Today I'm going to talk about 10 Korean dramas that I recommend to first-timers.
So, if you're new to Kdramas and don't know which drama to begin with then you're at the right place. I personally love watching Korean dramas, I watch them all the time and I think they're a good entertaining time pass activity.Before I start, I just want to say that all the Kdramas that are listed here are mostly Romance Comedy dramas. They are light, sweet and really fun to watch. So, let's begin with the list!
1. Playful Kiss (High school drama)
Playful Kiss was recommended to me by my sister, and it's actually the very first Korean drama I've watched. The story is about this high school girl who has a crush on the most popular guy at school. She decides to confess her feelings by writing a love letter, but gets rejected. The guy she has a crush on turns out to be a really arrogant and rude person. He gives her the love letter back, after correcting all her grammatical mistakes. And as the story goes on, they end up living under the same roof.
The first two episodes of this drama aren't that great, but I recommend waiting until things get more interesting before you consider to give up on it.
2. Lie To Me (Rich Guy/Poor Girl drama)
This one's a hilarious one. It's about a government employee who pretends to be the wife of a hotel CEO in order to impress her former friend. However, as the story progresses the two leads start to fall in love with each other.
I love this drama because it stars Yoon Eun Hye who's really great at interpreting clumsy and gawky characters. So, expect yourself to laugh!
I read a couple of comments from people who've watched this as their first drama and they weren't disappointed.
3. Flower Boy Ramyun Shop (Noona Romance and Rich Guy/Poor Girl drama)
A university student who is majoring in teaching keeps running into a guy. These unusual encounters leads her to believe that he's the right man for her but then discovers that he's a high school student and several years younger than her.
This cute and warm drama has enough good looking flower boys to make you swoon. I mean, 4 guys and a girl working in the same ramen shop? I wouldn't ask for more :P
4. You're Beautiful (Kpop idol/Cross dressing drama)
Go Mi Nam is joining A.N.JELL (a famous boy band) but had to go to the States to repair a botched eye job. So Go Mi Nam's twin sister, Go Min Yu who is training to become a nun, pretends to be her brother while he's in the States.
This drama is ridiculously funny and entertaining with really great music. Highly recommend!
5. Sungkyunkwan Scandal (Historical/Cross dressing drama)
This is a drama that takes place in the past during the Joseon era when education was forbidden to women. Kim Yoon Hee pretends to be her ill brother and enrolls in Sungkyunkwan University where she becomes friends with her school mates.
I Love. Love. Love this drama! I highly recommend this solely for the amazing bromance. Seeing these guys sharing a room together was hilarious.
6. 1st Shop Coffee Prince (Cross dressing drama)
This drama is about Han Kyul, a son of a huge food corporation and Eun Chan, a poor and tomboyish woman. Eun Chan pretends to be a man to be able to work at Han Kyul's "all-male employee" coffee shop and provide for her family. On the other hand Han Kyul pretends to be gay because he doesn't want to be forced to marry and hires Eun Chan as his lover unaware that she's actually a woman.
It you like gender bender and lots of drama and romance then you should watch this.
7. To The Beautiful You (another Cross dressing drama, last one I promise)
A high school girl will do anything to meet and get close to the boy she idolizes. Jae Hee is in love with Tae Joon, a pole-jumping gold medalist. She discovers that he attends an all-boys’ school, so she cuts her hair and pretends to be a boy to be admitted to the school. But she soon learns that trying to blend in with the boys and keep her true identity a secret are no easy tasks. (description from Viki)
I tried watching this one, but dropped it after 6 episodes. However, I've read that a lot of people loved it, and if you've read the manga then you should definitely give this drama a go.
8. My Girlfriend is a Gumiho/My Girlfriend is a Nine-tailed Fox (Fantasy drama)
This one is about a guy who falls in love with a girl who's actually a gumiho (a nine-tailed fox) that eats the livers of humans... (I know. Scary, right? Well, not really XD)
If you're more of the fantasy type then this drama is definitely for you!
9. Princess Hours/Goong (Arranged marriage drama)
Due to her grandfather's will, a high school student marries the cold-hearted Crown Prince who attends her school. As she she struggles to adapt to the royal duties of palace life, her husband's cousin, second-in-line to the throne, steps into her life.
This one's full of intrigue and drama. If you enjoy royalty issues and love learning about Korean culture then I highly recommend this one. After watching this drama, I read the manhwa as well. I liked them both, but I think the ending of the drama was the better.
10. We Got Married: Ssanghu Couple (Reality/Variety show)
Even though this one isn't a drama, I still recommend watching it because it's very entertaining. We Got Married is a well known variety show in Korea that pairs up Korean celebrities into couples and shows how their life would be like if they got married. The Ssangchu/Lettuce couple is my favorite, so definitely check them out. (And please do tell me if you know other adorable couples!)
So, what was your first kdrama? Have you seen any of the ones listed here? Do you have a favorite couple from We Got Married?
If there are any good dramas you'd like me to watch, please leave them in the comments down below :)
(This post was previously posted on my old blog)
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