5 Working Class K-Dramas For Those Tired Of Lawyers And Businessmen

No matter how much K-dramas vary in plot and genre, there is a tendency for the vast majority of stories to focus on a middle and upper class, leaving everyone else behind.

However, some viewers simply cannot relate to the problems of lawyers, office workers, doctors, and policemen and are looking for something more practical.

If you share the same sentiment and want to watch a drama without the glamorous life of a white collar, this list is exactly what you're looking for. From handymen to farmers, the protagonists in these stories prove that everyone deserves a chance in life, no matter their position in society.

Hometown Cha Cha Cha (2021)

When career-oriented perfectionist Yoon Hye-jin loses everything and has to start her life over, she decides to move to a small town by the sea. There she meets a carefree handyman who has no job but lives off helping people with various tasks that require his skills. He shows Hye-jin the true beauty of life without putting her under too much pressure.

Fight for My Way (2017)

While it would be nice if all of our dreams came true with a single wish, that is not how things work in real life. Although there are some lucky ones, the group of 4 friends that this show follows have to prove themselves to the world and act on their ambitions to reach the heights they dream of. The good thing is that the fight is always easier with good friends around.

Taxi Driver (2021)

Although a simple story of a taxi driver who meets all kinds of people at work would be fun to watch, this show puts a little twist on the job. Instead of just driving people around, Kim Do-gi takes calls from people looking for revenge and helps them get it. The show is based on some real Korean crimes, which makes it even more fun to watch.

Moving (2023)

Most of the show deals with high school students who have suddenly discovered that they have supernatural powers. Their parents, however, who try their best to protect their kids from anyone who might be interested in using them, all have pretty standard jobs, mostly related to small businesses.

Modern Farmer (2014)

There is nothing more painful than falling from the top of the pyramid to the bottom. When the boyband ExSo loses their fame, the members decide to move to the countryside and work on a farm to earn the money to record a comeback album. Inspiration aside, they all find something beautiful in their new, simple life.