Korean Dramas with Melodrama Themes That Will Make You Cry

SNOWDROP (2021) is set in 1987 and follows the story of Yeong Ro who falls in love with a mysterious man named Su Ho. Their meeting becomes complicated when Yeong Ro discovers that Su Ho harbors a big secret. Despite the dangerous situation in the women's dormitory, Yeong Ro continues to help Su Ho hide. Political conflict and safety threats fill their relationship with sacrifice and fear.

COME AND HUG ME (2018) tells the tragic love story between Yoon Na Moo and Gil Nak Won since their teenage years. Their relationship shatters after Na Moo's father, who is a serial killer, murders Nak Won's parents. Years later, Na Moo grows up to be a detective named Chae Do Jin while Nak Won becomes a famous actress named Han Jae Yi. The trauma of the past continues to haunt their relationship even though they still love each other.

CALL IT LOVE (2023) depicts the life of Sim U Ju, which changes after the death of her father. She is even expelled from her home by her father's mistress and begins to harbor feelings of resentment. To avenge her heartbreak, U Ju approaches Han Dong Jin, who is the son of her father's former lover. However, as she gets to know him better, U Ju's feelings slowly transform into love.

THE HYMN OF DEATH (2018) is set during the Japanese occupation of Korea and follows the story of Kim Woo Jin and Yun Shim Deok. Woo Jin is a playwright who falls in love with Shim Deok, Korea's first soprano. Although he is already married, Woo Jin maintains a deep emotional relationship with Shim Deok. The song Praise of Death, recorded by Shim Deok, becomes an important part of their story.

MY HOLO LOVE (2020) tells the story of Han So Yeon, who suffers from prosopagnosia, making it difficult for her to recognize other people's faces. Although she is successful at work, she lives a life filled with deep loneliness. The presence of an AI named Holo gradually changes So Yeon's life for the better. At the same time, Holo's creator, Go Nan Do, also lives in solitude after faking his death due to a major incident in the past.

ENCOUNTER (2018) brings together Cha Soo Hyun and Kim Jin Hyuk on an unexpected journey abroad. Soo Hyun lives under the pressure of a political family and has experienced a loveless marriage before eventually getting divorced. In contrast to Soo Hyun, Jin Hyuk is a simple man who enjoys life in a relaxed and grateful manner. Their meeting marks the beginning of a relationship that develops amid social status differences and external pressures.

ONE SPRING NIGHT (2019) follows the story of Lee Jeong In, who begins to feel trapped in her four-year relationship. Her life changes when she meets Yoo Ji Ho at a pharmacy after a long night out with friends. Ji Ho helps Jeong In, who has forgotten her wallet and cannot pay for her needs. From that simple meeting, their relationship develops into an emotional closeness that gradually deepens.

DEAR MY FRIENDS (2016) presents the story of elderly people trying to enjoy life while facing various family and health issues. This drama focuses on Park Wan, a translator who is often asked by her mother to gather with her old friends. Through these interactions, the audience is shown how the elderly characters still hold onto dreams, wounds, and unresolved regrets. Each character has an emotional story that feels realistic and close to everyday life.

BUBBLEGUM (2015) showcases the relationship between Park Ri Hwan and Kim Haeng Ah, which has been established since childhood. They have opposite personalities, but they complement each other in everyday life. Ri Hwan is portrayed as the director of an oriental medicine hospital who always prioritizes others. Meanwhile, Haeng Ah is a stubborn radio producer who lives her life with full courage. Come on, read articles about other Korean drama recommendations on Kapanlagi.com. If not now, when, KapanLagi?