Are you ready to be in the feels? We know we’re all suckers for some happy dramas,
but deep inside, we’re also down for some
great heavy dramas. Are they beautiful? Yes they are!
Now, get cozy with your blanket and have a box of tissue close to you because here are
14 Korean dramas that will leave us heartbroken for a couple of days, months, or maybe even
years. Who knows? Or it could be a drama that's
worth revisiting to experience those feels all over again.
Here’s a drama that will make you have uncontrollable
tears falling down your face. Being young
and in love is such a sweet experience, but the happy days of our young couple come to
an end when circumstances lead them to be separated. Years later, our male lead becomes
a famous actor and singer while our female lead grows up to be a documentary producer.
She has changed a lot over the years, so how will our male lead react to this?
Uncontrollably Fond will pull you in as the relationship between the characters develop.
The rollercoaster ride that is our couple’s love story is something to look forward to.
And this drama became even more heart-wrenching when the actor who played our male lead, Kim
Woo Bin, came out publicly with his cancer diagnosis. The news shocked everyone, but
fortunately, our Woo Bin is recovering well.
What happens when a man accused of murder finds himself attached to a warm-hearted person
whose brother is a homicide detective? This unpredictable assistant at a Korean beer brewery
will have fingers pointed at him when a woman’s suicide turns out to be a murder. Things get
more complicated when the woman who gives him comfort is pushed back by her brother.
The Smile Has Left Your Eyes is a thriller and mystery drama about an ill-fated love
story. Each character possesses a different personality that will make them shine in their
own way. Some scenes and decisions of the characters will come out a little unpredictable,
but overall, this drama will melt your heart.
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This drama is about childhood sweethearts who face challenges and heartbreaks at a young
age. Life may be hard but obstacles won't break the love and connection they have. Coming
back from abroad, our male lead plans to reunite with the love of his life. What should be
a happy reunion turns out to be something tragic as our female lead gets into an accident
that will cause her to lose her memory. Stairway to Heaven will make its way to your
hearts and might even make you cry. This drama will show
viewers the pain and happiness of loving someone
so deeply. We know that this is an emotional and sad drama, but
the way it greatly incorporates misfortunes
for the characters could be something to look forward
to as at the end of a dark tunnel there is bound to be a shining light!
A mix-up at the hospital creates a big mess in the lives of our characters.
Switched when they were babies, two girls live different lives, but they will have to
start over again when they are brought back to their original families. Our female lead
will part ways with the family she thought was her own and start living in a tough situation.
Years later, she reunites with her former sibling...or I guess unrelated sibling?
What will happen with our male and female lead when they meet again?
Autumn in My Heart will create tears in your hearts as the cast takes you on an
emotional ride with them. Sad scenes, misfortunes, and a moving soundtrack?
From the young to the adult characters, this drama really knows how to make viewers cry.
Abused and left homeless at a young age, a
man crosses paths with a singer coordinator. This fateful encounter will twist their lives
and create something new. Affecting their lives even more, our male lead encounters
an accident. With limited time on his hands, he starts to search for his biological mother
but he ends up discovering something dark. The story of I'm Sorry, I Love You progresses
in a way that you can appreciate, and will keep viewers interested as the scenes and
the actions of the characters will leave you in awe. This ill-fated love story will bring
out your tears, all while giving you a few giggles and some sweet moments.
With tissues ready, let's follow the story of a notorious gambler who faces multiple
misfortunes in his life that will lead to him tricking the last remaining heir of the
PL group. He finds an opportunity to pay off his debt and that includes pretending to be
the deceased brother of our female lead. Little does he know that this situation will have
him falling in love. Song Hye Kyo does a great job in
portraying her blindness disability and the personality
that comes with her character. Bringing tears
to your eyes, is the drama's engaging story about broken characters who find their purpose
in life along the way.
Landing on the number eight spot is a man who can remember every little detail of his life clearly.
The condition he has is known as hyperthymesia. With this ability, he does everything to prove
the innocence of his father who was wrongfully accused of murder and put on death row.
The acting in this drama is perfectly delivered.
You'll cry alongside with the characters and feel like
you are living in their world. Remember: War of the Son is a constant battle between helplessly
crying and wanting to stay strong for our male lead. This drama shows viewers the sacrifices
a son makes brought by the love for his father.
First love really hits differently. Welcome a drama that tells the story of how three lives
intertwine in the most painful way. After an accident, our female lead will be saved by a
schoolmate of hers and romance will blossom. Fate suddenly tears them apart and after many years,
our female lead ends up with another man. About to get married soon,
she unexpectedly sees the man she truly loves. Can she hide the way her heart beats for him?
Contributing tons in the Korean wave, Winter Sonata is a romantic melodrama you shouldn't miss.
This drama brings many story elements in one show,
creating a plot that pulls you in even if it's sad and heartbreaking. Viewers will also love
how the relationship dynamics go beyond the love triangle. Get ready for those melodramatics!
Time to grab a pillow and embrace it tightly, because the scenes of Moon Embracing the Sun
with leave you in a complete mess. This drama really got us emotionally invested in the
characters, even with the younger actors who portrayed the leads as children! Having feelings for each and every character
is what’s so special and great about Moon Embracing the Sun.
Welcome a daughter of a high-ranking official who thought her life will be as simple as
falling in love with a Crown Prince and becoming the Crown Princess of Joseon. But her love
story with the Crown Prince will place her in a very difficult position as secret orders
of death and spells come her way. Prepare your hearts for an emotional and moving story.
Welcome to a place where the dead go before
they officially cross the bridge to the afterlife. Catering to the needs of the deceased, is
a cold-hearted hotel owner, who is actually a softie inside, stuck in this hotel because
of a curse. Not knowing when her life will truly end, she continues to serve ghosts and
will happily serve them in exchange for a big amount of compensation. An unusual guest enters the hotel
and the drama's story unfolds from there. Hotel del Luna really entertained us with
all its mysterious and goofy moments, but admit it or not, we shed tears for this drama.
The stories of each deceased character truly captured our hearts as they were told. And
when the puzzle pieces of the main characters’ life stories were slowly put together, that's
when our tears really began to flow.
A talk show will connect the lives of a famous radio DJ and a psychiatrist. The handsome
DJ is also a well-known mystery novelist that will face a scandal in his life. He tries
to keep a low profile, but fate plays with him as he ends up being roommates with our
female lead. These two aren’t off to a good start, but eventually they open up to each
other and help each other heal. It's okay, you can cry! We totally understand
if you're bawling your eyes out over this drama. Because, SAMESIES!
It's Okay, That's Love will make you understand and open your eyes to the hard situations
experienced by people suffering from mental illness.
Little did our female lead know that a total eclipse could change her life forever. One day she’s
in present-day Korea, and in a matter of minutes, she’s transported back to the Goryeo Dynasty.
Her body is still the same, but her identity is not. She is now the cousin of the 8th Prince’s
wife, and she becomes involved with many palace issues.
As if one heartbreak isn’t enough, this drama will give us multiple heart breaks in
one episode. That’s how good and emotional this drama is. Just when we’re done crying,
oops, here comes another blow to the chest. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo will give
viewers a story about family, brotherly love, romantic love and power, with scenes that will make you both smile
and cry.
An unfortunate life is given to our male lead
as he starts his life under a house servant's family. Not wanting to live like this forever,
he finds a chance to escape and travel to the United States. After several years, he
comes back to Korea as an American soldier. Love comes his way and he is put in a difficult
situation. But what makes it even worse is that he finds out about a plan to colonize Korea.
Mr. Sunshine delivers strong acting right from the start. The brave female characters
truly add a spark to the drama. What's beautiful and unique about Mr. Sunshine is how the drama's
scenes are powerfully heartbreaking.
Get in line because the Goblin is looking for his bride. Oh, wait. Sadly, there are
requirements. The bride must be mortal and must see the sword in his chest. The only
person who meets these requirements is a cheerful high school student with a cute smile on her
face. After a tragic death that caused him immortality, the once former general of Goryeo
continues to live in the present day as a Goblin. He will have to deal with a complicated
relationship with a high school student that will change both of their lives.
This drama will pull you in right from the beginning and keep you glued to your seats
with its cute scenes, lovable bromance, and great cinematography. Goblin beautifully shows
the pain of letting go of your loved ones and trying to put everything in their rightful
place. And add to that the drama's beautiful soundtrack! Okay hold up, the tears are definitely
coming so be sure to have those tissues by your side!
These dramas potentially and seriously left us ugly crying. While the list is short and we're sure there are
other dramas that also made you cry. Let us about them in the comment section below.