8 Korean Dramas in the Early 2000s, Some Were Filmed in Bali - Ending in Tragedy

Kapanlagi.com - Not only now, but Korean dramas have been popular in Indonesia since the early 2000s. However, unlike now where there are many genres, most of these early 2000s dramas are mostly touching romance genres.

These early 2000s dramas also have different endings, from dramas with happy endings, but there are also dramas that end tragically and can make you cry. Nevertheless, these early 2000s dramas are still a popular choice for watching until now.

Curious about what dramas were in the early 2000s? Here is a list of early 2000s dramas that are full of love stories with happy endings and tragic endings. Let's check it out, KLovers.

 

1. AUTUMN IN MY HEART (2000)

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Rating	7.9 IMDB
Durasi	54 minutes
Episode	16 episodes
Tayang	Vidio, VIKI, WeTV
Pemain	Song Seung Heon, Song Hye Kyo, Won Bin

This early 2000s drama has a tragic ending for its two main characters. Yoon Joon Suh has to lose the woman he loves, Choi Eun Suh. Eun Suh passes away due to the Leukemia she had. Eun Suh dies in Jun Suh's arms as they walk along the beach.

Eun Suh leaves a message for Jun Suh to continue living after her death. Unfortunately, during Eun Suh's funeral, Jun Suh attempts suicide. Throughout the drama AUTUMN IN MY HEART, you will be continuously brought to tears.

 

2. WINTER SONATA (2002)

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Rating	8.0 IMDB
Durasi	70 minutes
Episode	20 episodes
Tayang	VIKI, WeTV
Pemain	Bae Yong Joon and Choi Ji Woo

This drama is a romance and melodrama genre that tells the story of a couple who love each other but are separated due to an incident. Jun Sang and Yujin, the couple, are forced to part ways because of an accident. This situation causes Jun Sang to lose his memory. Meanwhile, Yujin only knows that her lover has passed away.

Due to the memory loss, Jun Sang's mother intentionally changes her son's identity. For some time, he chooses to live abroad. Actually, Yujin slowly starts to move on from her past lover. However, a person who looks like Jun Sang stirs her heart again, and she finds out that his real name is Jun Sang.

 

3. STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN (2003)

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Rating	7.8 IMDB
Durasi	70 minutes
Episode	20 episodes
Tayang	VIKI
Pemain	Choi Ji Woo, Kwon Sang Woo, Shin Hyun Joon

This early 2000s drama focuses on Han Jung Seo, Cha Song Ju, and Han Tae Hwa. The drama begins with a conflict in Han Jung Seo's family, where her father is known to have remarried an artist named Tae Mira. This situation leads Jung Seo to have two step-siblings named Han Yoo Ri and Han Tae Hwa.

However, her life is not as happy as before. Her stepmother and step-siblings make her happiness disappear. Meanwhile, Han Jung Seo has a childhood friend named Cha Song Ju. Unfortunately, her childhood friend is also taken away by her step-sister, Han Yoo Ri. This causes Han Jung Seo and Cha Song Ju to be separated.

After being separated for a long time, they meet again but are not happy. Jung Seo becomes blind. She receives a cornea transplant from Han Tae Hwa, who is willing to sacrifice his life so that his step-sister can see. And this drama will have a heartbreaking ending that KLovers cannot imagine.

 

4. FULL HOUSE (2004)

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Rating	7.8 IMDB
Durasi	70 minutes
Episode	16 episodes
Tayang	Netflix, iQIYI, VIKI, WeTV, Apple TV
Pemain	Rain and Song Hye Kyo

This drama tells the story of two contrasting personalities who coincidentally have to become roommates. It is told that Han Ji Eun inherited a house from her deceased parents.

Unfortunately, the house was sold by Han Ji Eun's close friend to a popular celebrity named Lee Young Jae. Until Lee Young Jae, who has just had a broken heart, promises the house to Han Ji Eun if she agrees to marry him.

 

5. MEMORIES OF BALI (2004)

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Rating	7.5 IMDB
Durasi	65 minutes
Episode	20 episodes
Tayang	VIKI
Pemain	Ha Ji Won, Jo In Sung, So Ji Sub, Park Ye Jin

Kisah cinta segitiga dalam drama MEMORIES OF BALI ini akan membuat pemeran utamanya harus meninggal dunia loh KLovers. Drama yang mengambil syuting di Bali, dengan unsur musim panas ini akan memperlihatkan akhir di mana Jung Jae Min menembak Lee Soo Jung.

Kemudian Jae Min dibuat cemburu saat itu hingga tega menembak cewek yang dicintainya. Tak lama setelah menembak Lee Soo Jung dan Kang In Wook, Jung Jae Min pun menuju pantai dan menembak dirinya dengan pistol yang sama. Ketiganya pun berakhir dengan kematian.

 

6. I'M SORRY I LOVE YOU (2004)

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Rating	8.3 IMDB
Durasi	70 minutes
Episode	16 episodes
Tayang	VIKI
Pemain	Im Soo Jung, So Ji Sub, Jung Kyung Ho

This early 2000s drama centers around the story of Cha Moo Hyuk, a scammer living in Australia, and a fashion coordinator named Song Eun Chae. After accidentally meeting in Australia, their story continues to unfold.

However, a tragic event occurs as Song Eun Chae's immense love for Cha Moo Hyuk leads her to commit suicide by drinking poison next to Cha Moo Hyuk's meal, as he had previously died in a motorcycle accident.

 

7. SASSY GIRL CHUN HYANG (2005)

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Rating	7.7 IMDB
Durasi	70 minutes
Episode	17 episodes
Tayang	-
Pemain	Han Chae Young and Jae Hee

This drama SASSY GIRL CHUN HYANG is about a young marriage contract between Chun Hyang, a smart and hardworking high school student, and Lee Mong Ryong, a transfer student from Seoul whose father is a police officer. One night, Mong Ryong visits Chun Hyang while she is sick, and accidentally drinks and falls asleep next to her. Her family witnesses this, and they agree to arrange their marriage while continuing their studies.

 

8. A LOVE TO KILL (2005)

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Rating	7.4 IMDB
Durasi	62 minutes
Episode	16 episodes
Tayang	VIKI
Pemain	Rain and Shin Min Ah

Told, Kang Bok Gu has a paralyzed older brother. However, the paralysis suffered by his brother is not without reason. Yes, this happened because of his girlfriend named Eun Suk. It was Eun Suk who made Bok Gu's brother jump from a building and become paralyzed.

Although Bok Gu feels resentment towards his brother's girlfriend, Eun Suk. However, he still wants to reunite them. Until unexpectedly, the meeting between Bok Gu and Eun Suk makes them fall in love with each other. But they choose to separate.

After deciding to part ways, Bok Gu and Eun Suk meet again in the middle of heavy snowfall. Eventually, they choose to die together in the midst of the heavy snowstorm and embrace each other. And it becomes a drama from the early 2000s that is worth watching.

 

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