5 Romance K-Dramas Set Away From The Buzz Of a Big City
For everyone dreaming of slow life.
There are many privileges to living in a big city. You are surrounded by shopping and entertainment of all kinds, and you can get anything you want within a 5-minute drive. However, such an overstimulated life often leads to burnout and impulsive thoughts of getting away, at least for a while.
If you are tired of the hustle and bustle of the megapolis and need to take a step back from this crazy rhythm of life, check out these 5 K-dramas that will give you an escape, at least for a few hours.
Summer Strike (2022)
Living in a big city comes at a high price, not only in terms of money, but also in terms of nerves and mental health. When this becomes too much for 28-year-old Lee Yeo-reum, she spontaneously moves to the small town of Angok to take a break and do absolutely nothing. There she meets the mysterious librarian Ahn Dae-beom.
Hometown Cha Cha Cha (2021)
If you have ever felt the need to run away from your hectic life and hide somewhere, but never had the courage to do so, then this drama might just be your call. When Yoon Hye-jin decides to start her life anew, she moves to a small seaside town and meets Hong Du-sik, who shows her all the joys of slow living and true love.
Modern Farmer (2014)
The once extremely popular boy band ExSo loses everything and has to start over. The members decide to raise the money for their comeback album in a very unconventional way. When they start farming, they aren't looking for anything but income, but end up finding much more in the countryside.
When the Weather is Fine (2020)
When you're hurt and tired, the best thing to do is go back to your roots, where you belong. This is exactly the path that Mok Hae-won has chosen for herself, returning to the village of Bookhyun where she attended high school. A chance meeting with her former classmate Im Eun-seob leads to a sweet and heartwarming story of love and healing.
Once Upon a Small Town (2022)
Sometimes life throws you an unexpected curveball, and all you can do is adapt. This is the lesson Seoul veterinarian Han Ji-yul must learn when he returns to the countryside to take over his grandfather's clinic. With the help of local policewoman Ahn Ja-young, he explores his new life and begins to find joy in it.