Best Korean Dramas With Non-Romantic Plot Lines On Netflix
Check out the list below for the best Korean dramas on Netflix without the stereotypical storylines.
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Best Korean Dramas About Business And Revenge On Netflix
Vincenzo
Cast: Song Joong-ki, Jeon Yeo-been, Ok Taec-yon, Kim Yeo-jin, Kwak Dong-yeon, Jo Han-chul
Year: 2021
Vincenzo tells the story of Vincenzo, a Korean who grows up in Italy and works as a consigliere, who returns to Korea to collect what he’s owed. He meets corporate lawyer Hong Cha-young and gets caught up in a legal battle against a huge conglomerate, which he never planned for.
One of the highest budget action K-drama productions of 2021 with an incredible star cast, thrilling storyline, and brilliant dark comedy, Vincenzo is a must-watch.
Itaewon Class
Cast: Park-seo-joon, Kim Da-mi, Yoo Jae-myung, Kwon Nara
Year: 2020
Park Sae-royi finds himself paying for a crime he didn’t commit. Wrongfully accused and seeking vengeance, he sets out to implement his plan with a group of friends, each with their own difficult personal situations.
Itaewon Class explores a range of social issues such as economic class; equality for the transgender community; and age gaps in relationships. Gripping and relatable characters, stunning cinematography, and an engaging storyline about underdogs will leave you binging this Korean drama.
Korean Drama On Netflix With Healing Vibes
Run On
Cast: Im Si-wan, Shin Se-kyung, Choi Soo-young, Kang Tae-oh
Year 2020
Dive into the lives of four very unlikely friends who explore the fine line between doing something one is good at and following one’s true passion and what it really means. Oh Mi-joo, a translator, is asked to work with star athlete Ki Seon-gyeom, and she’s not quite sure she understands him or his personality.
Run On is a slow-paced, “healing drama” with a great mix of characters (major second lead syndrome!); relatable storyline; and truly magical soundtrack. A great watch to unwind after a long day.
Best Sageuk Historical Korean Drama (not on Netflix anymore, but worth it!)
Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo
Cast: Lee Joon-gi, Kang Ha-neul, IU, Nam Joo-hyuk, Ji Soo, Baekhyun
Year: 2016
Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo is set in the era of the Goryeo Dynasty. It tells the story of the royal family and the power struggle between the brothers for the throne. The plot thickens with the return of Wang So, the brother who was sent away for many years, and the sudden appearance of Hae-soo, a woman from present-day Korea who travels back in time.
Watch it for the star-studded cast and how the family drama and politics unravel. The acting and chemistry between the cast is highly impressive.
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