7 K-Dramas That Are a Perfect Outlet For Sadness

It may sound strange, but sometimes we need to binge heartbreaking and painful stories that leave us in tears. This is the best way to overcome the period of numbness in the middle of a depressive episode or to get over feeling down about our own life troubles.

Besides, tear-jerking slice-of-life dramas always somehow feel more real than other genres. Especially when the balance of tragedy and healing is just right.

If you need an outlet for your sadness, here are seven great K-dramas that will do the trick.

A Time Called You (2023)

IMDb Rating: 7.8/10

Where to stream: Netflix

Mourning the loss of her boyfriend, Jun-hee is suddenly transported 25 years back in time into the body of a high school student. In the past, she meets her classmate who bears an uncanny resemblance to her deceased boyfriend. What is the truth behind this mystery? Fans say you can never be prepared for the heart-wrenching answer.

Tomorrow (2022)

IMDb Rating: 8.0/10

Where to stream: Netflix

Jun-woong is an average young man who can't find a job. One day, he has an accident that leaves him half-spirit and leads to him joining a team of Grim Reapers whose main job is to prevent people from committing suicide. As you can imagine from the description, the show has many touching stories that will make you cry in almost every episode.

Bloodhounds (2023)

IMDb Rating: 8.1/10

Where to stream: Netflix

Young boxers in a desperate situation decide to get into the loan sharking business and get caught up in the illegal, dark side of it. The story is an emotional rollercoaster that sometimes hits hard. Just when you think things are finally getting better for the protagonists, they stumble upon an even deeper issue.

The Good Bad Mother (2023)

IMDb Rating: 8.4/10

Where to stream: Netflix

Kang-ho is a cold, cutthroat prosecutor who is estranged from his single mother living on a pig farm. A tragic accident leaves him with brain damage that causes him to revert to a child's state and return to his childhood home where his mother takes care of him, healing their relationship in the process. The K-drama is extremely sad, but has a wholesome, happy-ish ending that concludes the story perfectly.

Move to Heaven (2021)

IMDb Rating: 8.5/10

Where to stream: Netflix

Sang-gu is an ex-convict who learns that his brother has died. Now, he must take care of his nephew with Asperger's Syndrome and take over the brother's business, which helps relatives of the deceased uncover untold truths about the past. The stories of the clients and the uncle's and nephew's own pasts are sure to have you bawling your eyes out.

Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016)

IMDb Rating: 8.6/10

Where to stream: Prime Video, Viki

Kim Shin was a military general 1,000 years ago who was cursed to become an immortal goblin for his crimes. Now he walks the earth helping people in need. But his only dream is to end his life. Eun-tak is a cheerful student who was once saved by Kim Shin and is now bound to his fate. Fans of the K-drama say that they have never had such a strong reaction to a single story.

My Dearest (2023)

IMDb Rating: 8.9/10

Where to stream: Prime Video, Viki

The epic romantic story of two young people from noble families living during the Qing invasion of Joseon is primarily about finding love and hope even in the darkest of times. But it is also filled with moments that are as cry-worthy as they are beautiful.