9 Korean Dramas to Binge-Watch Starring Hyun Bin

Who else is suffering from Hyun Bin withdrawal? Have you watched ‘Crash Landing on You’ far too many times by now? (I know I have). If you want a change of pace, but still want to see Hyun Bin’s handsome face; here are 9 Korean dramas you can binge-watch starring our favorite Captain Ri.

9 Korean Dramas to Binge-Watch Starring Hyun Bin

9. Ireland (2004)

Ireland Hyun Bin

Lee Jung-ah was taken to Ireland by her adoptive family. After an unfortunate accident, she decides to go back to Korean to search for her real family.

8. Worlds Within (2008)

Worlds Within Hyun Bin

Joon-young is a daughter from a rich family who faces problems in her family and in her relationships, while Ji-oh is a son from a poor family of farmers. College lovers who eventually get back together, Ji-oh and Joon-young start to learn from each other. Joon-young’s mother does not approve of Ji-oh, though, because he isn’t rich. Will they overcome all obstacles?

7. Memories of the Alhambra (2018)

Memories of the Alhambra Hyun Bin

While looking for the mysterious creator of an augmented reality game, an investment firm executive meets a woman who runs a hostel in Spain.

6. The Snow Queen (2006)

The Snow Queen Hyun Bin

Tae Woong, a math genius, meets Jeong Kyu, an equally smart student with insurmountable rivalry.

5. My Lovely Sam Soon (2005)

My Lovely Sam Soon Hyun Bin

Jin Heon accompanies Hee Jin back to America after getting permission from Sam Soon.

4. Secret Garden (2010)

Secret Garden Hyun Bin

A rich CEO falls in love with a poor stunt-woman. Their different backgrounds lead to difficult challenges. Add to that the fact that the man’s mother doesn’t approve of the relationship.

3. Friend, Our Legend (2009)

Friend Our Legend Hyun Bin

Based on the 2001 movie, this semi-autobiographical coming-of-age story revolves around four childhood friends who live in Busan during the 70s and 80s. As gangs pop up in the tough city, best friends become enemies and rivals.

2. Crash Landing on You (2019)

crash landing on you

A paragliding mishap drops a South Korean heiress in North Korea and into the life of an army officer, who decides to help her hide.

1. Hyde Jekyll, Me (2015)

Hyde Jekyll Me Hyun Bin

Seo-jin, a coldhearted theme park owner, wrestles for control of his life with his kinder half, Robin – who manifests as a split personality – after the park’s new circus manager starts butting heads with Seo-jin while falling in love with Robin.

Which Hyun Bin K-Drama is your favorite? 🙂

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