Kapanlagi.com - Written by Silma Salsabilla
Living in a fantasy world is really fun. Moreover, when you can travel through time to see other lives that have their own stories. Korean dramas never miss presenting fantasy genre stories of time travel, KLovers.
The uniqueness of time-traveling Korean dramas is a special attraction for fans of fantasy dramas. You can see the time gaps that are connected and the journey of the characters in them, KLovers. Like the latest Korean drama in 2023 MY PERFECT STRANGER which also carries a story of time travel decades ago, other dramas that raise this theme are never far from the enthusiasm of the public.
Because in addition to presenting an exciting fantasy storyline, the journey of characters in different years will make the audience curious about the next story. So, what are you waiting for? Let's take a look at a series of Korean dramas with time travel below. You will be taken on a journey through time from the past to the future, KLovers!
1. MY PERFECT STRANGER
Korean Drama MY PERFECT STRANGER / Credit Photo: AsianWiki
Korean drama MY PERFECT STRANGER is the latest 2023 drama that carries the theme of time travel, KLovers. This drama tells the time travel journey of Yoon Hae Joon (Kim Dong Wook) and Baek Yoon Young (Jin Ki Joo) to the year 1987 for their respective missions.
Yoon Hae Joon's mission is to investigate and find the serial killer case in 1987 who has also killed Yoon Hae Joon in the future. Armed with evidence of a cigarette lighter wrapper that is always present in every murder, Yoon Hae Joon wants to prevent his death at the hands of the killer who committed the first murder in 1987.
On the other hand, Baek Yoon Young, who was dragged by Hae Joon to 1987 due to an accident, meets her teenage mother at the age of 19. She also has a mission to make her mother happy because of regret.
Interestingly, the missions of both characters are apparently interconnected. They finally decide to be open with each other in order to solve the big mystery in the drama. This 16-episode ongoing drama can be watched on VIU, KLovers.
2. TUNNEL
Korean Drama Tunnel / Credit Photo: IMDb
TUNNEL tells the story of an accidental time travel that happens to a detective in 1986. He, who is on duty to investigate a serial murder case, suddenly enters 2017 after passing through a tunnel to chase the killer.
In that year, the detective instead meets another detective who is also investigating a murder case 30 years ago. They finally work together despite facing many obstacles, both internal and external challenges. This time-travel investigation drama can be watched in full on VIU and WeTV, KLovers.
3. MR. QUEEN
Korean Drama MR. QUEEN / Credit Photo: IMDb
MR. QUEEN is a Korean time travel drama that takes place in a famous male chef in 2020. The chef who fell into an apartment swimming pool suddenly woke up inside a woman's body in the Joseon Dynasty era, KLovers!
The chef who is trapped in the body of a queen-to-be makes various efforts to return to his original state. However, failure in his efforts forces him to continue living in a woman's body. He also gets involved in conflicts that occur in the Joseon Dynasty era. Korean drama MR.QUEEN can be watched on NETFLIX, VIU, and tvN, KLovers. This time travel drama will give you a picture of life and history in the Joseon Dynasty era, it's exciting!
4. LIFE ON MARS
Korean Drama LIFE ON MARS / Credit Photo: MyDramaList
Time travel in the drama LIFE ON MARS is also very interesting, KLovers. This drama tells the story of a detective from 2018 who unknowingly travels back in time to 1988 when he wakes up from his sleep. However, he wakes up in a situation where he has lost his memory.
Going back 30 years, he meets another detective from that year. Both of them try to solve cases together, even though they often argue because of their different investigative methods. However, the disputes that arise make them closer and more cohesive. You can watch the full story of LIFE ON MARS on VIU, KLovers.
5. MOON LOVERS: SCARLET HEART RYEO
Korean Drama MOON LOVERS: SCARLET HEART RYEO / Credit Photo: IMDb
MOON LOVERS is one of the most popular time travel dramas since its release until now, KLovers. The time travel in this drama begins when a woman from her time cries by the lake. She sees a child fall in and almost drown, so she tries to save him. However, after saving him, she accidentally travels back in time to the Goryeo dynasty.
Trapped in a time hundreds of years ago, she is forced to live as a member of society there. She discovers various conflicts that make this drama even more interesting, especially when she falls in love with the prince. You can watch the full story of MOON LOVERS: SCARLET HEART RYEO on VIU, WeTV, and Vidio, KLovers.
6. MUST YOU GO
Korean Drama MUST YOU GO / Credit Photo: IMDb
There is also the interesting Korean drama MUST YOU GO about time travel, KLovers. This drama tells the story of a man from the Joseon dynasty who travels 600 years into the future and ends up in Seoul. In modern times, he meets a woman who looks exactly like someone he loved in the Joseon era.
The Korean drama MUST YOU GO also tells the love story between the two, KLovers. They fall in love through their shared love of music. You can watch the story of this Korean drama on VIU, KLovers.
7. BLUE BIRTHDAY
Korean drama BLUE BIRTHDAY / Credit Photo: IMDb
Korean drama BLUE BIRTHDAY is one of the time travel dramas starring Yeri RED VELVET, KLovers. This drama tells the story of a woman who travels through time to her past through photos.
The mysterious photos that were left behind by her first love are what made Oh Ha Rin (Yeri) time travel to the past. Oh Ha Rin's first love is said to have died on her birthday, 10 years ago. You can watch this drama on WeTV so you won't be curious anymore, KLovers!
8. LIVE UP TO YOUR NAME
Korean drama LIVE UP TO YOUR NAME / Credit Photo: IMDb
Another interesting time travel story is in the drama LIVE UP TO YOUR NAME, KLovers. This drama will tell the story of two medical experts who meet each other with hundreds of years difference in time.
A physician and an acupuncturist in the Joseon dynasty era accidentally get pulled 400 years into the future. In Seoul, they meet a modern female doctor. They often argue about treatment methods. For more details, you can watch the story on NETFLIX and VIU, KLovers!
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