5 K-Dramas to Prove Love After Teenage Years Exists
We promise, there’s still a chance to find love after you hit 20.
One thing that some people majorly dislike about Korean dramas is the glorification of teenage years in comparison to the whole adulthood that comes after. While we all enjoy seeing occasional throwbacks to High School, especially when it looks nothing like our own, sometimes it’s nice to see someone in their 20s or 30s also have a chance.
Luckily, romantic K-dramas are not all about kids. There are quite a few that focus on adults dealing with the hardships of life and trying to navigate love at the same time. Here are 5 that may be perfect to spend a few nights on.
Love to Hate You
One of the newest shows that fit perfectly for a more adult romance of two people with trust issues and a great dislike for each other. The show follows feminist lawyer Mi-ran and misogynist actor Kang-ho as they become part of a twisted team. If you enjoy the enemies-to-lovers trope and have a Netflix account, this is definitely for you.
Her Private Life
If you sometimes feel like you live two different lives offline and online, you will find a lot in common with the main character of Her Private Life, Sung Deok-mi. A hardworking art museum curator by day, she turns out to be Korea's biggest idol fangirl by night, a story many of us are familiar with.
Once Upon A Small Town
Have you ever thought about leaving the city and living in the country? Well, that is exactly what Han Ji-yul did before he realized that country life is not what he expected at all. The hapless veterinarian from Seoul, totally unprepared for life outside the big city, was lucky enough to meet Ahn Ja-young, a policewoman who helps him learn all the tricks.
Call It Love
The more serious show for those who are not easily triggered by content related to mental health and all the struggles that come after betrayal. Through beautiful cinematography, Call It Love tells the story of two people who become so entangled in a revenge plot that they fall in love against all odds.
Hometown Cha Cha Cha
Somewhat similar to Once Upon A Small Town, but a bit spicier, as it pits two very different, yet relatable people against each other to test how compatible they really are. It turns out that big city professional dentist Yoon Hye-jin and village handyman Hong Du-sik have much more in common than they thought at first.