K-dramas are famous for their immensely catchy storylines and exceptional cinematographic attention to detail. There have been many underrated dramas that have excellent plot lines worth the mind treat. This list mentions a few of them. Korean dramas have been leading in genres, from thriller and action to coming of age. Recently, the unique concept of a K- drama has been one of the most critical reasons for drawing international fans to the Korean market. The shift from Hollywood obsession to Asian appreciation was long overdue. Before, when mentioned Asian talent, Manga used to take up space, but the widening of the horizon is due to the hard work of the entertainment companies in Korea.
1. Chicago Typewriter
The drama is much underrated, given the solid storyline and acting. The story is about three friends, focusing on modern-day interaction but were previously resistance fighters and revolutionaries who fought the Japanese invasion in the 1930s. The story of rebirth and friendship is quite intriguing.
2. Doom At Your Service
The recent release, Doom at Your Service, is a story about the interaction of Doom and a human. The supernatural romance drama may sound like a typical fantasy show, but the portrayal of God, the heavens, and destruction with symbolism and character development is worth watching. It is the perfect example of not everything you see is correct.
3. Signal
Signal has similarities to American shows like Law & Order and CSI, but the story gets a little twisted. The plot thickens when a modern-day detective comes in contact with somebody from 1986, and they join forces to solve gruesome serial killer mysteries. The drama was highly appreciated at the time of release and also won many awards.
4. Come And Hug Me
The show is a thriller, romance, and mystery and filled with drama. But that’s not what is unique about this show; the characters and admirable acting make this show a must-watch. The theater shows us the healing of scars, trauma, learning to move on, and finding the reason to live. Be sure to have some tissues because this is a tear-jerker.
5. Mystic Pop-Up Bar
Mystic Pop-up bar was the last drama of Sungjae before his military enlistment. It is a webtoon adaptation of the same name, which follows the story of a trio. Where Weol- JU is a ghost with temper issues, Hang Kang-bae, who can reveal human secrets, and Chief Gwi, a former detective and is currently helping Weol-Ju.
6. My Holo Love
My Holo Love is a sci-fi romance drama. The female lead has aphasia, the inability to recognize faces, which hampers her ability to socialize with people. Her life takes a turn when she gets her hands on a high level of technology which brings in a lot of traumatic ups and downs and eventually healing in her life.
7. Memories Of The Alhambra
Recently many science fictions movies have been in the making. Still, a world of an augmented reality game, which quite literally comes into reality, is something dangerous and thrilling to watch. The drama is a highly aesthetic and addictive watch. Inspired by the stories of Alhambra Palace, this drama is filled with romance and unexpected twists but beware of the cliffhanger that it’ll leave you with.
8. Kill Me, Heal Me
A psychological drama, Kill Me, Heal Me, follows the story of a psychiatrist and a third-generation billionaire who’s suffering from Multiple Personality Disorder. The drama is not your typical drama; it has incredible plots and has portrayed one of the best acting ranges by the leads.
9. Save Me
We might have seen and heard a lot about cults, but this drama depicts the mindset, manipulation, and the danger one’s family can put itself into if they cannot cope or protect their own family. The dark depiction of cults was unique and refreshing to watch.
10. W- Two Worlds
Have you ever heard of a mix of the webtoon world and the natural world? Getting sucked into a comic and then falling in love with the main lead of the webtoon? Yes, this is the main plot of the intriguing drama, W- Two Worlds, which follows the life of a surgeon and the main character of a webtoon.
