Tuesday, 1 March 2016

Top 5 Most Underrated Korean Dramas

There are many Korean dramas that aren't well known but totally deserve to be; so I decided to list the top 5 most underrated Korean Dramas based off the dramas I have personally watched and loved.

1. D-Day
Plot:
A natural disaster strikes the city of Seoul. The whole city becomes paralyzed. Doctors and emergency personnel struggle to save the people. - AsianWiki
Actors:
Kim Young-Kwang (Pinocchio),  Jung So-Min (Playful Kiss), Lee Sungyeol (member of K-pop group, Infinite)
Thoughts:
Although some of the scenes can be a bit cheesy, the story line was very unique to average Korean dramas and the acting was excellent. If you are into watching medical/ world ending shows, this drama is a must watch!

2. Marriage, Not Dating
Plot:
A perfect man, Kong Ki-Tae (Yeon Woo-Jin), is forced to marry by his family, but he doesn't want to marry. To make his family give up, he introduces a woman, Joo Jang-Mi (Han Groo), to them that they would never accept. - AsianWiki
Actors:
Yeon Woo-Jin, Han Groo, Jinwoon (member of K-pop group, 2AM), Han Sun-Hwa (member of K-pop group, Secret)
Thoughts:
The two main leads have amazing chemistry which made me fall in love with both actors. The drama definitely lived up to its title as a romantic comedy; if you love that genre I recommend you watch it.
Warning:
It can get very addicting

3.Angry Mom
Plot:
When Jo Gang-Ja attended high school, she was notorious for fighting. She gave birth to her daughter A-Ran (Kim You-Jung) in her late teens and became more responsible. Her daughter A-Ran is now a high school student, but A-Ran is bullied at school. Jo Gang-Ja decides to become a high school student again to protect her daughter. - AsianWiki
Actors:
Kim Hee-Seon (Faith), Ji Hyun-Woo (Queen In-Hyun's Man), Kim You-Jung (Golden Rianbow), Baro (member of K-pop group, B1A4), Ji Soo (Cheer Up!), Lizzy (member of K-pop group, After School/Orange Caramel)
Thoughts:
Acting and story line was excellent, always had me on the edge of my seat with all the plot twists.
Warning:
You will fall in love with Ji Soo. I called him already!

4. Let's Eat

Plot:
A drama about the lives of four single people living on their own, hungry for food and love.
It will center around a 3-year divorcee experiencing things with the married and unmarried people a
round her. - Hancinema
Actors:
Lee Soo-Kyung (I Summon You, Gold!), Yoon Doo-Joon (member of K-pop group, Beast), Yoon So-Hee (Wild Chives and Soy Bean Soup), Shim Hyung-Tak (Ad Genius Lee Tae-Baek)
Warning:
Don't watch this drama on an empty stomach, it will cause cravings and severe hunger. Trust me you will regret it.

5. Gap Dong
Plot:
20 years ago Moo-Yeom’s (Yoon Sang-Hyun) father was a suspect in the "Gap Dong” serial murder case. Because of the detectives’ oppressive investigation, Moo-Yeom’s father killed himself.
Now, Moo-Yeom is a detective and works to capture the killer Gap Dong. The statue of limitations has expired for the serial murder case and Moo-Yeom resigns to the belief that Gap Dong is dead. New clues though for Gap Dong appears in front of Moo-Yeom and he sets out to catch him once and for all. - AsianWiki
Actors:
Yoon Sang-Hyun, Kim Min-Jung, Sung Dong-Il, Lee Joon, Kim Ji-Won
Thoughts:
Very intense thriller drama with many plot twists; cast was was also excellent.
Warning:
Lee Joon's smile may creep you out. Don't watch in a dark room alone at night.

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