Wondering which K-dramas to watch next?
You’ve probably seen most of the popular dramas of today so why not try something great
that is not on everyone’s radar?
Let’s admit, some great dramas just slip out of our hands without us knowing.
But don’t worry, we are here to show you some K-dramas that you should add to your
watch list.
Some well-produced dramas don’t receive the recognition they truly deserve.
So here is a list of underrated Korean dramas of the past two years.
Oh wait, before we start, make sure to checkout our first video on underrated Korean dramas.
We’ll leave the link in the description box below.
Now, let’s get started.
Dying and coming back to life is an impossible thing to do, but in Abyss, reviving lives
is made possible.
A rich heir to one of the top cosmetics companies in Korea faces death but will be given a second
chance at life and will obtain a magical marble called Abyss.
His second life has a twist because a change in his appearance will occur.
Possessing something so powerful, how will our male lead make use of the mysterious marble?
Get to know more about the magical Abyss and get hooked in on this drama.
Abyss will pull you in right from the start and keep you entertained until the very end.
The twists and turns of events while trying to learn the magic powers of the marble
will have your eyes wide open with the story’s beautiful execution.
We may not have the magical marble to bring back the dead to life but maybe we can make
you hit that like button? I certainly hope we can!
Next on the list is a medical drama bringing us the stories of physical therapists with
different goals in life.
We have one who works as a team leader, another who is an aspiring poet but her unfortunate
background led her to the medical field, and then we also have a man who studied physical
therapy because of his parents.
A Poem A Day is a simple drama that has the power to warm your hearts.
The characters have their own stories to tell and the way the drama shares the stories of
the patients makes this drama worth watching.
Put this on your watch list and witness the scenes in the world of physical therapy and
of course, poetry.
This drama tells the story of a pregnant woman sent behind bars after a court found her guilty
of the murder of her husband.
While in jail, she gives birth to her daughter who later on is sent out for adoption.
Time passes and our female lead is out of prison.
In an attempt to be with her daughter, she’ll do everything to win the heart of her child’s
adoptive father.
Clear your schedule and make time for this drama.
Lie After Lie will show viewers the desperate attempts of this drama’s female lead in
order to be reunited with her daughter.
Our female lead did an amazing job in bringing out her emotions, and we definitely felt the
pain and emotions she portrayed in this drama.
What’s strange about this drama is how it went unnoticed and that not a lot of people
knew about it.
This drama will show viewers the reality of school discrimination, where teachers or staff
have great favoritism towards some students and leave out other students.
Back in their high school days, an unfortunate incident occurred that led our male lead to
being expelled after false accusations of committing violence.
What’s even worse is that his first love was involved in this case.
Now an adult and seeking revenge, he goes back to his school and unexpectedly finds
himself caught up in a series of unexpected cases.
Welcome to the other side of life where a complicated journey begins with a village
that holds spirits of missing, deceased people.
Missing bodies will lead to a search to discover the truth behind their disappearance.
Appearing on our screens is a good-looking man who survives by committing fraud.
We also have a mysterious figure who is the connection between the village and the outside world.
A low-ranking public official will also be part of this drama.
And lastly, an elite detective will show up on our screens.
A hidden gem in the land of K-dramas, you should definitely get your hands on Missing:
The Other Side.
This drama created a great blend of real life crime scenes, mystery, and fantasy.
The actors did such a great job in bringing their characters to life, that you’ll end
up crying with them.
Set in a historical period, a rivalry between two friends will unfold as they exchange different
opinions.
A son of a famous commander, our warrior is not one who tolerates injustice.
Meanwhile, although smart and talented, our other main character will face problems because
of a scandal and a misunderstanding.
A good drama will pull you in right in the first minutes and My Country: New Age did
just that.
This drama will give viewers a well-executed story of friendship, brotherhood, and tragedy.
Prepare your emotions to be in a never-ending rollercoaster ride.
Next on our list is a masterpiece.
It tells the story of an uprising and a struggle in power during the Joseon Period.
An assassination must be avoided so, believe it or not, a clown takes the place of the King!
How did they manage this?
The clown who was brought to the palace looks very similar to the king.
Trying to hide his real identity and pretending to be royalty, how will the man who grew up
with clowns pull off being a king?
Twists here and there, just how we like our Korean dramas.
And to top that off with great acting,
count us in.
Our lead actor did an outstanding job in bringing two different characters to life.
The Crowned Clown is a well-packed series full of cliffhangers and lovable characters,
and it might leave you a little confused about if you should hate a character or feel sorry for them.
Either way, you’ll surely love this drama!
Taking a spot on our list is Doctor Prisoner.
This underrated drama is about an ace doctor who takes revenge to a whole new level.
The constant twists and turns of the story will play with your head and fill your mind with
problem solving games.
Doctor prisoner will show viewers a well-paced story and brilliant acting.
Having his medical license suspended, our male lead applies to work at a prison.
A big plan is in his hands as he plots revenge against the hospital that wronged him.
His mission is to be close with the top prisoners, like the celebrities and other big personalities
who were caught red-handed, and of course business tycoons too.
In order for his plan to fall into place, he has to become the prison chief doctor.
Time for some thriller on your screens.
Watch Train and get involved with our characters as they try to put the puzzle pieces together.
As one episode ends, there’s no denying that you’ll be eagerly pressing that button
for the next episode.
Guilt fills a detective who suffers with the thought of his father killing another man.
On the same day, death finds his father so he can’t even be punished for the crime.
Our male lead will do everything he can to repay for the crime his father committed.
In this story, he’ll meet a prosecutor and investigate a case that will lead him in discovering
a mysterious train that will be the door to another world.
Time to turn on your screens and let friends in their 30’s show you a drama worth watching.
We have a single mother trying to balance her time raising a kid and being a drama production
company’s head of the marketing team.
Also appearing on our screens, let’s welcome a drama writer and a documentary director
who has her own production company.
Be Melodramatic is about female leads and their own stories of trying to survive life
and making the best of it.
Their growing friendship and the hardships they all face hit close to reality.
Clear your schedule and make time for Hot Stove League.
As the baseball team 'Dreams' trains to become better, the youngest head of the management
team will find herself together with a newly appointed general manager.
This new manager has been through it all and you can say that he is unlucky.
So how will this affect Dream’s road to the championship?
Hot Stove League is a drama that will remind viewers the importance of working hard in
achieving your goal.
The trials encountered, the characters’ acting, and the plot itself will make you wanna
binge watch this drama.
There’s no such thing as a perfect life.
Children of Nobody presents a child counselor who seems like everything in her life is going
great.
She is bearing a child and married to a great husband, she lives the life others want.
Well that’s until she faces an accident that will completely turn her life upside
down.
This accident will lead her to meeting a detective who truly believes that criminals should be
punished.
Here’s an underrated drama that you might have missed.
Children of Nobody opens a door for viewers to see the harsh reality faced by other children
in this world.
A remake from the American movie, 17 Again with Zac Efron, this drama gives off some major comedic vibes, making
it easy and fun to watch.
This is Lee Do-hyun’s first lead role in a drama so make sure to check it out.
We loved him in Hotel del Luna, so how about in this drama, did you love his character
too?
From being in his late thirties to finding himself back in his eighteen-year-old body,
shock takes over our male lead.
New problems enter his life as he tries to deal with the current situation he has with
his wife, while in his teenage body.
But with new problems also come new opportunities.
Being back in the body at the prime of his life, he uses this chance to enter school
again and enjoy his newfound youth.
Another drama we wished had received more hype is Life on Mars.
An accident can lead to many situations but what happens if an accident brings you back
to 1988?
Now in the past and trying to find a way back to the present, he’ll live his life as a
detective in a small city.
A remake of the UK series of the same name, this Korean version did not disappoint.
Our actors delivered their roles excellently and gave us a drama worthy of binge-watching.
Life on Mars gave us crime and suspense scenes that got us hooked and solving the pieces
of the puzzle.
This drama shook us all but unfortunately did not have the media coverage that it truly deserved.
The acting, the story, and the execution.
Do you also agree that Flower of Evil deserved more popularity and recognition? You can let us know by clicking the like button!
Flower of Evil tells the story of what seems like a perfect family.
At least that’s what it looks like, until the secrets of what seemed like a perfect
husband unfolds...
Providing a great life for his family, our male lead hides a very dark secret from his wife.
Our female lead has a job as a detective so what will she find out the truth about her husband?
A lot of great dramas passed by without receiving much recognition.
This list, together with the one we did previously which is in the description box btw, doesn’t
cover all the excellent Korean dramas that are underrated. Let us know your favorite underrated Kdramas in the comments down below.