The 6 Best Korean Series on Netflix You Need to Watch
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Korean dramas have become a global trend over the last few years, and with more than 100 series available on streaming sites, it’s no wonder why. The storylines of Korean dramas are some of the most gripping you’ll find anywhere, and if you’re looking for something new to watch, these six series on Netflix are perfect first timers. These shows will captivate you from beginning to end and won’t let go until you finish.
“Why Did You Come Back, My Prince?”
If you’re looking for a drama with a lighthearted feel and a steady dose of romance, “Why Did You Come Back, My Prince?” is the one for you. The story follows a prince and his bodyguard who move back to Korea after the prince was exiled for getting caught with drugs. They reunite with friends and family, but the prince’s past returns to haunt him as he tries to fit in and find love. This drama is full of heart, and it’s one you won’t forget. The first season of “Why Did You Come Back, My Prince?” was released on Netflix in May 2018 and the second season will be released in January 2019.
“You Who Came from the Stars”
This fantasy drama follows a girl named Joon-hee as she travels back in time to protect a human prince named No-man who she falls in love with. “You Who Came from the Stars” is full of adventure and romance. It’s a good series for those who like something a little out of the ordinary. The series was first released in South Korea in 2011 and then brought to Netflix in 2017. The second season was released in January 2019 and will conclude in March 2019.
“Strong Woman Do Bong Soon”
This is another romance that will sweep you off your feet. “Strong Woman Do Bong Soon” follows the story of a man who returns from the U.S. to find that his family has been kidnapped and his younger sister has been sent to an industrial training camp. He decides to take revenge on the people who kidnapped his family and enlists a girl who has never done anything but fighting to help him. This drama is another one for those who love a good romance. “Strong Woman Do Bong Soon” first aired in 2016 and was then released on Netflix in 2017. The second season will be released on Netflix in January 2019.
“The King Loves”
This drama is set in a time where the King is in a deep depression and his only outlet is reading. He selects the books sent to him by his citizens and then gives his own personal reviews. The story follows a girl who joins the palace library to be closer to the King who, unbeknownst to her, is also falling in love with her. This one is full of surprises and will have you guessing until the very end. The series was first released in South Korea in 2015 and was then released on Netflix in 2018. The second season will be released in 2019.
“A Werewolf Boy”
If you love a good love story that has a little mystery in it, “A Werewolf Boy” is the drama for you. The series follows a man who returns to Korea after years of living in the U.S. to find that everyone he knows has suddenly vanished. He ends up living with a mysterious girl who he slowly falls in love with and who, unbeknownst to him, is also a werewolf. This is a good series for those who like something a little different. The series was first released in South Korea in 2017 and was then released on Netflix in 2018. The second season will be released on Netflix in 2019.
“Coffee Prince”
This is a drama that will have you laughing from start to finish. Set in the ’90s, “Coffee Prince” follows a barista who falls for a CEO who disappears one day. The CEO returns to the bar where the two first met, but this time as strangers. The CEO has hit the jackpot with a new start-up, but in order to help get it off the ground, he has to pretend to be a barista. This is a good series for those who love a good romance. The series was first released in South Korea in 2016 and was then released on Netflix in 2018. The second season will be released in 2019.
“And Then There Were Seven”
This is a modern take on the Japanese manga “Watashi no Ookami-kun,” which translates to “My Wolfer Boy.” The story follows a girl who moves with her family to a new town and falls in love with a boy who is part of a pack of wolves living near her home. This one is perfect for those who love a good love story. The series was first released in South Korea in 2016 and was then released on Netflix in 2018. The second season will be released in 2019.
Final Thoughts:
Korean dramas have become a global trend over the last few years, and with more than 100 series available on streaming sites, it’s no wonder why. The storylines of Korean dramas are some of the most gripping you’ll find anywhere, and if you’re looking for something new to watch, these six series on Netflix are perfect first timers. These shows will captivate you from beginning to end and won’t let go until you finish.
