Digging the Meaning of Life of an Introvert, These 10 Korean Dramas are a Must Watch for You

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Angelia Leony Van Augista

Enjoying time alone, having only 2 or 3 friends, and preferring to keep their feelings to themselves are characteristics of an introvert.

This Korean drama that revolves around the life of an introvert will take you on a journey of complex and unique characters. It not only entertains but also provides an insight into their deeper lives. From the difficulties of interacting and blending in social life to the inspiring character growth.

What are the dramas? Check out the complete information below!

1. AGE OF YOUTH

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Year: 2016 (12 episodes)
Rating: 8.5/10 MyDramaList

Five girls who are 20 years old have different dreams and problems. They all live together in a boarding house called Belle Epoque. Each girl has her own personality, background, and issues.

One of the girls who recently joined the place is named Yoo Eun Jae. She is a 20-year-old psychology student from a rural area in South Korea.

Eun Jae is portrayed as a lonely character. She struggles to express her feelings and build relationships with her fellow boarders. Not only that, she also has difficulty socializing in her college. But soon, Eun Jae finds a strong bond with her friends and classmates.

2. OUR BELOVED SUMMER

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Year: 2021 (16 episodes)
Rating: 8.7/10 MyDramaList

This comedy drama tells the story of Choi Ung and Kook Yeon-su who have just broken up after five years of dating. Five years later, a documentary video about their love journey during school days spreads and becomes popular.

Choi Ung appears naive and carefree, but he wants to have something he has never had in his life. On the other hand, Yeon-su once aspired to be a top student in her school. However, now she has become an adult who lives harshly and has to adapt to reality.

3. DO YOU LIKE BRAMHS?

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Year: 2020 (16 episodes)
Rating: 8.0/10 MyDramaList

This drama tells the story of the main character who is introverted and finally finds true happiness in his life. Chae Song Ah, a shy but ambitious girl who wants to become a violinist despite being rejected by her family.

Song Ah is accepted into the music school at the same university where she initially majored in business. Due to a seven-year age difference with her classmates, she feels scared of the new academic life and faces challenges to be more confident.

One day, she accidentally hears Joon Young playing the song Träumerei which gives her comfort. Park Joon Young is a famous pianist who is facing the possibility of losing his brilliant career.

4. BECAUSE THIS IS MY FIRST LIFE

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Year: 2017 (16 episodes)
Rating: 8.4/10 MyDramaList

Nam Se Hee (Lee Min Ki) is a quiet young man. He is single, doesn't date, feeds his cat, goes to work, and comes home. Living in a comfortable apartment with heavy installment payments to be made, Se Hee lives his life on autopilot mode.

Meanwhile, Ji Ho (Jung So Min) is an aspiring drama writer burdened with overwhelming financial difficulties, and she struggles to make ends meet. Se Hee and Ji Ho enter into a contract marriage and decide to live together. Ji Ho gets a home, and Se Hee gets a roommate and someone to take care of his cat. But they realize this contract marriage could become permanent.

5. WHEN THE CAMELLIA BLOOMS

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Year: 2019 (40 episodes)
Rating: 8.4/10 MyDramaList

Dong Baek, a single mother, lives her life in the town of Ongsan. However, it's not just the local residents who pay attention to her, police officer Hwang Yong Sik is also interested. Despite being shy and quiet, Dong Baek finds a way to stand out, even in potentially dangerous situations.

Dong Baek also manages the Camellia restaurant while taking care of her son, Pil Gu. Gossips often circulate in Ongsan about her life. She grew up as an orphan, became a single mother, and runs a bar frequently visited by men in Ongsan.

However, Hwang Yong Shik, a local police officer, always tries to protect her.

6. YUMI'S CELLS

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Year: 2021 (14 episodes)
Rating: 8.4/10 MyDramaList

Yumi (Kim Go Eun) is an office worker and aspiring writer. Her life is controlled by small creatures wearing blue unitards that control her thoughts, actions, and behavior. These cute creatures are her cells and the inhabitants of Yumi Village.

Their mission is to awaken her inactive love cell and silence her overly active and suspicious cells. As Yumi finds love with Woong (Ahn Bo Hyun) and later with Yoo Babi (Jinyoung), she transitions from a quiet and uncertain young woman to an empowered individual willing to open herself up to the many possibilities life has to offer.

7. A PIECE OF YOUR MIND

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Year: 2020 (12 episodes)
Rating: 8.1/10 MyDramaList

An AI programmer named Ha Won (Jung Hae In) falls in love with his childhood friend, Ji Soo (Park Ju Hyun), for almost a decade. He can't forget her, even though she's already married and moved on. Ha Won is a pure-hearted soul but sometimes appears lonely.

A sound engineer named Seo Woo (Chae Soo Bin), who has worked with Ha Won, becomes aware of his background story and finds herself falling in love with him.

An underestimated drama, A Piece Of Your Mind has a unique concept as it explores the mindset of people who are unable to articulate their feelings. The characters feel real, and both Jung Hae In and Chae Soo Bin deliver controlled and nuanced performances.

8. SUMMER STRIKE

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Year: 2022 (12 episodes)
Rating: 8.4/10 MyDramaList

Yeo Reum (Seolhyun) never gets her rights at work and is dumped by her boyfriend. Losing her mother in an accident is the final blow for her to quit her life in Seoul.

Tired and exhausted, she feels liberated as she moves to a small town on the coast. Here she meets a quiet and kind-hearted librarian named Ahn Dae Beom (Im Siwan). Dae Beom is a mathematical genius with a promising future, but his circumstances have other things in store for him.

9. WHEN THE WEATHER IS FINE

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Year: 2020 (16 episodes)
Rating: 8.2/10 MyDramaList

A cellist named Mok Hae Won (Park Min Young) returns to her hometown from Seoul. She is tired of a series of unfortunate events and wants to recover.

Upon arriving, she meets her former classmate and neighbor Eun Seob (Seo Kang Joon), a kind-hearted man who manages a bookstore. Trying to escape the bitter reality in their lives, they find warmth and comfort in each other.

And as their winter turns into spring, it also melts their frozen hearts as they heal and move on from their past wounds. They fall in love and embrace life, and their relationship is simple and unhurried.

10. MY LIBERATION NOTES

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Year: 2022
Rating: 8.6/10 MyDramaList

This Korean drama tells the story of a woman named Yeom Mi Jeong. She is portrayed as a woman who leads a monotonous and ordinary life on the outskirts of Seoul.

Among her siblings, Mi Jeong is also the quietest. She spends most of her life as a silent observer. Yeom Mi Jeong works in the design department of a credit card company and wants to break free from the monotonous daily life.

She is tired and consumed by feelings of loneliness. However, amidst it all, she meets Mr. Gu, a mysterious figure.

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