Korean dramas are one of the perfect examples of the depiction of the daily life of people. They help us realize the excitement, joy, sorrow, and enjoyment that life has and make us live happy life.
Slice of life dramas may not consist of the extraordinary storyline, plot twists, climaxes, action scenes, or any other elements of other dramas but they are relatable and realistic. If you’re looking for some good slice of life dramas to watch with your family or friends, here are the best ones.
1. 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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2. Age Of Youth
Hangul: 청춘시대
Year: 2016
Five girls in their twenties come to live together in a house. Each girl has a particular personality, background, and issues. The drama follows their struggles and incidents dealing with relationships within their circles, with dating, and with each other.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Han Ye Ri as Yoon Jin Myung
- Ryu Hwa Young as Kang Yi Na
- Park Eun Bin as Song Ji Won
- Han Seung Yeon as Jung Ye Eun
No. Of Episodes: 12 (60 min. each)
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3. Fight For My Way
Hangul: 쌈 마이웨이
Year: 2017
Dong Man wants to be a taekwondo star when he grows up. Ae Ra wants to be a news anchor on TV. Joo Man and Seol Hee face a new threat to their relationship. Even though they don’t have much education, can they still reach their goals?
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Park Seo Joon as Ko Dong Man
- Kim Ji Won as Choi Ae Ra
- Ahn Jae Hong as Kim Joo Man
- Song Ha Yoon as Baek Seol Hee
No. Of Episodes: 16 (60 min. each)
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4. My Mister
Hangul: 나의 아저씨
Year: 2018
The drama tells us the story of three middle-aged brothers, who are enduring the weight of their lives, and a strong, cold woman, who has been living a hard life of her own, as they come together in healing each other’s past scars.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Lee Sun Kyun as Park Dong Hoon
- IU as Lee Ji Ahn
- Park Ho San as Park Sang Hoon
- Song Sae Byuk as Park Gi Hoon
No. Of Episodes: 16
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5. Dear My Friends
The drama revolves around the friends’ twilight years as they tell their stories about the struggles they face due to their old age, and their life journey that they share with a translator in the hope she would write a novel about them.
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- Go Hyun Jung as Park Wan
- Kim Hye Ja as Jo Hee Ja
- Na Moon Hee as Moon Jung Ah
- Go Doo Shim as Jang Nan Hee
No. Of Episodes – 16
Watch On – Netflix
6. Misaeng
Hangul: 미생
Year: 2014
Geu Rae has been playing go since he was a kid. He tried to become a professional go player, but failed. He starts working in a company on the recommendation of a friend. He tries his best at his new job and doesn’t let his humanity slip away.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Im Si Wan as Jang Geu Rae
- Lee Sung Min as Oh Sang Shik
- Kang So Ra as Ahn Young Yi
- Kang Ha Neul as Jang Baek Ki
No. Of Episodes: 20 (80 min. each)
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7. Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha
Hangul: 갯마을 차차차
Year: 2021
Hye Jin, a dentist moves to the seaside village of Gongjin. She meets Du Shik and becomes curious about him. He is known as Mr. Hong around town. He is unemployed officially, but he is a master of odd jobs who appears to help everyone with any situation.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Shin Min Ah as Yoon Hye Jin
- Kim Seon Ho as Hong Doo Shik
- Lee Sang Yi as Ji Sung Hyun
- Lee Suk Hyeong as Kang Do Ha
No. Of Episodes: 16
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8. Be Melodramatic
Hangul: 멜로가 체질
Year: 2019
Jin Joo, Eun Jung, and Han Joo, three 30-year-old best friends, each pursue distinct career and romantic paths. Regardless of life’s challenges, the three friends can always return home at the end of the day and encourage one another.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Chun Woo Hee as Im Jin Joo
- Jeon Yeo Bin as Lee Eun Jung
- Han Ji Eun as Hwang Han Joo
- Ahn Jae Hong as Son Beom Soo
No. Of Episodes: 16 (65 min. each)
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9. Prison Playbook
Hangul: 슬기로운 감빵생활
Year: 2017
A compelling drama about the lives of prisoners, their families, and the duty officers who work in the prisons. Kim Je Hyuk, a famous baseball pitcher, is convicted of assault after he saves his sister and goes to jail.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Park Hae Soo as Kim Je Hyuk
- Jung Kyung Ho as Lee Joon Ho
- Krystal Jung as Kim Ji Ho
- Im Hwa Young as Kim Je Hee
No. Of Episodes: 16 (90 min. each)
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10. Our Blues
Hangul: 우리들의 블루스
Year: 2022
The drama revolves around the sweet & bitter life of different people who are somewhat interconnected, in one way or the other, and depicts their stories in an omnibus format against the backdrop of Jeju Island.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Lee Byung Hun as Lee Dong Seok
- Shin Min Ah as Min Seon Ah
- Cha Seung Won as Choi Han Soo
- Lee Jung Eun as Jung Eun Hee
No. Of Episodes: 20
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11. My Liberation Notes
Hangul: 나의 해방일지
Year: 2022
Set in Sanpo Village, a place where usually the influx of people leaving is higher than the ones moving in. The drama depicts three Yeom siblings, Chang Hee, Mi Jung, Ki Jung, and a stranger who want to escape from their dead-end life.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Lee Min Ki as Yeom Chang Hee
- Kim Ji Won as Yeom Mi Jung
- Lee El as Yeom Ki Jung
- Son Seok Koo as Mr. Goo
No. Of Episodes: 16
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12. Because This Is My First Life
Nam Se Hee, an IT employee and socially awkward marries Yoon Ji Ho, a homeless writer by signing a contract of two years. Both agree to the terms and conditions of being just landlord and tenant. They plan to share the flat without any feelings involved.
13. Run On
Hangul: 런온
Year: 2020
The drama follows the love story of former sprinter Seon Gyeom, a sports agent, and subtitle translator Mi Joo. Dan Ah is the CEO of a sports agency. Soon, she meets university art major Young Hwa, who likes movies and drawing.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Im Si Wan as Ki Seon Gyeom
- Shin Se Kyung as Oh Mi Joo
- Choi Soo Young as Seo Dan Ah
- Kang Tae Oh as Lee Young Hwa
No. Of Episodes: 16 (70 min. each)
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14. Lovestruck In The City
A realistic portrayal of young people who pursue romance and happiness, while struggling to get by in a busy, competitive urban environment. The storyline of the drama is in interview format talking about their dating life.
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- Ji Chang Wook as Park Jae Won
- Kim Ji Won as Lee Eun Oh
- Kim Min Seok as Choi Kyung Joon
- So Ju Yeon as Seo Rin Yi
No. Of Episodes – 17
Watch On – Netflix
15. Welcome to Samdalri
Hangul: 웰컴투 삼달리
Year: 2023
A weather forecaster returns to his village and reconnects his friendship with an estranged childhood friend, a successful fashion designer who returns after her career falls apart. They tackle life, love, and the obstacles of a village.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Ji Chang Wook as Cho Yong Pil
- Shin Hye Sun as Cho Sam Dal/Cho Eun Hye
- Shin Dong Mi as Cho Jin Dal
- Kang Mi Na as Cho Hae Dal
No. Of Episodes: 16
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Wrapping Up
So, these were some of the best slice of life Kdramas that are recommended to watch. These dramas will definitely make you happy and understand the importance of life, and what life has got in for you.
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