South Korea – Hidrama

Hot Young Bloods (2014)

admin — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:22:09 +0000

Set in the early 1980's in Heongseong, South Korea, Young Sook is the feared leader of a female gang at her high school. Although she is known for her toughness, she secretly has a crush on Joong Gil. Joong Gil is the school's playboy, and he attempts to woo all the girls in school with the exception of Young Sook. That's because Gwang Shik, the feared leader of a rival school's male gang, views Young Sook as his woman.

A new female transfer student from Seoul arrives at their high school. She's different from the other girls and very beautiful. Joong Gil falls for her instantly, while Young Sook attempts to prevent the new girl from encroaching on her secret crush. But trouble brews for Joong Gil as Gwang Shik becomes aware of Young Sook stepping in between Joong Gil and the new transfer student.

Typhoon Family

admin — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:29:35 +0000

Set in 1997, while the South Korean economy was going through an economic crisis. Kang Tae Pung's father runs a small company named Typhoon Trading Company. Due to his wealthy father, Kang Tae Pung lives a carefree life, but the worst economic crisis hits South Korea. This changes everything. While the economic crisis hits Typhoon Trading Company, Kang Tae Pung's father passes away.

Kang Tae Pung is determined not to let the company, which his father loved like his own family, go bankrupt. Kang Tae Pung steps in to become the CEO and to save the company. Although he was immature in his past, he is armed with a warm heart, a strong sense of responsibility, and a spirit for challenges. He struggles to save the company with his family and his employees, including O Mi Seon.

O Mi Seon is the eldest daughter in her family and carries the burden of her family on her shoulders. She works as a bookkeeper at Typhoon Trading Company. She does things like washing cups, cleaning, attaching receipts and organizing ledgers. While Kang Tae Pung tries to save the company, O Mi Seon gains hope from his appearance. With her diligence and sincerity, she dreams of becoming a career woman at Typhoon Trading Company.

(Source: AsianWiki)

The Haunted Palace

admin — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:36:12 +0000

Yun Gap is a government officer who works in the palace. He has a good reputation and has a handsome appearance. One day, Yun Gap's body becomes possessed by an Imoogi creature. Soon afterwards, people start talking about him as if he has lost his mind. The Imugi who possessed Yun Gap is related to Yeo Ri, whose first love was Yun Gap.

Yeo Ri is the only granddaughter of a famous shaman. She has a divine gift but refuses to accept her fate as a medium of spirit. Instead, she works as a glass craftswoman. The Imugi needs Yeo Ri's body to ascend to Heaven, but Yeo Ri won't allow it. After Yun Gap becomes possessed, Yeo Ri enters the palace filled with powerful female ghosts and evil spirits.

Meanwhile, King Yi Seong is a reformist monarch who dreams of a strong Joseon nation. Weird and terrible incidents continue to take place within the palace. These are related to the powerful female ghosts who hold a grudge against the royal family. To get rid of the ghosts, Yun Gap, Yeo Ri, and King Yi Seong search for the secret of the female ghosts.

(Source: AsianWiki)

EXchange Season 4

admin — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:35:24 +0000

A love reality program in which couples who have parted for various reasons come together in a house to reflect on past relationships, face new relationships, and find their own love.

(Source: Korean = NamuWiki || Translation = MyDramaList)

Love Untangled

admin — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:54:25 +0000

Set in 1998, the story follows 19-year-old Park Se Ri as she attempts to straighten her perpetually frizzy hair before making a life-changing confession, all while getting entangled with transfer student Han Yun Seok.

Experienced in unrequited love confessions, Se Ri collaborates with her friends to team up with Han Yun Seok, a new transfer student from Seoul. Their goal? To carry out “Operation Love” so she can confess her feelings to the school's most popular boy, Kim Hyeon. Many of her subsequent efforts lead to comedic moments that reveal her adorable and lively personality.

(Source: Netflix)

Resident Playbook

admin — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:39:46 +0000

Set at the Jongno branch of Yulje Medical Center, the series follows the hospital lives and turbulent friendships of young obstetrics and gynecology residents who proudly enter the unpopular department in an era of low birth rates.

(Source: Wikipedia)

Way Back Love

admin — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:27:46 +0000

Jung Hui Wan is a 24-year-old woman who doesn't have the will to live. She lives her life as a recluse. One day, her childhood friend and first love, Kim Ram U, appears in front of her. He died 4 years ago and is now a grim reaper.

When Ram U was alive, they were best friends and also had feelings for each other. Due to their own reasons, they did not tell the other person how they felt. An accident then caused Ram U's death. Now, Ram U tells Hui Wan that she has only 1 week before she dies. He continues to tell her that if she wants to die peacefully, she needs to call his name 3 times.

Hui Wan, who lives a lonely life, doesn't want to separate from him again and does not call his name. Ram U gets her to make a bucket list of things to do before she dies, and they carry out her list together.

(Source: AsianWiki)

~~ Adapted from the novel "A Week before I Die" (내가 죽기 일주일 전) by Seo Eun Chae (서은채).
~~ Release dates: Oct 3, 2024 (Festival) || Apr 3, 2025 (TV)

Mr. Plankton

admin — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:38:11 +0000

Hae Jo, ostracized due to his unknown parentage, sets out to find his real father after life-changing news. Cho Jae Mi, longing for a family, joins him despite being engaged to Eo Heung, heir to the Eo family's food company. Pressured to marry by a false pregnancy claim, Jae Mi vanishes with Hae Jo on her wedding day, just before the ceremony.

(Source: MyDramaList)

Light Shop

admin — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:16:37 +0000

The series follows the story of a group of strangers who are all having a hard time processing a horrible experience from their past. Each of them is going about their normal lives when they are all strangely pulled to a light shop located at the end of a dubious alleyway. A cautious shopkeeper guards the light shop, which may contain the key to the strangers' pasts, present, and futures.

(Source: Wikipedia) ~~ Adapted from the webtoon "Shop of the Lamp" (조명가게) by Kang Full (강풀).

Lovely Runner

admin — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:59:36 +0000

In the glitzy realm of stardom, Ryu Seon Jae shines as a top-tier celebrity, captivating the spotlight since his debut. Despite the facade of a perfect life, the demanding nature of the entertainment industry has left him utterly exhausted. Im Sol, an ardent admirer, holds an affectionate love for Ryu Seon Jae. A childhood accident derailed her dreams, yet the solace found in Ryu Seon Jae's music on the radio transformed her into an unwavering fan.

The narrative takes a poignant turn when Im Sol, reeling from the breaking news of Ryu Seon Jae's tragic demise, experiences a miraculous twist of fate. Transported back 15 years into the past, she confronts Ryu Seon Jae in his 19-year-old high school self. Im Sol grapples with the formidable challenge of altering the trajectory of his future, driven by an unyielding determination to avert the impending tragedy.

(Source: MyDramaList)

~~ Adapted from the web novel “The Best of Tomorrow” (내일의 으뜸) by Kim Bbang (김빵).