Exciting, These 5 Korean Dramas Are Inspired by True Stories - Some of Them Based on Murder Cases!

Kapanlagi.com - This article is written by: Alvionita Aqila

Korean dramas are currently loved by various groups, especially the younger generation. Not only because of the handsome or beautiful actors, but also because of the interesting storyline, which is one of the reasons behind the success of Korean dramas.

Most Korean dramas are indeed made from fictional stories that come from the writer's imagination. But who would have thought that there are some Korean dramas that are inspired by real events.

From murder cases to historical events, here is a list of Korean dramas that are inspired by true stories. Curious about what they are? Let's check them out below.

1. Signal

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This series is inspired by the Hwaseong murder case in South Korea that occurred between 1986 and 1991. It tells the story of the collaboration between a detective in the present time and a detective in the past who are connected through a walkie-talkie. They try to uncover the rape and murder cases that occurred.

This drama, consisting of a total of 16 episodes, is starring Lee Je Hoon, Kim Hye Soo, and Choi Jin Woong. It successfully achieved the highest ratings in the history of cable TV and won the Best Drama and Best Screenplay awards at the Baeksang Arts Award 2016 event, proving the success of this drama.

2. Extracurricular

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Inspired by the experiences of the writer, Jin Han Sae, when he was still studying in New Zealand. This drama, produced by Netflix, tells the story of teenage delinquency during school.

Extracurricular is portrayed by Kim Dong Hee, Park Joo Hyun, Nam Yoon Soo, and Jung Da Bin. Set in a school setting, this drama receives a lot of praise from Netizens for its interesting and different storyline compared to other teenage Korean dramas.

3. Life on Mars

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Inspired by a case that occurred in Pocheon City, South Korea in 2004, commonly known as the red nail case. Life on Mars tells the story of detective Han Tae Goo (Jung Kyung Ho) who is thrown back to 1988 to solve a murder case.

This drama, which airs on OCN, consists of 16 episodes and is written by Lee Dae Il, who also wrote other famous Korean dramas such as Bring It On, Ghost which aired in 2016. Life on Mars stars Jung Kyung Ho, Go Ah Sung, Park Sung Woong, and Kim Jae Kyung.

4. The Hymn of Death

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Drama The Hymn of Death is inspired by the true story of South Korea's first soprano singer, Yun Sim Deok, and Kim Woo Jin in the 1920s. It tells the story of a man named Woo Jin (Lee Jong Suk) who is married but falls in love with a singer named Yun Sim Deok (Shin Hye Sun).

This forbidden love begins with Woo Jin and Sim Deok's meeting at the theater. Set against the backdrop of Japanese colonization, as Korean citizens who love their country, the youth involved in this theater have a hidden mission.

5. Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth

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Korean drama Hwarang was released in 2016 and consists of 20 episodes. It is inspired by the historical story of the young knights who lived during the Silla kingdom in the Goryeo era. They come from elite backgrounds with exceptional intelligence and martial arts skills.

This drama, which aired on KBS2, can be said to be full of handsome Korean men. As the title suggests, Hwarang, which means "flower youth," is starred by popular actors such as Park Seo Joon, Go Ara, Park Hyung Sik, and Minho SHINee.

(kpl/mag)