A pair of horrific teen-focused dramas that debuted at the start of the year (All of Us Are Dead) and the end of the year served as the bookends for the top K-dramas of 2022. (Weak Hero Class One). They serve as the backdrop for an outstanding year for Korean dramas, with far too many to choose from.
Competitors included Big Mouth, Juvenile Justice, Business Proposal, and Narco-Saints. The Song Joong-ki series would have made this list as well if Reborn Rich had released all of its episodes earlier. The shows on the list below entertained and informed, horrified and scandalised, celebrated and informed, and also made me chuckle.
Check out the top K-dramas from 2022 that you must add to your watch list below.
1. Little Women
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The show demonstrates to viewers that even if you follow all the rules, you may still end up in poverty because the families who have amassed generational riches are skilled at manipulating the system. Kim Go-Eun gives a superb performance as the older sister who is trying to maintain her composure without putting her younger siblings in danger. As the middle sister who struggles with alcoholism, Nam Ji-Hyun excels, and Park Ji-hu of All of Us Are Dead portrays the family maknae (youngest) realistically. Watch it on Netflix.
2. My Liberation Notes
The Terms are siblings in their 30s who blame their miserable lives on their predicament. They live in the countryside with their parents rather than working out of Seoul like their coworkers. This means that their weekends are spent working on their parents' modest farm, and their nights out are determined by the last subway run or splurging on a cab together. Each sibling searches for an escape after being passed over for advancements and feeling trapped in their small-town existence. This manifests itself in the younger sister Mi-Jung (Kim Ji-won) as a mystery farmhand (Son Seok-Koo), an alcoholic with a terrible history. Finding love won't make your bills go away or make you feel more secure. However, this K-drama excels in fostering character development. Watch on Netflix.
3. Our Blues
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It depicts the different real-life problems and issues that the people are experiencing and is situated on the picturesque Jeju Island.
With its exposure to several significant societal concerns that are widespread not just in South Korea but all across the world, this lovely series was able to touch the hearts of many. A feeling of comfort and belonging is produced by the connection that is demonstrated between the families in a small town. A K-drama that heals and demonstrates that we are not alone is produced by the tales of numerous families, which deal with issues including teenage pregnancy, mental health, the loss of loved ones, and disabilities. Any age group should watch it without a doubt!
4. Our Beloved Summer
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In the K-Drama industry, romantic dramas are plentiful, yet no matter how many there are, Netflix customers continue to appreciate them all. The chemistry between actor Choi Woo Shik and actress Kim Da Mi, who expertly captured the complex emotions of love and what it means to mature as a person, was what made Our Beloved Summer so wonderful.
The webtoon "Our Beloved Summer" by Lee Naeun and Han Kyoung Chal, a prequel narrative that chronicles their high school years ten years before the drama chronology, served as inspiration. It offers a distinct viewpoint on their history, including how they first connected, warmed to, and fell in love with one another.
5. Twenty-Five Twenty-One
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Kim Tae Ri plays Na Hee Do in "Twenty Five, Twenty One," a high school student who aspires to be the best fencer in the entire world. She meets Baek Yi Jin (Nam Joo Hyuk), a family that experiences financial ruin but ultimately manages to secure a career as a reporter. They rely on one another for support and encouragement.
One of the dramas that succeeded to win over many hearts in 2022 was "Twenty Five, Twenty One." People had a great deal of interest in Na Hee Do and Baek Yi Jin's budding, innocent romance. The conclusion raised a lot of discussion among fans of K-dramas, and it will probably continue to do so for many years to come.
Written by Melita Pinto
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