Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016)
More commonly known as ‘Goblin’, the show revolves around a goblin who wants to end his immortal life and thus has to find a human bride in order to do so. According to Cid Teves, ‘Goblin’ is not your oridinary love story.”Imagine having someone who shows up in an instance when you need them,” gushes Janica Mangibin. Shellanie Arevalo expounds: “The plot is great. Di ka lang kikiligin, iiyak pa ng bongga kasi ramdam na ramdam pag drama scenes na. One of the best K-dramas!” It is no wonder why it is the second highest rated drama in Korean cable television history.
The Heirs (2013)
Much like a Korean version of ‘Gossip Girl’, ‘The Heirs’ follows the lives of rich high school students about to take over their respective family businesses. Ria Hazel Lumandog says she loves this series because Lee Min-ho and Park Shin-hye have so much chemistry!
I’m Not a Robot (2017)
Although ‘I’m Not a Robot’ didn’t do so well in Korea with the lowest viewership ratings for its timeslot, some Filipinos still loved this series. Here, Kim Min-kyu lives in isolation because of an allergy to people… until he meets Jo Ji-ah who pretends to be a robot.
It’s Okay, That’s Love (2014)
OCD Jang Jae-yeol is a radio DJ and an author, while Ji Hae-soo is a psychiatrist in a fellowship. Hae-soo is against relationships, but finds herself constantly bickering wtih Jae-yeol – bickering that eventually shows them how compatible they actually are.
The K2 (2016)
While in Iraq, former mercenary soldier Kim Je-ha gets framed for murdering his lover. He runs away and becomes a fugitive until he gets hired as a bodyguard, in which job he hopes to get the resources he needs to get his revenge on the man responsible for his lover’s death.
Kill Me, Heal Me (2015)
One of the reasons why this series makes an impact is because of how it touches on issues like mental health and child abuse. In it, Cha Do Hyun suffers from multiple personality disorder because of several traumatic events in his life and he tries to overcome it.
A Korean Odyssey (2017)
A spin-off of the classic Chinese novel ‘Journey to the West’, ‘A Korean Odyssey’ follows the lives of Son Oh-Gong and Ma-Wang who look for light in a world of evil.
The Legend of the Blue Sea (2016)
Inspired by a classic Joseon legend about a fisherman who captures a mermaid and then releases her, this drama tells the love story of a con-artist and a mermaid who travels across the ocean to find him.
Love in the Moonlight (2016)
More than a love story, ‘Love in the Moonlight’ is a coming of age story about a Crown Prince and his relationship with a eunuch. ‘Love in the Moonlight’ was an international hit, thanks to its production, cast, and soundtrack. It got several nominations and also won Best Drama Series at the 22nd Asian Television Awards.
Lovers in Paris (2004)
‘Lovers in Paris’ tells the story of Han Ki-joo who hires his housekeeper to act as his fiancee to warm up to a potential business partner. “Not your typical Korean drama,” according to Dianne Rupera, ‘Lovers in Paris’ also has several awards under its best, including Best Actress and Best TV Screenplay.
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