8 Must-Watch Dramas for Veteran K-Drama Lovers, with Great Stories - Very Popular in Their Time

Kapanlagi.com - Rewatching Korean dramas is something that is often done. For those of you who are veteran Korean drama lovers or have been following K-dramas for a long time, there are some dramas that are a must-watch for your entertainment and nostalgia.

Yes, these must-watch dramas are classic dramas with great storylines that were very popular in their time. In fact, the storylines of these classic dramas are just as cool as the storylines of current dramas.

So, for KLovers who are looking for dramas to rewatch, here is a list of must-watch dramas for veteran K-drama lovers. Let's check it out, KLovers.

 

1. AUTUMN IN MY HEART (2000)

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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 first 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. Because of this situation, Jung Seo has 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 leads to Han Jung Seo and Cha Song Ju being 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 end his life so that his step-sister can see. This drama is a must-rewatch for veteran K-drama lovers.

 

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

Drama WINTER SONATA has become a drama that you must have watched, for those of you who have been drama lovers for a long time. If KLovers still remember, this drama tells the story of a couple who love each other but are separated due to an incident. Jun Sang and Yujin, a couple, are forced to separate because of an accident.

This situation causes Jun Sang to lose his memory. Meanwhile, Yujin only knows that her lover has passed away. Because of his lost memory, Jun Sang's mother intentionally changes his identity. For some time, he chooses to live abroad. Actually, Yujin slowly starts to move on from her past lover. But, a person who looks like Jun Sang makes her heart stir again. She then finds out Jun Sang's real name.

 

3. FULL HOUSE (2004)

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Rating	7.8 IMDB
Durasi	70 minutes
Episode	16 episodes
Airing	Netflix, iQIYI, VIKI, WeTV, Apple TV
Cast	Rain, Song Hye Kyo, Kim Sung Soo

Drama FULL HOUSE is also included in one of the must-rewatch dramas. Yes, for veteran Korean drama lovers, it's impossible not to have watched this drama starring Rain and Song Hye Kyo. For those who still remember, 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. Feeling deceived by her friends, Han Ji Eun tries to reclaim the house.

Lee Young Jae, who has just had his heart broken, promises the house to Han Ji Eun if she agrees to marry him and also become a maid in the house. And it's a must-rewatch drama that you shouldn't miss out on.

 

4. COFFEE PRINCE (2007)

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Rating	8.2 IMDB
Durasi	60 minutes
Episode	17 episodes
Tayang	VIU, WeTV, Netflix, VIKI, Apple TV, iFlix
Pemain	Gong Yoo, Yoon Eun Hye, Lee Sun Kyun

This popular nostalgic Korean drama tells the story of a poor woman named Go Eun Chan who must struggle in life and work odd jobs. Then she meets Choi Han Gyul, a handsome, wealthy man who is pressured by his family to get married.

Their meeting leads to Go Eun Chan being hired at Choi Han Gyul's coffee shop, which becomes the beginning of their story in the drama. And COFFEE PRINCE is a must-rewatch drama that you should watch again.

 

5. BRILLIANT LEGACY (2009)

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Rating	7.5 IMDB
Durasi	70 minutes
Episode	28 episodes
Tayang	VIU, VIKI, Apple TV
Pemain	Han Hyo Joo, Lee Seung Gi, Bae Soo Bin

For those of you who still remember, this drama tells the story of a woman who is the daughter of a wealthy man named Go Eun Sung played by Han Hyo Joo, suddenly living in misery after her biological father dies and her stepmother and stepbrother kick her and her special needs brother out of the house.

Then Go Eun Sung also meets a man named Sun Woo Hwan played by actor Lee Seung Gi at the place where she works. Of course, the workplace is a family business owned by Sun Woo Hwan. From here, their story begins, the fight between the two of them will certainly become the seeds of love that arise between the two couples.

 

6. YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL (2009)

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Rating	7.7 IMDB
Durasi	65 minutes
Episode	16 episodes
Tayang	Vidio, VIU, VIKI, Netflix, iQIYI
Pemain	Jang Geun Suk, Park Shin Hye, Jung Yong Hwa

It was very popular in its time, and the ost in this drama was also popular. This Korean drama brings back nostalgia and is very popular. If you still remember, the drama YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL presents an exciting story of the lives of idols who are part of the music group A.N.JELL.

Where the story begins when A.N.JELL has just started their career, but one of the members gets injured. The agency then realizes that Mi-Nam actually has a twin named Mi-Nyeo. After making an agreement, Mi-Nyeo finally agrees to disguise herself as her brother.

She then lives with the other A.N.JELL members in the dormitory while pretending to be her brother. And this drama YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL becomes one of the must-rewatch dramas for you veteran drama lovers. Because in every aspect, this drama can make you nostalgic again.

 

7. MY GIRLFRIEND IS GUMIHO (2010)

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Rating	7.7 IMDB
Durasi	70 minutes
Episode	16 episodes
Tayang	Netflix, iQIYI, VIKI
Pemain	Lee Seung Gi, Shin Min Ah, No Min Woo

The next must-rewatch drama is MY GIRLFRIEND IS GUMIHO. You must be very familiar with this drama, as it was a huge hit at the time, telling the story of the romance between two people from different worlds. Because MY GIRLFRIEND IS GUMIHO focuses on the story of a young man who falls in love with a gumiho. Gumiho is known as a white fox spirit that has lived for thousands of years, and according to myths, it can prey on humans.

However, in the drama MY GIRLFRIEND IS GUMIHO, Gumiho is not portrayed as a terrifying figure, but rather as a beautiful one. Cha Dae Woong accidentally encounters Gumiho while he is at a temple. From there, he is followed by the beautiful Gumiho to his place of residence. Feeling indebted, Cha Dae Woong takes care of Gumiho. Their relationship starts to grow closer and they fall in love with each other.

 

8. PLAYFULL KISS (2010)

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Rating	7.1 IMDB
Durasi	65 minutes
Episode	16 episodes
Airing	Netflix, Prime Video, VIKI
Cast	Kim Hyun Joong, Jung So Min, Lee Tae Sung

A must-watch drama that is still remembered until now is PLAYFULL KISS. If KLovers remember, this drama tells the story of a girl named Oh Ha Ni's efforts to win the heart of her crush, Baek Seung Jo. They both still go to the same high school but are in different classes.

Because, Oh Ha Ni is known as a clumsy girl and is at the bottom of the rankings. Meanwhile, Baek Seung Jo is a handsome, popular, and smart student at school. Like earth and sky, the lives of Oh Ha Ni and Baek Seung Jo are very different. But, a fate brings them together even though it initially takes more effort to melt Baek Seung Jo's heart.

 

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