March 2024 is the perfect time to dive into a cozy blanket and get lost in the world of slice of life K-Dramas, where everyday stories of love, friendship, and family feel just like a warm hug on a chilly day.
They're not just shows, but a gentle reminder to slow down and appreciate the simple things in life; these K-dramas are the perfect companion for anyone looking to unwind and find a little peace in the busy world.
1. "My Liberation Notes" (2022) Stream it on: Netflix
Yeom Mi-jung, tired of her monotonous life, and her two siblings, each struggling with their own dissatisfaction, find their lives irrevocably changed when a mysterious man, Mr. Gu, starts living with them, leading to a series of events that push them toward finding their own versions of liberation.
2. "Misaeng" (2014) Stream it on: Netflix, Roku
Jang Geu-rae, who once aspired to be a professional baduk player, navigates the cutthroat corporate world as an intern at a large trading company, learning the ropes of office politics, personal growth, and teamwork with his fellow interns.
3. "One Spring Night" (2019) Stream it on: Netflix
Librarian Lee Jung-in and pharmacist Yoo Ji-ho embark on a journey that challenges their views on love, relationships, and societal expectations, as they seek to build a future together despite personal baggage and external pressures.
4. "Once Upon a Small Town" (2022) Stream it on: Netflix
Han Ji-yool, a Seoul-based veterinarian, ends up working in a rural village where he encounters and clashes with police officer Ahn Ja-young, leading to unexpected romance and adventures in the countryside.
5. "Would You Like a Cup of Coffee?" (2021) Stream it on: Netflix, Viki, Roku
Park Seok, a rookie barista mentored by the owner of a small coffee shop, Kang Go-bi, delves into the art and philosophy of coffee-making, meeting various customers who share stories and lessons that intertwine with their own growth and understanding of life.
6. "When the Weather is Fine" (2020) Stream it on: Netflix, Viki
After moving back to her quiet hometown, Mok Hae-won reunites with her high school acquaintance, Im Eun-seob, now a bookstore owner, where they find solace in each other's company amidst the healing backdrop of winter in the countryside.
7. "Hospital Playlist" (2020) Stream it on: Netflix
Five doctors, who have been friends since medical school, work together in a hospital, sharing their daily lives, the joys and hardships of their professions, and their love for music by forming a band.
8. "Prison Playbook" (2017) Stream it on: Netflix
A star baseball player, Kim Je-hyuk, finds his life turned upside down when he is sentenced to prison after defending his sister, navigating prison life with the help of his friend, a correctional officer, and meeting a cast of unique inmates who change his life.
Shim Woo-joo seeks revenge on her father's mistress but finds herself falling for the mistress's son, Han Dong-jin, leading to a complex web of emotions, revelations, and the question of whether love can truly overcome the past.
10. "The Interest of Love" (2022) Stream it on: Netflix
At a national bank branch in Yeongpo, four individuals – Yun Su, Mi-gyeong, Jong-hyeon, and Ki-jeong – find their lives and hearts entangled as they face the realities of their differing social statuses, ambitions, and romantic entanglements.
11. "Do You Like Brahms?" (2020) Stream it on: Viki, Kocowa+
Chae Song-ah, a violinist late to her dream, and world-renowned pianist Park Joon-young, cross paths at a music school, where they navigate the pressures of career aspirations and their evolving relationship amidst the competitive world of classical music.
12. "Age of Youth" (also known as "Hello, My Twenties!") (2016) Stream it on: Netflix, Viki
Five college roommates at Belle Epoque, each with her own unique personality, background, and issues, experience the trials of friendship, romance, and personal growth as they live together, confronting their fears and ambitions.
13. "Twenty-Five Twenty-One" (2022) Stream it on: Netflix
In the backdrop of the 1998 IMF crisis, Na Hee-do, an aspiring fencer, and Baek Yi-jin, whose family was torn apart by the financial crisis, grow from rivals to lovers over the years, supporting each other's dreams and facing the challenges of growing up.
14. "Because This is My First Life" (2017) Stream it on: Netflix, Viki
In a practical arrangement to solve their housing problem, computer designer Nam Se-hee and writer Yoon Ji-ho become housemates, leading to a marriage of convenience that evolves into a deep exploration of their feelings, societal expectations, and personal values in modern-day Seoul.
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