Article: Ten Korean Shows With The Past Life Theme

Reincarnation is a popular plot around the world. And reincarnation in K-dramas is equally exciting. The tension around the main couple finally reuniting is a stress, fans are ready to experience. Here are some Korean shows where reincarnation is part of the plot.

1. The Legend Of The Blue Sea

The drama already has a fantasy element with the love story of a human and a mermaid but they are also fated to be together. They were a couple in the Joseon era and will eventually fall in love in the modern time too. The drama stars Lee Min Ho and Jun Ji Hyun.

 

2. Born Again

‘Born Again’ is about two men and a woman who are involved with each other in the 1980s and the present. Their love gets complicated and creates a love triangle. The drama stars Jang Ki Young, Jin Se Yeon, and Lee Soo Hyuk in the lead roles.

 

3. Goblin

The story is about a 940-year-old Goblin who is searching for his bride. The drama has four protagonists who are all connected in their past lives. But they don’t want to repeat the same mistakes. Gong Yoo, Kim Go Eun, Lee Dong Wook, and Yoo In Na play the leads.

 

4. Chicago Typewriter

The drama is about three people from the 1930s. The men have reincarnated as writers and the woman as a veterinarian. The story tells how these three discover their past. Yoo Ah In, Im Soo Jung, and Go Kyung Pyo are the three leads.

 

5. Black Knight

The drama is about a CEO and an employee of a travel agency. But there is a woman who has been living for 200 years without getting old and has to repent for her sins. Will she stop these lovers from reuniting? Kim Rae Won, Shin Se Kyung, and Seo Ji Hye play the main characters.

 

6. My Love From The Star

The drama is about an alien who has been on earth for almost 400 years. He meets a popular actress and they form an unlikely team. Slowly he comes to know that the actress looks similar to his first love, whom he met when he first landed. Kim So Hyun and Jun Ji Hyun play the fantasy couple.

 

7. Bulgasal: Immortal Souls

The story is about a woman who has been reincarnated many times for the past 600 years and remembers all her lives. Her actions have affected an immortal. He has to discover her true intentions before it is too late. Lee Jin Wook, Kwon Na Ra, Lee Joon, and Gong Seung Yeon are the leads of this drama.

 

8. Tale Of The Nine Tailed

The story is about a Gumiho who is a mountain spirit and is over a thousand years old. He is waiting for his lover who was killed to be reincarnated. But his brother who seeks revenge is also following him. Lee Dong Wook, Jo Bo Ah, and Kim Beom are the leads.

 

9. Mystic Pop-Up Bar

The drama is about a bar and the mysterious people who work there. The owner of the bar. The owner of the bar once loved a prince and after 500 years he comes to work with her. A young man also joins them. The leads of this drama are Hwang Jung Eum, Choi Won Young, and Yoo Sung Jae.

 

10. Mama Fairy And The Woodcutter

The story is about a fairy who cannot go to heaven as her clothes were stolen by a woodcutter. She marries him but is not able to find her clothes. After more than 600 years she finds two men and one of them is her reincarnated husband. Moon Chae Won, Se Ji Hoon, and Yoon Hyun Min play the leads.