15 Great but Understated K-Dramas to Stream on Netflix This March

These K-dramas are the kinds of shows that might not have made a big splash in the headlines, but once you start watching, you can't help but get drawn into their world.

1. "The Lady in Dignity" (2017)

Woo A-Jin's affluent life begins to crumble when her father-in-law's mistress, Park Bok-Ja, cunningly secures her position within the family and the company, leading A-Jin to navigate a web of deceit, betrayal, and power struggles to reclaim her dignity and status.

2. "Part-Time Idol" (2017)

Disgraced producer Kim Hyun-Joong forms a co-ed idol group with unique talents pulled from obscurity; their journey from part-time workers to full-time idols is fraught with challenges as they overcome personal issues, industry hurdles, and the quest for fame.

3. "My Runway" (2016)

An egotistical male model and a wannabe female model magically switch bodies, forcing them to live each other's lives and careers, which leads to hilarious predicaments, self-discovery, and an unexpected path to success in the fashion industry.

4. "One More Time" (2016)

Yoo Tan, the lead singer of an indie band, finds himself trapped in a time loop, reliving the day his girlfriend leaves him and his band faces breakup, leading him to uncover the reasons behind their struggles and to seek a way to break the cycle and save their futures.

5. "White Nights" (2016)

A cold-hearted heiress, Seo Yi-Kyung, and a warm-hearted pawnshop keeper, Lee Se-Jin, get entangled in a dangerous game of ambition, betrayal, and desire, as they climb the corporate ladder, each driven by their motivations and haunted by their pasts.

6. "The Heirs" (2013)

High school students from wealthy families, including the heir to a conglomerate, Kim Tan, and a girl from a poor background, Cha Eun-Sang, face challenges of forbidden love, rivalry, and the heavy burdens of expectation as they prepare to take over their family empires.

7. "That Winter, the Wind Blows" (2013)

Oh Soo, a conman, pretends to be the long-lost brother of a blind heiress, Oh Young, in a scheme for her wealth but finds himself torn between his mission and growing affection for her as they both confront their loneliness and despair.

8. "Clean with Passion for Now" (2018)

Gil Oh-Sol, an energetic job seeker with no concern for cleanliness, clashes with Jang Sun-Gyeol, a cleaning company CEO with mysophobia; their interactions lead to unexpected romance and healing of past traumas as they address their contrasting views on cleanliness and disorder.

9. "Misty" (2018)

Go Hye-Ran, a popular news anchor, becomes the prime suspect in a murder case; her estranged husband, Kang Tae-Wook, decides to defend her in court, unraveling a complex web of professional rivalry, personal vendettas, and long-buried secrets.

10. "The Third Charm" (2018)

The 12-year relationship between On Joon-Young, an overly cautious librarian, and Lee Young-Jae, an impulsive hairdresser, is explored over three separate phases of their lives, highlighting how they grow individually and together amidst life's unpredictability.

11. "Stranger" (2017)

Hwang Shi-Mok, an emotionless prosecutor, teams up with warm-hearted detective Han Yeo-Jin to uncover corruption in the prosecutor's office, leading them through a maze of intrigue and moral dilemmas as they seek justice in a system rife with manipulation and greed.

12. "Just Between Lovers" (2017)

Lee Kang-Doo and Ha Moon-Soo, survivors of a tragic building collapse, find solace and healing in each other as they face their physical and emotional scars, challenging fate and societal indifference to rebuild their lives and pursue their dreams.

13. "Man to Man" (2017)

Kim Sul-Woo, a special agent, goes undercover as a bodyguard for a Hallyu star, Yeo Woon-Gwang, to accomplish a secret mission, entangling in celebrity scandals, unexpected friendship, and espionage while protecting national security and his own heart.

14. "Strongest Deliveryman" (2017)

Choi Kang-Soo, a hardworking deliveryman, and Lee Dan-Ah, equally ambitious, navigate the competitive world of delivery services in Seoul, dreaming of owning their businesses and finding love amidst the struggles of the working class.

15. "My Only Love Song" (2017)
Song Soo-Jung, a conceited TV star, accidentally travels back in time to the Goryeo Dynasty, where she meets On Dal, a man who values money above all else; their journey together teaches them lessons about love, value, and sacrifice amidst historical antics.