*The list will keep adding till the end of the year.
Blogging and Korean Dramas are the only two things that is keeping me sane this year. Due to pandemic and lockdown, life is never the same again and it is difficult to cope. Thanks to OTT platforms, which made us divert our minds from disturbing things related to C ( you all know what it means ) and making this time somewhat tolerable.
Also, this year I started watching live dramas (live telecast of the show) and ardently waited every week for the new episodes.
The drama land as usual always makes me ecstatic and takes me to another world where all things are cute.
So here are my favourite and best Korean Dramas of 2020 which are available to binge-watch on Netflix.
1) Itaewon Class
Genre: Romance, Revenge.
One of the best K-drama of 2020 which should not be missed due to its gripping story, fantabulous actors, pleasing OST (original soundtrack), and the cinematography.
Itaewon Class plotline is revenge, but there is much more to it. It breaks the stereotypes of Korean dramas & Korean culture as it shows about:
- Transgender
- African (one of the character)
- Bar rules
I have seen many dramas but only this show talked about unconventional real things in life.
Park Seo Joon’s hairdo and the look were the same throughout the years in the drama which felt unrealistic, although he looked good even in those.
His stellar performance is excellent, but the actor who surprised me is Kim Dami, she was “badass” and I loved her style. Her charisma and energy are infectious and no one, I repeat no one could have done that character as brilliantly as she did.
2) Was It Love?
Genre: Romantic Drama.
A single unmarried mother of 14-year-old teenager tries her best to provide a good life and work to make ends meet. But life is not easy for her, as her boss suddenly disappears and she is left with debts to pay. However, things start getting change for her, as her prolonged wish of becoming a producer seems to turn real and during this process, love enters her life. Not one, but 4 men appear who were supposedly her ex-flames.
Stoked? Now the real suspense is that one of them is the father of her child.
Who would it be? And why he left them? What about the other three? This keeps the viewers intrigued and also the other elements of drama.
If you are a rom-com lover like me, then you should watch the drama as it is light-hearted, romantic, and saccharine which will melt your heart.
I loved Son ho Joon the most as he would brighten the screen with his chocolate boy persona.
3) My Holo Love
Genre: Science fiction, Romance.
For all those who want to watch K-Drama but couldn’t due to the language barrier, I have wonderful news as this show is available in English on Netflix.
Yes! This drama is dubbed in English and worth a try to watch. Also, it has only 12 episodes, unlike others.
Just imagine if we could see Siri(iPhone) or Alexa, how would be the experience? Based on AI, this drama is quite entertaining.
The talented actor Yoon Hyun Min did a fantastic job of portraying two identical people with a distinct difference.
4) Hi! Bye! Mama
Genre: Fantasy, Romantic Comedy
A mother who tragically died to save her unborn baby haunts around her child and husband who got remarried gets a second chance after 5 years of death from God to be alive again for 49 days and win the chance.
The storyline made me watch the show. It is not a serious drama, but an emotional roller-coaster that will make you cry, laugh, and enjoy with them.
The mother-daughter bond is the highlight of the drama and how a mom can go to any extreme just for the sake of her child’s happiness.
I cannot express in words how much I loved watching Mother-daughter, Cha Yu Ri, and Cho seo woo. Their bonding felt real and I was flabbergasted to know that the child artist who played “Cho seo woo” is actually a boy as he looked so cute in the girl dress and hairstyle.
If you are Mama, then don’t miss it for the world. If you are not, still watch this for the endearing story.
5) Mystic Pop-up Bar
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy.
Mystic Pop-up Bar is a mysterious bar run by the ghost living since 500 years old which opens for the customers only at night and heals their agony through their dreams. She then meets a young man with a unique ability that helps her in achieving the target so that she can leave this world.
The drama seemed similar to another popular k-drama “Hotel De-Luna”, but this show has its own charm.
I was stoked to watch this drama because it is a fantasy drama which I love to watch and has Hwang Jung –eum, one of my favourite Korean actors who appeared in drama after a long time. I loved her in both- She was pretty and Kill Me Heal Me as she is a fantastic actor with funny attributes.
6) The World of the Married
Genre: Melodrama, Romance
This k-drama is matured and bold as it is about an extra-marital affair.
The drama is based on BBC One’s drama series Doctor Foster.
Love, sex, and dhoka (betrayal) are always involved in adultery and how it affects human reaction towards it.
The story is about a famous doctor and her husband in their mid-40s living happily with their son, but suddenly she comes to know about the infidelity and lies which brings out the worst of human nature.
We as a human in the heat of an argument, hate, rage, revenge, neglects self-control, wisdom, and the after effect results which not only destroys us but also the people around us.
We only realize our mistakes or regret it later.
The drama will make you learn and reflect. With superb direction and power-packed performance, this show keeps you gripped from the start. Everything shown is real to life and even the ending.
7) Record of Youth
Genre: Romance, youth.
It is like a “rags to riches” story where a struggling actor from a middle-class family turns into a star.
The plot is old, but the direction and concept are new. Record of youth is a refreshing story where all are predictions fail. If you have any presumptions after reading the storyline, then let me tell you the drama will prove you wrong. There are many scenes where we think that now the drama will go this way or the actors will react like this, but it surprises us. It is like old wine in a new and unique bottle.
There are no antagonists or negative people, but those who have their own rules and methods. The ending is realistic and the overall drama is wonderful to watch. I loved all the actor’s esp. Lee Jae-won, who played the hero’s elder brother.
8) Do do sol sol la la sol
Genre: Comedy, Romance.
Does it remind you of the “Shopaholic Louis” drama? Well, I could feel the resemblance between the main characters.
Just like Louis, in Do do sol sol la la sol, Ra-ra is a free-spirited, innocent rich brat that can melt anyone’s heart with her personality. They both lose their wealth and has to restart their life again. They both win people’s hearts and even though they don’t have money, still they are treated like royalty.
Apart from that, stories are different and enjoyable. Do watch it to have a good time. The only thing I didn’t liked was the end as it was very disappointing and made no sense.
9) Kkondae Intern
Genre: Comedy, Office drama
A very engaging office drama which consists of 12 episodes and can easily binge- watch.
This is no surprise that it won “Drama of the year” at MBC Drama Awards 2020 because it totally deserves it.
This drama is available on Netflix now and we binged watched it within 3 days. We enjoyed watching the show because of the story line and actors. Each character was good to watch and made the drama a memorable one.
Well written script and direction!
If you enjoy watching office drama, then don’t miss this gem. And for my fellow Indian’s, there is a pleasant surprise in second episode. Should I reveal? Nah! Go & find out yourself 😉
Looking for more K-Drama recommendations? Then check this out:
- Best K-Drama to watch on Netflix
- 7 Personalities of Kill Me Heal Me
- She was pretty!! The K-Drama Rom-Com you would love to watch
- Why you should watch Korean Dramas
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