Find out about the drama "Hip Hop King" with Lee HoWon (Hoya), Cross Gene's Shin, April's NaEun and model Han HyunMin.
Laure, Kpopmap Editor 4 min to read ·
Published : Aug 1, 2019
· Updated : Jun 18, 2020
SBS
"Hip Hop King" is a growth drama about Hip Hop. The main cast is mainly composed of talented acting-dols and of one model.
Former INFINITE member Hoya who is active under the name Lee HoWon is adding a new drama to his filmography. Lee HoWon is currently doing his military service since Feb. 7. The drama was filmed before his enlistment.
Cross Gene's Shin, also active as Shin WonHo, is back to the small screen. The acting-dol has been acting in numerous dramas such as "Legend of the Blue Sea" (2016), "Risky Romance" (2018) and more.
April's NaEun is known for her acting in the popular web drama "A-Teen".
Model Han HyunMin is also a lead actor. He is well-known for being the first Korean model of African descent in Korea.
Here is more information.
Hip Hop King (2019)
SBS
Information
Title: Hip Hop King/Hiphabwang - Naseunagil/힙합왕 - 나스나길
Director: Lee JunHyung
Writer: Kwon SooMin
Network: SBS
Runtime: From Aug. 9
# of Episodes: 6
Language: Korean
Summary
The growth drama is about Hip Hop music by showing Hip Hop culture and its world.
Cast
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Lee HoWon as Bang YoungBaek
18 years old, second year of high school. He transferred to this school.
His rapper nickname is BangBaek, he was born from a poor family.
He grew up in a small city in the countryside with his single mother. Then, at the age of 10, he moved to the city of Daegu where he grew up in the hands of his grandmother. His mother promised that she will bring him with her to Seoul when she settled. He is now 18 years old and still lives with his grandmother.
He is crazy about rap and he thinks about it all day. However, his dream cannot come true in Daegu. He decides to go to Seoul where are all the other rappers and to succeed in rap and then to help his grandmother who has raised him.
In Seoul, he is having a hard time. His mother is not helping him and in his new school, he becomes the target of bullies. His life in Seoul is tough.
All he can do is rap and he is not running away.
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Cross Gene's Shin as Kim TaeHwang
18 years old, second year of high school.
He was born into a rich family. He is a bully and a rapper from the same school as YoungBaek.
His family is very rich and he has been living like this since a young age. He receives all the financial support from his family.
He is busy getting ready for the new season of "High School Rapper" and he is already acting like the winner.
These days, he is managing his image in advance of the show. In the past, he was doing a lot of wrongdoings and bully -expect for stealing money because he has enough of it. However, in his eyes appeared this guy that gets on his nerves -YoungBaek.
He is thinking: how can a loser like him rap? TaeHwang wants to step on his dream.
She has a complex familial situation and she is currently living in the house of a relative.
She likes to read novels, webtoons, and fanfictions with popular idols. During weekends, she rides longboards in the park, watches YouTube and learns how to play guitar.
Before meeting him at school, she first met the transfer student YoungBaek while she was working at the convenient store. They become friends who share secrets because she is hiding the fact that she is working there.
Their friendship is moving toward first love but the world is not always beautiful. She has too many secrets that she cannot even tell him.
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Model Han HyunMin as Seo KiHa
18 years old, second year of high school.
He is in the same class as the transfer student YoungBaek. He is noisy but he has a warm heart.
He has always hated the bully TaeHwang but could do anything against him. He is supporting YoungBaek in his confrontation against TaeHwang.
Since his young age, he likes to draw graffiti and cartoon characters. He started to dream to be a webtoon artist. Through a special program, he posted his own webtoon online, however, he received a lot of bad comments and stopped his story. He does not really know what to do.
The only thing he is sure about is that he wants to date.
Interesting Facts
Here are the posters.
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Here is one of the teasers.
Han HyunMin and Lee HoWon took a picture together back in January.
Top 17 Best School/College Romance K-Dramas To Have On Your Watchlist (2023 Update)
Find out the top best school/college romance K-Dramas to have on your watchlist. (Updated with 2023 dramas)
Laure, Kpopmap Editor 10 min to read ·
Published : Nov 7, 2023
· Updated : Dec 26, 2023
JTBC
For new K-Drama fans, it is often hard to make a great watchlist from scratch. You most probably ask your friend’s opinions or read online reviews to make your selection, but that is probably not enough to decide on your next drama.
K-Dramas have plenty of genres. This time, we listed romance dramas set in school and university. We made a selection of the best teen romance and campus romance. If you are a K-Drama beginner, look out for the dramas we have selected to find which ones suit your taste! For K-Drama addicts, you probably have watched all the dramas listed below, if not, it is time to add them to your watchlist.
Summary: The story of a woman living a new life through plastic surgery. She ends up meeting Do KyungSuk at college orientation, and while everyone thinks that appearance is important, he thinks differently. She will learn what real “beauty” is.
For: Viewers looking for a campus romance questioning what is "beauty" with a swoon-worthy main couple.
Why watch?: This campus romance has an interesting theme on “what is real beauty”. The plot mainly focuses on romance and other issues of university students, making the whole story very interesting. The main couple's chemistry is one of the best. It is a must-watch!
Summary: It tells the dreams and love stories of students who are in pursuing a career in sports.
For: Viewers looking for the sweetest and the most hilarious campus romance.
Why watch?: This drama is just too good to miss! The female lead is a bubbly weightlifting athlete and the male lead is a soft swimmer. This true OTP created this perfect romantic comedy with their perfect chemistry! This drama gave birth to one of the legendary K-Drama lines, "Do you like Messi?".
Summary: A youth drama that tells the story of an 18 year old high school girl who's life completely changes as well as the students surrounding her.
For: Viewers looking for a mysterious and exciting teen story.
Why watch?: This drama is a must for young viewers. Kim SoHyun's acting is perfect in this teen drama. The plot and the love triangle also made it worth watching. There is no wonder why this 2015 drama of the "School" series was popular.
4. "Dream High"
KBS
When: 2011
Cast:Suzy, Kim SooHyun, 2PM's Ok TaecYeon, Ham EunJung, Jang WooYoung, IU
Summary: It tells the love story and dreams of young people who desire to become stars by attending an Art High School.
For: Viewers looking for a heart-fluttering high-school romance with a music theme.
Why watch?: It might be an old drama, but the story is easy to watch and completely addictive. If you like K-Pop and dramas about singers, this drama might be for you. Suzy and Kim SooHyun couple's chemistry is unforgettable.
5. "Boys Over Flowers"
KBS
When: 2009
Cast: Ku HyeSun, Lee MinHo, Kim HyunJoong, Kim Bum, Kim Joon
Summary: The love story of a girl from a poor family and a boy from one of the largest conglomerates family who attends the same private high school.
For: Viewers looking for a hit high school love story.
Why watch?: There are many reasons why this drama is worldwide popular (and not only the Korean version). Even after all these years, "Boys Over Flowers"'s plot and cast are still worth watching. The handsome F4 and the fierce female character created this memorable drama with famous scenes.
Summary: It tells the love and friendship stories of wealthy high school students.
For: Viewers looking for an addictive cliché teen K-Drama.
Why watch?: There are two types of "The Heirs" viewers: those who loved it and those who hated it. "The Heirs" is entertaining and filled with K-Dramas clichés but that is for the best. If you are looking for an emotional rollercoaster and cheesy drama, don't miss this one.
Cast: APRIL's Lee NaEun, Kim DongHee, Golden Child's BoMin, Kim SooHyun, Ryu EuiHyun, Kang MinAh, Shin YeEun, Shin SeungHo
Summary: The web drama is about the worries and love stories of teens. The changes that the main characters are going through by changing from 18 to 19 years old. They are going through a lot with the preparation of the CSAT (college entrance exam) and this comes with a lot of choices to be made.
For: Viewers looking for a cute teen love story reflecting Korean students' worries.
Why watch?: It is a web drama of excellent quality. The story is engaging and has a slow pace. The love story and school worries of the characters are interesting (feat. handsome actors). All in all, the drama is definitely worth watching.
8. "To the Beautiful You"
SBS
When: 2012
Cast:Sulli, SHINee's MinHo, Lee HyunWoo
Summary: It tells the story of a girl pretending to be a guy who entered an all-boys physical education high school.
For: Viewers looking for a funny and easy-to-watch teen story.
Why watch?: The drama is a bit old. However, the whole drama's light-hearted atmosphere and laughable circumstances make it likable. You will find yourself falling for the characters and laughing out loud. SM Entertainment stan might want to look at this drama as various idols appear.
Summary: An emotional fantasy romance drama taking place in a world where vampires and humans co-exist.
For: Viewers looking for a high school story with vampires.
Why watch?: If you like dramas with vampires and cute school love stories, "Orange Marmalade" might be for you. There are few K-Dramas about vampires, and this one stands out. Even if the script was a bit unorganized, the interesting overall plot took over.
10. "Cheese in the Trap"
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When: 2016
Cast:Park HaeJin, Kim GoEun, Seo KangJoon, Lee SungKyung
Summary: A romance thriller that tells the story of a female college student who is the only one who saw the real true self of her sunbae. This perfect guy is hiding his dangerous nature behind a sweet smile.
For: Viewers looking for an unusual campus story.
Why watch?: Many have divided opinions about this drama. The two main male characters are quite unusual because of the way they think. They are different from other dramas' characters and make viewers try hard to understand them. That is the charm of this drama making you curious until the end.
Summary: It tells the story of a girl who realizes that she is a supporting character inside a romance manga named "Secret". She tries to change the fixed story for her love and life.
For: Viewers looking for a swoon-worthy couple with fantasy and mysterious elements.
Why watch?: If you are looking for one of the best romance dramas with a high school background, this is for you! The drama has eye-candy leads and a fun lead female character in a story full of fantasy and mysteries. You will get quickly addicted and captivated. If you like cute and innocent love stories, this is even more recommended for you.
Summary:"Love Revolution" tells the love story of the couple Gong JuYoung and Wang JaRim while also depicting the teen's lives realistically with their love, friendship, studies, and dream.
For: Viewers looking for a hilarious plot and an innocent love story of high school students.
Why watch?: The main reason to watch this Kakao TV web drama is the lead character Gong JuYoung, the cutest and cheesiest boy in the world. He is crazy in love with Wang JaRim, a cold high school girl, and will do everything to win her heart. As you can expect from such a storyline, their love story will be full of unexpected and funny events. Moreover, all their friends have an essential part in the fun of the drama. It is light and hilarious.
Summary: It tells the romantic comedy story of JuGyeong, who is bullied for her appearance and then turns into a goddess through makeup with the help of her friend SuHo who keeps hidden scars. The two met and by sharing their secrets, they grow and restore their self-esteem.
For: Viewers looking for a heart-fluttering high school romance and a focus on self-esteem.
Why watch?: It is a must-watch! This school story is relatively light with an addictive love story (feat. tons of heart-fluttering scenes) and numerous entertaining scenes. However, it also has its darkness. The female lead is harshly bullied for her looks, and she lost her self-esteem (to mention just a few of the issues in this drama).
Summary: It tells the real struggles of people in their 20s and the issues of university students. At a distance, their youth seems beautiful, but if you look at it closely it is harsh. University students' lives would've been a little easier if they utilize guides to exams (like IT exam dumps & practice tests online).
For: Viewers looking for friendship and romance stories with characters with painful and sad stories.
Why watch?: This drama perfectly mixes two opposite feelings in its plot. It is sad because the drama highlights the painful wounds of each of its characters and the real hardship of university students (it is realistic). Despite having an overload of darkness, the drama isn't all gloomy and dark. At the same time, it is bright with an adorable romance, cute friendships, and likable characters who grow together.
Summary: It tells the stories of students of SeoYeon University who try to find "M", the anonymous main character of a story posted on the school community that turned the school upside down. The characters' romantic lines will change as they are looking for "M".
For: Viewers looking for a friends-to-lovers campus love story with interesting characters.
Why watch?: If you like campus romance, this is for you! Between the heart-fluttering main love line, rivalry in the second couple, diverse characters, and busy campus life, this drama has filled up all the requirements. It is sweet and addictive. You will not be able to stop yourself from watching the next episode.
Summary: A campus romance about the inflexible SangWoo and his encounter with the campus’ most popular student, JaeYoung.
For: Viewers looking for the addictive love story of two opposite university students.
Why watch?: It might just be the most heart-fluttering short campus romance of the century. BL newbies or experts alike, it will keep you away from your sleeping schedule (you're warned). The story of SangWoo and JaeYoung who go from enemies to lovers is played with amazing chemistry. This drama has been acclaimed left and right for good reasons.
Summary: "Twinkling Watermelon" focuses on Ha EunGyeol (RyeoUn), a model student who aims to make his parents proud. However, he's a natural-born, gifted guitarist who harbors a desire to pursue music instead. When this leads to an argument with his father, EunGyeol ends up discovering a strange yet enticing music store. After leaving the store, he finds himself in the year 1995 where he meets the teenage version of his father, Ha YiChan (Choi HyunWook). What ensues next is a story of youth, romance, family bonds, and music that gets everyone clapping along to its rhythm.
For: Viewers looking for a youthful drama full of emotions.
Why watch?: The drama has a good mix of heart-pounding youthful romance, family setting, bromance, a bit of mystery, and music. You will love the unexpected plot twist in the beginning, the handsome actors, and a rollercoaster ride of emotions.
You can also recommend to readers through the poll and the comments. (Note that "Dear. M", "Semantic Error", and "Twinkling Watermelon" were added later than other dramas in the poll)
What is the best school/college romance K-Drama according to you?
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Twinkling Watermelon
My ID Is Gangnam Beauty
Weightlifting Fairy Kim BokJoo
Who Are You: School 2015
Dream High
Boys Over Flowers
The Heirs
A-Teen 2
To the Beautiful You
Orange Marmalade
Cheese in the Trap
Extraordinary You
Love Revolution
True Beauty
At A Distance, Spring is Green
Dear.M
Semantic Error
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Top 16 Best Romance Korean Web Dramas To Have On Your Watchlist (2022 Update)
These romance Korean web dramas are the best!
Laure, Kpopmap Editor 9 min to read ·
Published : Jan 10, 2023
· Updated : Mar 27, 2023
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Korean romance web dramas are of good quality and offer different types of content. While there are a few school and college dramas airing on TV every year, it is not the case with web dramas. Middle school, high school, college, and early 20s are often a subject for Korean web dramas.
Cast: APRIL's Lee NaEun, Kim DongHee, Golden Child's BoMin, Kim SooHyun, Ryu EuiHyun, Kang MinAh, Shin YeEun, Shin SeungHo
Summary: The web drama is about the worries and love stories of teens. The changes that the main characters are going through by changing from 18 to 19 years old. They are going through a lot with the preparation of the SAT (college entrance exam) and this comes with a lot of choices to be made.
Why watch?: The whole "A-Teen" series is worth watching, you can start with season 1 or 2 directly. This is definitely one of the best web dramas and a must-watch if you are looking for a high school story with love and friendship. The lead couple is amazing with a lot of heart-fluttering scenes and the surrounding characters are also entertaining.
Cast: Lee YooJin, Park JungWoo, Kim SaeRon, Bae HyunSung, Park ShiAhn, Kim HyungSuk, Jung ShinHye
Summary: The love stories of university students in a relatable melodrama.
Why watch?: "Love Playlist" has four seasons, they are all good but the fourth is especially entertaining (you can start from the fourth without understanding issues). This college web drama is focusing on various characters with their own particular issues and it has different love stories. "Love Playlist" story looks authentic and relatable. If you are curious about real Korean university students' life, this is for you.
Cast: EXID's Hani, Hwang SeungEon, Bae InHyuk, Lee JongWon
Summary: It tells the story of the best bartender of the industry who is working in a speakeasy bar. She solves the problems of the couples and is overcoming her past love wounds.
Why watch?: Have you ever been betrayed by your friend or ex? Then, you would completely relate to this interesting web drama. The addictive plot focuses on revenge but also healing and moving onto a new relationship. The male lead is eye-candy and the drama is set in a bar which is quite unique.
Cast: UP10TION's Kim WooSeok, Han SungMin, Park SangNam, Jin HoEun, Chae WonBin, A.C.E's Chan
Summary: It tells the dream and love of twenty-year-olds who share the realistic problems that they face as they just became adults. Lee HyunJin and Chae DaHee meet and start to mature together by creating their own boundaries.
Why watch?: This web drama is perfect for those of you who are looking for a college romance web drama. The drama is not only about romance but also about growth and familial issues. Each character is finding their true self in this drama. The directing is also particularly good and the secondary characters are funny.
Cast: Lovelyz's JiSoo, Former MYTEEN's Shin JunSeop, Supernova's Park GeonIl
Summary: DaEun works part-time and Kim Byul is an idol in her 5th year since debut. These two girls who look alike decide to change each other's lives just for 7 days. It tells the romantic encounters of these 2 girls.
Why watch?: This drama might be a simple and cute love story but it is addictive and romantic. Moreover, it is about K-Pop idols' lives, a subject that interests many. It is worth watching if you are looking for a captivating love story. The male lead is also charming.
Summary: It tells the fraud marriage romance of two persons who do not want to marry but decided to get married to get be able to receive the "Newlyweds jeonse loan" [e.g. governmental financial support for newly married couples to help them rent houses].
Why watch?: The story is intriguing and there is good chemistry between the leads. It is not a comedy as it is more on the emotional side. If you are looking for something quite new with a college love story, you might want to watch this one.
Cast: Lee EunJae, KangYul, Lee JungJun, Park EHyun, THE MAN BLK's Yoon JunWon, THE MAN BLK's Choe ChanYi, Ju HyunYoung, Yang YuJin, Keum DongHyun
Summary: It tells the love and friendship stories of teens. It is a new semester with new faces. YeonDoo is now in the last year of high school. Her life is complicated with misunderstandings and conflicts. What should she choose love or friendship?
Why watch?: "Best Mistake" (season 1 and 2) is a drama for those who are looking for a simple and cute teen love story. Don't watch if you are looking for something serious and if you don't like cheesy content. The drama touches on teens' friendship, trust, fight, love, and more in an engaging story and lovable characters. "Best Mistake 3" is as good.
Cast: OH MY GIRL's Arin, Hwang BoReumByeol, FANATICS's DoAh, Han ChaeKyung, RyeoUn, Kwon HyunBin (VIINI)
Summary: Through the stories of friendship and growth of high school friends, it tells the lovely story of school days when friends are one's whole world.
Why watch?: As someone who did not read the webtoon, the story about these four cute girls with their friendship and love stories is cute. The characters were fun and the overall story is interesting. If you are looking for a high school web drama, this is a good one.
Summary: It tells the romance of a girl who thinks she is unattractive. She receives a secret ring from her family that changed her appearance and starts to get the attention of a handsome and cold guy.
Why watch?: This fantasy drama has a good plot that questions a society judging people's appearance but don't expect the plot to be too deep. It is an easy-to-watch and catchy love story.
It is available on NaverTV.
10. "beautiology101"
Get it Beauty
When: 2016
Cast: Han JiEun, Kim JaeYoung, JinHyuk, Lee ChulWoo, Choi JiHun
Summary: It is a beauty drama that tells the story of young people in the "K-Beauty School".
Why watch?: This drama was made to promote the makeup brand Innisfree but the whole story and characters are so interesting that it worth watching. If you are interested in makeup, this is pretty much a must-watch.
Cast: NCT's JaeMin, Kim JeeIn, Lee JongWon, Kim YooJin
Summary: It is a college campus romance with freshmen's love and friendships. It tells the story of MiRi who is worrying between love and friendship as she started to like her best friend's boyfriend.
Why watch?: It is a cute and short love story of college students that will make you smile with their heart fluttering scenes.
Summary: It is the fantasy growth drama of the high school student DanBi who arrived in the Joseon dynasty through the rain and met the king.
Why watch?: If you are looking for good laughter and a sweet love story, this is for you. The web drama is adorable and the leads have great chemistry.
Summary: "Love Revolution" tells the love story of the couple Gong JuYoung and Wang JaRim while depicting realistically the teen's lives with their love, friendship, study, and dream.
Why watch?: Are you looking for a cute and cheesy web drama to make you giggles and smile? Search no more, "Love Revolution" is for you! The web drama is based on a popular webtoon, and this may be why all its characters are fun. Gong JuYoung (Park JiHoon), the cuteeest boy ever, is the story's highlight. He is never short of confessing his love for Wang JaRim (Lee RuBy) and makes us all laugh.
Summary: A campus romance about the inflexible SangWoo and his encounter with the campus’ most popular student, JaeYoung.
Why watch?: BL fan or not, this is a must-see! This web drama received a lot of love and was even released in the movie theater in Korea following its popularity. Two handsome university students that everything opposes fall in love with each other and show one of the best chemistry on screen. The story might be a deja-vu, but this drama will teach you not to stop at its summary.
Summary: Lee SeungMin is a common boy with no presence and he has a crush on the most popular girl in school Oh JiNa. One day she suddenly suggests starting a contract relationship with him. Can SeungMin and JiNa safely end their contract relationship and start a real relationship?
Why watch?: "Be My Boyfriend?" is a KOKTV high school love story of quality. This is not for you if you expect to find something completely new. But if you are looking for a really cute love story and male lead (yes, no tsundere here), you must watch. It is entertaining and relatable.
Summary: MinJae, who made all kinds of efforts dreaming of becoming an insider full of presence at school, feels that everything has changed since she first transferred. Isn't the prettiest girl in school asking to be friends with her? That is until she gets entangled in a provocative skinship rumor with the most popular guy at Woojeong High School. It turned out that all of these incidents happened because people misunderstood MinJae for another girl with the same name "Yoo Minjae.” Can MinJae finish her school life as an insider safely without being caught by anyone?
Why watch?: "User Not Found" is one more KOKTV romance high school web drama on this list. This drama has more depth than you would expect with topics such as acceptance of oneself, past trauma, social media, etc. The primary purpose of watching is the growth of the lead character and her love story. The mysterious two leads also help in making you curious about the characters.
You can also recommend the dramas you liked to readers through the poll and the comments. (Note that "Love Revolution", "Semantic Error", "Be My Boyfriend" and "User Not Found" were added later than the other dramas in the poll.)
What is the best romance Korean web drama according to you?
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A-Teen 2
Love Playlist 4
XX
Twenty Twenty
One Fine Week
Ending Again
Best Mistake 2
The World Of My 17
Queen of the Ring
beautiology101
The Way I Hate You
Splash Splash Love
Love Revolution
Semantic Error
Be My Boyfriend
User Not Found
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Here is a list of K-Dramas about first love that you should definitely add to your watchlist!
Dyllan Mykel, Kpopmap Editor 4 min to read ·
Published : Feb 3, 2023
· Updated : Mar 24, 2023
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One of the best parts about watching a K-Drama is the heart-racing romance. There's a certain allure to watching two characters fall in love while navigating various obstacles and hardships. Regardless of if it's a one-sided crush or mutual relationship, romance in K-Dramas strike a chord in every viewer.
While there are many types of relationships out there, there's something special about first love that reinvigorates all the romantic cells in our body. The first time holding hands, the first time being in a relationship, the first kiss. Although there are many K-Dramas that highlight the first love experience, viewers always rejoice when it's depicted on screen. The bliss that comes from watching characters fall in love for the first time is simply unmatched and a welcome experience for any K-Drama fan.
Because there are so many series out there, we decided to make this list of K-Dramas about first love that you should definitely add to your watchlist!
1. "Reply 1988"
The "Reply" series contains some of the most iconic dramas in the industry. But for this list, we'll only focus on one — namely, "Reply 1988". The legendary drama stars HyeRi, Ryu JunYeol, Ko KyungPyo, Park BoGum, and Lee DongHwi. They play a close-knit group of five friends who all reside in the same neighborhood in Seoul, in the year 1988.
While the show highlights their passionate adolescence and unwavering friendship, it also includes elements of first love. It doesn't stop at two people in the friend group falling for each other, but brings in a third to form an ill-fated love triangle. While there's bound to be heartbreak, the romance trumps it all and brings a bright, glowing smile to your face. "Reply 1988" is an amazing drama that you'll end up watching over and over again.
If you're searching for a warm romance story, then look no further than "Extraordinary You". The webtoon-based drama enlisted a youthful cast in the likes of Kim HyeYoon, SF9's RoWoon, Lee JaeWook, Lee NaEun, and Kim YoungDae among many others. It depicts the life of Eun DanOh (Kim HyeYoon) as she finds out that she's a supporting character inside a romance manga named "Secret". After making this discovery, she decides to go against fate, searching for love and a story suitable for a main character.
Watching Eun DanOh overcome various obstacles in order to gain and hold onto her first love is extremely encouraging. There comes a point in time that we all learn that some things are just worth fighting for, and one of those things happens to be love! As you dive deeper into the fantasy romance, you can't help but cheer for DanOh on her journey to become her own main character. Eun DanOh, fighting!
Although "Our Beloved Summer" premiered on December 6, 2021, the drama brought so much warmth from beginning to end. With such accomplished main leads in Choi WooShik and Kim DaMi, it's no surprise that the romance drama received endless amount of praise and recognition. Under the guise of a youth documentary, "Our Beloved Summer" depicts the relationship of Choi Woong (Choi WooShik) and Kook YeonSu (Kim DaMi) who reunite after 10 years. They discover that their romance story is far from over and begin to fall for one another once again.
The widely recognized drama has absolutely everything: enemies to lovers, a reunion between exes, as well as high school puppy love. The beautiful cinematography adds varying depth to the romance scenes, making your heart ache for the characters you see on screen. Choi Woong and Kook YeonSu's storied history is touching and brings an unforgettable vulnerability. Although fair warning, you may need to stock up on tissue boxes, just in case.
"Still 17" stars the talented Shin HaeSun and Yang SeJong as its main leads. The drama depicts the story of Woo SeoRi (Shin HaeSun), a budding 17 year old genius violinist. One day, she gets into an accident and falls into a coma for 13 years. Afterwards, she wakes up as a 30 year old, but still maintains the mind of a teenager. She meets Gong WooJin (Yang SeJong) and her life begins to change.
While Woo SeoRi's body resembles an adult, her mind still retains its teenage naivety and innocence. It makes her romance story with Gong WooJin special as she learns various life lessons, all with him by her side. "Still 17" shows that even at 30, there's still many things to learn and that it's never too late for first-time experiences, including first love. Your heart will absolutely flutter with excitement while watching this drama!
"Twenty-Five, Twenty-One" shot to worldwide fame and kept viewers glued to their seats every episode. Staring Kim TaeRi as Na HeeDo and Nam JooHyuk as Baek YiJin, the drama depicted the story of two youths tirelessly striving to accomplish their dreams.
While half of the series showcases Na HeeDo and Baek YiJin's uplifting friendship, they find that romantic feelings are not too far behind. They must tip-toe the line of friendship and love, all while making great strides towards their goals and aspirations. The series is inspiring, heartfelt, and touches upon first love in a way that you cannot help but be caught up in a wave of nostalgia. "Twenty-Five, Twenty-One" is a perfect watch and not only for first love enthusiasts.
What K-Drama comes to your mind when you think of first love? Let us know in the comments!
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