Get ready for a new addiction: Kdramas!
2 min readNever heard of Korean dramas?
Take some charismatic actors, thrilling storylines and edge of your seat cliffhangers: you get the perfect mix for addictive TV shows !
No one will be spared ! Even the most famous Youtuber in the world has shared his obesssion on Twitter!
It’s now time to get you hooked! Here is our list of the 5 best Kdramas of all time!
- Boys over Flowers
This Kdrama is a classic. Based on the Japanese manga Hana Yori Dango, it follows the adventures of a poor but tough girl who attends a prestigious school ruled by four rich and arrogant young men. She somehow gets involved with them and experiences living the life of Riley. Two words to describe this drama: funny and sweet!
2. Kill me, Heal me
One phrase to describe this one: Rolling on the floor lauhging. Kill me, Heal me relates the story of Dohyun Cha who suffers from a dissociative identity disorder. With no more than 7 different personnalities which take control of his body unpredictably, his life is… complicated! If you’re looking for something mind-lightening, you definitely should give it a try!
3. My Love From Another Star
She’s the number 1 Korean actress. He’s a discrete alien. She’s scornful and full of herself. He’s smart, peaceful but easily exasperated. They were fated to meet, but their encounter is quite unordinary. Thanks to its humorous yet touching storyline and its talented actors, this priceless comedy was showered with awards. It surely is worth watching!
4. The Heirs
This 20 episodes series is a modern Cinderella tale. It depicts the social differences between the heir of a family-run multinational and a girl with a poor background. Yet, these two have an unbreakable connection and will try everything to be together. This endering TV show will melt your heart!
5. Descendants of the Sun
The best for the last! The latest big hit in Asia: a love story between a soldier and a doctor… It does sound cheesy… But I’ll stop you right here: there is a reason why this Kdrama has gained so much popularity. This TV show is a powerful combo of brilliant actors, sarcastic characters and a one-of-a-kind storyline. You’ll be captivated from the first episode… Don’t say I didn’t warn you!
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You can of course download all these TV series for free with our forthcoming VSO Downloader 5, already available here.
This post was brought to you by Coralie, Kdrama addict!