13 Korean Dramas That Bring Back Nostalgia and Were Popular on Indonesian Television - Favorite Shows

Kapanlagi.com - Although Korean dramas are now widely available and popular in Indonesia, they still attract attention and are always worth watching. In fact, for those who have been watching Korean dramas for a long time, surely they are familiar with some of these popular nostalgic Korean dramas.

Yes, these popular nostalgic Korean dramas are so well-known. Some of these popular nostalgic Korean dramas were popular from 2009 to 2010. However, there are also some Korean dramas from 2005 that are still being watched.

So, what are these popular nostalgic Korean dramas? Here is a list of popular nostalgic Korean dramas from the early 2000s to 2010. Let's check it out, KLovers.

 

1. AUTUMN IN MY HEART (2000)

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Rating	7.9 IMDB
Duration	54 minutes
Episodes	16 episodes
Aired on	Vidio, VIKI, WeTV
Cast	Song Seung Heon, Song Hye Kyo, Won Bin

This popular nostalgic Korean drama has a tragic ending for both of its main characters. Yoon Joon Suh has to lose the woman he loves, Choi Eun Suh. Eun Suh dies due to the Leukemia she suffered from. Eun Suh dies in Jun Suh's arms as they walk along the beach.

Eun Suh tells Jun Suh to continue living his life after her death. However, during Eun Suh's funeral, Jun Suh tries to commit suicide. Throughout the drama AUTUMN IN MY HEART, you will be constantly moved to tears. Nevertheless, many people still watch this drama.

 

2. JEWEL IN THE PALACE (2003)

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Rating	8.5 IMDB
Duration	65 minutes
Episodes	54 episodes
Aired on	Vidio, VIKI
Cast	Lee Yeoung Ae, Ji Jin Hee, Hong Ri Na

Drama JEWEL IN THE PALACE, also known as DAE JANG GEUM, is another popular Korean drama that brings back nostalgia. This drama tells the story of a legendary woman who became an icon of emancipation in Korea named Jang Geum, who later became the first female doctor for the royal family in Korean history.

Despite her background from the lower class, Jang Geum faced various challenges. However, her life story is impressive, from a royal cook, royal doctor, to a special doctor for the king. And it becomes one of the popular Korean dramas that bring back nostalgia, especially in Indonesia.

 

3. FULL HOUSE (2004)

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Rating	7.8 IMDB
Durasi	70 minutes
Episodes	16 episodes
Aired on	Vidio, iQIYI, Netflix, VIKI, WeTV, Apple TV
Starring	Rain, Song Hye Kyo, Kim Sung Soo

Drakor FULL HOUSE tells the story of a contract marriage between Han Ji Eun and Lee Young Jae in a house called Full House. This happens when Han Ji Eun is tricked by her friend, causing her house to be sold to a famous actor, Lee Young Jae. This is where their love story begins. This drama has a romance comedy genre that will make you laugh throughout the show.

 

4. COFFEE PRINCE (2007)

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Rating	8.2 IMDB
Durasi	60 minutes
Episodes	17 episodes
Aired on	VIU, WeTV, Netflix, VIKI, Apple TV, iFlix
Cast	Gong Yoo, Yoon Eun Hye, Lee Sun Kyun

This popular nostalgia-inducing Korean drama tells the story of a poor woman named Go Eun Chan who struggles to make ends meet and works odd jobs. She then meets Choi Han Gyul, a handsome, wealthy man who is pressured by his family to get married. Their meeting leads to Go Eun Chan being hired at Choi Han Gyul's coffee shop, which marks the beginning of their story in the drama.

 

5. BOYS BEFORE FLOWERS (2009)

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Rating	7.8 IMDB
Durasi	65 minutes
Episodes	25 episodes
Aired on	WeTV, iFlix, VIKI, Netflix, Prime Video, iQIYI
Cast	Go Hye Sun, Lee Min Ho, Kim Hyun Joong

This drama tells the story of four wealthy young men named Gu Jun Pyo, Ji Hu, Kim Bum, and Kim Jun. They come from wealthy families and are preparing to inherit their fortunes. However, due to their wealth, one of the main characters named Gu Jun Pyo has a very arrogant and cold-hearted nature.

His cold heart suddenly warms up after he meets a girl named Geum Jan Di, who attends his school and is not as rich or beautiful as the women he usually sees. However, because of her uniqueness, Gu Jun Pyo eventually develops feelings for Geum Jan Di.

 

6. QUEEN SEON DEOK (2009)

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Rating	8.6 IMDB
Duration	65 minutes
Episodes	62 episodes
Airing	VIU, Apple TV
Cast	Lee Yo Won, Go Hyun Jung, Kim Nam Gil

This drama QUEEN SEON DEOK tells the story of Queen Seondeok, the first queen in the history of the Korean kingdom civilization. Queen Seondeok led during the reign of the Silla Royal Dynasty, which was directly appointed by King Jinheung through a will when he was dying. Seondeok's appointment as crown princess shocked the entire royal hierarchy and gave rise to several internal rebellions.

 

7. BRILLIANT LEGACY (2009)

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Rating	7.5 IMDB
Durasi	70 minutes
Episode	28 episodes
Airing	VIU, VIKI, Apple TV
Cast	Han Hyo Joo, Lee Seung Gi, Bae Soo Bin

This drama tells the story of a woman named Go Eun Sung, played by Han Hyo Joo, who is the daughter of a wealthy man. She suddenly lives in misery after her biological father dies and her stepmother and stepbrother kick her and her special needs younger brother out of the house.

Then Go Eun Sung also meets a man named Sun Woo Hwan, played by actor Lee Seung Gi, at the place where she works. Of course, the workplace is owned by Sun Woo Hwan's family. From here, their story begins, the fighting between the two of them will certainly become the seeds of love that arise between the two couples.

 

8. YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL (2009)

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Rating	7.7 IMDB
Durasi	65 minutes
Episodes	16 episodes
Airing	Vidio, VIU, VIKI, Netflix, iQIYI
Cast	Jang Geun Suk, Park Shin Hye, Jung Yong Hwa

This popular Korean drama brings a nostalgic story of the exciting lives of the idols in the music group A.N.JELL. The story begins when A.N.JELL is just starting their career but one of their members (Mi-Nam) suffers an injury.

The agency realizes that Mi-Nam actually has a twin sister named Mi-Nyeo. After making a deal, Mi-Nyeo disguises herself as her brother and lives with the other A.N.JELL members in the dormitory as his younger sister.

 

9. KING OF BAKING, KIM TAKGU (2010)

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Rating	8 IMDB
Durasi	70 minutes
Episodes	30 episodes
Aired On	VIKI
Cast	Yoon Shi Yoon, Eugene, Joo Won

This drama tells the story of a boy named Kim Takgu who is the illegitimate son of the President Director of Geosung bakery company. Nevertheless, he is appointed as his father's heir due to his amazing ability in making bread.

However, problems arise when his inheritance is contested by his father's legitimate son and other relatives from his mother's side. They conspire to remove Takgu from his position as the heir to Geosung bakery company. But even so, Kim Takgu does not give up and wants to defend what his father has given him.

 

10. NAUGHTY KISS (2010)

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Rating	7.1 IMDB
Durasi	65 minutes
Episodes	16 episodes
Aired on	VIKI, Netflix, Prime Video
Cast	Kim Hyun Joong, Jung So Min, Lee Tae Sung

This drama tells the story of a girl named Oh Ha Ni who is in class F. It is a class that contains less intelligent students in her school. The problem starts when Oh Ha Ni begins to fall in love with Baek Seung Jo.

He is a schoolmate who is in class A, which is a class that contains intelligent students. Unfortunately, Baek Seung Jo doesn't like stupid girls. Eventually, due to a problem experienced by Oh Ha Ni, they have to live in the same house. And the journey of their high school love begins.

 

11. DONG YI (2010)

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Rating	8.1 IMDB
Durasi	65 minutes
Episodes	60 episodes
Air Date	VIU, VIKI
Cast	Han Hyo Joo, Ji Jin Hee, Lee So Yeon

This popular Korean drama is a nostalgic story about a slave who eventually becomes a beloved queen. The drama is based on the true story of Suk, a concubine from the Haeju Choe clan who became one of the concubines of King Sukjong of Joseon. She was known for her kind heart and was a concubine from the lower class, but her son was eventually raised to become King Joseon.

 

12. CINDERELLA STEPSISTER (2010)

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Rating	6.8 IMDB
Durasi	70 minutes
Episodes	20 episodes
Air Date	VIKI, WeTV
Cast	Moon Geun Yoong, Seo Woo, Taecyeon 2PM

This popular nostalgia Korean drama is adapted from the children's fairy tale CINDERELLA, but presented in a very different way by bringing many dark stories. This drama tells the story of Eun Jo who has to face many conflicts.

She lives with her mother, Song Kang Sook, and is used to moving around and suffering because of her mother's actions who tries hard to make money according to her own version, without thinking about her feelings.

 

13. DREAM HIGH (2011)

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Rating	7.6 IMDB
Durasi	70 minutes
Episodes	16 episodes
Air Date	Vidio, VIU, Viki, Netflix
Cast	Bae Suzy, Kim Soo Hyun, Taecyeon 2PM

The drama DREAM HIGH tells the story of six students at Kirin High School of Art who work to achieve their dream of becoming music stars in the Korean music industry.

Various efforts are made to achieve the dream of becoming a famous star. Therefore, this Korean drama will give you the best motivation to focus on the goal of achieving your dreams. There is also a strong message of friendship in this popular nostalgia Korean drama.

 

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