2012, where one couple will announce that they're getting married.
IMDB Rating: 7.9
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 50 min
Plot tags: dorama, light, sincere, touching, captivating, not serious, romantic, nostalgic
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Ugly Alert (2013)
Plot Summary:
Gong Joon-soo is a man who's had a rough life and early on had to fend for himself. He takes the blame for a murder his younger sibling commits and serves time in prison. There he learns to sew and acquires a trade. With his newly acquired skills, Joon-soo goes to work for Na Do-hee at a fashion company. Do-hee has inherited her job because her grandfather built the company. But even though she inherited her position, she is serious about doing a good job and is something of a workaholic.
IMDB Rating: 8.5
IMDB Votes: 74
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 35 min
Plot tags: sincere, captivating, dorama
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Dr. Romantic (2016)
Plot Summary:
Boo Yong Joo was once a famous surgeon at the peak of his career at a major hospital. But he suddenly gives it all up one day to live in seclusion and work as a neighborhood doctor in a small town. He now goes by “Teacher Kim” and refers to himself as the “Romantic Doctor.”.
IMDB Rating: 8.4
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: psychological, sincere, romantic, captivating, disturbing, dorama, romantic drama, medical drama
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Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021)
Plot Summary:
A professional woman leaves her dental practice in Seoul and moves to a seaside village. There she meets a local resident who is unemployed but seems to do everything around town, from helping those in need to being a part of everyone's life. The two become interested in each other despite their differences.
IMDB Rating: 8.4
IMDB Votes: 18000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min
Plot tags: dorama, smart, sincere, humorous, captivating, disturbing, romantic, epic, feel good, romantic comedy
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Kill Me, Heal Me (2015)
Plot Summary:
Cha Do Hyun is a rich heir to a family company with one major problem. Due to suppressed childhood trauma, he suffers from dissociative identity disorder manifested in 7 unique personalities who are out of his control. In order to overcome this disorder in secret, he hires a first year medical resident to help him heal by killing off each personality one by one.
IMDB Rating: 8.3
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: romantic, captivating, sentimental, light, dorama, psychological, romantic drama, medical drama, humorous