Recommendation of 10 Exciting Korean Time Travel Dramas with Unique Stories

Kapanlagi.com - Time travel is a concept of moving forward or backward to different points in time, similar to how we move in space. Humans always move through time, between the past, present, and future. Korean dramas often adopt this concept, such as the following time travel Korean dramas.

Yes, time travel has been frequently used in Korean dramas to solve mysteries, add intrigue, and drive unique love stories. Stories with a theme of time travel always add excitement when the past or future mixes with the present.

For KLovers who are currently looking for Korean dramas with the genre of time travel or time differences, here is a list of Korean time travel dramas that can be entertaining. Let's check it out, KLovers.

1. 365: REPEAT THE YEAR (2020)

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Drama 365: REPEAT THE YEAR tells the story of a group of ten people who are given the opportunity to travel back one year in the past to reset their lives.

Among the participants who want to reset their lives is Ji Hyung Ju, a detective who wants to go back in time to prevent the death of one of his close colleagues, and Shin Ga Hyun, a webtoon artist who lost the ability to walk due to an accident.

However, problems arise when the participants start dying one by one, and Hyung Ju and Ga Hyun work together to uncover the mystery behind the reset. For KLovers who want to watch the drama 365: REPEAT THE YEAR, it can be done through the VIU application.

2. MR. QUEEN (2020)

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Drama MR. QUEEN starts with a modern setting, featuring Jang Bong Hwan, played by Choi Jin Hyuk, an arrogant and rude chef who works at the Blue House. One day, he finds himself in the body of a young Joseon woman, Kim Soyong, played by Shin Hye Sun, who is about to marry King Cheoljong (Kim Jung Hyun).

As Bong Hwan struggles to adapt to life as the Queen, he realizes that King Cheoljong has more unseen and unnoticed problems in the political world. Despite the story becoming more serious over time, this drama still maintains its humor.

This drama is also filled with interesting and funny supporting characters. From Soyong's growing bond with the palace servants and her lady-in-waiting, to the relationship between the palace lady and the royal chef. For KLovers who want to watch MR. QUEEN, you can watch it on the VIU and Netflix applications.

3. SIGNAL (2016)

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The next Korean time travel drama is titled SIGNAL. This drama features a rookie profiler, Park Hae Young, who accidentally discovers an old walkie-talkie. Through the walkie-talkie, he can communicate with a detective from the past, Lee Jae Han.

Together with Cha Soo Hyun, who was a rookie during Jae Han's time and is now a veteran detective, Hae Young and Jae Han set out to solve cold cases through their walkie-talkie transmissions. The impressive plot development and outstanding performances by the cast.

Jo Jin Woong's portrayal of the idealistic Lee Jae Han and his relentless pursuit of justice that will break hearts. For KLovers who want to watch SIGNAL, you can watch it through the iQiYi, VIU, and Netflix applications.

4. TUNNEL (2017)

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Park Kwang Ho, a detective in the 1980s who tries to solve a series of murder cases in his hometown but when he is about to catch the culprit in the tunnel where the last murder occurred, he is transported 30 years into the future.

The detective is confused by what he experiences, and he almost gives up. Meanwhile, the murderer he is looking for is still at large and Kwang Ho doesn't know where the killer is. He finally tries desperately to solve the case in the hope of being brought back to the past.

For KLovers who want to watch this drama TUNNEL, you can watch it through the WeTV and VIU applications. And it's one of the Korean time travel dramas that you shouldn't miss.

5. MOON LOVERS: SCARLET HEART RYEO (2016)

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A woman from the 21st century drowns in a river and suddenly travels back in time a thousand years and finds herself in someone else's body as a member of the Royal Family, which immediately complicates her life.

Pretending to be someone else, from a different time, and living by rules you don't know is quite difficult and frightening. Is that the price she has to pay for her miraculous survival after drowning in the river during a solar eclipse?

Well, KLovers who want to watch the popular drama MOON LOVERS: SCARLET HEART RYEO can do so through the VIU app. And it's a Korean time travel drama that shouldn't be missed.

6. LIVE UP TO YOUR NAME (2017)

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The next Korean time travel drama is titled LIVE UP TO YOUR NAME. This drama, which aired in 2017, tells the story of Heo Im, a doctor with oriental techniques from the Joseon Dynasty who is known as an expert in acupuncture and moxibustion.

Unfortunately, his success is hindered by his low caste. Until one day, Heo Im experiences time travel and lives in the present. He meets Choi Yeon Kyung, a beautiful doctor who believes in modern medicine.

There are many events that bring the two doctors in this different time world closer. And it makes LIVE UP TO YOUR NAME a Korean time travel drama that you shouldn't miss. KLovers who want to watch this drama can do so through the VIU, WeTV, and Netflix apps.

7. ALICE (2020)

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Drama ALICE, also falls into one of the next Korean time travel dramas. This drama ALICE tells the story of time travel through a room called Alice. The main focus is on the characters Park Jin Gyeom and Yoon Tae Yi.

Yes, Park Jin Gyeom is a detective who meets Yoon Tae Yi. This meeting takes them on an interesting and mysterious journey involving the future and the present. It becomes a thriller sci-fi Korean drama that is not to be missed.

For KLovers who want to find a drama story like ALICE, and are interested in watching this drama. Then, you can watch this drama ALICE on several platforms such as VIU and Vidio.

8. THE KING: ETERNAL MONARCH (2020)

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Drama THE KING ETERNAL MONARCH is a drama that tells the story of a South Korean emperor who travels to the future to close the parallel door. The door was opened by a demon released by a god into the human world.

Lee Gon, the Emperor of the modern Kingdom of Korea, tries to cross the barrier to an alternative reality when the Republic of Korea exists as a replacement for the Kingdom. Lee Gon finds detective Jung Tae Eul, who is recognized from the identity card he obtained during the turning point of his father's murder in his childhood.

In his journey through this parallel world, there are many events that will make KLovers think hard. There is power struggle, politics, and love story, which make this drama THE KING: ETERNAL MONARCH a must-watch.

This drama THE KING: ETERNAL MONARCH is quite popular, even though it has a complicated story. And it becomes a Korean time travel drama that KLovers should not miss. If KLovers want to watch this drama THE KING: ETERNAL MONARCH, then they can watch it through the Netflix application.

9. SISYPHUS: THE MYTH (2021)

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This drama is a sci-fi and time travel genre drama. The drama SISYPHUS: THE MYTH tells the story of a time journey between a genius engineer named Han Tae Sool and his savior who comes from the future, Kang Seo Hae.

As a genius and handsome engineer, Han Tae Sool owns a company called Quantum and Time Company. However, he is actually facing difficulties. Tae Sool's life changes after his older brother's death. Since then, he has often acted eccentric and unusual.

Until then, Tae Sool decided to find out the cause of his brother's death. When Hae Tae Sool starts his journey, Kang Seo Hae from the future also appears. And their journey begins. KLovers who want to watch this drama can watch it through the Netflix application.

10. TIMES (2021)

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Drama TIMES tells the mysterious story of two different time periods, namely 2020 and 2015, connected through phone calls. Lee Jin Woo is a man who lives in 2015. He works as a reporter and always pursues the truth. Then there's Seo Jung In, the daughter of South Korean President Seo Gi Tae.

One day, she miraculously communicates with journalist Lee Jin Woo from five years ago through a phone call. Seo Jung In tries to prevent her father's death, but instead discovers dangerous truths in the process. This makes TIMES a Korean time travel drama that shouldn't be missed. KLovers who want to watch TIMES can do so through the iQiYi app.

Those are some Korean time travel dramas that KLovers can watch for entertainment. They not only present unique love stories across different times and eras, but also interesting murder case solving stories across different times.

(kpl/mag)