10 Korean Dramas for 14-Year-Olds That Are Pretty Entertaining For Adults Too

And the good news is, there are some K-dramas that make for an exciting viewing not only for teenagers but also adults. Check out these ten popular Korean dramas that there are great for teens and grown-ups alike! Most of them you can watch on Netflix in January.

1. Hotel Del Luna

This unique show is about a hotel that's not just your regular inn – but a supernatural establishment that's unlike anything you've ever seen before. All the customers and staff members are ghosts who have unfinished business to resolve before passing on to the afterlife. People can come across this place only through particular circumstances. However, when a new manager shows up, the spooky mysteries and secrets behind the hotel and its owner start to be revealed. Make yourself comfortable on your couch and get ready for some ghost stories!

2. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo

Inspired by the life of an Olympic gold-medalist, this fun series is a coming-of-age story about youth, ambition, love, and friendship. The storyline revolves around a young woman named Kim Bok Joo, a naturally gifted weightlifter. She's pursuing her dream of winning the gold medal in an athlete college where other elite athletes are also fighting for their goals. But while they're working hard to reach success, they find themselves juggling love and friendship.

3. Boys Over Flowers

Regarded as a pioneer in Korean high school dramas by many, Boys Over Flowers became a cultural sensation across Asia with massive viewership ratings. The series tells a story of a girl from a poor family studying in an elite school where she's bullied by the most powerful group of popular boys as she doesn't fit in. But little do they know that she will end up changing their lives and stealing their hearts.

4. True Beauty

True Beauty is a romantic comedy that follows a high school student Lim Ju Kyung, who's bullied by her peers and family for being perceived as ugly. She goes on to master the art of makeup by watching YouTube videos and quickly becomes famous for being beautiful. Ju Kyung's greatest fear is that everyone will see her real face as she still feels ugly. However, she meets a handsome boy who has seen her without makeup and they find love with each other. But the question is, will she find her true beauty?

5. Crash Landing on You

This highly rated K-drama is about a successful South Korean heiress of a large conglomerate, who is swept up in an unexpected accident while paragliding and ends up crash-landing in North Korea. There, she meets an army captain who helps her hide and return to South Korea. And although their countries are divided, they start falling in love. However, this brings on a number of challenges they need to resolve if she wants to get home safe and sound. With the right dose of action, cliffhangers, and heartwarming scenes, this drama is guaranteed to get you addicted.

6. Pinocchio

A young boy Ki Ha Myung and his elder brother live a happy life until their father dies in a fatal factory explosion. When the media uses him as a scapegoat, alleging that he's alive, Ha Myung's family is destroyed. After nearly dying himself, the young boy is rescued and adopted by a kind elderly man. For many years after, he is keeping his past a secret. But that's until he decides to become a reporter in order to get to the bottom of everything and the girl he loves finds out the truth. Together, they try to bring the culprits down while uncovering a greater conspiracy within the news industry.

7. Dream High

In this romantic comedy K-drama, we follow the story of six students at Kirin High School who all have big dreams of becoming stars in the music industry. They are learning how to evolve their singing, dancing, and songwriting talents, all the while developing feelings for each other. Buckle up for an exciting journey of rivalry, ambition, and love. And trust us, there won't be a boring moment.

8. Reply 1988

There are some dramas that you will remember forever and Reply 1988 is definitely one of them. This must-watch show will take you on a nostalgic trip back to the 1980s through the lives of five childhood friends and their families who all live in the same neighborhood. They experience challenging teen years together and get into all sorts of mischief. But what memories will they bring into the future? Watch the show and find out. However, we have to warn you – be prepared to invest plenty of emotions.

9. Splash Splash Love

Splash Splash Love is a historical romance drama that revolves around Dan Bi, a regular high school senior struggling with her studies. One day, she's transported back to the past through the rain. There, she finds herself in the era of the Joseon dynasty, where she encounters a whole new array of problems and even falls in love. This series will keep you captivated with a beautiful love story that transcends space and time.

10. Extraordinary You

Eun Dan Oh, a high school student from a wealthy family, suffers from a lifelong illness which means she won't live past her teenage years. But then she realizes something crazy – she's actually a character in a comic book and her whole life is predetermined by the author. She decides she wants to find true love and is determined to change her destiny. This drama will remind you that we have the power over our lives – all we need is courage.

So there you have it. We hope this list of Korean dramas for teens and adults has been helpful. The only disclaimer we need to put here is: don't blame us if you get hooked on them!