11 Korean Dramas So GOOD That They Have Ruined Dramas For Us Permanently [HappySqueak]
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- You know when a drama is so good that you kind of wish you could simply forget what happens so you can rewatch the drama once again? These 11 #koreandramas are exactly like that.
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To me The King Eternal Monarch, it has good action, photography, it make you to think, it out so many possible theories about the history it's not a kdrama than makes the things easie for you. Of course there's others but now I put this.
'It's okay not to be okay' is on another level. I mean how can something to be so perfect... 💯 !!!!!!
Where can we watch?
@@selinasharma6107 Netflix
@@mrunalidupare2643 thanks☺
Totally agree with you👍🏻
Specially moon sang tae..am amaze how he portrait autism dis order
The man who played Sang Tae in its okay to not be okay is such a great actor!!
If you like his acting you should try Moon Embracing the Sun it’s from 2012 but it still holds up today
I honestly wanted a Daesang for him. He literally was the highlight of the drama for me, soooo good👌
@@pinkaengelz they meant sang tae, not gang tae.
💯! I'd like to catch his other work
I totally agree! I was so impressed!
I can't believe my dad, who hates when I put anything Korean on TV, watched the whole of crash landing on you within 5 days
xDD
This Korean drama CLOY is too overrated...I prefer FOREST and Man to Man...
I had the same thing with kingdom
@@fitfilful I actually really liked it
The story is unique
Loved that drama too.. watched it in 3 days too!
Crash landing on you made me realise that Korean dramas aren't all cheesy and repetitive. Reply 1988 made me realise that I could easily sit through 20 episodes each 1.5 hrs long and still wish that it would continue. It's okay not to be okay made me realise that Korean dramas can tell deep topics too.
Looking forward to watching the other recommended Korean dramas.
You should also check out Something in the Rain!
Oh you wrote my lines 👍👍👍👍👍
You just mentioned the two dramas I love the most! ❤️❤️ Exactly my thoughts. It breaks my heart to see people categorize Kdramas into the cliché zone. Honestly, I have only watched 6-7 dramas but I am glad to say that they are nothing like clichés.
Looking forward to seeing It's Okay to Not be Okay. I hear the storyline is good.
Watch Itaewon Class
watch goblin it will make you realize you can find all these in one. such a masterpiece!
Scarlet Heart is heart wrenching. I had to spend days telling myself 'It's just a drama'... if you're a person who cries easily you will be crying a lot... not to say u won't scream and laugh a lot too because you will. Also.... I am not kidding when I say it's awesome acting and osts
Is it sad or happy ending? I am not gonna watch if it’s sad one.
Nothing compares to the sadness it gave to me. Yes it is extremely sad.
Atlantic blues thanks for the answer. I won’t watch it then.
@@henryhendrika5689 If you haven't watched reply 1988, watch it. A very beautiful story with a nostalgic plot or the currently airing ' Flower of Evil' an underrated masterpiece.
I don't know why but scarlet heart ryeo will always be my number 1😍
my life is a pain without "it's okay to not be okay".
I am on last two episodes and I don't want to finish them
Exactly. But I just finished it ;-;
i've been trying to figure out how to forget what i watched so i can watch it all again brand new
Please watch flower of evil.. It's one of the best dramas so far.
Me too, It was an emotional ride
Flower of evil should have been in the list that drama is just a masterpiece
Right
I was stunned by Flower of Evil! I’m American, but I discovered Asian dramas in general this year. But Korean dramas have stolen the spotlight! Flower of Evil was by far the best I have ever seen, bar none! Also feel Goblin was magnificent!
EXACTLY
@Deborah Taylor I recommend you watch It's Okay To Not Be Okay as well. I promise you'll love it ❤️
it was really a masterpiece, u will be hooked from beginning till end❤️
1)Hospital Playlist
2) It’s okay to not be okay
3) Sky Castle
4)Signal
5)Crash Landing on you
6)Reply 1988
7)Goblin
8)Mr Sunshine
9)kingdom
10)Jewel in the palace
11)Moon Lovers: Scarlet heart Ryeo
Tenks. 😂
Thenks 😂
Are these dramas available on netflix?
Moon lover ♥
@@alvinsinto7588 a few of them.
Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo is just.....urrggggghhh. It's been 4 years and I still can't move on.
no one can
where can I watch it?
@@Emilia-cm2tt kissasian
go search kissAsian its totaly free
@@dontlikebtskpopanimekdrama5472 thank u 😊
@@Emilia-cm2tt awww...welcome!
I agree with “Goblin”, “Crash Landing on you” and “It’s okay to not be okay”
They are soooo good, and the chemistry is just indescribable!❤️
Goblin is awesome but the chemistry is ewww
@@izzyrov5814 yeah i prefered reaper and sunny pair more than goblin pair
@@izzyrov5814 eww is not the word you should use if you don’t like the chemistry just say it wasn’t for you don’t be so rude to the actors who filmed that .
@@Iloveuhoneyyy You don't get it. I've got nothing against the actors, they just don't look good together. I just blame the one who casted the actors.
Talking about chemistry, Something in the Rain is perfect!
It’s okay to not be okay "It’s different from the K-dramas I've seen ," and "It not a typical romance drama, it's a drama with a different depth.”
Kim Soo Hyun show the KDrama audience around the world what top true acting is. His acting spectrum is amazing 👍🏻❤️
Don't take the other two leads for granted. If was only on him the show could've been a total boredom. They found the best recipe with those three.
Michel Rodrigues It’s the whole team and also the writer , director and the crew members without anyone of them cannot make the drama so successful.
There is a lot of dramas that are not too typical they are just not famous enough check out evil flower or lie after lie or the smile has left your eyes or dazzling there’s a lot more can’t really think of
itszat imene I am watching evil flowers now, I also watched train from OCN earlier. I never watch drama based on famous script writer or actor, it has to be the story and genre I like.
By the way LJG of flower of evil is a very famous actor for a long time .
Scary
"It´s ok to not be ok" changed my life. I didn´t know how a k drama could have such a powerful impact on me. You have to watch it!!!!
Exactly.
Same it's change me like tht I forgot other series that I am waiting for so long I watch it's okay to not be ok 1 month ago and I am waiting for Lucifer season 5 B for so long but it's okay to not be ok change me so much that I don't want to Watch Lucifer anymore and I have watched 8 k dramas in a 15 days with average 20 episodes
Exactly man I never watched k dramatic but this man i smile blush cried everything it's just perfect
..... can't get enough
Agreed
If perfection had a name then it would be "It's okay to not be okay".It is such a masterpiece.Acting,visual,story,direction everything is perfect in this drama.Really set the bar high.😍😍😍
Yeah it's a masterpiece
Agreed👍
couldnt agree more! the best drama ever 😭
@Manisha Sinhababu oh it's the same directors as Encounter? I looooved that drama. These directors might just be my favorite directors ever then.
Does it have a sad ending? I’ve only watched CLOY and I loved it, but I cannot take another sad/bittersweet ending lol or else I’ll just break down
I strongly recommend
1. Its okay not to be okay
2. Decedants of the sun
3. Crash landing on you
4. Something in the rain
Crash landing on you 💜
@@My2centsoneverything 💜
Where i can watch Crash landing on you
DESCENDANTS OF THE SUN AND GOBLIN IS A MUST💯💯💯
@@Why_yt_hehe U can watch it on Netflix
Guys I highly reccomend "it's okay to not be okay" this drama is breathtakingly beautiful. I still can't get over it!!! 💕 Don't think twice JUST GO AND WATCH IT NOW YOU'LL NOT REGRET IT I PROMISE!!!
i wish i coulddd but some scenes are scary for me LMAOO
@@rianne1111 It was scarier for me too but after 6th or 9th ep (i dont really remember) there will be no scary scenes. At the end you'll cry with happiness. So just go for it!!!
I really liked its romance, comedy and idea of the story but I didn't like the the fact that the story was very predictable. Other than that its a masterpiece, i srsly can't watch other Kdramas without comparing em to this one.
Finished first three episodes, why I cant seem to appreciate it the way most people do?
@@rickydesuyo5656 Finish the show then you'll understand. :)
I can't believe Flower of Evil wasn't mentioned! It's just perfection
Just finished this and I loooved it!
the best!
Best thriller I've ever seen...
best suspense thriller drama 🔥🔥🔥
@@sarahburchfield411 me too finished 2 weeks ago
Only one answer. It's okay to not be okay. Shouldn't have watched it now can't see anything elsr
So true..nothing new to see or be compared with its okay to not be okay
agree
Any1 watched Chicago Typewriter? And watching Flower of evil?
@@mimis.5139 Chicago typewriter is unique too
its okay that's love was so good also..
For me 'Its okay to not be okay' was the best, everything about it.The storyline, cinematography, characters, execution, the chemistry between the leads and the valuable life lessons it conveyed.
yea, this was the first ever k-drama I’ve actually really got into. It talked about mental health and it was just 😚🤌 overall. The actor who played Sang-Tae had me in tears 🥺
@@samsungtv6184 the actor has a condition that makes him hard to recognize faces. knowing this, i admire him even more! he's extremely talented
i wholeheartedly agree! this one really just captured my heart and i already want to rewatch it even tho i finished it a few hours ago XD i’m just too attached to everything about it
crash landing on you was just a masterpiece
I agree. I really loved it
No. 1 K-drama!
too good 😫
on another level both content wise and impact wise
FR
I think I never cried in a drama as much as I cried in "Crash landing on you"..
omg same i cried in every episode after ep 3 i guess
saaaame i started bringing a box of tissues when i watched it hahah
I agree with you. I cried hard and for so long. Amazing what emotions drams can bring up in us all. : )
I was more curious about if cho chal gang catches yoon se-ri then what'll happen😑
@@nabilp6341 he will bring se ri to north korea and bring her to State Security Department. He will accused that Captain Ri was hid se ri for all the time. Captain ri might get punishments plus He wants to destroy Captain Ri's family.
My favorite are:
1.Goblin
2.Crash landing on you
3.Its okay to be not okay.
mine as well. And Extracurricular. I've watched a ton of stinker K-Dramas tho. But those few are above and beyond excellent.
Hero Hour and strangers from hell
@@Sonzai666french what show is that??? never heard of it! haha
@@herohour6496 😂😂
@@nanditaalyani1002 Goblin is so Hyped.. it is so slow and boring after episode 2. I only watched it for the OST and Cinematography.
Goblin did me in and still does. The chemistry between the characters and the cinematography make it. CLOY - also amazing and a repeat watch. Hospital Playlist was soooo much better than I anticipated, wish they would do a third season.
Is Hospital playlist that good? I started it but got kinda bored, so now I'm on s2 of Dr. Romantic. I'm thinking of going back to hospital playlist... idk, is it good?
@@rithu4438 super good. Like a slice of life drama. Don't expect an intense story. I found it relatable and the actors did such a spellbounding job.
But if you expect a topic for the story and plot twists you will be disappointed.
@@rithu4438 it wasnt bad but not my type
Definitely CLOY. No long boring moments, very few clichés, incredible chemistry, so emotional with great OSTs. I watched it three times and I'm still not over it...
And the fact that they confirmed they are dating
Definitely the best❤
@@Rara-ty5of That means nothing...songsong couple dated, and then wound up getting married and then divorced after getting interested with each other on screen
@@undrielgrenger53 stop spreading negativity. Just cause songsong couple ended, why do you think these two will? Wish them happiness or just keep ur mouth shut
'It's Okay Not To Be Okay' is really my top one K-drama, especially because my brother has autism just like Sangtae and I felt like I could really relate to Gangtae and that Munyeong became friends and lovers with the two brothers was really heartwarming.
I'm literally stuck with it's Okay Not to Be Okay. It's like a good dream that I keep on coming back. I can't even finish the second episode of the current drama I tried to watch because of this drama.
And when it finished I was an empty can
I realized how good the story and dialog was compared to other dramas. Stark contrast.
I can totally relate
I want the books in English desperately 😩 ppl should read em each one is sooo deep
Count me in. You're not alone dear.
Weight lifting fairy, Goblin, Strong woman, Coffee prince, Scarlet heart etc.. all of these dramas raised my korean drama standards so high.. how do i move on with my life? ;-;
Watch Descendants of the Sun and Arthdal Chronicles! I promise it will meet those standards!❤️
omg watch I'm not a robot, extraordinary you, and my love from another star
@@Lalalandtothemax already watched them😭😭😭... they were beautiful❤❤
@@nikolinajankovic6591 i've seen my love from another star... i'll try the other 2... thanks 😊
Watch "Flower of evil" to move on. 100% I guaranteed!
Bruh... the it’s okay not to be okay deserves so many awards . It is such a masterpiece. It touches a lot of subjects besides being a love story. I really enjoy the side stories as well. Really touched my soul and heart with the mental awareness, being human , flaws , autism , loving someone truly for who they are and more . It is my number one for sure .
I felt like it was all love story. I hate saying it wasn't good because I liked it a lot, but it doesnt deserve the title as one of the best 11.
I recommend Flower of evil its really good
@@jeezursilly5252 in terms of storyline and metamorphism the show was so good and the way it heals your mind. It was refreshing.
@@titalabayen86 tough competition between Lee Joon gi and Kim so hyun for male lead award
@@jeezursilly5252 yeah, I feel like it's overrated
" CHICAGO TYPEWRITER "
The plot ,Acting, Cinematography and their ost everything is perfect .
I'm just gonna live this here in case you're missing a masterpiece .one of the most underrated kdrama
This is such a good drama
Agree
It was one of the best I've ever watched. I downloaded it so I can have it on demand.
Chicago typewriter is one of the best drama ever 😍😍
anyone know how I can get the OST? it drives me CRAZY!
"It's okay to not be okay" is genuinely a masterpiece. The closest thing to perfection I've ever seen.
Agree 💯💖
Yes!!! I stayed up late night after night binge watching this! Just finished it two days ago and I'm already rewatching it! Can't get enough of this drama🥰
Agree.. Kill Me Heal Me is the second for me..
I want to watch this can you tell I should watch it's dubbed or subbed version
@@shambhavi434 subbed
IONTB is in a whole new level: the story, the acting, the details, even the kissing. Nothing can be compared to it. Periodt. I've watched many drama after it just to get rid of the withdrawal symptoms but nope. It's still there.
I liked it too, but the storyline was wonky. It was confused majority of the show and couldn't get into it. I didnt go to its full potential.
Erica Lopez yeah, i didn’t love it as much as other people seems to. maybe my expectations were too high, i don’t know.
Lol you need to watch flower of evil.
@@titalabayen86 everybody has different preferences. Uh oh btw, flower of evil isn't even on the list (maybe bcs it hadn't finished at that time) so why shld I bother commenting on that?
@@ddyywwnn don't worry it would be.... It was one of the great kdrama I have watched and ljg just nailed the role . Iotnob was good , I liked it as it was refreshing and healing.
why is no one talking about sky castle?? it literally raised my standards in korean dramas. it's really amazing, and of course my fave.
So true. A masterpiece. It a brilliant, thrilling, intense, storyline. I got the chills seeing the clips from it. Man it really grips you.
It was everything i could ask for in a drama
Exactly!
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Sky Castle was the third kdrama I've seen after crash landing and something in the rain. It's definitely underrated
Why is not anyone talking about 'reply 1988'. It's so amazing that I can't move on after a year. It talks about everything in our daily life ; family,friends, love,relationships...Love this drama from bottom of heart.
Finally someone who apreciate reply1988, currently watching.
I watched 1997 before and love it!(sorry for my english)
@@nancyprzmrtz4398 Don't be sry, your English is good enough. I can't bring myself to watch another reply drama cause '1988' left a huge impact on me.
@@majidanasrin2526 I got u, I start with the 1997 so it was fun, but I think 1988 has more family and friendship stuff and the other one has more romantic relationships... Kinda, but there still some family and friends... matters. I love it, but I got your point, it happens to me sometimes haha
@@nancyprzmrtz4398 can I ask you where are you from..?
Latin America hehe
I’m glad that Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo is included in this list. It deserves more attention. I love that drama even though it broke my heart to pieces. 💔
I love that drama too. But when i went back to rewatch it I was so surprised by the close up camera shot. It was difficult to watch for the most part.
Why didn’t they make a part 2, 😑
The drama that never became boring, all emotions came out from watching it. It's my favorite drama ever.
Can anyone tell me that where can i watch "Moon lovers : Scarlet Heart ryeo"?
same
Crash Landing on you has left me daydreaming, dreaming at night, crying, smiling, imagining and having withdrawal symptoms all at once 🥺🥺
I would add an honorable mention: Descendants of the sun and Hotel Del Luna
DOTS over CLOY. CLOY is just a spin-off of DOTS.
Nah, don’t see whats good about DOTS except for the beautiful pictures. It’s a romance hid in adventure but at the end it’s all about the ex songsong couple
@@Users_rx when i started, it was mainly bc i wanted to see what the hype was for DOTS and I kept watching bc of the second lead couple. Eventually dropped though.
Hotel Del Luna was spectacular.
Ohhh yeahhh
@@rodzcaadz1358 Well CLOY is better than DOTS so the spin off was better lmao
It's okay to not be okay is the best drama i've ever seen, it represents so well that how childhood trauma has a huge impact on our day to day life.
It's Okay Not To Be Okay was flawlessly executed. And White Christmas should be on this list. It has never been surpassed. Don't read any spoilers, just watch it, you can thank me later.
Where can i watch white Christmas I’ve been searching for it for a long while but couldn’t find it
@@yikes_queen2679 You can watch it on Viki!
@@mariem24601 ya i searched there too but couldn’t find it
I watched white Christmas a few years ago and it's still the most unique k drama I've ever seen.
sadly only minorite have watched masterpice with name "white cristmase" and many will not understand it's price even after watching it. it probably will never end up in a lists like this, where many dramas are choosena because of them being loved by many people and not because they are great.
I want to add other LEGENDARY dramas :
- Descendents of the sun
- nobody knows (amazing thriller)
- Healer
- The world of the married
- love in the moonlight
- Another Oh Hae young
- Itaewon class
- Secretary kim
- I am sorry I love you
- kill me heal me
- Waikiki
- Strong woman D Bong Soon
- Boys over flowers
- you are beautiful (old but gold)
It will take me my entire youth to complete all these dramas 😢
Thanks. Just started on korean shows. I will try your recommendations.
You are beautiful i have watched more than 20 times
Hi bye, mama series also involved in this☹️😭🥺
Vagabond?
'My love from another star" should have been on the list! That's another masterpiece with new concept!
My all time favorite!
True!!!
It was ok but not extraordinary. What ruined it for me was the ending, that seemed hastily slapped together without much thought put into it by the scriptwriters.
@@LorenzoNW I agree
The uploader should watch it 1st before revealing those list.
I also recommend "Flower of Evil" as one of the best drama. The plot is really unique and the chemistry between moon chae won and lee junki is just superbbbbb
It's just uncomparable, a literal masterpiece
DEFINITELY
It's the epitome of perfection
finished it yesterday 😭 it’s my favorite drama now
For me this is my list that changed my Kdrama obsession:
1a. It's Okay to not be Okay
and
1b. Crash Landing on You
Can't call either of them a number 2... they are both number 1 to me... (let me be illogical for this!!!) :o)
For me
1a. It's okay to not be okay
1b. Hospital playlist
They are both no 1 to me
For me its
Chicago typewriter
Kill me heal me
SAMEEEEE
EXACTLY. Those two I can’t
I think the same, both are amazing dramas!!!
My favorites:
1. It's okay not to be okay
2. Reply 1988
3. Itaewon class
4.Legend of the blue sea
5. Strong Woman Do Bong Soon
It's Okay Not To Be Okay busted everything that i've seen from 2003. Raised the bar way higher now. Actually, when talking about originality, The Beauty Inside should be here too.
The beauty inside was based on a movie tho
What are you saying 🤯 . This series was a total disaster. It felt such a waste of time watching it.
@@aditigoyal9653 I agree with you .infact the more noteworthy drama and the best drama till date according to me is it's ok that's love starring jo in sung which so beautifully captured and portrayed the raw emotions of people suffering from mental health issues. I don't understand how can people even consider it's ok not to be ok as the best drama of this year. It was just pure glamorization and over the top portrayal of mental health.
@@aditigoyal9653 it was a good drama .Maybe not up to your expectations but still it succeeded in portraying some of the important mental issues in the society
@@prayrnasinha12 look everyone has different taste and most of the ppl liked it .
It’s Okay to not be Okay made me cry every episode and I was still so excited for each of them. Truly a masterpiece
Mr. Sunshine is truly amazing ❤️ The storyline was so heart-wrenching yet beautiful. The dialogues were well-written as it depicts about love and war. The characters have depth too and the cinematography is mind-blowing. Mr. Sunshine is a rare gem in the history of kdramas. This truly deserves to be recognized by international audiences as well along with Secret Garden, The Heirs, Goblin, DOTS, and The King: Eternal Monarch which are all written by Kim Eun-Sook! I still can't get over this masterpiece and this is my best kdrama ❤️
FLOWER OF EVIL!! That's all I have to say. It's the best drama this year for me.
Watch it and it will be yours too
For sure it was the best
Only lee joongi can do that character
Totally agree
I personally think that “it’s okay,it’s love” is definitely one of the top 3 best kdramas of all time. The acting delivery in this 2014 psychological drama is top notch , flawless and hard to beat. The actors, lead by Jo In Sung and Gong Hyo Jin, are just phenomenal and right. Jo In Sung added an unusual flare to the drama.
In conclusion , that drama deserves to be in the top 3 list of any kdrama lineup because the quality it brings to the table cannot be quantified.
also, the soundtrack is ✨elite✨
D.O.'s acting too!! I did not go into that drama expecting the stuff that happened in that drama but wow~ it was great
@@rhinem8325 I agree with you ... DO was phenomenal ❤️
yes, that was very good!!
The best! I don’t why this kdrama is underrated. Can’t get enough of Jo In Sung and Gong Hyo Jin! Watched this for 5 times already! And the OSTs!! 🤍🤍
It's Okay to not be okay is really impressive. Most Korean dramas are really good. Their choice of words are mostly deep.
It's hard to move on from It's Okay to Not be Okay. I still replay the series until today.
I'm on ep 9 for nth time and I still laugh, cry and get butterflies just like when I watched it for the first time! It's crazy! Simply the best k drama ever!
2020 may have been the worst year but it serves us such a great dramas
1. It's Okay to Not Be Okay
2. Hospital Playlist
3. The King: Eternal Monarch
4. Crash Landing On You
5. A Piece Of Your Mind (not loved by many by i like it)
these are my top favorites this year,
I usually have 2-3 dramas that I like in a year but this year was just too great
IOTNBO is such a hard one to get over, it's been a month since it end and i haven't found something to move forward
Ikr, Piece of Your Mind is a rlly good drama in my opinion!!
I really liked A piece of your mind. It was very emotional, but so good. I heard the series was cut short, which sucks.
Roz A it did which is a shame, I would have like it more to see Ha Won missed Seo Woo as much or more than he did with Jisoo, the ending didn’t fully satisfy me but it was still a great one, it was such a calm drama that it’s simplicity makes me love it
You should try Nobody Knows, also released in 2020. That one is brilliant as well.
Something good atleast happened for us in this year. It brings the feels of 2016. Years of good KDramas
My favorites are:
1. It’s Okay To Not Be Okay
2. Crash Landing on you
3. Goblin
Reply 1988 is the drama you wouldn't expect to love, it's a breath of fresh air not cliche, cheesy overdramatic, or what, it's our story, a story everyone can relate to.
OMG YESDD
I started off not really enjoying Reply 1988 but by the 3rd episode, I was completely hooked! And by the end of the series, fell in love with every character.
God I loved that drama but I had to stop bc I wanted you know who to be endgame...gosh I hate second ml syndrome and I love the drama but I literally cannot finish it without hurting inside TT
IIIIIII LOVEEEEEEEEE THIS ONE
Its Awesome ❣️
I would have been so bummed if reply 1988 didn't make the list.that drama was so great and I couldn't get over it for 3 weeks.
I’m still not over it😭
Same. Can’t do anything else. Can’t watch anything else. I finished watching it. Now it’s on repeat for the 1000th time
This drama is one of my top faves! Got a nostalgic feeling when I watched this drama ❤️
This is on top of my list. I’ve seen some of the kdramas mentioned here but reply 1988 for me has the most realistic story and gives you a slice of life.
After watching it's okay not to be okay my expectations are high n can't even dare to watch something else...ahhh😭💨
I dare you to watch it's ok that's love. It is by far the best drama especially with its theme revolving around mental health.
It did a far better job than it's ok not to be ok.
@@prayrnasinha12 I watched both dramas. And I'm a psychologist so when I saw both I felt like it's okay to not be okay is more realistic. I always see that, how movies and dramas portraits mental health which causes a lot off misconceptions among people watching it. It's ok it's love is really good one when talking about storyline but not the best to convey message on mental health. Whereas it's okay to not be okay talks about mental health and sufferings of people who go through it more realistically. Even each episode is a lesson for each of us. A best way to us to use fairy tales to teach us the life lessons.
@@ashayasathish2796 I've watched both dramas as well and there is a huge difference between both. It's ok thats love centers around the mental issue of schizophrenia and OCD while it's ok not to be ok touches upon autism and personal struggles within. There is a huge difference between both of these as mental issues . One of my family member is a schizophrenic patient and so I know what it feels like to be around one . Hallucinating is a big part of some of the more extreme version of schizophrenia. So I don't know what conclusions you got from it's ok that's love becoz it is the most accurate representation of schizophrenia and mental health. If you did pay any attention then you must have noticed that the character in its ok that's love had a much more traumatic past than most of the characters in its ok not to be ok( except for maybe the elder brother). On the other hand it's ok not to be ok death with child traumas which were very destructive to one's personality in their later years but apart from the autistic brother , the other characters felt very shallow . It no doubt showed the most glamorized portrayal of mental health issues. So I don't know how you got your conclusions but it's ok not to be ok lacked the in depth emotions that were so raw in it's ok that's love . I am not trying to convince you on which show is better or worse but the topic of using children's story books and it's narration were quite unrealistic and was created more artistically for entertainment purpose.
@@prayrnasinha12 I said what I felt and I'm not trying to convince you either. It's ok it's love revolves around schizophrenia and I know how serious condition it is. And I know how people with schizophrenia suffers because I have seen a lot of people living with it. And as you said both dramas are different they have their own strengths and weaknesses. In its ok it's love focuses on a particular mental illness whereas in its ok to not be ok it revolves around autism, ASPD and also shows other patients as well who deals with different mental illness. And also mental health which not just means the absence of illness but the psychological well-being. That is actually shown in IOTNBO. So it has shown more in a wide spectrum. So according to me IOTNBO don't lack either. And the way it's shown is more artistic and that's more creative and unique. Because that can convey messages easily. But it is not conveying any misconceptions either. And when we have to give awareness about mental health we do it more creative ways such as through stories, plays, dance drama etc. Because that reach out to many people. You can relate more with its ok it's love but not every person can do that. Whereas I felt more people can relate to IOTNBO. That's why most people like IOTNBO. It's just the matter of choice. So better don't compare both.
Me too
It's okay to not be okay is still my favorite. There is no drama that pass the level of perfection it had. It was just sooo good that I'm honestly at a loss for words.
Is it that good.... Actually I am confused to watch... Everyone saying it's a good drama
@@doniyageorge360 It's a wonderful drama. I would definitely recommend it. If ur confused watch the first episode first. If it doesn't psychologically irritate or distress you, do watch it.
@@doniyageorge360 it depends on everyone. I think you will love it. But i for one, didn't enjoy it as much as i thought I would and stopped watching at Ep 10. But you should give it a try, who knows u might love it alot.
@@aroha1253 You should have kept watching it to the end...
@@undrielgrenger53 I didn't enjoy it alot and wanted to start something I liked. Cause i was getting a bit bored. Tho I'm not hating on the drama and can see why everyone loves it so much :)
"Just between lovers" is a hidden gem and so many people are sleeping on it. The emotions you feel when watching this drama is unreal. I watched many kdramas but this one just hits different.
KDramas made me fall in love with all Koreans.
SAME!
Same here
*SAME*
Same.
@bob Hertz I love the variety, travel, and cooking shows too. I watch very very little America shows anymore. The dramas are so much better than anything on the networks.
I THINK IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE OKAY SHOULD GET THE FIRST SPOT.
In your opinion. This is all about opinion. There's no right or wrong here.
True this drama is a masterpiece
@@PrettyandThings sure I acknowledge it
I also watched the drama.This dramas story is different from other drama
Yess
Personally I recommend:
- *Flower of Evil* : super thrilling, amazing plot and the OSTs are beautiful
- *Scarlet Heart Ryeo* : the romance/action and plot twists everywhere
- *Sky Castle* : powerful insight on educational pressure and dark
- *Crash Landing on You* : fun, exciting and interesting with the north korea vs south korea content
- *Weight Lifting Fairy* : she's soo cute, female empowerment, couple goals and fun to watch
- *It's Okay To Not Be Okay* :each episode is a story and i personally love how they bring up issues about mental health, facing your fears...also strong female character
- *Itaewon Class* : cultural and gender diversity, modern contexts that was super interesting to see in a kdrama
- *Oh My Ghost* : its funny, romcom and a cool plot
- *Hwarang* : the brotherhood, the storyline and the humour is so worth the watch and the cast is no joke: full of visuals
- *Hospital Playlist* : really medical but its inspiring, addicting and the story of friendship is absolute goals
I totally agree with all these
yeaah i loved it oh my ghost what a beautiful romcom drama
U miss one best drama reply 1988
Most of these are great...but to me *MY MSTER* is on another level to everything else! 👍😷
Stephan Erdman - Authentic Game my Mister is my favorite. It’s different, and not much centered on romance but still gets you hooked. ❤️
Exactly 👍👍
The female lead in My Mister is the most interesting female character I've ever seen in any language. She is so smart, usually 4 or 5 moves ahead of everyone else, but so emotionally broken. Also, the development of the relationship between the female and male leads from wary adversaries to soul-mates who will protect each other at all costs is so moving.
I agree I was depressed for a week after watching it. Hahahaha I can feel their emotions.
I agree, My Mister is outstanding
"my mister" was an absolute masterpiece in every sense. perhaps went unnoticed, being not as popular as the ones mentioned on this list, yet superb quality of writing and acting. memories of the Alhambra was also very good, and kairos was excellent.
My Mister is a masterpiece! Ill surely never ever forget this Kdrama.
Agreed!
@@JeGreBe same here.. I m fan of kdrama but my mister is in another level I m waiting for another masterpiece like my mister 💓
It was my most favorite. I cried and smiled and laughed and cried more. I adored the characters from bad to good. All I want to watch are Korean films now. Korea has been on my travel list, now i REALLY am excited to get there.
My Mister is brilliant!
everyone's talking about IOTNBO and i'm not surprised but Mr Sunshine is one of the best drama ever if we talking about it being hit domestically. The cast, the storyline, the cinematography is NO joke. It's so amazing, it's made me cry in every episode, it's so realistic and can't express how much of a great actor Yoo Yeonseok is. That man has been so underrated, i'm glad he's receiving recognition now. Please do check out his other works too, he is a fantastic actor.
Agree Mr sunshine was epic, an entire league of its own!!
I agree with you on Mr. Sunshine. Yoo Yeon Seok is great there that I started following him. I can't forget the store scene...
I was so hyped after seeing the trailer and I fucking cried my eyes out at the end. I loved the acting and the characters, I was craving for more everytime I started a new episode 😅. Yoo Yeon Seok was hawt in this drama, like 😍😍😍😍
Thanks. I’ll check it out! My love EUN DONG is 5 STARS.
Agree! I love Mr sunshine so much! My friends think it was boring without even finishing one eps 😒
Why is nobody talking about “Extracurricular” or “Kill me, heal me” ???
extracurricular messed with my brain so much, it was so good
Kill me Heal Me i was wrecked emotionally. I had to stop at some point cause i was crying very emotionally, same with Crash Landing... and Its ok to not be okay....
@@kellbear23 OMG so trueee
Finally
Exactly! I came here to check if Kill me Heal me was on there :( it needs to be!
It was as early as episode 1 in “It’s okay to not be okay”, after Gang Tae had one of the worst days at work anyone could imagine and he arrived home to realise he’d forgotten to collect for his brother the autograph of his favourite author. Sang Tae’s reproaches to Gang Tae showed how hard it must be for any parent or carer of an autistic person, harder than i had ever realised. I thought a show that could show right from the start this difficult moment with such care and clarity was obviously made by creatives of high standard. And so the rest of the series proved, tackling issues of mental health without shirking or sugar-coating; “It’s okay to not be okay” is one of the great achievements in television, imo.
It's okay not to be okay' is such a golden masterpiece
"Goblin"and "It's ok to not be ok" heart touching drama ❤️
Ohh my faves
Its okay to not be okay is class apart.. brave and neat storytelling.. gripping course..beautiful scripting..wonderful cinematography..from locations to costumes to food to the tiniest details..everything is so perfect for the drama.. how the characters are all connected withh each other at the same time detached at times is so beautiful..
The acting is exceptional..the emotions portrayed are spot on..it gets conveyed so wonderfully that i don’t have words to explain.. Sang tae is so believable and he never overdid it even for a bit.. i havent seen anybody like KSH who can convincingly make you cry..! All the cast deserves special mentions.. such a wonderful drama..!!
Am glad Netflix did this to us kdrama fans 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
“It’s Okay to Not to be Okay” & “Strong Woman Do Bong Soon” are perfection. I can rewatch them endlessly and nothing else compares, I’m still not over them🥺
Mr. Sunshine left me completely depressed and heartbroken 😭
Me too...I cried and I hate the ending
I loved every episode. I laughed I cried and watched the entire series about 5 times.
The ending is too tragic. It was really good but left me heart broken. How can they kill all of them! Damn!
Itaewon class !!!!! Honestly left a huge impact on me compared to other Kdramas, a lot of life lessons and the slow burn love story ♥️ I loved it beginning to end
Yess I loved this drama and watched it 3 time in a row !! I loved the female lead too because she wasn't the typical drama girl who can't do nothing without the male lead
I was looking for this comment!
@@Didyne77 you should watch its okay to not be okay
THIS
Non Koreans are gonna like it because it talks about racism in Korea, thats to be expected
"It's okay to not be okay " is a masterpiece..either it's ost , animations or acting skills ..everything is top ..i totally recommend it
'My Mister' is so underrated. sigh... Guys, don't judge a book by its cover, don't judge a drama by its title/poster or even synopsis. Please watch 'My Mister'.
I have to agree with this. This is one of the best K-Drama's that I've ever watched.
i was expecting my mister on this list, very surprised my mister didn't make it - honestly found it better than a lot of the ones in the video.
This!! I watched it thia year and is amazing! But I think people like series with romance, not dramas like my mister :( they're missing the masterpiece.
@@ceresreina1266 it has a deep story behind the beautiful cinematography and to think they were able to match the weather based on the emotions the characters are carrying.
I was looking for this comment! My Mister really set the bar for me. ❤️
I highly recommend these as well. Unfortunately most are a few years old now and may be hard to find.
Healer
City Hunter
Can You Hear My Heart/Listen to my Heart
School 2013
Secret Garden
Boys Over Flowers
Good Doctor
Descendants of the Sun
Nine Time Travels
We have the same taste though i also enjoyed Empress Ki (drama-wise) and He's/You're Beautiful (romcom wise)
Yesss omg these dramas are so good! Specially Descendants of the sun, Healer, boys over flower, and school: 2013
Healer snd city hunter😍
School 2013! I love the brotherhood! Healer and Descendants of the Sun, I can rewatch it so many times. The male leads are sooo boyfriend material
Great list
Bro it's okay to not be okay has my whole heart, I cried laughed and learned so much from it, it'll always be my favorite
Yes❤️
It's my first Korean drama of my life and i cried a lot. It affects me badly. It's been over one month but still i have no dare to listen 'IN SILENCE' song. I don't listen it. I don't know why but something happened with me. I don't want to remember this drama bcoz it's always makes me sad remembering ko moon yang and gang shi , sang shi chemistry.
@@gokeden746 it's absolutely alright to feel this way, just know that things settle and get better eventually. Everyone goes through the baddest of times and you managed to get out of it, so you're much much stronger than you think you are. Watching this show is not easy, I know
@@harshita526 thnks for understanding my situation. I think i am the first person who is not feeling well after watching this drama bcoz everyone is happily talking about this drama but i am the one person who doesn't want to remember any things from this show. It has given me unbearable pain. First one and two weeks were very tough for me but slowly slowly i am getting over of it. You know before this drama i had watched many rom-com movies and series but none of them affected me like this. Now i feel very empty. May be I never forget this but this drama is a beautiful combination of love and emotions of friendship and siblings and u know after this i watched CLOY. It doesn't affect me like this but this was also a great drama. Can u suggest me some dramas like IOTNBO and CLOY bcoz now i am addicted to K-dramas.
Why does no one talk about ‘Something in the rain’! It’s one of the best k dramas I’ve watched
ME TOO!!! omg it's my absolute favourite :(((
@@TraciMaree I love the comments section of this channel so much bcoz I watch kdrama recommended here keep sharing good ones I will keep watching them 😉😍
YES YES YES
Finished this a few days ago, and I still have moments my eyes tear up (in the middle of my workday nonetheless..) remembering some scenes from this series. And I'm a 39y old west eu guy.. wtf?! this series almost broke me.
Ye-jin Son is such a good actress, the whole cast is mostly very good, but she is just out of this world.
This was only my 2nd KDrama, I'm now scared to watch more of them lol
Something In The Rain made me almost have faith in love again. It was so beautiful and the actors were brilliant.
They might not be the best, but Kill Me, Heal Me and It’s Okay, That’s Love are two amazing dramas, especially in the acting department.
Right, Kill Me Heal Me should have made into the list!
It's Okay That's Love was fantastic!
Kill me, Heal me is a great drama, but the misleading representation of DiD and the female lead making very questionable decisions as a doctor just threw me off..
It’s okay that love is a masterpiece
People need to appreciate My Love From The Stars, a little more. /sniffles/
Agree
Agree 🥺
i swear
Exactly
it was so gooddd
Itaewon Class & Crash Landing on you will forever be in my heart. I always thought k-dramas were too cheesy but these shows had higher meanings than most tv shows.
So is no one going to talk about Strong Woman Do Bong Soon? That one was epic.
its a good drama but it was cliche and the endingdam i cringed tbh buttt i liked thdrama
Exactly, it should be on the list.
It's good but it doesn't set any standard.
OMG YES
It's what introduced me to kdramas and i'm thankful 😁
The fact that itaewon class, extracuricular and whats wrong with secretary Kim wasn't even mentioned her... Makes me think I have a different taste, and it feels like the one who made the list really loves ancient stuffs with magic/mystery just to make the story interesting. Not a cup of my tea since not real or not possible things doesnt really get my empathy
I adored What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim.
Some of those dramas are not my style either. I really didn't get why everyone was all over goblin even though I watched it too id say what's wrong with secretary Kim was so much nicer lol
@@stephsica I'm watching fight my way and at ep14... Honestly shows like this, that shows actual relationship and circumstances makes me love the shows. I'm not saying the shows should be 100% realistic but I just can't take show seriously with a people who lives 1000 yrs and date a 20+ Yr old. Or ancient times with kings legally having 10 wife. Or monsters, just to make the show have plot...
What's Wrong with Secretary Kim was a romcom, probably that's why isn't considered one of the "best" dramas.
But Itaewon Class surely deserved a place in this list if it was meant to be an unbiased one.
@@stephsica personally speaking......watching ripper take people in the death room and then watching eun tak in her next life hit me a lot a lot...i realized life is way too short .......i m 21 n i feel that lets live ...such a short journey....
so goblin not just affects us.....we loved the charactrs....music ....story..
I can’t get past cloy, goblin, or iotnbo. Ever. I’m gonna look back on these dramas and feel my heart shatter every time.
Reply 1988. It just about broke me. The nuances of love between family and friends and the bittersweet memories of your past, all woven together in absolute perfection. It is it's own league.
True I still feel sad when I think about it knowing I won't watch it again with fresh eyes it is truly in a league of its own
So far this year, my favorites in recent times would be:
Flower of Evil
Its Okay to not be Okay
Crash Landing on You
World of the Married Couple
Itaewon Class
Hospital Playlist
Vagabond
Arthdal Chronicles
Kingdom
Currently showing: Tale of the Nine Tailed, Record of Youth and Do you like Brahms?
Is vagabond worth watching?
@@rujuspo 100%
Arthdal Chronicles was amazing as well but it’s quite shocking how underrated it is!!!
I definetly have to watch do you like brahms . I want to hear german pronounciation from koreans
I agree, flower of evil is a fantastic show
everyone here in the comment section is literally talking about “its okay to not be okay”, i know its one of the best dramas to exist but are we not gonna talk about how “crash landing on you” made such a big impact to the korean drama world? like this drama is one of the reasons why more people started to watch k dramas already (like me)
I started watching Kdramas recently and CLOY was my first one, then I watched IOTNBO right after. I love both those dramas for different reasons and they're special in their own way. But if a gun was pointed to my head and I had to pick between the two, then I would choose "Crash Landing on You" as the better one, IMO. CLOY was emotionally more impactful for me ... basically I cried more haha. I think IOTNBO gets a lot of love now because it's the more recent drama between the two, it has a strong female lead, and is highly relatable. Both at the end of the day are amazing!
Dapper Dan OMG YES PERIODT
Samee
Yes !
Tbh...I started to watch It's okay not to be okay and I was not into it...it's a bit boring to me. I'm not saying it's not a great drama or anything. It's just that from the first scene of CLOY I was captivated. My opinion.
The chemistry between Seo Dan and GU Seong-Joon is just something else
I saw it's okay to not be okay and was blown away by the talent. Every aspect of the show was absolutely amazing. World needs to learn man.
it’s okay not to be okay is such a masterpiece
Current favourite medical drama "HOSPITAL PLAYLIST"
Can't wait for S2😍😍
I also believe that "My mister" should be in this video. It is a very good drama dealing with true social problems that everyone can identify with. And the script is soooo good ! The actors are very talented and make us feel empathetic towards the characters. All the scenes and small talks are important and relevant for the understanding of the story. Every small details have an impact on the story line. I cried a lot and I’m still not over it yet. I also liked it bc it’s getting out of the typical Korean drama cliches where you have a charming rich guy saving the poor cute girl from her miserable life.
I strongly recommend this drama !
It most definitely is a must watch!
Indeed! To those whos reading this, please watch 'My Mister'! Sue me if you didnt like it!!
No matter what you suggest deep down we all know "It's ok to not be ok"is the best drama
That's a little arrogant, and is simply your opinion. Many will share it but many won't. Don't presume to speak for others.
@@andybrophycinerama7686 🤭
Some not on the list that I really enjoyed a lot:
Hi bye, Mama - Easily some of the most powerful scenes ever made. A tearjerker.
One Spring Night - Very insightful and moving.
Something In the Rain - I nearly broke my TV when Jinah showed up at her brother's wedding with that businessman schmucky boyfriend.
When The Camellia's Bloom - The mothers angle was the key.
Chocolate - The little boy's death in hospice had me massively in tears.
Some I want to see:
Weightlifting Fairy - It just looks like a lot of fun
Strong Woman - Ditto
I can't believe 'There's Something in the Rain" wasn't listed! Or 'Memories of the Alhambra'!
Why nobody is talking about CHICAGO TYPEWRITER? This kdrama is so underrated... For my opinion it's better than the other typical cliche lovestory out there. Believe me. You have to watch this!!!! I'm so broken hearted right now. Lol. Plus the ost, it's so good. It's been a month and i still cant find a better drama to watch.
FACTS
That was a true masterpiece yoo ah in just set the bar so high!!
many times i watch this drama so masterpiece
you should watch The Smile Has Left Your Eyes if you haven't watched it yet
@@Telepathy-acapella ikr?
Idk why *When the Camellia Blooms* isn’t here but that one... that one really hit the spot... not only was it a tearjerker, but also was healing, heartwarming, a thriller, and also had funny scenes. This drama literally helped me cope with my depression and taught me lessons to heal from my dark place 💖💖💖
I agree, this also is one of the best!
My favorites (not in order):
-reply 1988
-encounter
-weightlifting fairy Kim bok Joo
-It´s okay to not be okay
-school 2017
-Chicago Typewriter
-Itaewon Class
-Hwarang
-Crashlanding on you
-Meet me when the weather is warm again
I second Chicago Typewriter.
Please watch Hospital Playlist ❤️❤️❤️
I'll add "IT'S OKAY THAT'S LOVE"
Good drama 👏
If u liked "IT'S OKAY TO NOT BE OKAY" you're gonna love this one
Actually that one is better.
I was really underwhelmed by Its Okay, that's love. It's good but I was bored
I totally agree. "It's Okay That's Love" was amazing!
I think it’s okey to not be okey should get first spot because this is the best drama
Definitely yes👍🏻
I don't think so it wasn't THAT good
Definitely
If you haven't watched "The Moon Embracing The Sun" guys you're missing the master piece 😭😭😭 Kim So Hyun and Han Gain are the main leads? Watch it for your own sake 😭😭😭
ang bigat sa dibdib panoorin, ganun s'ya kaganda
I nearly shed tears seeing no one talks about it! That movie is my favourite ever!
I watched it twice and will watch it again in the future. Indeed it's a great drama, magnificent acting.
I think another one that should be on here is Where the Camillia Blooms. It's quite underrated, but the message of hope and community is beautiful. Not to mention that the main character is older and a single mother, I think the show really breaks down social stigma and themes of acceptance.
Yes I agree 100%. I was just about to put a comment about Camelia Blooms being underrated. My wife and I liked it a lot.
@@cmwright1976 it's such a good show
I agree that When The Camella Blooms should also be in this list. But it is by no means underrated as it is still winning awards until now especially for Kang Ha-Neul. And besides, it’s the highest rated drama in South Korea for 2019. So it definitely got attention.😊
@@popoycaritativo7017 Really? Oh lol I didn't know. it was a great drama overall
I agree. I really enjoyed this drama.