Everyone is aware of Hulu’s extensive library of films, documentaries, and especially TV shows. Not many fans and members, meanwhile, are aware that there is also a sizable selection of K-drama. Let’s talk about the best South Korean TV has to offer before getting into the list; these shows are unknown to many but are sincerely and fervently adored by others. Along with the normal comedies and teenage romance dramas, which continue to be the most popular genres in Korean television so far, the Korean television industry has expanded over the years, much like the Korean cinema industry, whether romantic dramas or thrillers. To cut a long story short, Korean television is very diverse.
You’ve come to the proper location if you want to see something that wasn’t made in Hollywood. Because today we’re going to showcase several excellent Korean dramas available on Hulu for binge-watching. These are them. Also, please be aware that there are a few minor spoilers on the list.
Absolute Boyfriend (2019)
The science fiction romance comedy series “Absolute Boyfriend” by Jung Jung-hwa is based on the same-named manga by Yuu Watase. The programme centres on Um Da-da, a special effects makeup artist whose seven-year-long covert relationship with Ma Wang-Joon, an actor, ends when he gains notoriety. She then encounters Yeong-gu or Zero Nine, a humanoid robot, and the two subsequently fall in love. Yeong-gu must support Um Da-da, who is under danger from individuals with perverse intentions, while he learns the complexities of human affairs.
Boys Before Flowers (2009)
Ku Hye-sun, Lee Min-ho, Kim Hyun-joong, and Kim Bum are the main characters in the romantic comedy-drama series “Boys Before Flowers,” which is based on the Japanese manga series of the same name. The programme tackles difficult ideas including wealth inequality, socioeconomic disparities, friendship, and love. Despite coming from a modest background, Jan Di is able to obtain a swimming scholarship from the exclusive Shin Hwa High School in exchange for saving a boy’s life. She wants to avoid F4, the four richest guys from school, because she does not want to get into any trouble. But her destiny is so intricately linked to theirs that her life transforms before her very eyes in a matter of days.
Descendants of the Sun (2016)
The play “Descendants of the Sun” is about a romance. Both the performances and the plot are extremely good. The drama makes a major point about how love can sometimes be predetermined. No matter how difficult the circumstances or circumstances are, if love is destined to happen, it will happen. The male lead in “Descendants of the Sun” is Yoo Shi Jin. He is the commander of a Special Forces squad and an army employee. He once pursues a thief with Seo Dae Young, a member of his unit. As soon as they get there, Shi Jin meets the surgeon Kang Mo Yeon. She immediately piques Shi Jin’s interest, and he proposes a date to her. Despite initially appearing to be fine, there is another issue. Shi frequently receives calls from his employer while he and Mo are out and about. They gradually come to disagree and decide to break up. Shi had to travel to a nation to assist UN in maintaining the peace due to work. However, Mo is also transported there one day. Will the two rekindle their romance?
Encounter (2018 – 2019)
The Park Shin-woo-produced romance drama television series “Encounter” is notable for the performances of Song Hye-kyo and Park Bo-gum. Cha Soo Hyun, a young woman from a prominent political family, is tired of following other people’s lead and not having the freedom to make her own judgements. So, after getting a divorce from her wealthy husband, she sets out on a protracted international voyage where she meets Kim Jin Hyuk, a free-spirited commoner. Despite the obvious disparities in their social standing, the pair is attracted to one another organically and eventually develops a romantic relationship. Now they have to decide whether to give up all to live with each other for the rest of their life or to choose worldly pleasures.
Flower of Evil (2020)
“Flower of Evil,” a suspense drama series produced by Studio Dragon and Monster Union, stars Lee Joon-gi, Moon Chae-won, and Jang Hee-jin. The Baek Hee-sung and Cha Ji-won characters in the Kim Cheol-kyu directed film are a happily married couple who have a daughter together and seem pleased with their union. Baek genuinely conceals his background and true identity from his detective wife, who is occasionally preoccupied with cracking fresh cases. The evidence, however, leads to her husband when Cha Ji-attention won’s is brought to a string of deaths, and it soon becomes abundantly evident that he is keeping a lot of information from her.
Heartstrings (2011)
A musical drama, that is. The drama mainly tries to work with the concept of two musicians from different genres finding common ground. Lee Shin has a passion for rock and roll. He performs as the lead guitarist and vocalist in a rock band. Lee Gyu Won is from an entirely distinct musical genre. She is regarded as a descendant and has skill for traditional Korean music. When they begin attending the same college, the fates of the two very different artists may converge. Gyu Won is majoring in traditional music whereas Lee Shin is majoring in western music. Shin finds Jung Yoon Soo, a dancing professor, attractive. He does, however, fall for her after meeting Gyu. Both artists place a high value on their individual styles and care greatly about them. Is there any possibility of overlap between two interests that are so dissimilar?
I’ll Go to You When the Weather is Nice (2020)
I’ll Go to You When the Weather is Nice, a Korean drama series directed by Han Ji-seung, centres on Mok Hae-won, a young woman who quits her work in Seoul to move back to Bookhyun Village in Gangwon Province. Since she has not lived there since her high school years, Mok is understandably overjoyed to reconnect with Im Eun-seob, a classmate. The pair find solace in each other’s company as they struggle to recover from past wounds in the face of extreme weather and the harsh realities of life.
Rich Man, Poor Woman (2018)
Rich Man, Poor Woman is a romantic comedy show created by Kim Jae-hoon and Kwon Eui-jung that is an adaptation of the same-named 2012 Japanese television series. Lee Yoo Chan, the CEO and creator of the well-known IT company Next In, is the focus of the Min Doo-sik film. Yoo Chan is highly successful, but he has a peculiar illness that prevents him from recognising people. As a result, he naturally finds it difficult to trust others and is constantly vigilant. The lives of the two strangers, however, change in unimaginable ways when they cross contact with a young graduate named Kim Bo Ra who has an iconic face.
The Legend of the Blue Sea (2016 – 2017)
The fantasy drama series “The Legend of the Blue Sea,” written by Park Ji-eun, is based on Eou yadam by Yu Mong-in. The narrative of a mermaid named Se-hwa, who receives the unanticipated assistance of Joon-jae when she is in a world of trouble, is told in the movie starring Jun Ji-hyun and Lee Min-ho. Se-hwa finds herself following her rescuer around since she has no idea that he is a swindler. The mermaid finds herself falling in love with Joon as the difficulties of adjusting to the realities of the human world become increasingly apparent.
What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim (2016)
What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim is a 2013 novel by Jung Kyung Yoon that serves as the basis for the romantic comedy series starring Park Seo-joon, Park Min-young, Lee Tae-hwan, and Kang Ki-young. Lee Young Joon, the vice-chairman of a large firm, is the focus of the drama. He has been working with Kim Mi-so, his personal secretary, for the past nine years. Kim had put up with him despite the fact that he is narcissistic for so long, but one day she makes the decision to leave her work and move on with her life.
Soon after, Young Joon tries to do everything in his power to prevent her from going after realising how important she is. As the narrative progresses, Kim starts to develop feelings for her boss, further complicating her professional life; she is unaware, however, that Young Joon’s older brother, Lee Sung Yeon, has developed feelings for her as well.
