7 Obscure K-Dramas on Netflix to Binge in December 2023
Do you love K-dramas, but are looking for some that are a little less well known? We got you covered.
Binge watching K-dramas can be addictive. But what do you do when you have finished all the popular ones? The answer is simple. You search for those obscure hidden gems that you might have missed.
Luckily, we have done all the hard work for you and found these 7 that we are sure you will love.
1. Angel's Last Mission: Love
IMDB rating 7.7/10
This romantic fantasy has been around since 2019, but surprisingly, many K-drama fans have missed it. A beautiful and talented ballerina from a wealthy family seems to have it all. Then one day, a terrible accident leaves her blind. As she struggles to come to terms with her situation, her attitude becomes mean and almost unbearable. Enter an angel on a mission to find her true love so he can return to heaven. Imagine his surprise when he falls in love with her.
2. Good Doctor
IMDB rating 8/10
Good Doctor is from 2013 and focuses on a young man on the autism spectrum who is such a remarkable savant that he finds himself in the unique position of being given six months to prove himself as a pediatric resident. Despite his brilliant mind, he struggles with his peers and finds that understanding emotions is as important to the job as his other remarkable qualities. When he falls in love with another doctor, his life becomes even more complicated.
3. The Penthouse: War in Life
IMDB rating 7.9/10
Going back even further to the year 2020/2021, you will find this suspenseful thriller that shows how far some people will go to secure financial success. It focuses on a war between real estate and education, primarily the female characters at the center of these issues. We watch as these once kind women turn into evil, vengeful monsters, all in the name of self-preservation. Expect plenty of twists and shocks with this one.
4. Couple on the Backtrack
IMDB rating 8.2/10
Do you ever wonder how your life would have turned out if you had made different choices in your past? Well, that is exactly what this unhappily married couple is about to learn. Also called Go Back, this series focuses on a couple who wake up as 20-year-old college students and are given the chance to change their lives. But will they still end up married and with their son? And how will their decisions affect their family and friends?
5. Taxi Driver
IMDB rating 8/10
This one is for all you action fans out there. A young man with military training is hired as a taxi driver for a very specific company. It's called the Rainbow Taxi Company, but don't let the cute name fool you. This is a company that specializes in carrying out revenge calls for its clients. When people feel they have been wronged and want revenge, the Rainbow Taxi Company is there to help.
6. Designated Survivor: 60 Days
IMDB rating 8.1/10
When the South Korean Minister of the Environment is fired by the President after a diplomatic incident, he thinks his career is over. The last thing he expects is a bombing that kills the president and everyone in the presidential line of succession. Now, as Acting President, it is up to him to lead the country and find out the truth about the bombing.
7. Secret Royal Inspector & Joy
IMDB rating 7.2/10
This historical comedy is charming and delightful, showing that the most unlikely situations can lead to something wonderful. Back in the Joseon era, a single young man dreams of owning his own dumpling shop, but due to circumstances beyond his control, he soon finds himself working as a secret royal inspector. In this job, he meets a passionate and excitable divorcee, and the two join forces to take down corrupt politicians.
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