6 Stories of Brotherhood in Korean Dramas, Exciting and Touching

Kapanlagi.com - Family-themed stories in Korean dramas always have their own appeal, including heartwarming stories of brotherhood. Although often annoying, siblings will always be the closest people who will always be there. If you want to watch Korean shows that can be enjoyed with your siblings, here are some stories of brotherhood that can play with your emotions.

1. START-UP

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START-UP features the story of two siblings who are close but separated after their parents' divorce. Seo Dal-mi (Suzy) chooses to live with her father, while Won In-jae (Kang Han Na) lives with her mother who has remarried. When they are reunited as adults, the two siblings have to compete with each other. But behind the fierce competition, there is a longing that can be seen from their faces. 

2. RECORD OF YOUTH

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Unlike Dal-mi and In-jae who were close when they were young, the two brothers in RECORD OF YOUTH were never close due to envy getting in the way. Sa Hye-jun (Park Bo Gum) always felt that their father loved his smart sister more, while Sa Gyeong-jun (Lee Jae Won) envied his younger brother's good looks. Despite not having a good relationship, they are not hesitant to help each other when needed. Hye-jun comforts Gyeong-jun when he becomes a victim of fraud, and Gyeong-jun defends Hye-jun when there are malicious comments that tarnish his reputation.

3. IT'S OKAY TO NOT BE OKAY

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The story of siblings who love each other in the series IT'S OKAY TO NOT BE OKAY is able to bring tears. Moon Gang-tae (Kim Soo Hyun) grows up while taking care of his older brother, Sang-tae (Oh Jung Se), who has autism spectrum disorder. Although they care for each other, there is unresolved hatred and past trauma between them. As their lives progress, Gang-tae and Sang-tae begin to learn to make themselves happy and successfully let go of their dependence on each other.

4. REPLY 1988

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REPLY 1988 tells several stories of siblinghood that feel close to our lives. Deok-sun (Hyeri) as the middle child is often compared to her smarter older sister; Jung-hwan (Ryu Jun Yeol) has an attentive older brother but often fails in college entrance exams; Sun-woo (Ko Kyung Pyo) is a loving older brother to his sister, Jin-joo; while Taek (Park Bo Gum) is an only child, but can feel the bond of siblinghood through his friends.

5. MY MISTER

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MY MISTER features three middle-aged siblings who have many problems but can support each other. Park Sang-hoon (Park Ho San) as the eldest brother ends up living with their mother after being fired and failing twice in business. The youngest sibling, Park Ki-hoon (Song Sae Byeok), is also unemployed and lives with their mother because he failed to become a film director. Meanwhile, Park Dong-hoon (Lee Sun Gyun) as the middle child has a job, but his wife is having an affair with the CEO of the company where he works. Despite heavy problems often affecting their lives, the three of them support and encourage each other while continuing to move forward.

6. THE KING 2 HEARTS

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THE KING 2 HEARTS tells the story of South Korea becoming a kingdom. Prince Lee Jae-ha (Lee Seung Gi) experiences great inner turmoil when his older brother, King Lee Jae-kang (Lee Sung Min), is murdered and his younger sister, Princess Lee Jae-shin (Lee Yoon Ji), becomes paralyzed from the waist down. The once arrogant and irresponsible Jae-ha transforms into a strong leader who will make his siblings proud. He is determined to fight those responsible for his older brother's death and protect his remaining family members.

Which is your favorite, KLovers? If you haven't watched it yet, you can see it on Netflix!

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