Sometimes, life does not go our way as we want to. There are many obstacles we are facing in our everyday life. The only comfort that gives us is the shows that we watch. These shows can change how we see life. The struggles they have been through will make us realize life is not easy for all of us. If we see someone smile, that does not mean they are smiling every day. They have been through many obstacles, and it also made us realize that it’s okay to struggle. Here are ten Korean dramas that will change how we see life.
1. Reply 1988
This drama is not about romance or friendship. The families in the show made us realize that it’s okay to take help from others. It’s okay if we want to stop. Even Though they didn’t have facilities, they still lived happily. Every family suffers from different problems. The drama takes us to the old times when people did not have modern digital devices. The drama teaches us about friendship, love, and affection. This drama includes family, friendship, struggles, one-sided love, and poverty. If we want to achieve our goal, we can achieve it.
2. My Mister
This series tells us about a man in his forties who is finding it hard to live his life and a woman in her 20s who has been through different life issues and tries to solve them. After meeting each other, they helped each other to get through their problems no matter how much they struggled. There are also good people in this society who help us without expecting something better in return. Whenever we face a problem with something, this drama will help us heal. It will give us hope to fight our problems and see the world differently.
3. Move To Heaven
The drama tells us to love and give time and respect to our loved ones. The trauma cleaners in the drama tell the story of the dead people to their loved ones. We live in a world where death and life are not in our hands. If we face problems with our lives too much, this drama is for you. Death is not the only option. This drama will teach you it’s never too late to fix everything. If we have family issues, we should solve them because time does not wait for everyone.
4. Itaewon Class
The drama has taught us about social injustice, cultural and gender identity, and the racial discrimination that happens in this world. If we think about giving up on our dreams, nothing will left for us. The main lead in the drama has suffered so much because of life. He worked hard for his dreams. It is okay to start over. We only need a small hope to get through life. It has also taught us that our dreams can be a reality if we fight for them.
5. Summer Strike
We all want to escape reality and travel far away from our problems. Do you ever think of moving to an unknown place? A place where no one knows you. The drama tells us about a girl who wants to escape reality and live far away from people she knows. The story is about a city girl moving to the countryside, where she can live a peaceful life. It’s okay if we put ourselves first when we want to. There is nothing wrong with that. We can start a new life whenever we want to. The drama will not only tell you to escape reality but also teach you to prioritize yourself.
6. Tomorrow
Have you ever heard about grim reapers who save your life? This drama is all about them. They have saved the lives of the people who want to be dead. But death is not the only option. We struggle too much and want to give up. This drama teaches about self-love. It’s okay to take a break and give time to ourselves. We need someone to rely on even if we don’t have someone to take help from others. If we have the right person on our side, our life will be much easier.
7. Navillera
We live for our dreams. We are never too late to achieve our goals. The drama shows how a seventy-year-old man fulfilled his dreams. Although he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, he fulfilled his dream. There will be many obstacles in our lives, and this drama taught us not to give up. It’s okay to achieve our dream late instead of not fulfilling it.
8. Hospital Playlist
Friends make our lives better. Friendship is everything. This drama revolves around five doctors who work in different fields. This drama teaches us to take care of our health. The stories of patients in the series have also been showed in the series. We get busier and forget about family and friends. This drama cherishes the relationship we have with our families and friends.
9. May I Help You?
The drama is about a girl who can talk with dead people and fulfill their last wish. The plot and the characters are both unique. The girl helps them to leave the world in peace. This drama teaches us to appreciate our loved ones and spend time with them before it's too late. Each story teaches us different life lessons and presents various kinds of emotions. The drama will make you want to live a good life for yourself and your loved ones.
10. It's Okay Not To Be Okay
The drama has shown us different traumas. Every character has its own story to tell. It mainly deals with the mental healing and love that we all deserve in our lives. It has taught emotional health is mandatory and should be cared for with love and patience. This drama will make you sad and happy and heal you from within. It will want you to change your life and make it better.
