5 Old But Gold K-Dramas You Need To Give a Chance To
There is no expiration date for a good story.
Unless you became interested in Korean dramas years ago and have always followed the latest, hottest releases, there's a good chance that you're afraid to get into the older dramas.
While there is no doubt that the quality of production has increased greatly over the past 5 years, by refusing to watch anything older, you are denying yourself access to many great stories that would otherwise captivate your heart.
Here are 5 K-dramas from the past two decades that will change the way you look at older shows. Horrible hairstyles aside, they're not nearly as bad as you might think.
My Girlfriend Is A Gumiho (2010)
The legends surrounding Gumiho creatures are as old as time, but it's always fun to see them in a modern setting. The story of a human who accidentally releases a Gumiho and takes it under his guidance and protection is sure to melt everyone's heart and reinvent the love of the fantasy genre.
Healer (2014)
A long and twisted investigation of an incident that took place in the early 1990s brings three strangers dangerously close together. With one of them dedicated to his dream of buying an island in Panama and moving there alone, therefore not afraid of any illegal task, and the other two nosy reporters, the group finds itself in a huge fight against media anchors.
Because This Is My First Life (2017)
If you like the arranged marriage trope, you are in luck with this drama. Nam Se-hee and Yoon Ji-ho agree to marry out of convenience and share an apartment like two platonic roommates. However, as the story progresses, love finds its way in and connects the two with a bond that is stronger than either of them could have imagined.
Discovery of Love (2014)
A very simple story of a woman in a stable and happy relationship, confronted with the ghost of a passionate past, ends up in a love triangle with no way out. Discovery of Love is a perfect show for all romance fans who can also respect a journey of self-discovery. A story that many of us can relate to.
Coffee Prince (2007)
Although the show is almost 15 years old now, it's still worth every hour. Coffee Prince is a perfect story of love found in the most unexpected circumstances. With one lead, Go Eun-chan, who is forced to pretend to be a man to get as many jobs as possible, and the other, Choi Han-gyeol, the boss of a flourishing business, romance wins over all prejudices.