10 Best Short K-Dramas You Can Watch In One Sitting 

If you work too much and simply don't have time for long, multi-season shows, the Korean mini-drama format is just perfect – you can watch them over a weekend or even in one evening.

1. Soundtrack #1, 2022

Our list begins with a Korean drama that was one of the hottest hits last year. The secret of its popularity is simple – it stars Han So-hee and Park Hyung-sik, beloved by millions of fans.

This is the story of a photographer and his childhood friend who, despite the trials they have gone through, have never dared to cross the dangerous line between mere friendship and a romantic relationship. Everything changes the moment the girl decides to turn to her friend for help – from that moment on they have to live under the same roof.

2. Queen of the Ring, 2017

The show focuses on a girl who thinks she is ugly and is sure that no one will ever notice her, especially the most handsome boy in her class. But one day she gets a chance to change everything – her mother gives her a magic ring. It can enchant any man and make her the most beautiful girl in the world.

A very cute mini-series that you can easily find time for even in the busiest of schedules. Of course, the drama is quite simple because there is little time for character development. But even though the story is predictable at times, the show is still worth your attention.

3. Blue Birthday, 2021

The 12-episode mini drama follows Oh Ha-Rin as she travels through time using a mysterious set of photographs from 10 years ago left by her first love Ji Seo-Jun, who committed suicide for no apparent reason.

Convinced that there is more to his death, Oh Ha-Rin begins a race against time to uncover the truth and save Ji Seo-Jun. But she has to be careful, because changing the past is never without consequences.

4. 7 First Kisses, 2016-2017

This short fantasy drama is about a girl who is forced to celebrate her 25th birthday alone because she has never had a boyfriend.

Suddenly, a goddess appears and gives her the opportunity to go on a fantastic journey where she will meet seven incredibly attractive guys. Each of them is her potential boyfriend, but only until the first kiss. After that, it's time to meet the next suitor. There are only seven episodes, so each guy has his own episode in the show.

5. Love For a Thousand More, 2016

Love For a Thousand More is a very short web drama, but it is more captivating than most of the shows that have many seasons.

The main characters are an immortal girl and her new neighbor, a talented musician from a hip-hop group. The girl works as a relationship counselor because she has a thousand years of love experience behind her. And this experience tells her that no man is worth her attention.

6. The Great Shaman Ga Doo-shim, 2021

18-year-old Ga Doo-shim's life is anything but ordinary – she is destined to become a shaman and has the ability to see spirits. Na Woo-soo is an exemplary student, the top of his class at the most prestigious school in Seoul. Their worlds collide when Ga Doo-shim discovers that she was transferred to a new school for a supernatural reason.

Seeking a normal life as a teenager, Doo-shim, with the help of Woo-soo, decides to take on the task of exterminating ghosts one last time to rid the school of the evil spirit.

7. Frozen Love, 2017

How many time travel Korean dramas can you name? Surely not that many. But Frozen Love is one of them.

The main character of Frozen Love Go Man Soo is a time traveler, not to the past, but to the future. One day he freezes under an avalanche in 1979, wakes up in 2016, and meets his first love.

8. Page Turner, 2016

This short mini-drama will have you rooting for all the main characters from the very beginning. This is a great story about coming of age and self-discovery, where all the characters are closely connected – they all help each other to turn the page and start a new life.

The plot of the show revolves around three young people and their love of music. The lives of two of them are turned upside down after a tragic incident – they lose everything they have ever strived for. But the characters, including a brilliant pianist and a promising athlete, support each other and try to find a new meaning in life.

9. Best Mistake, 2019-2021

Best Mistake is perfect for those who are nostalgic for their high school years and first love. Many viewers can recognize themselves in the actions of the main character: having decided to get rid of her annoying ex, she posts a photo with a stranger.

It's not hard to guess what happens next: a stranger shows up in the girl's real life. This is a sweet story with unexpected twists – we won't spoil it, because it's better to see it for yourself.

10. 7 Days of Romance, 2020

This is definitely a Korean drama for those who wanted to be a popular idol for at least a day. The main character works in a cafe and has no idea that she looks exactly like a star from the popular K-pop group Angels.

After a fateful meeting, an ordinary girl gets the chance to go behind the scenes of celebrity life and participate in a reality dating show where she will meet her love, an idol from another K-pop group, Endest.