Kapanlagi.com - Written by Silma Salsabilla
Watching romance stories is endless, with stories shared by couples themselves. Genuine love and affection are shown through different expressions that touch the heart.
However, not all love journeys end happily. There are many obstacles, challenges, and tragic endings that bring tears.
Here are a series of Korean dramas that portray love stories with tragic endings. Making tears flood!
1. SNOWDROP
SNOWDROP / Credit Photo: IMDb
Korean drama SNOWDROP tells the story of the complicated love between Yeong Roo (Jisoo BLACKPINK), a student at a women's dormitory, and Lim Soo Hoo (Jung Hae In), a spy from North Korea. Their story takes place amidst the political turmoil of 1987, which leads to a new situation where Lim Soo Hoo and his spy friends take the women's dormitory where Yeong Roo lives hostage.
The tension between the hostages and the political conflict between South Korea and North Korea escalates. Yeong Roo and Lim Soo Hoo, who are already in love, are caught in a internal struggle between love and ideology. However, in the end, Lim Soo Hoo realizes that they have been manipulated by both North and South Korea. Yeong Roo and Lim Soo Hoo strengthen their love for each other. The North Korean spy team joins forces with the hostages and tries to escape safely.
However, this couple experiences a tragic story and finds it difficult to have happy moments together. The death that occurs during the hostage rescue mission breaks hearts as Lim Soo Hoo is brutally shot while saving Yeong Roo. You can watch this story in its entirety on Disney+ channel, KLovers.
2. YOUTH OF MAY
YOUTH OF MAY / Credit Photo: IMDb
Korean drama YOUTH OF MAY also contains a tragic and heartbreaking love story. Set in the 1980s, this drama presents a love story between Kim Myeong Hee (Go Min Si) and Hwang Hee Tae (Lee Do Hyun), amidst the student uprising against the authorities in Gwangju, South Korea.
They fall in love with each other after a blind date that was supposed to be attended by Kim Myung Hee's friend. However, because her friend wants to live freely and dislikes being set up, she asks Kim Myung Hee to go instead. Their love story unfolds in a very sweet and touching way. However, at that time, the uprising in Gwangju gets worse. All civilians, apart from the students, are arrested and shot.
Kim Myeong Hee and Hwang Hee Tae try to escape from Gwangju. However, the situation becomes more tense, and one of them gets shot by the authorities and is left behind. This tragic romantic drama can be watched through the VIU channel, KLovers.
3. UNCONTROLLABLY FOND
UNCONTROLLABLY FOND / Credit Photo: IMDb
UNCONTROLLABLY FOND tells the love story between Shin Joon Young (Kim Woo Bin) and Noh Eul (Bae Suzy), which ends in tears. Shin Joon Young, who is an actor and singer, is revealed to have a history of tumor disease and the doctor says he can only survive for three months. However, he hides this illness from his friends and fans.
Their romantic story with Noh Eul unfolds so sweetly and adorably. Conflicts between them arise and make the story more lively. Unfortunately, the fear of death becomes inevitable. You can watch this tearful drama in its entirety on VIU and Vidio, KLovers.
4. THE HYMN OF DEATH
THE HYMN OF DEATH / Photo Credit: IMDb
Korean drama THE HYMN OF DEATH is a romantic drama with a tragic ending, KLovers. Even though this drama only consists of 6 episodes, tears can flow with sadness while watching it.
THE HYMN OF DEATH tells the love story between Yun Sim Deok, a soprano singer, and Kim Woo Jin, a brilliant drama writer. Unfortunately, their love ends tragically. You can watch the full story through NETFLIX channel, KLovers.
5. TIME
TIME / Credit Photo: IMDb
Korean drama TIME is also a romantic drama with a tragic ending, KLovers. This drama tells the story of the time that each character has in their life. The journey in this drama is filled with very touching stories.
Soo Hoo falls in love with Ji Hyun, which begins with his guilt. However, their love story ends tragically with death. You can watch this drama through VIU channel, KLovers.
6. THE SMILE HAS LEFT YOUR EYES
THE SMILE HAS LEFT YOUR EYES / Credit Photo: IMDb
Korean drama THE SMILE HAS LEFT YOUR EYES tells the love story between Kim Moo Young and Yoo Jin Kang. Kim Moo Young is a murder suspect, while Yoo Jin Kang is someone with a warm personality.
They both express their emotions to each other and eventually feel comfortable in a relationship. Unfortunately, this love story ends tragically with their deaths. You can watch this drama in full on iQIYI, KLovers.
7. MOON LOVERS: SCARLET HEART RYEO
MOON LOVERS: SCARLET HEART RYEO / Photo Credit: IMDb
Korean drama MOON LOVERS: SCARLET HEART RYEO is also a tragic romance drama that makes you afraid to rewatch it, KLovers. This drama tells the story of a woman who accidentally travels through time to the Goryeo era in the body of a woman who turns out to be a manifestation of her reincarnation.
During her life in this new world, Hae Soo (IU) falls in love with the fourth prince named Wang So (Lee Jon Gi). Unfortunately, their love story ends tragically and will make you shed tears. You can watch this drama through WeTV, VIU, and Vidio channels, KLovers.
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