7 Recommendations for Dramas that Make You Believe Everyone Has Tough Times

Kapanlagi.com - Have you ever felt like life is just standing still? Spirit is drained, tears fall easily, and it feels like everyone is moving faster than you. When moments like that come, sometimes you just need a quiet space to feel understood without having to say much.

Watching Korean dramas can be a valid form of escape. It's not just entertainment, but also a healing medium that touches the deepest parts of you. Dramas with emotional narratives, relatable characters, and life stories that aren't always perfect feel very close to our daily realities.

If you are at your lowest point and need a quiet companion, here is a list of recommended dramas that you can watch when life isn't going well. All the stories are rooted in life experiences, struggles, and shattered hopes that are slowly pieced together into something meaningful.

1. HOSPITAL PLAYLIST: Friendship and Humanity that Heals

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This drama tells the story of five doctors who have been friends since college, now working together at Yulje Medical Center. They are Lee Ik Jun, Ahn Jeong Won, Kim Jun Wan, Yang Seok Hyung, and Chae Song Hwa. Each character has a different medical specialty, but they are united by their love for the profession and music.

HOSPITAL PLAYLIST consists of two warm and emotional seasons. Interestingly, this drama features realistic medical procedures as well as touching interactions between doctors and patients. The story also shows how friendship can be an anchor amidst the harshness of life.

2. CRASH LANDING ON YOU: Love Born Amidst National Boundaries

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Yoon Se Ri, a conglomerate from South Korea, experiences a paragliding accident that leads her to make an emergency landing in North Korea. There, she meets Captain Ri Jeong Hyuk, a North Korean soldier who is initially suspicious of her but eventually falls in love.

This drama presents the tension between two worlds that should not unite. However, through the chemistry of Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin, their love story becomes incredibly touching. Despite being wrapped in political issues, the main narrative remains about sincerity and the courage to love.

3. REPLY 1988: Back to the Past to Understand the Present

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Set in the small neighborhood of Ssangmundong, this drama follows five friends who grow up together: Sung Deok Sun, Sun Woo, Jung Hwan, Choi Taek, and Dong Ryong. With the backdrop of the year 1988, this story is full of nostalgia.

REPLY 1988 highlights family warmth, first love, and genuine friendship. The story is very close to reality, including economic difficulties, school pressures, and the quiet love that grows among friends. Perfect for those who miss the simple past.

4. TWINKLING WATERMELON: Jumping to the Past to Heal Oneself

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Eun Gyeol, a teenager from a deaf family, accidentally travels back in time to 1995. During that time, he meets his father when he was young and forms a band called Watermelon Sugar. Through music and time, he learns about life and his family.

This drama has a strong emotional side, as it discusses identity, dreams, and acceptance. Although it raises the theme of disability, its main focus remains on the inner journey and intergenerational relationships.

5. ITAEWON CLASS: Fighting the System for Dignity

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Park Sae Roy starts a new life after being expelled from school and losing his father due to the corruption of a large company. He opens a restaurant in Itaewon with the intention of elegantly seeking revenge through success.

This drama is filled with struggle, courage, and a story about getting back up after being knocked down. It's perfect to watch when you feel like a failure and need inspiration to keep going even when the world feels unfair.

6. HWARANG: Searching for Identity Amidst Power

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Set in the Silla kingdom, Hwarang tells the story of a group of noble young men united in an elite army. Among them are Moo Myung and Sam Maek Jong, each harboring secrets and grudges.

This drama combines action, politics, and love wrapped in history. The audience is invited to explore the quest for identity, feelings of loss, and the inner conflicts that grow alongside the characters' maturity.

7. FIGHT FOR MY WAY: When Failure Becomes the Starting Point of Dreams

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Ko Dong Man and Choi Ae Ra are childhood friends who both feel like failures. Dong Man failed to become a taekwondo athlete, while Ae Ra failed to become a TV presenter. However, they do not stop dreaming.

Through this drama, you will learn that dreams are not just for those who are perfect. Instead, from failures and past wounds, these two characters rise and fall in love with each other in the process. Perfect for you if you are experiencing a life direction crisis.

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