7 Older K-Dramas With Stories That Still Work Great
Older is not always worse.
It is widely believed that pre-2015 K-dramas are difficult to watch because of outdated hairstyles and costumes, and exaggerated tropes and acting. However, this is far from the truth.
In fact, K-dramaland has many good old shows that have the potential to keep viewers glued to their screens for years to come.
If you've consumed all the current recommended K-dramas and are looking for new compelling stories, it might be time to turn to older fan-favorite series that can still provide an enjoyable viewing experience. Here are our suggestions.
Marriage Not Dating (2014)
IMDb Rating: 7.5/10
Where to stream: Prime Video, Tubi, Viki
A successful plastic surgeon who is a confirmed bachelor finds an unattractive bride to bring home to his parents, pretending to be his girlfriend. He hopes they will disapprove of her and leave him alone. But the hoax turns out to be a surprise even for him.
My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho (2010)
IMDb Rating: 7.7/10
Where to stream: Netflix, Prime Video, Viki
A college student with aspirations of becoming a popular action star meets a legendary nine-tailed fox, and they strike a deal to help each other. He will help her become human, and she will increase his strength and speed so he can perform hard stunts. Little do they know, their deal has dangerous conditions.
Full House (2004)
IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
Where to stream: Netflix, Prime Video, Viki, kocowa+
Han Ji-eun is an aspiring screenwriter who loses her family home to fraud and sets out to get it back. The house is bought by a selfish popular actor, so Ji-eun goes to work for him and then agrees to a contract marriage. All for the sake of getting her house back.
Reply 1997 (2012)
IMDb Rating: 7.9/10
Where to stream: Prime Video, Disney+, Viki
A high school reunion brings six former friends back to 1997, when they were carefree students. The story moves between two timelines and centers on Sung Shi-won, an outspoken and cheeky girl obsessed with an idol boy band.
Coffee Prince (2007)
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IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
Where to stream: Netflix, Prime Video, Viki
Go Eun-chan is a 24-year-old tomboy in desperate need of money. She is often mistaken for a man, and when a rich heir offers her a job at an all-male coffee shop, she decides to go with the flow and hide her true gender. But soon Eun-chan and her new boss start to develop feelings for each other.
My Lovely Sam Soon (2005)
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IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
Where to stream: Prime Video, Viki, kocowa+
Kim Sam-soon is a passionate, opinionated, and awkward baker whose life goes haywire when she loses her job and her boyfriend (who cheats on her) in one day. She gets a second chance at life when she gets hired at an upscale French restaurant. But her new boss turns out to be a real pain in the neck.
My Love from Another Star (2013)
IMDb Rating: 8.2/10
Where to stream: Netflix, Prime Video, Viki
An alien who has lived on Earth for the past 400 years can't wait to leave the planet and return home in a few weeks when he becomes the next-door neighbor of a chaotic top actress. This fateful encounter disrupts his plans.