5 K-dramas That Will Take You on a Wild Ride of Emotions
These five will leave no one indifferent, delivering a wide range of emotions that will keep you glued to the screen.
A good K-drama doesn't necessarily have to shock you or make you feel incredibly strong emotions, as a simple but well-written story with a talented cast can be just as effective and satisfying to watch.
However, if you are looking for stories that will take you on a wild ride of emotions, from laughing out loud to being stunned by the tension of the plot, these five definitely fall into that category.
The Penthouse: War in Life (2020-2021)
Diving deep into the themes of revenge and focusing on the lives of wealthy families living in a luxurious skyscraper, this show will grab you and not let go until you have watched all three seasons.
By the time you reach the end of this extremely intense journey, you may be breathing a sigh of relief having gone through all the elaborate schemes and plots that fill the story.
Mouse (2021)
Set in a world where psychopaths can be identified by a DNA test performed on a fetus, the show revolves around Go Moo-chi, a detective who is determined to take revenge on the serial killer responsible for the death of his parents.
Teaming up with rookie cop Jeong Ba-reum, the two embark on a thrilling quest full of unexpected twists and turns to find out what exactly makes people develop psychopathic tendencies.
365: Repeat the Year (2020)
If you're looking for a K-drama that never fails to surprise you, give 365: Repeat the Year a shot, as it introduces a new twist in practically every episode.
The story follows a group of people who get the chance to travel back in time one year and completely change their lives, but soon find out that such actions lead to drastic unforeseen consequences.
Hell Is Other People (2019)
This psychological thriller K-drama will grab your attention right from the start and won't ease up until the breathtaking finale.
Yoon Jong-woo manages to get an internship at a prestigious company, which requires the young man to move to Seoul.
After deciding to live in a rather shady but cheap dormitory, he soon begins to suspect that something sinister is going on.
Mr. Queen (2020)
If you prefer something a little more light-hearted, this comedic K-drama will provide you with a whirlwind of positive emotions.
Jang Bong-hwan is a modern-day chef, but his whole life is turned upside down when he suddenly wakes up in the body of Queen Cheorin in 19th century Korea, leading to a story that will leave you in stitches.