7 K-Dramas That Sucked Fans In From The Very First Episode
Worthy additions to your must-watch list.
Sometimes everyone recommends a K-drama and says how amazing it is, but when you finally get around to it, you have to force yourself to watch episode after episode just to get to the part where it becomes good.
If you've been there, and now you want a show that's exciting and easy to watch from the very beginning, here are seven addictive South Korean dramas in different genres recommended by fans on Reddit.
Bloodhounds (2023)
IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
Where to stream: Netflix
The story of two young boxers who dip their toes into the waters of the private loan business and get caught up in the drama and violence surrounding it is short (only 8 episodes) and decently paced, drawing viewers in from the first episode.
Itaewon Class (2020)
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IMDb Rating: 8.2/10
Where to stream: Netflix
Among the many revenge K-dramas, Itaewon Class stands out. It is a Count of Monte Cristo-like story about a man whose life was ruined by a rich family. Now, many years later, he is ready to take them down.
Extraordinary Attorney Woo (2022)
IMDb Rating: 8.6/10
Where to stream: Netflix
Let's face it, we all love a good legal drama, especially one with a unique protagonist. Woo Young-woo is the first Korean lawyer on the autism spectrum, but her social awkwardness is offset by her high IQ and photographic memory, which helps her crack cases.
Flower of Evil (2020)
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IMDb Rating: 8.6/10
Where to stream: Netflix, Viki
Cha Ji-won and Baek Hee-sung are not your average married couple. She's a violent crime detective and he's harboring a dark secret that could ruin everything they've built. This cat-and-mouse dynamic confuses and engages the viewer from the very first minute.
Mr. Sunshine (2018)
IMDb Rating: 8.7/10
Where to stream: Prime Video, Netflix
If you're a lover of the historical genre, this masterpiece of a South Korean drama is guaranteed to hook you from minute one. The show tells the story of a 19th century man who was born into slavery, managed to escape and reinvent himself. Now he returns to Korea to fight for its independence from Japan, but falls in love with an unavailable noblewoman.
Crash Landing on You (2019)
IMDb Rating: 8.7/10
Where to stream: Netflix
Yoon Se-ri is a wealthy South Korean heiress who accidentally ends up on the North Korean side of the Demilitarized Zone just as a Korean People's Army captain is patrolling it. The unlikely pair find understanding and in time become one of the best star-crossed lovers in K-dramaland.
Alchemy of Souls (2022-2023)
IMDb Rating: 8.8/10
Where to stream: Netflix
This sageuk is set in a fantasy land where magic exists and is used by powerful people to rule. The 'Alchemy of Souls' spell, which allows people to switch bodies, plays a central role in the story, intertwining the fates of an elite warrior and a young mage.
Source: Reddit.