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These 18 K-Dramas Are a Must-Watch for Every Introvert

These 18 K-Dramas Are a Must-Watch for Every Introvert
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It's all about characters who get the solo journey, the ones who think before they leap, and when they do, it's into worlds so immersive, you'll be glad you stayed in.

These 15 K-Dramas are the perfect match for every introvert out there. Think of them as your go-to, no-fuss, chill evening plans sorted. They've got stories that pull you in, not with loud bangs and over-the-top drama, but with the kind of quiet intensity that feels like it was made just for you.

1. My Liberation Notes (2022)

Three siblings, feeling trapped by their mundane lives in a quiet countryside, each seek personal freedom and fulfillment, their lives taking a turn when a mysterious drunkard enters their world, sparking change and introspection.

2. A Piece of Your Mind (2020)

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A romantic drama about an AI programmer and a classical recording engineer, both grappling with unrequited love, whose lives intertwine through a voice-based AI, leading to unexpected healing and intimacy.

3. Run On (2020-2021)

A former track athlete turned sports agent and a subtitle translator form an unlikely bond as they challenge societal expectations and pursue their dreams, finding solace and understanding in each other's company.

4. Just Between Lovers (2017-2018)

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Two individuals, deeply scarred by a traumatic building collapse, find solace and healing in each other as they deal with the lingering physical and emotional scars, building a connection that helps them face their pasts.

5. Touch Your Heart (2019)

An actress, seeking to reclaim her fame after a scandal, works as a secretary for a cold, perfectionist lawyer as research for a role, leading to comedic situations and an unexpected romance that softens their hearts.

6. When the Weather is Fine (2020)

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A cellist returns to her quiet hometown seeking peace, reuniting with an old classmate who runs a bookshop, where together they find comfort and a shared solace from their past wounds in the cozy, snow-covered village.

7. It's Okay to Not Be Okay (2020)

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A caretaker at a psychiatric ward and a children's book author, both dealing with emotional baggage, form a healing bond as they confront their traumatic childhoods and learn that it's okay to seek help and find love.

8. True Beauty (2020-2021)

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A high school girl, who masters the art of makeup to hide her bare face and combat her insecurities, discovers the importance of self-acceptance through romance and friendships, challenging societal standards of beauty.

9. Encounter (2018-2019)

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The daughter of a politician, now a hotel CEO, and a young, free-spirited soul meet in Cuba and form an unlikely bond that defies social status and expectations, challenging the constraints around them for the sake of love.

10. Because This is My First Life (2017)

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A pragmatic contract marriage between a software developer and a homeless assistant writer leads to unexpected camaraderie, understanding, and a reevaluation of their views on relationships, marriage, and life.

11. Find Me in Your Memory (2020)

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A news anchor with the ability to remember every moment of his life and an actress suffering from a condition that makes her forget her most precious memories form a bond that transcends their conditions, finding love and solace.

12. You Are My Spring (2021)

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Lives intertwine around a hotel concierge and a psychiatrist with traumatic childhoods, living in a building where a murder takes place, leading them to face their pasts while blooming love offers a new beginning.

13. Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021)

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A big-city dentist moves to a seaside village where she meets a jack-of-all-trades with a mysterious past; their interactions lead to mutual healing, community bonding, and an endearing romance.

14. Temperature of Love (2017)

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A chef and a writer meet online and decide to take their relationship into the real world, facing challenges that test their love and commitment as their careers and personal differences put strain on their bond.

15. Doom at Your Service (2021)

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A woman cursed with misfortune and a man who can cause destruction with a touch strike a risky bargain, leading to a complex relationship filled with challenges, love, and questions about fate and existence.

16. That Winter, The Wind Blows (2013)

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A con man, pretending to be the long-lost brother of a blind heiress, finds himself in a moral dilemma as he begins to develop genuine feelings for her, leading to a tale of love, betrayal, and redemption.

17. Nice Guy (2012)

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Seeking vengeance after being betrayed by his lover and unjustly accused, a man uses another woman who has lost her memory in his scheme, only to find redemption and true love through the unexpected relationship.

18. Still 17 (2018)

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A woman wakes up from a coma 13 years later, still mentally and emotionally seventeen, and crosses paths with a man living a monotonous life, together they help each other heal from the scars of their pasts and embrace a new future.