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5 Short K-Dramas to Quickly Make You a Fan

5 Short K-Dramas to Quickly Make You a Fan
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If you're looking for Korean TV shows with episodes less than an hour long, these five fit the bill perfectly.

There are a huge number of K-dramas these days, covering every genre imaginable, so everyone can easily find something to their liking.

However, some of them have episodes that are more than an hour long, which can be quite problematic for people with strict schedules, as not everyone can afford to spend a lot of time watching TV shows.

So, if you are short on time and want to watch some K-dramas with episodes that last less than an hour, these five should be right up your alley.

Weak Hero Class 1 (2022)

Based on the webtoon Weak Hero by Seopass and Kim Jin-seok, the story revolves around Yeon Si-eun, who is an exceptional student in his class and prioritizes studying over everything else.

While he is physically weak, which makes him a prime target for bullies, Yeon uses his impressive intellect to his advantage and eventually forms a team with two other students to help him survive school life.

Extraordinary You (2019)

This TV series based on the webtoon July Found by Chance follows Eun Dan-oh, who lives a seemingly ordinary life as an academy student.

However, one fateful day she suddenly discovers that she is actually a background character in a comic book written by a mysterious Writer, so Eun Dan-oh decides to take matters into her own hands.

Gaus Electronics (2022)

Based on a webtoon of the same name, the show follows a colorful group of young employees in the marketing department of Gaus Electronics and their everyday life in the office.

Made in the best tradition of sitcoms, the show's charming humor, vivid characters, light-hearted story, and 50-minute episodes make it a great choice for an evening after a hard day.

A Shop for Killers (2024)

A pretty fresh addition to our list, as the show just ended on February 7, 2024, this series is perfect for those looking for something a little more action-packed.

The story follows Jeong Ji-an, who must uncover the dangerous secret of her uncle's past, as the young woman becomes the target of a group of deadly assassins after his untimely suicide.

Mad for Each Other (2021)

The plot of this romantic comedy series revolves around detective Noh Hwi-oh, whose life is turned upside down when he suddenly finds himself unable to control his anger.

Desperately trying to get back on track, he stumbles upon another crazy person, Lee Min-kyung, which leads to a blossoming romance.