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Cosmos K Drama List
Themes
Since 2015, when I moved to Korea I have become a big fan of K Drama. Ã? They are perhaps the best in the world at romantic comedies. ("Crash Course in Romance" and "Crash Landing on You" a good examples). Ã? They also excel in movies about "Rich People Behaving Badly "( Mine is the best one) Ã? and dark social commentary like "Parasite" (Oscar Best Picture), revenge dramas (Glory is the best example), and epic historical dramas set in Korea and China. ("Mr. Sunshine" is a good example) Ã?Â
Another staple is high school coming-of-age films. (Millionaires First Love is a good one) .
They also do political intrigue films pretty well ) Last Man Standing is good, and" Designated Survivor"), and decent SCIFi too. � ("Silent Sea", and Space Sweepers" are good).
The crime and political dramas are quite intense and a bit too violent in my opinion, although they are not "slasher" films per se. And of course, the Squid Game was a worldwide phenomenon.
Up until the early 80's K dramas were not that good, Japanese (J Drama) were better. But since then K Dramas have taken over. For some reason, K dramas are more approachable to outsiders than J Dramas or C Dramas. An interesting factoid is that the writers are almost all women. � and about 60 percent of the viewers are women, Korean men, in general, prefer sports or news programs.
More LGBTQ Characters
In recent years, many dramas have started featuring LGBTQ characters and non-Korean characters (called multi-cultural in Korean). The LGBTQ characters tend to be either female or transgendered, not too many male male gay characters. Itaewon Class had a good Trans character â?" a male transitioning to female, and "Mine" had both a lesbian couple and a bisexual male lead. This reflects the fact that LGTBQ status is still not as tolerated in Korea as it is in the US and Europe.� Five years ago there were no LGBTQ characters, now there are quite a few.� In Korea there are now gay nightclubs in Itaewon's "homo hill" (that's how locals call it) and the Hongdae student district, and there is an annual gay pride day which while not officially legal, is not illegal as it was few years ago. Many K novels and stories also have LGBTQ characters these days.
Gay marriage is still not legal, but gay sex is no longer illegal or grounds for a divorce as adultery is also no longer illegal or grounds for a divorce.� Younger Koreans are much more tolerant than older Koreans. The Christian Churches tend to be conservative and heavily influenced by American evangelical churches and are mostly anti-LGBTQ.� About ten percent of adults have engaged in gay or lesbian relationships and perhaps 5 percent of the population are LGBTQ, with 2 percent transgendered. Transgendered people have to go to Thailand for surgery as the surgeries are illegal in Korea and Korean health insurance does not cover such treatments.
Rom-Com Slow Burn Dramas
The rom-com tends to be slow-burning dramas with few explicit sex scenes, almost all of them male -female although there are a few lesbian-themed ones now and then. Many of them follow the meme hate turning to love, although love at first sight K dramas is common, and many feature doomed romances between characters of different social classes.
Korean Badass Female Leads
Final point, I have always considered Korean women to be the most beautiful and sexiest women on the planet and I love watching them in K Dramas, particularly I like watching real "badass" lead characters, and I married my Korean dream girl Ã?Â
"Mr. Sunshine," and "Gyesang Creatures have such lead characters.
I have finally gotten enough Korean to mostly follow the dialogue without subtitles, but most of the K Dramas on Amazon, Disney, and Netflix have subtitles. I hope by the end of the year to be able to watch a K drama without subtitles. Nice language learning goal to have.
Here then is my list of K Dramas I have seen over the years.
First my top  20 list
Gyesang Creature K Drama � Korean female badass character, monster movie, historical drama set at end of Colonial era
Captivating The King K Historical Drama A
Doctor Slump K Drama good rom-com also deals with mental illness issues, political intrigue
Glory K drama A revenge drama
Crash Course in Romance K drama A- great rom-com
Chief of Staff K drama political drama
Shin Divorce Attorney K Drama -A great legal drama and political intrigue
The Eternal King K drama a historical drama. alt history Sci-fi rom-com
Live Up to Your Name K drama is A historical drama, sci-fi, rom-com slow burn romance
Castaway Diva b slow burn rom-com
My Love From The Stars sci-fi rom-com
Itaewon Class K Drama� Trans character lead
The Last Man Standing K Drama political intrigue regarding the assassination of President Park based on true story
Venzano K Drama corporate intrigue, crime drama and slow-burn romance
Mine K Drama great example of rich people behaving badly, LGBTQ characters
Strong Girl Namjoon sequel see post review female badass leads
strong girl Bong soon original A see post review female badass leads
Parasite K Drama Oscar Best picture - dark black comedy
When The Camelia Blooms K Drama great K rom-com
Squid Games K Drama Number 1 On Netflix game show but much more than that
Bing AI's list of top K Dramas
If you're looking for the best K-dramas to binge-watch, you're in for a treat! Korean dramas (K-dramas) have taken the world by storm, offering a delightful mix of interesting storylines, intense plot twists, and addictive viewing experiences. Here are some top K-dramas across different genres:
Action/Thriller Korean Dramas:
Squid Game: A gripping thriller where characters in serious debt participate in deadly children's games for a chance at a massive prize.� Tug of War, Red Light, Green Lightâ?"watch out for the high stakes
Sweet Home: If you enjoyed movies like The Call and Alive, this multi-season drama features gruesome monsters and follows a depressed loner in a new apartment complex
Romance Korean Dramas(Fan Favorites):
Crash Landing on You: A heartwarming love story between a South Korean heiress and a North Korean soldier.
Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo: A historical romance with time-travel elements.
Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (Goblin): A fantasy romance involving a goblin, a grim reaper, and a human woman
Other Notable K-Dramas:
Strong Woman Do Bong Soon: A mix of romance, comedy, and action, featuring a super-strong female lead.
While You Were Sleeping: A supernatural romance with intriguing dream-related twists.
Descendants of the Sun: A love story set against the backdrop of military service.
My Love From The Star: A unique romance involving an alien and a famous actress.
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo: A heartwarming sports-themed drama
Remember, K-dramas can evoke a wide range of emotion"from sappy to heartbreaking to downright surprising. So grab your popcorn, find a cozy spot, and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Korean dramas!
2024
Confession K Drama A-
Collectors K Drama B
The Spy Gone North B K Drama
Goodbye Mr. Black K Drama Did Not Finish
My Demon Love K Drama Did Not Finish
My Annoying Brother B
Me And Me K Drama B
Squid Game Season Two Did Not Finish â?" No longer K drama in my opinion
Gyesang Creature K Drama � Korean female badass character
Somebody B
The Devil Plan Was Too Complicated To Follow
VIP K Drama B
Destined With You K Drama
Millionaire First Love K Drama  good intro to coming of age high school dramas
Hyena K Legal Drama good political corporate intrigue film
Badlands Hunters K Post-Apocalypse Drama A good Sci-Fi
Captivating The King K Historical Drama A� Good historical drama
Doctor Slump K Drama B
Taken K Drama Movie B
The Swindler K Drama Movie A
Don't Buy The Seller K Drama B great drama about cyber crime
The Dude In Me K Drama Is Cute
Single In Seoul K Movie B
Lee Kiwon K Movie About NK Refugees In Belgium disappointing good casting though
Young Police K Drama B
Sweat And Sour B
Killer Paradox K Crime Drama
Queen Of Tears K Rom-Com
2023
Moving to Heaven started in 2022.
Lies Within started in the 2022 BK drama.
Trolly started 2022 B K drama a-
Glory K drama is AÂ good revenge flick
Confidential Assignment K drama b
On the line k drama b
Weight Ton K drama b
Parallel SF K drama  SF drama
Crash Course in Romance K drama A- great rom-com
One Spring Night K drama
The Bros K drama
Like for Likes K drama b.
Ordinary People K drama b
Veteran K crime comedy b K drama
Tiger in Winter K drama with a magical realism twist K drama
After My Death, another Korean teenage crime drama k drama
Confidential Assignment Two K drama
Nothing Serious K rom-com
Uncanny counter K drama
What's wrong with Secretary Kim K's drama.
Chief of Staff K drama good political thriller
Mad for each other K drama
Along with the god's K's drama
Time to hunt K drama.
Escape from Mogadishu political drama based on true story features North and South Koreans overseas forced to work together to ensure mutual survivor
The decision to leave K drama.
Adenoid K drama Sci-Fi
Hunt K drama
Confession K drama
My unfamiliar family K drama
Physical Another Squid Game K drama
Unblock Cyber crime K drama.
One Spring Night K drama rom-com
Holy Betrayal Documentary on Religious cults in Korea
Me me
Shin Divorce Attorney K Drama -A good legal thriller
The Eternal King K drama alt history sci-fi, rom-com
Live Up to Your Name K drama A sci-fi time travel rom-com
Kill Bosun K drama
Switch k drama
Beef K Drama set in LA
Queen Maker K drama
Black Knight K Drama
Miss and Mrs. Cop K drama
Unstoppable K drama
Mad for Each Other rom-com
Private Lifes K drama
Flower of Evil K drama
Glitch Korean series sci-fi
See You in My 19th Life KÂ Drama did not finish it
Alchemy of Souls intriguing K Drama
Song of the Bandits historical set at the end of the Joseon dynasty
Dream K drama about the homeless World Cup
King Maker K drama about Kim Dae Jung's early rise Disney A
Ballerina K crime revenge thriller b a bit too violent
Strong Girl Namjoon sequel see post review female badass characters
strong girl bong soon original see post review female badass characters
Dona K Drama B
Ray of Sunshine K Drama A
The Worst of Evil Disney K Drama B
Villante Disney K Drama B
The Believer K Drama b
the Believer Part two K Drama B
Castaway Diva b� good rom-com
comedy royal b
My Demon did not finish c
Don't Buy the Seller -K Drama about a serial killer who lures victims through ads for used sales
Gyesang Creature K drama 6 episodes Great badass lead actress.
Havana K murder drama with an LGBT love affair theme
Bloodhounds K revenge crime drama
2022 Movies Seen
Black Money K Drama B
Extreme Job K Drama B
We Are All Going To Die K Zombie Drama A
Haibing 2017 The Thaw K Drama B
Our Blues K Drama A set in Jeju
Juvenile Justice K Drama B coming of age drama
Silent Sea K Drama B sci-fi
My Liberation Notes
My Love From The Stars good rom-com
Move To Heaven
Honest Candidate
Yaksha K Movie B
Blue Bayou Korean American Movie B
Uncanny Counter K Drama B
Cyber Hell B
Intruder K Drama B
Welcome To Wedding Hell K Drama B
Heist Korean Version B
Will You Be There? K Drama C Did Not Finish
Extraordinary Attorney Yoo A-1 great drama features an austic genius
Minmi ding Cafe Did Not Finish
Remarriage And Desire K Drama B Another Drama About Rich People Behaving Badly.
Unfamiliar Family K Drama� A
Carter K Drama Movie C
Designated Survivor K Drama A political intrigue
Model Family K Drama B
Little Woman K Drama BÂ Korean re-make of a classic British 19th Century novel
Stranger 1
Stranger 2
Reflection Of You good rom-com
Made For Each Other good rom-com
Honest Candidate political satire
Signal K Drama
When The Camellia Blooms BÂ good rom-com
Love Struck In The City B
Glitch Korean Sci-Fi B good SciFi Not to be confused with the Aussie series with the same name
The Lies Within K Drama
2021
Space Sweepers K SF Drama
Itaewon Class K Drama Trans character male to female
Sense 8 is not a K drama per see but has a Korean lead actress
The Last Man Standing political thriller based on the true story of President Park's assassination i lived through that period having arrived in Korea a few months before the assassination to do my Peace Corps service
Sisispyus K Drama disappointing Sci-Fi
Venzano K Drama good crime drama, and a slow-burn rom-com
Glitch Good Sci-Fi
Parasite K Drama � Oscar Best picture dark comedy - a genre K drama does well.
Legends Of Alhambra Sci-Fi
The Negotiator K Movie
No Exit K Movie
Crash Landing On You K Drama great K rom-com set in North Korea North Korean hated this movie
Night In Paradise K Movie
DP about army deserters in Korea
Con K Drama Movie
When The Camelia Blooms K Drama great K rom-com
Squid Games K Drama Number 1 On Netflix
Move To Heaven K Drama
Minuri  Oscar winner set in U.S.
Hell Bound K Drama
Hostage K Drama Movie
Balgasal K SF
The Wanted
2020
Mr. Kim's Convenience Store set in Toronto
Kim Ji Young K Drama
2019
49 Days Korean Movie B
Chun hyang (2000 Film) YS
The Assassin 2015 Korean Movie
2015
Kundu Korean Movie B
Classified File Korean Movie On Plane
2014
Memories Of Murder Korean Film
Typhoon Korea
2011
The King And I Korean Series
Life In North Korea Documentary From National Geographic
Morning Glory
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Author Notes
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Cosmos K Drama List
Themes
Since 2015, when I moved to Korea I have become a big fan of K Drama. Ã? They are perhaps the best in the world at romantic comedies. ("Crash Course in Romance" and "Crash Landing on You" a good examples). Ã? They also excel in movies about "Rich People Behaving Badly "( Mine is the best one) Ã? and dark social commentary like "Parasite" (Oscar Best Picture), revenge dramas (Glory is the best example), and epic historical dramas set in Korea and China. ("Mr. Sunshine" is a good example) Ã?Â
Another staple is high school coming-of-age films. (Millionaires First Love is a good one) .
They also do political intrigue films pretty well ) Last Man Standing is good, and" Designated Survivor"), and decent SCIFi too. � ("Silent Sea", and Space Sweepers" are good).
The crime and political dramas are quite intense and a bit too violent in my opinion, although they are not "slasher" films per se. And of course, the Squid Game was a worldwide phenomenon.
Up until the early 80's K dramas were not that good, Japanese (J Drama) were better. But since then K Dramas have taken over. For some reason, K dramas are more approachable to outsiders than J Dramas or C Dramas. An interesting factoid is that the writers are almost all women. � and about 60 percent of the viewers are women, Korean men, in general, prefer sports or news programs.
More LGBTQ Characters
In recent years, many dramas have started featuring LGBTQ characters and non-Korean characters (called multi-cultural in Korean). The LGBTQ characters tend to be either female or transgendered, not too many male male gay characters. Itaewon Class had a good Trans character â?" a male transitioning to female, and "Mine" had both a lesbian couple and a bisexual male lead. This reflects the fact that LGTBQ status is still not as tolerated in Korea as it is in the US and Europe.� Five years ago there were no LGBTQ characters, now there are quite a few.� In Korea there are now gay nightclubs in Itaewon's "homo hill" (that's how locals call it) and the Hongdae student district, and there is an annual gay pride day which while not officially legal, is not illegal as it was few years ago. Many K novels and stories also have LGBTQ characters these days.
Gay marriage is still not legal, but gay sex is no longer illegal or grounds for a divorce as adultery is also no longer illegal or grounds for a divorce.� Younger Koreans are much more tolerant than older Koreans. The Christian Churches tend to be conservative and heavily influenced by American evangelical churches and are mostly anti-LGBTQ.� About ten percent of adults have engaged in gay or lesbian relationships and perhaps 5 percent of the population are LGBTQ, with 2 percent transgendered. Transgendered people have to go to Thailand for surgery as the surgeries are illegal in Korea and Korean health insurance does not cover such treatments.
Rom-Com Slow Burn Dramas
The rom-com tends to be slow-burning dramas with few explicit sex scenes, almost all of them male -female although there are a few lesbian-themed ones now and then. Many of them follow the meme hate turning to love, although love at first sight K dramas is common, and many feature doomed romances between characters of different social classes.
Korean Badass Female Leads
Final point, I have always considered Korean women to be the most beautiful and sexiest women on the planet and I love watching them in K Dramas, particularly I like watching real "badass" lead characters, and I married my Korean dream girl Ã?Â
"Mr. Sunshine," and "Gyesang Creatures have such lead characters.
I have finally gotten enough Korean to mostly follow the dialogue without subtitles, but most of the K Dramas on Amazon, Disney, and Netflix have subtitles. I hope by the end of the year to be able to watch a K drama without subtitles. Nice language learning goal to have.
Here then is my list of K Dramas I have seen over the years.
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