If you don't look korean dramas, better known as K-dramas, then you're missing out on a few opportunities. First, there's the big picture, the cultural impact, to consider: K-dramas have become a worldwide phenomenon, and if you're going to be a pop culture connoisseur/productive inhabitant of the entertainment-loving internet - and you're here, so you're obviously both of those beings - then you need to understand all aspects K-dramas. And there's a more important reason to watch korean dramas: They're addictive and amazing, and you'll thank yourself for adding them to your pop culture diet.
Korean dramas, known for their compelling storylines and intense (sometimes predictable) plot twists, can range from super sentimental to incredibly heartbreaking and ending with "What the hell was that?" in the blink of an eye. It is this variety that makes viewers come back again and again. Here we have listed the best Korean dramas worth watching.
Penthouse
If you thought Big Little Lies and Castle in the Sky made melodrama a lot harder, just wait until you take a bite out of that series' roller coaster. The Penthouse is about three wealthy families vying for power in the exclusive community of Hera Palace, a luxurious 100-story high-rise that dominates the Seoul skyline. Like its predecessors, the series centers on three women who hide their various secrets and traumas with loads of money and their boundless ambitions for their children. Their world begins to crumble after a mysterious girl falls to her death and the trio try to cover up the place of her death in order to protect the reputation of Hera Palace. It's dirty and I live for it.
Strange Counter
This show reminds me a bit of Ghostbusters, but with an eclectic cast of characters, each with special powers. A group of five called "Counter" work day and night at a noodle restaurant hunting down evil spirits that have escaped from the afterlife to haunt people. (Their red tracksuits on the show are iconic and honestly would make a great Halloween 2021 group costume – just showing off the idea.) This K-drama has been very well received by the audience and you'll be running through every episode in the series. one weekend.
Sweet home
If you liked Korean movies like Ring and Live, you can digest and love Sweet Home. The show follows a guy who moves into a new apartment complex after the death of his family. Depressed and lonely, he starts seeing frightening things in the building from some of his strange neighbors. If, like me, you love to look through the covers when you watch a horror show, then I would suggest you tune into it during the daytime. (I made the mistake of starting this show at night - never again.)
Run on
Storyline: Ki Sung Gyum, a popular sprinter-turned-sports agent, meets Oh Mi-joo, who writes movie subtitle translations, and Mi-joo thinks they are made for each other. The story centers around their budding romance and some strong secondary characters. Mi Joo is played by actress Shin Se-kyung (of Rookie Historian) and Song-gyeom is played by Im Si-wan (of Strangers From Hell), so if you're familiar with both famous faces, give this show a chance. .
Love is so beautiful
This series is a remake of the popular Chinese drama of the same name (which my own mother watched at least three times). It follows high school student Shin Sol-yi who has a crush on her classmate Cha Hyeon. Shin Sol-yi is flamboyant, playful, and a bit clumsy, while Cha-hyeon emits cold vibes to hide his true inner awkwardness. For those who love young love and the ups and downs that come with it, you'll really enjoy the 24-episode show.
Private life
Murder, love, cheating, this K-drama will take you straight to the world of cheating. The story begins with Cha Joo Eun, who becomes a con artist after seeing her father rise and fall in his fraudulent profession. After a con man goes wrong, Joo Eun spends some time in jail, and when she reappears in society, she meets the mysterious Lee Jong Hwan. The relationship seems to be going well, but on the day of the wedding, Joo Eun stays at the altar. The detectives tell her that Jung Hwan died in a car accident, but a series of events subsequently don't add up and Joo Eun sets out to reveal the truth.
Run
Suzy Bae and Nam Joo Hyuk Stans will want to tune into this drama that mixes comedy with romance. The show is centered around a group of young people who aspire to start their own business. When the characters Bae and Nam, Seo Dal-mi and Nam Do-sang, respectively, are selected to join the Sandbox (tech accelerator for entrepreneurs) along with Seo Won In-jae's sister, the three compete against each other in a competition to be the best. Little does Dal-mi know, however, that someone important from her past (Han Ji-pyong, played by Kim Seon-ho) has been supporting her throughout this initial journey. The audience will cheer for Dal-Mi to end up with Do-Sang or Ji-pyeon. Personally, we are the Ji-pyong team.
Tale of Gumiho / Tale of Gumiho / Legend of Gumiho
You might want to leave the lights on for Lee Dong Wook's new show because it's a little scary (think of the haunted scenes and the well a la The Ring). However, aside from some side scenes that make you wince, the story mostly revolves around his character Lee Young, a mythical fox known as a gumiho, and documentary filmmaker Nam Ji-ah (played by Jo Bo-ah), who were once lovers. in the past. (Foxes take on human form but have special powers.) Circumstances in the present lead the two on a treacherous journey that involves uncovering the mysterious deaths of Ji-ah's parents and rediscovering their love for each other.
Do, do, salt, salt, la, la, salt
This show made me wish I had completely given up on learning to play the piano. The plot revolves around the beautiful Gu Ra-ra (played by Go Ara), a pianist but now bankrupt. She meets Soona Joon (played by Lee Jae Wook), a free spirit, kind person who doesn't have a specific dream or goal in life. The two struck up a friendship at LaLa Land, a private piano academy in the suburban countryside, and what guarantees next is typical of your rom-com type shows. This is fun and fun to watch.
School Nurse Files
This show is about a part-time school nurse who fights jelly monsters (which only she can see) in her spare time. Jelly "monsters" are actually human desires, feelings, and spirits in the form of monsters, and some of them can become dangerous. Still with us? While we think some of the monsters are pretty cute and don't look like the ones you see in Stranger Things, the creatures are starting to show up at Eun Young's school and are wreaking havoc. Together with fellow teacher Hong In-pyo, who has a special energy that repels jelly, they try to solve the mysterious jelly cases they encounter. As the trailer says, "Fight the monsters, save the school, go to lunch." Very simple.
Stranger
For those who love crime dramas and dark mysteries, this is the show for you.Netflix recently released a second season of the series that focuses on the death of a police officer ruled a suicide, but nothing adds up when C-Mok launches an investigation. You will see most of your favorite characters again, including Dong Jae and Geon. You don't have to watch the first season to enjoy the second; However, I strongly recommend that you watch the first season in order to fully understand the personalities of all the characters.
Youth record
This show, which first appeared on Netflix, centers on three ambitious people from different social backgrounds working in the harsh world of show business and fashion. Sa Hye Joon (played by Park Bo Gum) and Won Hae Hyo (played by Byun Woo Suk) are models who aspire to become actors. They end up befriending makeup artist Ahn Jung Ha (played by Park So Dam), and together the trio must face many obstacles that threaten to prevent them from fulfilling their dreams in the entertainment industry.
Was it love?
If you're in the mood for romantic drama, tune in to this storyline about a single mother who hasn't had a boyfriend for 14 years, but all of a sudden, four romantic love interests appear in front of her. But Ae-Jung works as a producer at a film company and faces potential courtship from a writer, actor, CEO, and gym teacher. Who will she choose from this diverse pool of men?
Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryong
In a Romeo and Juliet-style storyline, this show revolves around a romance between an aspiring palace historian and a lonely prince. Together they embark on a journey to break social norms and uncover secrets from their past that could have implications for their lives today. This show is for those looking for sweet, heartbreaking moments and will keep you rooting for a couple until the very end.
Designated survivor: 60 days
This show will appeal to those who love dramas involving government, politicians and corruption. In the center of the plot is Park Mu-jin, the Minister of the Environment of South Korea. After getting involved in a fight, Park is fired from his position by President Yang Jin-ma. The next day, as Yang is about to announce that he is making peace with North Korea, the building explodes and destroys the entire South Korean lineage except for Pak. He is sworn in as acting president for sixty days and tries to find out who caused the explosion.
It's okay to be out of order
The story centers around the caretaker of a psychiatric hospital, Moon Gang-tae, who crosses paths with children's book writer Ko Moon-young. Gang Tae lived on the run, taking care of his older brother Sang Tae, who is autistic and suffers from recurring nightmares from the day their mother was killed. He is a big fan of Ms. Ko, who is known for her antisocial and difficult personality. After a series of events, all three lives intertwine and their dramatic backstories are revealed. Gang-tae, San-tae, and Ms. Ko have more in common than they think. Aside from the fact that both lead romantic couples are great, this show will keep viewers glued to their seats thanks to the pushing dynamics of Gan-Tae and Ms. Ko.
When my love blossoms
Yoon Ji Soo and Han Jae Hyun were each other's first love in college before a series of unfortunate events separated them. Twenty years later, the couple fatally collide with each other and live very different lives than they were in the past. Ji Soo is a divorced mom struggling to make ends meet, while Jae Hyun is a successful businessman stuck in a loveless relationship with his wife. When Jae Hyun sees Ji Soo, he can't stay away and they realize that they never stopped loving each other. However, given that so much time has passed and they both led very different lives, can these two catch up?
Mum
When she replaces teacher Soo Jin (played by Lee Bo Young from When My Love Blooms) discovers that one of her students Hye-na (played by the brilliant Ho Yul) is being abused by her mother and her boyfriend, she impulsively decides to run away with the little girl. Soo Jin intends to travel from South Korea to Iceland (she is a bird researcher and has received a grant to work at one of the institutions), but before she can get to Iceland, so many unexpected things happen. Viewers will find out why Soo Jin is so drawn to Hye-na, and they will grow into a completely unexpected mother-daughter couple that we all root for. This show will ask viewers to think about what it means to be a mother / who will become one, and your eyes will be puffy with sobs after each episode. "Mother" is one of the most popular dramas in South Korea.
Love anxiety
In a world where an app lets you know if someone within 10 meters is in love with you, feelings are transparent, even if you don't want them to be. The story centers around hard-working and diligent student Kim Jo Jo who gets the attention of two guys (who happen to be best friends and basically look like brothers) at her school: Hwang Sung Oh and Lee Hye Young. Sun-oh is a model from a wealthy family, and she can't be any different from Jo-jo, but they fall in love with each other. As time goes on, they drift apart and Hye-young sees this as a chance to finally confess his feelings for Jo-Jo. At the end of the first season, we're left with an exciting one: who will Jo-Jo be with?
My Holo Love
When Han Seo Yeon accidentally gets glasses that project an AI hologram named Holo, she unexpectedly falls in love with him. She eventually meets Holo's elusive creator, Ko Nan-do, who is an accurate representation of Holo (since Nan-do created Holo after himself). Nan-do falls in love with Seoyeon despite trying to resist his feelings and the idea of love. Seo-young also falls in love with Nan-do, but before the two truly become a couple, they will have to embark on a journey of self-discovery while trying to avoid villains who seek Holo's technology.
One spring night
This show explores the relationship between Lee Jong In and Yoo Ji Ho, a pharmacist and single father. Jung-In is in a serious relationship with banker Kwon Gi-Suk, but has doubts about marrying him despite pressure from her family. After a chance encounter with Ji-ho, she realizes that she has developed feelings for him and he for her. The two must overcome a series of obstacles if they are to be together, but will they emerge from this journey unscathed?
Strangers from Hell
If you're looking for creepy drama that pulls the blanket over your eyes, check out this show. It is about a young man in his 20s, Yoon Jung, who moves to the countryside in Seoul after a friend offers him a job. He needs a place to live and ends up finding Eden Gosiwon, a rundown but inexpensive apartment with a shared kitchen and bathroom. He decides to stay for six months until he has enough money to move in, but starts noticing strange behavior and odd happenings in the apartment building. One of his neighbors plays Goblin's Lee Dong Wook - a dentist by day and a serial killer by night. We will stop there and let other disturbing events shake you to the core.
King: Eternal Monarch
This Korean drama has it all: parallel universes, time travel, handsome king, strong female detective, tragedy and romance. The show tells the story of Lee Gon (played by one of South Korea's most popular actors: Lee Min Ho), a Korean emperor who rules over the Kingdom of Korea (North and South are still one in this world) and discovers a portal. opening in a bamboo forest, it leads him to a parallel universe - the world that we know today.He meets and falls in love with Detective Jung Tae Eul (played by Goblin Kim Go Eun) in this world, and they must work together to close that time portal before their two worlds collide and freeze in time forever. Will they succeed in their journey and can their love overcome time?
Hospital playlist
Grey's Anatomy and other medical drama directors will want to dive straight into this drama that depicts the stories of people working in a hospital. The five doctors have been friends for 20 years (they all went to the same medical school) and are now colleagues who have careers centered around life and death. The show is currently one of the highest rated Korean dramas in the history of cable television, and the second season will premiere in 2021!
Extracurricular
Kim Dong Hee of Sky Castle plays the lead role of Oh Ji Soo on this show. The drama centers around three high school students who commit crimes to earn money and encounter dangerous enemies and obstacles along the way. You'll need a couple of episodes to fully understand what's going on before you appreciate the complex narrative that director Kim Jin Min narrates. Stay there on the way.
Mystical Popup Panel
Drama, fantasy and mysticism are marked in this show. The storyline centers on the Ssanggab Cart Bar, which is only open at night on the top of the building. Wol-Ju (played by Hwang Jong-eum) runs a mysterious food cart and the patrons who visit it are made up of both the living and the dead. While drinking and eating, they talk to Wol-ju about themselves and their internal problems.
Memories of the Alhambra
This fantasy drama is perfect for fans of Hyun Bin and Park Shin Hye (you may remember it from the hit show The Heirs). The two actors play each other's romantic interest in Memories of the Alhambra, set between Spain and South Korea. (Fun fact: Park Shin Hye learned Spanish for the show, so her voice isn't dubbed!) They meet in Spain when Hyun Bin's character Yoo Jin Woo arrives at Park Shin Hye's dorm. Jeon Hee Joo because he wants her to sign the rights to develop an augmented reality game for her brother. (Brother meanwhile vanished into thin air). Jin-Woo starts playing the game and eventually realizes that doing so results in the death of those around him. If he wants to save himself and Jeon Hee Joo's missing brother, he must complete dangerous quests.
Crash landing on you
South Korean heiress Yoon Seri is caught in a storm while paragliding and is blown off course towards North Korea. Seri then runs into Ri Jong-hyuk, a North Korean special forces captain and a member of a North Korean elite family. Captain Ree eventually hatches a plan to get Seri back to South Korea with the help of his squad, but not before they all overcome the obstacles they encounter and then some of them. This drama combines romance with comedy and ultimately tells the story of two lovers in love with the stars. It is currently the highest rated tvN drama and the second highest rated Korean drama in cable television history.
Hyena
Yoon Hee Jae is a handsome lawyer who is confident that he will crush his opponents in court. He has a "chance" encounter in a laundry room with a mysterious woman and falls in love with her, only to later discover that the woman, Jung Geum-ja, is actually a lawyer representing the opposite side. She has strategically won Hee Jae's heart (and his affairs) because she really needs a win to save her tough business. Despite the injustice, Hee Jae is attracted to Geum Jae and the couple decides in court. If Yoon Hee Jae sounds familiar to you, it's because he is played by Joo Ji Hoon, who also plays the dazzling Crown Prince in the Kingdom.
Hello bye mom
If you like a little supernatural grace in your drama, this is the show for you. Cha Yoo Ri is a ghost who died five years ago, leaving behind her husband Jo Kang Hwa and their child. In an effort to become a living person again, Cha Yu-ri completes the reincarnation project for 49 days. However, when she reappears in front of Jo Kang Hwa, she discovers that her husband has changed a lot since she died.
Itaewon Class
Where to start with this? This series tells the story of Park Sae Roy, who opens a restaurant in Itaewon after spending several years in prison for beating Jang Geun Won, the son and heir of the Jangga Group. The two have a rocky history, and now, from the very beginning, Park Sae-roi wants to not only franchise his DanBam restaurant, but turn it into the Jangga Group name. (His ultimate goal is to avenge his father's death, which was caused by the Jangga family.) The CEO of the Jangga Group is a successful man who has achieved success, and he will not let Park Sae Roy defeat himself or his son. The two are in a power struggle throughout the series, which is filled with dramatic plot twists.
Heirs
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This drama tells the story of a group of wealthy, privileged high school students who will one day take over the family business. The coming-of-age themes explored in the drama include identity, wealth, and relationships. One of the main characters is Kim Tan, the chaebol heir of the Jeguk Group, who has a difficult relationship with his older half-brother Kim Won because he thinks Tan is trying to steal their father's company from him. To make Tan's life even more difficult, he ends up falling in love with his housekeeper's daughter, Cha Eun Sang, much to his father's disapproval, and has to compete with classmate Choi Young Do's sudden interest in Eun Sang when she transfers to their elite school. Tan strives to overcome all obstacles to be with Eun Sang, no matter what his family or friends at school say.
Blue sea legend
This fantasy romance show explores the relationship between a con man and a mermaid who meet and fall in love. Mermaid Shim Cheong (played by the talented and beautiful Jung Ji Hyun) follows her lover Heo Joon Jae (Lee Min Ho) to land, not knowing that she is a scoundrel. Unlike today, the storyline also focuses on two incarnations of the Joseon era, the head of the city Kim Dam Ryong and the mermaid Se Hwa. This couple met a tragic fate, so what does that mean for their current counterparts? Will Shim Cheong and Jun Jae suffer the same bad fate?
Autumn in my heart
In terms of legacy and popularity, this 2000 South Korean drama rivals Titanic. The show is considered a pioneer of Korean melodrama series and helped launch the "Korean Wave". Plot: Two girls are born in October and an accidental change of their names in the hospital leads them down completely different paths. Eun Seo has a happy life with her loving parents and brother Jun Soo, while Shin Ae is raised by a single parent in poverty. One day, Eun-seo gets into a car accident and a blood test reveals that Eun-soo and Shin-ae were swapped at birth. The girls return to their original parents. Years later, Eun Seo and her "brother" Jun Soo meet again and a love story begins. Be sure to have napkins handy because this show is the ultimate teardrop.
K2
The plot follows Kim Jae Ha, a former Blackstone soldier for hire, who becomes the bodyguard of Choi Yoo Jin, the wife of presidential candidate Jang Se Joon. Throughout the series, the couple is in a power struggle with another presidential candidate, Park Kwang-soo, who, unbeknownst to him, shares a history with Jae-ha. As part of his bodyguard duties, Jae-ha is also tasked with protecting Se Joon's illegitimate daughter Go An-na, whom Yoo-jin is trying to kill.Jae-ha and Anna fall in love with each other, and Jae-ha tries to get revenge on Park Kwang-soo and protect Anna from her own family. Will he succeed?
Goblin (Guardian: Lonely and Great God)
This series, written by Kim Eun Sook, is the fourth highest rated Korean drama of all time. The fantasy novel is about a modern-day goblin, Gong Yoo, who needs a human bride (Kim Go Eun) to end his cursed immortal life. His life is then intertwined with grim reaper Lee Dong Wook, who can't remember his past. The story develops as the lives of all these strangers intertwine.
Sky Castle
This series follows the journeys of four women and their families as they try to maintain the status quo among the upper strata of South Korean society. The drama revolves around one mother's obsession with any need to get her daughter into an elite university...sound familiar? It's a good mix of romance, soapy drama, and comedy, so if you're into human interest stories, Sky Castle is definitely for you.
Last Empress
Do you like stress? Have you ever yelled on your TV/computer screen at characters who can't hear you? Do you have a lot of free time or time that you should be spending on being productive that you would instead devote to something else in the name of taking care of yourself?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you need to watch The Last Empress right now. This drama has 52 episodes and is not for the faint of heart; People who prefer a neat plot should probably stay away because the plot is very... convoluted to say the least.
In the alternate universe, South Korea is still under the rule of a constitutional monarchy, and the royal family has its fair share of dangerous secrets for its new empress, a flamboyant musical theater actress with a one-sided crush on her, to uncover. husband. Throw in a bodyguard with a huge chip on the shoulder and a fake name and you have a really crazy ride. 10/10 would recommend if like me you live for drama.
Touch your heart
I'm somewhat biased because I'm Lee Dong Wook's deadpan frame, but Touch Your Heart is really, really fun to watch. It all takes place in a powerful law firm where a despondent actress works as a secretary for a cranky attorney. The two main characters have great chemistry - they played star lovers in another drama, Goblin - and they are both very handsome. Plus, it's another workplace love story! Is the universe trying to send me a sign?
Fire Priest
What do you get when you put a wayward priest, a detective who recently had to lose his job, and a disgusting prosecutor in the same room? Fire Priest! This 40-episode drama is far from over, but the shenanigans that have been unfolding so far have been nothing short of amazing. If you like action-packed crime shows that are actually really funny, this is the one for you.
Angel's Last Mission: Love
In this KBS drama, a tough-as-nails former ballerina tries to reclaim her diva status with the help of her mischievous guardian angel. Blinded by a tragic accident, Lee Yeon Seo desperately tries to return to the stage, but the intrigues and cunning of the people around her prevent her from returning. Dan, a guardian angel only one mission away from his earthly duties, finds himself caught up in yet another assignment and falls in love with the job.
(Real K-Pop members will instantly recognize the main character in "Angel's Last Mission: Love" is L from the cult band Infinite! Unfortunately, I don't think we'll be singing much in this drama... but you can stream "The Chaser" on all platforms.)
Dear citizens
K-pop fans who are also obsessed with k-drama eatGOOD this year! In his second project after being discharged from his mandatory two-year military service in 2017, Super Junior member Choi Si-won returns to the television scene as a top con artist who gets unlucky when he finds himself the victim of a major scam. Far from qualified to do anything but scam, his character is suddenly heavily armed to run for a seat in the Korean National Assembly. On top of that, he falls in love with a police officer who is known to go after criminals who specialize in fraud.
Even if you're not really into political plots, being able to swoon at the beauty that Choi Si won in every episode is 100 percent worth your watch. Put this on your list right now - thanks later.
Perfume
Fans of Shin Sung-rok ("Face of the King", "The Last Empress"), rejoice - your second leader syndrome is over! The actor finally landed the lead role in the KBS romantic comedy 'Perfume' as Seo Yi-do, an eccentric fashion designer with endless phobias. He's known for often playing the villain (he's really good at being bad), but in this drama, you can really root for him to get the girl!
The premise is simple, at least for a Korean drama: A depressed housewife on the verge of a breakdown is given a magical scent that turns her into a whole new person. With a new face and personality, she decides to pursue a modeling career and ends up facing the prickly self-proclaimed god of fashion.
Chronicles of Arthdal
While many of the most popular Korean dramas are romantic comedies, some of the best series in the K-drama universe often lean in the other direction. And Arthdal Chronicles, the Netflix epic about a mythical ancient land and the power struggle that takes place within its borders, could very well fall into that category.
In terms of plot, the Arthdal Chronicles is somewhat different from what you're used to, but if you're a fan of fantasy worlds and magic a la The Lord of the Rings or even Harry Potter, this is just the thing for you. Plus, the drama is packed with star power, featuring Jang Dong Gun (who starred in the Korean remake in costume!) Song Joong Ki (Descent from the Sun), and Kim Ji-won (The Descendants).
Chief of staff
Remember the house of cards? The original Netflix series follows the complex and super-high life of politicians and journalists in Washington, D.C. The show was nothing short of a hit, but it came to an unfortunate end when its star got embroiled in a very serious, very unsettling argument.
The Chief of Staff is very similar to House of Cards, but rest assured, the drama is kept within the show. There are intrigues, manipulations, illicit affairs, serious criminal activity and a lot of lies to the general public on the part of the voters by the very people they have put in service - sounds appropriate for the day and age we live in, doesn't it?
This winter the wind blows
If you want to dive into a soapy crime novel, then this drama is for you. This series has it all - deceit, strange connections, family intrigues - and tells the story of con artist Oh Soo and his attempts to swindle a blind heiress with no money to pay off a mafia boss. O-soo pretends to be the heiress' long-lost brother, but things get complicated when he falls in love with her.
Something in the rain
While we love dramas with outrageous plots, Something in the Rain is a more direct and realistic take on ill-fated romance and workplace discrimination. Yoon Jin Ah is an unmarried woman who begins an affair with her friend's younger brother after he returns from a trip abroad. But their relationship gets a lot of attention from their families, who don't approve of it.Jin-ah also faces a sexist job where she and her female co-workers are humiliated by their male co-workers.
Because this is my first life
Do poor millennials who work in low-paying jobs and deal with today's high cost of living know? The characters from “Because This Is My First Life” are just like us – following their dreams, working in high-performance industries, while barely reaping the rewards. Nam Sae Hee (Lee Min-ki) is a software developer working for a startup that is suffering from a mortgage that is eating up all of his disposable income. Yoon Ji Ho (Jung So Min) is a struggling screenwriter who dreams of making her own dramas, but is relegated to a low-paid screenwriting assistant on mediocre shows. After being forced to move out of her apartment, she ends up renting out a room in Sae Hee's house. When they realize that a marriage of convenience will be mutually beneficial to both their precarious financial situation and social expectations, they decide to tie the knot.
My ajussi
"My Mister" tells the story of two people who struggle with financial problems, family drama and loneliness. Park Dong Hoon (Lee Sung Gyun) is a middle-aged engineer who works under a younger boss while taking care of his two unemployed brothers and their mother. To make matters worse, Dong Hoon's wife is having an affair with his boss(es). Meanwhile, 20-year-old Lee Ji-an (K-pop star IU) is on a mountain of debt and will do anything to get rid of loan sharks. After she catches Dong-hun accepting a bribe, she decides to steal the gift certificates he received in an attempt to pay off her loans. The heartbreaking and hopeful series tells the story of two people who develop a sweet family relationship as they try to get out of trouble.
