Make Angry and Blood Rise, Dare to Watch 7 Recommended Affair Themed Korean Dramas?

Kapanlagi.com - Talking about Korean dramas is never-ending. With various interesting genres that become attractions and highly anticipated by fans, that's why KapanLagi.comⓇ is here to provide recommendations of dramas that must be on Klovers' list.

The recommendations presented are not only about romantic stories, fantasy stories, or dramatic stories that showcase dark sides such as bullying, revenge, and affairs are also one of the genres that are loved by K-drama enthusiasts. Just like the current hot topic discussed by netizens, which is the affair rumors of local celebrities.

On the other hand, for Korean drama enthusiasts, dramas with affair themes can stir immediate anger towards the characters. Although it makes the audience heated and emotional, there are actually many things that can be learned from dramas with affair issues, even though sometimes the messages conveyed are implicitly described. Curious about these dramas? Here are some K-drama recommendations from KapanLagi.comⓇ with affair themes that must be watched.

1. THE WORLD OF THE MARRIED (2020)

Poster drama The World Of The Married/IMDb

THE WORLD OF THE MARRIED is a drama with an intense storyline. Due to its popularity in 2020, viewers were captivated by the outstanding acting and emotional performances of the cast. The mistress character in this drama even faced attacks from Indonesian viewers.

This drama tells the story of a married couple, Ji Sun Woo and Lee Tae Oh, who initially had a harmonious life. However, it is revealed that the husband is involved in an illicit relationship with a woman named Yeo Da Kyung. To make matters worse, the people closest to them find out about it.

2. THE HYMN OF DEATH (2018)

Drama poster The Hymn Of Death/IMDb

Raised from a true story in the 1920s, this drama only has three episodes and tells the relationship between a singer and a playwright at that time. The romance between Yoon Sim Deok, who is the first Korean soprano singer to record the song 'Praise of Death', which became the first pop song in the country of Ginseng, and a genius playwright Kim Woo Jin, ends tragically.

Previously, this story was made into a film titled 'DEATH SONG' (1991). Although they love each other, their love never unites because Woo Jin is married. Their forbidden love story ends in tragedy.

3. THE PENTHOUSE: WAR IN LIFE (2020)

Poster drama The Penthouse: War In Life/IMDb

Portraying infidelity through affairs to betrayal that leads to revenge. The themes raised in this drama are diverse, ranging from elitism, money, and power.

Each character displays hidden sides full of cunningness to fulfill their desires. Especially the affairs carried out by these elites successfully infuriate the audience.

4. DR. CHA (2023)

Poster drama Dr. Cha/IMDb

A seemingly peaceful and tranquil life actually hides a powerful storm within it, that's what can be described in the drama DR. CHA. Set against the backdrop of infidelity in the medical world, this drama tells the story of Cha Jung Sook, who has tied the knot with Seo In Ho, a chief surgeon at the university hospital.

Cha Jung Sook, who is also a doctor, gave up her profession as a doctor 20 years ago after undergoing a liver transplant. Feeling the need to work again, Cha Jong Sook decides to become a doctor once more and takes her medical residency exam. Cha, who is accepted to work at her husband's hospital, is shocked to discover the bitter truth that her husband is having an affair with a fellow doctor, and they even have a child the same age as their youngest daughter.

5. MINE (2021)

Poster drama Mine/IMDb

Still about infidelity within the elite, MINE presents a quite complicated story. Seo Hee Soo and Jung Seo Hyun are daughters-in-law of a conglomerate family.

Despite living in an elite environment, both are faced with two women who enter their respective married lives. This drama portrays a cracked harmonious relationship, a relationship full of drama for ambition, and a sincere relationship.

6. BORA! DEBORAH (2023)

Poster drama Bora! Deborah/IMDb

From this drama, one can learn that even a perfect relationship always has its flaws. Successfully making the audience curious and emotionally involved, this drama is a must-watch for drakor Klovers.  It tells the story of Yeong Bo Ra, a writer with the pen name Deborah.

Furthermore, she is also known as a dating coach, or an expert in romantic affairs. However, the relationship between Yeon Bo Ra and her perfect boyfriend, Noh Ju Wan, does not go smoothly. Her boyfriend turns out to be cheating on her.

7. RED BALLOON (2022)

Red Balloon drama poster/IMDb

Last but not least, there is the drama RED BALLOON. This drama tells the story of four broken-hearted individuals who strive to satisfy their own desires.

This twenty-episode drama depicts the lives of Jo Eun Kang, Ji Nam Cheol, Han Ba Da, and Go Cha Won with a complicated storyline. Eun Kang becomes the third person in the marriage of Go Cha Won and Han Ba Da. Despite being the third person, her life is full of difficulties.

On the other hand, Jo Eun San's younger sister is having an affair with Ji Nam Cheol. These two siblings become the third person in two families due to love and economics. These two siblings successfully drain the emotions of the audience with their ups and downs in life.

So, Klovers, there you have it, a recommendation for a Korean drama with an affair theme. These dramas not only raise the audience's blood pressure with their affair stories but also contain valuable lessons.

(kpl/arn)