Kapanlagi.com - In the modern life full of pressure, finding a balance between work and personal life becomes its own challenge. There are several Korean dramas about work life balance with stories of professionals struggling to manage their career and personal life.
This story is so inspiring about the search for the true meaning of happiness, and it becomes a quite realistic story for many people. For those of you who want to explore a number of dramas about the importance of work-life balance, then the following dramas can be an entertainment choice.
Let's check out the list of Korean dramas about work life balance that are full of inspiration about a healthy and happy life. Let's check it out, KLovers.
1. BECAUSE THIS IS MY FIRST LIFE (2017)
Drama Because This Is My First Life (credit: hancinema.net)
Rating | 8.1 Mydramalist |
Episode | 16 episode |
Durasi | 70 menit |
Tayang | iQIYI, VIU, Netflix, WeTV, VIKI, Disney+ Hotstar |
Pemain | Jung So Min, Lee Min Ki, Kim Ga Eun, Esom |
Drama Korea tentang work life balance pertama ada drama berjudul BECAUSE THIS IS MY FIRST LIFE. Drama ini menceritakan tentang Yoon Ji Ho, seorang wanita yang merupakan penulis berbakat dan Nam Se Hee, seorang pria analitis yang sering dianggap dingin dan tak berperasaan.
Keduanya mengalami pernikahan kontrak karena suatu hal. Drama ini tidak hanya memperlihatkan kehidupan berumah tangga, namun juga karir. Kita akan diperlihatkan bagaimana work life balance tidak mudah untuk dilakukan oleh pemuda saat ini, bagaimana harus memilih karir dan kehidupan pribadi.
2. HER PRIVATE LIFE (2019)
Drama Her Private Life (credit: hancinema.net)
Rating | 8.3 Mydramalist |
Episode | 16 episode |
Durasi | 75 menit |
Tayang | Netflix, iQIYI, Prime Video, VIKI, WeTV |
Pemain | Park Min Young, Kim Jae Wook, Ahn Bo Hyun |
Korean drama about work-life balance, the second one is titled HER PRIVATE LIFE. This drama tells the story of Sung Duk Mi, a beautiful and professional career woman. However, she has a big secret, she is a fangirl.
Even though she is busy with her work, Duk Mi always tries to make time for her hobby and happiness as a fangirl. So, for KLovers who are Kpopers, you can follow Duk Mi's work-life balance style.
3. HOSPITAL PLAYLIST (2020)
Drama Hospital Playlist (credit: hancinema.net)
Rating | 9.1 Mydramalist |
Episode | 12 episode |
Durasi | 90 menit |
Tayang | Netflix |
Pemain | Jo Jung Suk, Yoo Yeon Seok, Jung Kyung Ho |
Di tahun 2020 ada drama Korea tentang work life balance berjudul HOSPITAL PLAYLIST. Drama ini mengisahkan persahabatan lima dokter yang telah berteman sejak kecil dan kini bekerja di rumah sakit yang sama.
Walaupun dalam drama ini para dokter sibuk dengan pekerjaan mereka, hingga terkadang kehidupan pribadi sering terganggu karena pekerjaan, namun mereka sering kali menyempatkan waktu berlibur.
Nilai-nilai persahabatan yang ditampilkan sangat kuat dan mengharukan. Selain fokus pada dunia medis, drama ini juga diperkaya dengan kisah cinta ringan yang mampu membuat penonton terbawa perasaan.
4. WORK LATER, DRINK NOW (2021)
Drama Work Later, Drink Now (credit: hancinema.net)
Rating | 7.8 Mydramalist |
Episode | 12 episode |
Durasi | 35 minutes |
Tayang | VIU, Vidio, Prime Video |
Pemain | Lee Sun Bin, Han Sun Hwa, Jung Eun Ji |
Continuing, there is a Korean drama about work-life balance titled WORK LATER, DRINK NOW. This drama tells the story of 3 women who seek balance between work and personal life.
They only think about drinking and careers. These three friends have different jobs. Sun Bin is a variety show writer, Ji Yeon is a yoga instructor, and Ji Go is an origami YouTuber.
5. NEW NORMAL ZINE (2022)
Drama New Normal Zine (credit: hancinema.net)
Rating | 7.1 Mydramalist |
Episode | 12 episode |
Durasi | 20 menit |
Tayang | - |
Pemain | Jung Hye Sung, Hwang Seung Eon, Jang Eui Soo |
Suka dengan mini drama, maka drama Korea tentang work life balance berjudul NEW NORMAL ZINE ini bisa jadi pilihan. Berkisah tentang Cha Ji Min, seorang wanita lajang yang santai dan work life balance, bekerja sebagai reporter majalah berita lokal hingga majalah tersebut tutup.
Dia kemudian menjadi editor majalah digital "New Normal Zine" di perusahaan induk yang sama, di bawah Pemimpin Redaksi Song Ro Ji. Meski mereka mulai bekerja yang sama, Song Ro Ji adalah seorang gila kerja yang sangat berbeda dari Ji Min. Kini, Ji Min berusaha di kerjaan barunya.
6. SHOOTING STARS (2022)
Drama Shooting Stars (credit: hancinema.net)
Rating | 7.6 Mydramalist |
Episode | 16 episode |
Durasi | 60 menit |
Tayang | Netfix, WeTV, iQIYI, VIKI |
Pemain | Lee Sung Kyung, Kim Young Dae, Yoon Jong Hoon |
Masih di tahun 2022, kali ini ada drama Korea tentang work life balance berjudul SHOOTING STARS. Drama ini mengisahkan kehidupan para pekerja di sebuah agensi yang menaungi aktor terkenal, Gong Tae Sung. Di depan publik, Tae Sung dikenal sebagai bintang yang baik.
Namun sifat aslinya berbeda di balik layar. Oh Han Byeol, seorang PR dan sahabatnya, tahu sifat asli Tae Sung dan selalu berusaha menjaga reputasinya dari berbagai skandal. Meski terlihat tidak akur, mereka sebenarnya saling memendam perasaan satu sama lain.
7. DARE TO LOVE ME (2024)
Drama Dare to Love Me (credit: hancinema.net)
Rating | 7.5 Mydramalist |
Episode | 16 episode |
Durasi | 70 minutes |
Tayang | Netflix, VIKI |
Pemain | Kim Myung Soo, Lee Yoo Young, Bae Jong Ok |
And the latest Korean drama about work-life balance is titled DARE TO LOVE ME. It tells the story of Shin Yoon Bok, a scholar from Seongsan Village, who is tasked with preserving the heritage of the Joseon Dynasty and restoring his family's cultural artifacts. Yoon Bok struggles to form emotional connections and keep a distance from others.
When he moves to Seoul to become a webtoon writer, his life changes after meeting Kim Hong Do, a woman tired of the struggles of life, who seeks a balance between work and a career as a designer. How will Yoon Bok face the whirlwind of emotions he now confronts?
Those are some Korean dramas about work-life balance that you can watch. These dramas teach us the importance of maintaining a balance between work and personal life to achieve happiness and fulfillment.
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