It’s Christmas time! ☃️ And if you want to spend this holiday season with your family and friends, pick any of the Korean dramas on this list and watch them. These dramas will give you winter vibes along with a warm and cozy feeling.
1. Romance is a Bonus Book
Hangul: 로맨스는 별책부록
Year: 2019
Dan Yi is a copywriter trying to find a job. Finally, she gets a job at a publishing company by lying about her background. Eun Ho is the chief editor at that publishing company. As they become involved in each other’s life more than often, a love story begins to unfold.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Lee Na Young as Kang Dan Yi
- Lee Jong Suk as Cha Eun Ho
- Jung Yoo Jin as Song Hae Rin
- Wi Ha Joon as Ji Seo Joon
No. Of Episodes: 16
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2. Reply 1988
Hangul: 응답하라 1988
Year: 2015
The drama follows the lives of 5 families living on the same street in a neighborhood. A nostalgic look back at the year 1988. As the group of friends gets into and out of mischief, what experiences will they carry with them into their future lives?
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Lee Hye Ri as Sung Deok Sun
- Go Kyung Pyo as Sung Sun Woo
- Ryu Joon Yeol as Kim Jung Hwan
- Park Bo Gum as Choi Taek
No. Of Episodes: 20
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3. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo
Hangul: 역도요정 김복주
Year: 2016
Bok Joo is a weightlifter aiming for the gold medal, but then for the first time in her life, she falls in love. At age 20, can she find a way to have both love and fame? The drama shows how friends grow up and how their relationships change as their lives get busier.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Lee Sung Kyung as Kim Bok Joo
- Nam Joo Hyuk as Jung Joon Hyung
- Lee Jae Yoon as Jung Jae Yi
- Kyung Soo Jin as Song Shi Ho
No. Of Episodes: 16 (60 min. each)
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4. When the Weather is Fine
Hangul: 좋으면 찾아가겠어요
Year: 2020
Cellist Hae Won quits her job in Seoul and goes back to her village where she lived when she was in high school. There, she meets her former classmate, Eun Seob who owns a bookstore now. His daily life is simple, but it begins to change after he meets Hae Won.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Park Min Young as Mok Hae Won / Irene
- Seo Kang Joon as Im Eun Sub / Kim Jin Ho
- Lee Jae Wook as Lee Jang Woo
- Kim Hwan Hee as Im Hwi
No. Of Episodes: 16
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5. That Winter, the Wind Blows
Hangul: 그 겨울, 바람이 분다
Year: 2013
Oh Soo is an orphan who is left heartbroken after his first love dies. He leads a goal-less life as a high-stakes gambler. Oh Young is a lonely heiress who is visually impaired and lives alone. The two learn the true meaning of love after meeting each other.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Jo In Sung as Oh Soo
- Song Hye Kyo as Oh Young
- Kim Bum as Park Jin Sung
- Jung Eun Ji as Moon Hee Sun
No. Of Episodes: 16
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6. Pinocchio
Hangul: 피노키오
Year: 2014
Choi In Ha becomes a broadcast journalist, especially when she suffers from a condition “Pinocchio syndrome” which makes her break out into hiccups whenever she lies. Her colleague reporters pursue justice as they try to discover themselves in the process.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Lee Jong Suk as Choi Dal Po
- Park Shin Hye as Choi In Ha
- Kim Young Kwang as Seo Beom Jo
- Lee Yoo Bi as Yoon Yoo Rae
No. Of Episodes: 20 (58 min. each)
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Now you have some good Kdramas to watch during these holidays and spend some quality time with your loved ones. Don’t forget about the gifts!
