7 Recommendations for Korean Dramas about First Love that is Overcome by Sincerity

Kapanlagi.com - First love is often considered an unforgettable love, becoming a beautiful memory or a deep sorrow. However, in many Korean dramas, it is taught that sincerity and maturity in a relationship can be more important than the passionate first relationship. Here are some Korean dramas that depict how sincerity overcomes first love, presenting stories filled with life lessons.

Is first love really everything? Sometimes, life leads us to greater choices, the choice to grow with someone who offers attention, affection, and sincerity. Below, Kapanlagi.com will discuss 7 Korean dramas that show that sincerity can be more meaningful than first love.

Let’s explore stories that will open a new perspective on true love that comes with time and sacrifice.

1. When Life Gives You Tangerines

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Geum-myeong's first love with Park Yeong-bum is a long-lasting relationship. However, this relationship must end due to Park Yeong-bum's mother's disapproval of Geum-myeong. After the breakup, Geum-myeong finds a connection with Park Chung-seob, an artist who helps her and builds a strong relationship with her. Although some viewers may consider Park Chung-seob to be Geum-myeong's soulmate, the series ultimately portrays their relationship as a beautiful chapter in her life, rather than her final love story.

First love is indeed unforgettable, but Park Chung-seob brings a richer love story filled with sincerity and maturity.

2. Marry My Husband

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This drama tells the story of Kang Ji-won, who has a tragic life, including a painful marriage and a terminal illness, before she is mysteriously brought back to the past, before her marriage. There, Ji-won tries to change her fate by ensuring her husband, Park Min-hwan, marries her best friend, Jeong Soo-min, instead of herself. Meanwhile, Ji-won begins to develop feelings for her coworker, Yoo Ji-hyeok, who also harbors a secret.

Ji-won's journey affirms that sincere love, which emerges when we truly understand the meaning of life and relationships, is the most meaningful.

3. Perfect Marriage Revenge

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Han Yi Joo, who lives isolated and unloved in her family, marries Yoo Se Hyeok in a loveless marriage. After an accident that leads to her death, she returns to the time when she was still engaged to Yoo Se Hyeok. Han Yi Joo decides to change her fate and seek revenge, as well as approach Seo Do-Kook, who wants to marry her sister. Although she initially wants a contract marriage with Seo Do-Kook, she ends up receiving a more sincere love from him.

First love may not always work out, but the sincerity that comes with time and struggle will win the heart.

4. Lovely Runner

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Ryu Sun-jae is a top celebrity whose life is filled with exhaustion, despite appearing perfect in front of the public. Im Sol, a loyal fan of Sun-jae, finds comfort in his music after a childhood accident that shattered her dreams. When Sun-jae tragically dies, Sol is taken back to the past, to the year 2008, to change their fate. In this journey, Sol attempts to alter the future and faces extraordinary challenges.

Even though Kim Tae-sung loves Sol, his heart remains set on Sun-jae, who becomes part of a love journey filled with struggles.

5. Business Proposal

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Shin Ha-ri, an ordinary worker, disguises herself as her friend to go on a blind date with the CEO of the company she works for, Kang Tae-mu. It turns out, Ha-ri meets Tae-mu and they get caught in a series of funny misunderstandings. Ha-ri also has feelings for Lee Min Woo, her college friend who never gives her a chance, as he always goes back to his ex-girlfriend.

In the end, Ha-ri and Tae-mu's love continues, although her past relationship with Min Woo also teaches that sincerity can overcome first love.

6. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

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Go Ha-jin, a woman from the 21st century, suddenly finds herself trapped in the body of Hae-soo during the Goryeo Dynasty. There, she falls in love with the mysterious Prince Wang So and the gentle Prince Wang Wook. Throughout her story, Prince Wang Jung, who also loves Hae Soo, struggles to stay by her side despite being unable to express his feelings. The story ends with Hae Soo returning to the present while Wang So remains in the Goryeo era.

First love indeed becomes a beautiful memory, but the struggles and sincerity of the time they go through give it a deeper meaning.

7. Destined With You

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Destined With You tells the story of an inevitable romance between Lee Hong-jo and Jang Shin-yu that revolves around a forbidden book sealed 300 years ago. Hong-jo, who comes into possession of the book, must confront a curse that makes Shin-yu a victim. On the other hand, Kwon Jae-kyung, a senior at the city hall, initially rejects Hong-jo's love but eventually develops feelings for her.

First love filled with mystery is ultimately replaced by sincere feelings that arise after struggle and sacrifice.

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