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6 Recommended Korean Psychological Drama, Starring Kim Soo Hyun!

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Kapanlagi.com - As a fan of Korean dramas, you definitely agree that one of the strengths of this Ginseng Country series is the totality in its production process. Starting from a serious script, experienced directors, to actors who act all out become a combination that makes Korean dramas always entertaining. Moreover, there are also many explorations of themes that make viewers never get bored.

For example, Korean dramas with psychological themes that actually feature a lot of slice of life. Not only are they packaged attractively, but they are also meaningful and often touch the heart! Here are 6 recommendations for Korean dramas with psychological genre that must be included in your watchlist.

1. It's Okay That's Love

This Korean drama with a psychological genre tells the story of Jang Jae Yeol (Jo In Sung), a successful writer and DJ who has many fans. He then meets Ji Hae Soo (Gong Hyo Jin), a woman who is in her first year as a psychiatrist.

Not many people know that Jae Yeol has a strange habit, which is sleeping in the toilet. He also has a close friend named Han Gang Woo who is considered as his own brother. But, it turns out that these two things are the effects of his childhood trauma. Jae Yeol suffers from schizophrenia, which makes him unable to distinguish reality from illusion. Gang Woo, who has been believed to exist all this time, turns out to be nothing more than his imagination.

On the other hand, Hae Soo also has a trauma from her past that hinders her romantic relationship with men. When these two people fall in love, can they support and help each other to overcome their past?

2. Kill Me, Heal Me

KILL ME, HEAL ME tells the story of Cha Do Hyun, a conglomerate's son who appears to be fine on the outside, but actually has dissociative identity disorder. He has been living with 5 different personalities in secret. He struggles hard to recover, so he hires a private psychiatrist, Oh Ri Jin.

Conflict arises when Do Hyun and one of his personalities fight over their love for Ri Jin. This battle even threatens Do Hyun's life, because if his personality loses, he could disappear forever. Starring Ji Sung and Hwang Jung Eum, KILL ME, HEAL ME is one of the must-watch Korean dramas in the psychological genre! 

3. Dr. Frost

This drama is based on a webtoon with the same title. The story revolves around Baek Nam Bong, also known as Dr. Frost, due to his cold personality. He is a genius who specializes in psychology and even earned his doctoral degree in just one year.

In this psychological Korean drama, Dr. Frost is depicted as someone who helps in counseling sessions to solve criminal cases. He is assisted by his assistant, Yoon Sung Ah, an enthusiastic and cheerful psychology student. Watching this drama can expand your knowledge about personality disorders and other psychological issues, it's really exciting!

4. Madame Antoine

If you want to find a Korean drama with psychological genre and a touch of romance, MADAME ANTOINE is the right choice. This drama tells the story of a psychologist named Choi Soo Hyun who conducts research that true love does not exist. He uses Go Hye Rim, a famous fortune teller, as the subject of his research without Hye Rim's knowledge. Portrayed by Sung Joon and Han Ye Seul, will Soo Hyun be able to prove that true love really doesn't exist or will he fall in love with Hye Rim?

5. Fix You

Here is the latest Korean drama with psychological genre currently airing. FIX YOU, also known as SOUL MECHANIC, tells the story of Lee Si Joon, a psychiatrist with a unique method to heal his patients. He tries to build a good relationship and shows great care towards his patients. However, this method often brings him difficulties as it is considered not in line with hospital regulations.

He then meets Han Woo Joo, a temperamental musical actress who cannot control her anger. Woo Joo carries past wounds and asks for Si Joon's help to heal her soul. In each episode, FIX YOU presents the past trauma stories experienced by Si Joon's patients, which deeply touch the hearts of the viewers.

6. Psycho But It's Okay

For those who have been waiting for Kim Soo Hyun's comeback after completing his mandatory military service, please be patient. Because his new drama will be airing soon, titled PSYCHO BUT IT'S OKAY or also known as IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE OKAY. In this drama, he will play the role of Moon Kang Tae, a nurse at a psychiatric ward in a hospital.

He then meets Go Moon Young (Seo Ye Ji), a female children's book writer who has antisocial personality disorder. With a setting in a psychiatric ward, this psychological genre Korean drama is definitely worth waiting for.

Those are some psychological genre dramas that can be recommended for you to watch, so you won't get bored with the same old themes. Which one is your favorite, KLovers?

(kpl/wri)

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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