While we do like rom-coms and light stories, a good sad story once in a while is also enjoyable. Plus the more tragic it is, the more we tend to enjoy and get attached to the characters as well. And K-Dramas are good at tricking us into falling for characters with a tragic destiny. But luckily, most of the time, it is still a happy ending and we can ease our pain by enjoying some lovely romance.

And not only regular K-Dramas, but BL K-Dramas also make us go through a roller coaster of emotion. Some make us feel rather sad while still enjoying a passionate romance. And it's not all bad, because after crying a river, we can always enjoy the sweet romantic relationship of the characters. So hang on to your snacks and blanket, and get ready to cry over and over again with those 10 lovely yet sad BL dramas on your watchlist.

Note: this is not a ranking.

 

1. "Where Your Eyes Linger" (2020)

Cast: Han GiChan, Jang EuiSoo, Choi KyuRi, Jeon JaeYeong.

Summary: Han TaeJu is the rightful successor to his father's company, and he's got it all: looks, wealth, and popularity. Kang Gook, his childhood friend and bodyguard is also his only friend. TaeJu trusts Gook and is most comfortable around him. But everything changes when a new female student, Hye Mi, shows interest in Kang Gook, who also shows interest. As they go on a date, TaeJu becomes jealous and realizes his true feelings towards Gook. Will their friendship take a step further?

Reasons to watch: Based on the synopsis, "Where Your Eyes Linger" feels like your typical slice-of-life romance, but there are more plot twists than you could imagine. Without giving too many spoilers, TaeJu and Gook's relationship isn't going smoothly all along. Between love, hatred, and separation, you could get your heart broken more than once with this drama. When their love is so strong they get hurt for one another, we can only end up crying while waiting for their love to bloom.

 

2. "Color Rush" (2020) & "Color Rush 2" (2022)

Cast: Yoo Jun, Hur HyunJun, Baek SeoHoo, Min HyoGi (season 1) / Yoo Jun, VIXX's Hyuk, Oh YuJin, Baek SeoHoo, Min HyoGi (season 2).

Summary: In this world, there are two kinds of people, 'monos' and the others. A 'mono' is someone who cannot see colors. But all monos have a 'probe', a person who, while they're together, will allow them to see colors. Choi YeonWoo is mono, and he found his probe, a fellow student named YooHan. The two grew closer and developed a deep relationship due to their special link. But YeonWoo hides some secrets regarding his mother, and soon enough his past is coming back to haunt him.

Reasons to watch: First of all, the scenario of this drama is quite unique and worth the watch, plus, there are two seasons of this BL drama, meaning there is even more content to watch. Now the reasons this drama could be considered sad are various, and YeonWoo's past story is part of it. Once again, it would be hard to go into details without spoiling too much, but someone goes missing in the second part of the drama, and the story behind his disappearance is quite sad. Don't miss the chance to see this masterpiece, and discover the beautiful yet painful world of monos and probes.

 

3. "Peach Of Time" (2021)

Cast: Choi JaeHyun, Jimmy Karn Kritsanaphan, Tommy Sittichok Pueakpoolpol, Jun AeYun.

Summary: Peach decides to fly from Thailand to Korea only to meet his beloved Korean friend YoonOh. But while their encounter is so heartwarming, there is a darker reality that Peach was not prepared to face when he came to meet YoonOh. concerned by YoonOh's situation and his own feelings towards his friend, will Peach manage to help YoonOh fulfill his dream?

Reasons to watch: This BL drama is the very first Korean-Thai collaboration, and it's worth watching. The scenario is also quite unusual, and each episode will surely thrill you to watch the next one. But the secret that YoonOh has been keeping from his best friend Peach is what causes this drama to be among the saddest BL dramas. And while the story grows into a happy one, we can never forget YoonOh's real identity, and we can only cry until the very end, whatsoever.

 

4. "Kissable Lips" (2022)

Cast: Yoon SeoBin, ZEROBASEONE's Kim JiWoong.

Summary: JunHo is a vampire who wants to become a human and die normally. In order to do that, he has to drink the blood of a pure-blooded human. As he searches for one, he meets MinHyun, a pure-blooded human, who also happens to have feelings for JunHo. When love comes in the way of JunHo's plan, nothing happens as it was supposed to.

Reasons to watch: If you are already a fan of these actors, that is a first good reason to watch. But we're here for the heartbreaking part of this drama. JunHo's first objective was to finally be able to die normally. And even if his plans get disturbed, his objective is still the same, considering that, we cannot avoid getting our hearts broken by this drama and one specific scene. It's so hard to hold back our tears while seeing MinHyun cry his heart out for JunHo.

 

5. "Once Again" (2022)

Cast: Moon JiYong, Lee HyunJun, Kang WooJung.

Summary: Shin JaeWoo was saved from a murderer when he was a child, and he always felt guilty yet admirative towards his savior. 15 years after the incident, JaeWoo manages to meet with the man who saved him so long ago, and he wants to try to save him this time around, but can he really defy destiny?

Reasons to watch: This story includes time travel and fated love, who wouldn't like such a trope? But honestly, fate is also the reason why you will cry a river at the end of this drama. No matter how lovely the romantic relationship is, shedding some tears is unavoidable while watching "Once Again". So prepare your tissues and heart because this drama must be the saddest on this list.

 

6. "First Love Again" (2022)

Cast: Jeon ChangHa, Jin Geon, Song HanHee, Kim JeongSeok, Jung HyunJi (Christine Jung).

Summary: The popular web novelist YeonSeok has one big secret. He has been living for 300 years in order to achieve his first love. He is searching for his first love, HaYeon, who suddenly appears in front of him as a 25-year-old man. YeonSeok, who never thought his first love would be reborn as a man, pushes HaYeon away at first. However, because HaYeon is YeonSeok's editor at SinBi Books, YeonSeok can’t escape HaYeon and they naturally grow closer over time.

Reasons to watch: If you've watched the K-Drama "Goblin", you already know what you're in for, and why it's worth watching. Not that the stories are identical, but here again, we have some sort of goblin, YeonSeok lived for 300 years, and only finding his first love can break his curse. But here, the sad part is mostly YeonSeok's past, when we see his memories of his past loves with whom he could never be, it is truly heartbreaking. But luckily, YeonSeok's last relationship with HaYeon is successful and full of love for you to recover.

 

7. "Choco Milk Shake" (2022)

Cast: Ko HoJung, Kim SeongHyeok, Lee JaeBin, Park SeungBin.

Summary: JungWoo used to have two pets, a dog named Choco and a cat named Milk. Both passed away when he was still quite young, but somehow the three of them got reunited later, under different circumstances. Milk and Choco are now two handsome men but still insist on staying with JungWoo as they used to. This time, a different kind of love is going to fill the house.

Reasons to watch: The actors are playing so well with cat-like and dog-like personalities, and their relationships are just so lovely, you wouldn't want to miss on that. But if it seems all happy and nice, there is a sad twist plot at a point in the story, we let you discover it by yourself. And if Season 1 felt too short, or too sad for you, don't worry because Season 2 has been confirmed by the actors! While we have no official release date yet, we know that what we last saw in the drama isn't the end Of JungWoo, Choco, and Milk's story.

 

8. "The Director Who Buys Me Dinner" (2022)

Cast: Park YoungWoon, Park JeongWoo, Jang YouSung.

Summary: DongBaek is the new employee of Min Entertainment, but on his first day, he realizes he has been employed to work as the director's secretary. In a dead-end, DongBaek has no choice but to work for his director, YuDam, who strangely tries to get close to him. But if things couldn't get weirder, YuDam tells him that if he wants to live, he has to date him. When one remembers all three lives they spent together and the other has no clue, it's harder to win over one's heart.

Reasons to watch: Another fantastic story about destined love, how could we miss it? But once again, who says fate and curse also mean tragic accidents and heartbreaking scenes.  And we don't know what's more painful. The past that only YuDam can remember? DongBaek's ignorance of his past with YuDam? Or when the past repeats itself, yet once again? This drama surely has a lot of emotional scenes stored for you!

 

9. "A Shoulder To Cry On" (2023)

Cast: OMEGA X's JaeHan, OMEGA X's YeChan.

Summary: Lee DaYeol dreams of becoming an archery master, he encounters Jo TaeHyun, who picks on him shamelessly. But hate slowly turns into friendship and DaYeol gets to see that TaeHyun hides his feelings because of past wounds. Follow their blooming romance that walks the line between love and hate.

Reasons To Watch: if you're a FOR X, then you shouldn't miss on YeChan and JaeHan's amazing acting in this drama to begin with. But of course, the story of the drama is the most interesting part, as it explores the thin line between love and hate, and how easy it is to go from one to another. And of course, hate, unhealed past wounds, and repressed love are the cause of very heartbreaking and sad scenes. So for a good cry, make sure to watch "A Shoulder To Cry On".

 

10. "The Eighth Sense" (2023)

Cast: Lim JiSub, Oh JunTaek.

Summary: JiHyun comes from a rural town to study in the capital, but he has a hard time getting used to this new life. At university, he meets with JaeWon, a senior from the surfing club. As JiHyun joins the club, he grows closer to JaeWon, but their closeness is not welcomed by many of JaeWon's friends. As the son of a CEO, the expectations that weigh on him become an obstacle in his relationship with JiHyun. Between past trauma and present student struggles, will JiHyun and JaeWon's relationship be successful?

Reasons to watch: This drama touches upon a lot of serious issues, which already sets a specific tone for the story. And while the evolution of JiHyun and JaeWon's relationship is heartwarming and lovely at points, there are also a lot of obstacles they must face and overcome before being officially together. The past of JaeWon also comes back to haunt him, and this is enough to make you cry while watching this drama.

 

With all those sad dramas, you may cry not just a river but an entire ocean! But don't worry as much as there is sadness there is also love and happiness in those dramas, so make sure to fill your heart with love as well.

 

Make sure to let us know which of those dramas made you cry the most!

 

 

With more BL dramas being released at a rapid pace lately, one of the things we are all thankful for is having an ample amount of themed drama series to watch. From the high-teen/campus theme to the melodramas and even fantasy, we can aptly say that the tastes of fans in regard to the theme or settings of these dramas are finally being met.

One of the favorite themes amongst BL fans is the office romance. This theme often projects a push-and-pull love storyline between two workers who due to their close proximities, have no choice but to constantly interact, hence fostering their affection and interest in each other. These kinds of dramas are defined as wholesome and delightful as they often give viewers various moments that project the hilarious banter and chaotic moments between the main leads and the heart-fluttering and romantic moments they share as well.

Looking for some interesting BL dramas to watch this weekend? Here are 3 office rom-com dramas you should binge-watch.

 

1. "Roommates Of Poongduck 304"

The name of the series may come off as funny to many but that reaction carries through into the drama as well. Starring ZEROBASEONE's Kim JiWoong and Yoon SeoBin, this drama tells the story of the son of a Chaebol, HaJoon who is seeking to rent an apartment, and JaeYoon, a landlord. While looking for an apartment with great water pressure, HaJoon finally finds the one he likes and immediately pays for it, and moves in. He is settled in when he is greeted by JaeYoon who is shocked to see a strange man in his apartment. It turns out that HaJoon had paid the money to JaeYoon's friend who bolted and was no longer picking up his calls. With this new development, they both agreed to share the apartment till HaJoon can pay back the money. However, the apartment is not the only space they will be sharing as by the morning, HaJoon will find out that JaeYoon is the new team leader his team has been waiting for. Playing on the enemies-to-lovers trope, a cute but hilarious love story begins between these two workers who help each other overcome their struggles.

 

2. "The New Employee"

Starring Moon JiYong and Kwon Hyuk, the popular office rom-com tells the love story between a quirky and clumsy new intern who tries his best to do a good job and his smart but stern marketing manager, who everyone in the company respects and relies on. On his first day at work, Woo SeungHyun is smitten by the visuals and smarts of his boss Kim JongChan but tries his best not to show it. After a not-so-good first few interactions with Kim JongChan, Woo SeungHyun pushes himself and works harder to show he is serious about his job. This strive makes Kim JongChan notice him as he found himself trying to help the cute and clumsy intern. Soon, their connection turns into something better as they found themselves falling in love with each other. But will their positions affect their budding love story?

 

3. "Our Dating Sim"

Starring Lee SeungGyu and Lee JongHyuk, the office rom-com tells the cute love story between two former high school best friends who reconnect when one of them comes to apply for a job at the company where the other works. Lee Wan and Shin KiTae had been best friends in high school but one day, their friendship came to a quick halt when Lee Wan suddenly confesses his feelings for Shin KiTae, kisses him, and runs away before the latter could respond. A couple of years passed and the two finally reconnects again when Lee Wan applies for a job at the firm where Shin KiTae works. Shocked by this, Lee Wan tries his best to avoid Shin KiTae but fails terribly as this time, the latter refuses to let him run away again.

Are you a fan of this genre? Which of these dramas have you already watched? Let us know in the comments section.

 

Korean BL drama blessed us with wonderful casts for the past few years, and it only keeps getting better. Whatever the trope was, the team working on the BL drama always found the perfect actors for each role. For cute and soft characters we got some flower boy actors such as Lee SaeOn in "Light On Me "(2021), and for the more mature character in an office romance, we got actors such as Won TaeMin in "You Make Me Dance" (2021). Whatever the situation was, the audience was always super satisfied with the casts chosen for Korean BL dramas.

Yet, don't let those series fool you! What you saw on screen was certainly pleasant, but some of those actors have a hidden side to them. The ones you thought were cute suddenly turn into a completely different person while off-screen. They're not less cute, but they trade their soft image for one more charismatic and mature, while on the contrary, some who pulled up the most serious acting ever are true busy bees outside of their series. So if you liked any of those 4 BL actors on screen, get to know them and how they are off-screen as well!

Note: this is not a ranking.

 

1. Won Taemin

This actor, as mentioned before, played in the BL drama "You Make Me Dance" (2021) but also more recently in the BL drama "Unintentional Love Story" (2023). In this second drama, TaeMin showed a completely different from his previous BL drama already, but wait until you see what he looks like when he's not shooting! TaeMin is definitely very handsome, but he is even more when he takes those cool pictures off-set, or when he hit the gym. Anyway, let's enjoy his good acting and good looks! Kpopmap also held an interview recently with Won TaeMin talking about his future projects and more, you can check it out here!

 

2. Lee SaeOn

Also listed previously, this actor was the cutest when he stared in "Light On Me"(2021), but probably it was just a trick because his off-screen image is the complete opposite of what he showed on screen. Of course, he still has those light facial features, but his charisma is so much stronger than when he was playing this cute and shy high schooler falling in love. When it is understandable that it was all part of the acting, because a cute high schooler doesn't match a big charisma image, the off-screen image of Lee SaeOn let fans shocked, in a good way of course.

 

3. ZEROBASEONE's Kim JiWoong

Kim JiWoong, known for his never-ending talents, also showed a big duality on and off-screen. If he always plays very strict and serious characters in the BL drama he starred in like "Roommates Of Poongduck 304"(2022), he is actually the softest when he's not acting. This could be seen in the vlogs he shoot with his co-actor Yoon SeoBin, or even in his recent appearance in the survival show "Boys Planet", where he did not hesitate to show all various sides of himself. And fans definitely loved it.

 

4. Lee JaeBin

This rookie actor starred in the BL web drama "Choco Milk Shake" recently and gained a lot of popularity from that. He was playing the role of Choco, who used to be a dog. So without any surprise, his character was soft, warm, and playful giving it a very childish personality. Overall, everyone remembers Choco as a very cute and soft character from the series. Yet, while his character was cute, no one missed Lee JaeBin's impressive body shape, and if you were curious about it, you're going to love his off-screen image! Indeed, Lee JaeBin shared many pictures of him hitting the gym, and he seems like the perfect gym buddy or even coach!

 

The duality of those actors is incredible, who would have thought they could pull off such different vibes and images? But luckily, their heart and personality never change.