6 Entertaining Korean Dramas About Rich People Pretending to be Poor

Kapanlagi.com - There are quite a few Korean dramas about rich people pretending to be poor that you can watch. This theme is quite interesting when combined with various life issues.

It's no wonder that even now, dramas about rich people pretending to be poor are still very popular. Often, dramas like this bring hilarious stories that entertain the audience.

So, if you are looking for recommendations for entertaining Korean dramas about rich people pretending to be poor, please read the full review below.

 

1. MY LIBERATION NOTES (2022)

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Rating	8.6/10 Mydramalist
Durasi	1 hour 7 minutes
Episodes	16
Aired	jtBC, Netflix
Cast	Lee Min Ki, Kim Ji Won, Son Suk Ku, Lee El

MY LIBERATION NOTES is one of the Korean dramas about rich people pretending to be poor that you can watch. In short, the drama tells the story of three siblings with different personalities. Through their daily lives, you will see how tiring the lives of workers who live far from their offices are.

The character who pretends to be poor is Mr. Gu (Son Suk Ku). Although the story does not revolve entirely around this character, his presence has a strong influence on the story. He is a mysterious man who suddenly appears in Sanpo Village and gets involved with the three siblings' family. He also has a habit of drinking and getting drunk every day. One day, the mysterious man's life makes Yeom Mi Jeong, the youngest daughter, interested in getting closer to him.

 

2. WELCOME TO WAIKIKI (2018 and 2019)

Rating	8.6/10 Mydramalist
Durasi	1 hour 5 minutes
Episodes	20
Aired	JTBC, Netflix, WeTV
Cast	Kim Jung Hyun, Lee Yi Kyung, Son Seung Won, Jung In Sun

Next, there is a Korean drama about rich people pretending to be poor called WELCOME TO WAIKIKI. This drama tells the story of the lives of three young men who have a homestay called Waikiki. Each of them has different dreams and problems. One of them is Lee Joon-ki (Lee Yi-kyung), who dreams of becoming an actor.

Seeing his life with his friends on the brink of bankruptcy, who would have thought that Lee Joon-ki is actually from a wealthy family. He deliberately left home because he wants to be considered successful in the future as a result of his own hard work. This drama that will make you laugh cannot be missed.

 

3. A WITCH'S LOVE (2018)

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Rating	7.5/10 Mydramalist
Duration	60 minutes
Episodes	12
Aired	MBN, Viki
Cast	Yoon So Hee, Hyun Woo, Hong Bin

A WITCH'S LOVE is also one of the interesting Korean dramas about rich people pretending to be poor. This drama tells the love story between Ban Ji-Yeon (Uhm Jung-Hwa), a 39-year-old woman and Yoon Dong-Ha (Park Seo-Joon), a 25-year-old man. Ban Ji-Yeon is a reporter who loves her job very much, while Yoon Dong-Ha runs a small service business with his friend.

Actually, Dong Ha comes from a conglomerate family and has an educational background in medical school, but he chooses to leave his family and hide his true status.

 

4. THE LIAR AND HIS LOVER (2017)

Rating	7.5/10
Duration	1 hour 8 minutes
Episodes	16
Aired	tvN, Tubi, iQIYI, Viki
Cast	Lee Hyun Woo, Joy, Lee Jung Jin, Lee Seo Won

If you are looking for a recommendation for Korean dramas about rich people pretending to be poor, THE LIAR AND HIS LOVER could be the answer. This drama is based on the Japanese manga adaptation 'Kanojo wa Uso o Aishisugiteru'. It is told that Kang Han Gyeol is a talented songwriter who has always achieved success since the beginning of his music career. However, his success makes him feel pressured.

Finally, Han Gyeol decides to leave the world that raised him and try to live a simpler life. He hides his true identity and leaves his old life. Finally, he meets a high school student named Yoon So Rim (Joy) who has a talent for singing that catches his attention.

 

5. REVOLUTIONARY LOVE (2017)

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Rating	7.4/10 Mydramalist
Durasi	1 hour 10 minutes
Episodes	16
Aired	tvN, Apple TV, WeTV
Cast	Choi Si Won, Kang So Ra, Gong Myung, Lee Jae Yoon

REVOLUTIONARY LOVE is Choi Si-Won's comeback drama after completing his military service. You will see the story of a rich Korean pretending to be poor through the character he plays, Byun Hyuk. Actually, he is from a wealthy family.

However, he decides to live in a studio in a densely populated area and hide his true status for some reasons. He becomes Baek Joon's (Kang So-Ra) neighbor, a part-time worker who becomes the reason for him to change.

 

6. ROOFTOP PRINCE (2012)

Rating	8.2/10
Durasi	1 hour 5 minutes
Episodes	20
Aired	SBS, Apple TV, SBS World, Viki, WeTV
Cast	Park Yoo Chun, Han Ji Min, Jung Yoo Mi, Lee tae Sung

You can also find a story of a rich Korean pretending to be poor in ROOFTOP PRINCE. Overall, this drama carries the theme of time travel. This drama tells the story of Prince Lee Gak from the Joseon Dynasty who suddenly travels to the present with his three guards. They appear on the rooftop of a high building in Seoul and must adapt to modern life.

Prince Lee Gak meets a woman named Park Ha who looks very similar to his fiancée in the past. There is also a future Lee Gak named Yong Tae Yong who is actually wealthy but chooses to live a vagabond life abroad.

Well, KLovers, those are some recommendations for Korean dramas about the rich pretending to be poor for you to watch as a source of entertainment.

 

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