5 Interesting K-Dramas To Binge-Watch With Your Family This Christmas Holiday

Here are 5 entertaining K-Dramas to binge-watch this Christmas holiday with your family and friends.

Michael Albert, Kpopmap Editor
4 min to read · Published : Dec 14, 2022

5 Interesting K-Dramas To Binge-Watch With Your Family This Christmas Holiday

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As the Christmas holiday beckons, it's time to ring in the cheers and have fun with your family and loved ones. Asides from the joyous festivities that the season breeds, one of the things that make many look forward to the holidays are the fact that it presents an opportunity to spend ample and quality time with friends and family. And one of the best ways might as well be binge-watching some interesting and entertaining dramas over delicious foods and drinks.

From a romance between literal star-crossed lovers to a business proposal, here are 5 entertaining K-Dramas to binge-watch this Christmas with your family and friends. Dramas that might even foster your connection and infuse into your relationships the spirit of love and serenity the Christmas season represents.

1. "True Beauty"

Starring ASTRO's Cha EunWoo, Mun KaYoung, and Hwang InYoup, the webtoon-based drama became a global hit following its release in 2020-2021. With its interesting storyline that tackles one of the prevalent global topics on beauty and self-appreciation, as well as subjects on family dynamics, peer and societal pressures, first love, and finding oneself, many didn't just find this drama entertaining to watch but also enlightening as well.

Why you should watch it this holiday: Funny, light, and easy to watch, this drama doesn't just present various comical moments that will make you laugh but it also presents touching and emotional moments that many might be able to relate with.

2. "Gaus Electronics"

Comedy at its very best. "Gaus Electronics" is the hilarious web-drama that tells the story of the eccentric and crazy lives of the members of Marketing team 3 in the multinational conglomerate "Gaus Electronics". Starring Kwak DongYeon, Ko SungHee, Bae HyeonSeong, and Kang MinAh, a rag-tag team is set on a mission to change their status from losers to prominent members of their organization. Tag along with them on this comical journey as they set to cross so many hurdles and challenges on the way, while also discovering new romances and uncovering corporate secrets.

Why you should watch it this holiday: This is one of the stress-free K-Dramas that you can kick back and thoroughly enjoy with your family. From its hilarious dialogue that is filled with tiki-taka banter, its interesting and comical play on famous K-Drama tropes, to the chaotic chemistry of the cast, there are many elements that this drama presents that will have you truly entertained.

3. "Once Again"

There is no drama better to watch over the holidays with your family than a family drama. Starring a host of talented and famous cast like Lee MinJung, Lee SangYeob, Lee SangYi, Ki DoHoon, and Lee ChoHee, this family drama centers around the chaotic love lives of 4 siblings, all of whom got divorced and had to move back in with their family. It tackles and explores various topics on marriage, family structure and bond, the stigma attached to being a divorcee, societal pressures, love, and discovering one's true self.

Why you should watch it this holiday: In its own way, this series offers real-life lessons that could be applicable to various situations. The drama aptly captures many realities and hardships that couples face and its ripple effect into the lives and relationships of their families. It also fits right into the theme of love and warmth of the holiday season as it shows that with great support and love from family, despite the many ups and downs life brings, you can always pick yourself up and achieve your dreams.

4. "Business Proposal"

Starring Ahn HyoSeop, Kim SeJeong, Kim MinGue, and Seor InA, the drama tells the story of a smart and dutiful office worker who while in the disguise of her rich friend, goes on a blind date with a man who turns out to be the CEO of her company. Even though he doesn't recognize her at first, he offers her a business proposal where she gets to act like his girlfriend in other to prevent his grandfather from setting him up on more blind dates. And as fate would have it, a fake relationship turns into a real one as sparks of connection lead to the flames of a budding love story.

Why you should watch it this holiday: A true romantic comedy, with endless swoon-worthy and comical moments, as the series progresses, you might find yourself in a room filled with "awww" noises and cheers of laughter from your family and friends.

5. "My Love From A Star"

Starring Kim SooHyun and Jun JiHyun, despite how long ago this fantasy drama was released, "My Love From A Star" is still a classic favorite for many K-Drama fans. With a storyline that centers around a popular actress who due to fake rumors is seeing a decline in her status and an alien in the disguise of a college professor who after his 400th year on earth finally has a chance to go back home. When these two individuals with polar opposite personalities meet for the first time, you could cut the tension in the air. However, with a striking resemblance to a friend from the past and constant interaction, tension turns into a budding attraction that sees an alien faced with the dilemma of having to go back to his home or at the expense of his life, spend a limited time with his true love.

Why you should watch it this holiday: Funny, light, romantic, and all-around delightful, despite the villain arc, this drama was filled with a majority of the scenes that capture the budding and comical love story between the actress and her alien lover. Also, having a chance to bask at the visuals of Kim SooHyun and Jun JiHyun is a good enough reason, no?

Which of these dramas will you binge-watch with your family or loved ones this holiday? Let us know in the comments section below.

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5 Interesting K-Dramas To Binge-Watch With Your Family This Christmas Holiday

1. "True Beauty"

2. "Gaus Electronics"

3. "Once Again"

4. "Business Proposal"

5. "My Love From A Star"

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