This April, get ready for some amazing K-dramas that you probably haven't seen yet.
These shows are different from the big hits you might know, bringing stories from parts of Korea that don't always get much attention; they're full of interesting stories where old traditions meet today's world, making you laugh, think, and maybe even cry.
1. "Soundtrack #1" (2022) Where to stream it:Disney+
Two longtime friends, a photographer and a lyricist, end up living together for two weeks, during which they discover their feelings for each other through music and the intimate moments shared, challenging their friendship and future.
2. "Dali and the Cocky Prince" (2021) Where to stream it: Viki, Kocowa+
The unlikely romance between a sophisticated art gallery director, Dali, who is struggling to save her family's gallery, and a naive but wealthy owner of a global food company, Jin Moo-hak, who learns about art and love as he tries to impress her, despite their vastly different worlds.
3. "Love Affairs in the Afternoon" (2019) Where to stream it: Viki
A story of forbidden love that follows two married people: a high school biology teacher and a woman trapped in unhappy marriage who works part-time at a mart; they meet and embark on an affair that deeply affects their lives and those around them, leading to unexpected consequences.
4. "Move to Heaven" (2021) Where to stream it: Netflix
A young man with Asperger's syndrome and his estranged uncle become trauma cleaners, uncovering the untold stories of the deceased, which leads them to healing their own emotional wounds and understanding the meaning of family and connection.
5. "Mad for Each Other" (2021) Where to stream it: Netflix
Neighbors in an apartment complex, a detective on leave for trauma and a woman with her own psychological scars, find themselves in a series of misadventures that lead them to understand and heal each other's mental issues, discovering love in the process.
6. "Strongest Deliveryman" (2017) Where to stream it: Netflix, Kocowa+
The lives of a group of delivery workers, dreaming of better lives and financial success, intersect through their work, leading to romance between a deliveryman with a strong sense of justice and a down-on-her-luck heiress working incognito.
7. "Dear.M" (2022) Where to stream it: Viki
A campus-wide search begins for the mysterious "M" after a confession post goes viral on the university's online community, affecting friendships and romantic relationships among students as they uncover secrets and develop new affections.
8. "Yumi's Cells" (2021) Where to stream it: Viki
Yumi, an ordinary office worker, navigates her daily life and romantic endeavors with the help of her brain cells that control every thought, feeling, and action, leading to a unique exploration of human emotions and relationships.
9. "My Secret Terrius" (2018) Where to stream it: Kocowa+
After a woman's husband dies mysteriously, she gets entangled with her mysterious neighbor, a former spy, who helps her uncover a conspiracy involving espionage and unexpected threats, protecting her family from danger.
10. "My Strange Hero" (2018) Where to stream it: Viki, Kocowa+
Wrongly accused and expelled for a crime he didn't commit, a man returns to his former high school as a teacher to seek revenge but finds himself facing old wounds and a former crush, leading to a journey of redemption and forgiveness.
11. "The Beauty Inside" (2018) Where to stream it: Viki, Netflix
An actress who changes her appearance for a week every month and an airline executive who cannot recognize faces struggle with their secrets but find love and understanding in each other, navigating challenges in their unique circumstances.
12. "My Only Love Song" (2017) Where to stream it: Netflix
A self-centered actress who believes money is supreme accidentally travels back in time to the Goryeo Dynasty, where she meets an idealistic nobleman, and together, they embark on a journey that helps her discover the true value of people and love.
13. "You Raise Me Up" (2021) Where to stream it: Viki
A young man struggling with erectile dysfunction and low self-esteem reunites with his first love, now a urologist, which leads to comedic and touching moments as they confront their past and present issues, sparking personal growth and mutual support.
14. "Love All Play" (2022)
Focused on the world of badminton, a sports drama that unfolds the love and rivalry among team members in a mixed doubles team, showcasing their struggles, ambitions, and the dynamics of team spirit and personal growth.
15. "Jealousy Incarnate" (2016) Where to stream it: Viki, Kocowa+
The complicated love triangle between a weather forecaster, her long-time colleague, an anchorman she's had a crush on for years, and a younger, wealthy chaebol heir; their professional and personal lives collide in humorous and dramatic ways, testing relationships and careers.
