5 Best Korean Drama You Should Watch 2023
There are many great Korean dramas and films to watch, but here are some of the most popular and highly recommended ones:
- Crash Landing on You (Drama) - A South Korean drama series starring Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin. It tells the story of a wealthy South Korean woman who accidentally lands in North Korea after a paragliding mishap and falls in love with a North Korean soldier.
- Parasite (Film) - A dark comedy thriller directed by Bong Joon-ho, Parasite won the Palme d'Or at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival and went on to win four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. It tells the story of a poor family who infiltrates the lives of a wealthy family.
- Itaewon Class (Drama) - A South Korean television series starring Park Seo-joon, Itaewon Class is a story about an ex-convict who starts his own restaurant in Itaewon and seeks revenge against the powerful food conglomerate that destroyed his life.
- Train to Busan (Film) - A South Korean zombie horror film directed by Yeon Sang-ho, Train to Busan tells the story of a group of passengers who must fight for survival on a train from Seoul to Busan as a zombie apocalypse breaks out.
- Reply 1988 (Drama) - A South Korean television series set in the late 1980s, Reply 1988 follows five families who live in the same neighborhood in Seoul. It is a heartwarming coming-of-age story about family, friendship, and love.
These are just a few of the many great Korean dramas and films out there, but they are a good starting point for anyone interested in exploring Korean popular culture.