Recommendations for Rewatching Korean Dramas, Light Stories Still Exciting Even When Watched Multiple Times

Kapanlagi.com - Several Korean dramas have exciting and memorable stories that make the audience unable to move on. It is proven that there are many dramas that are considered old but are still being watched until now. Not only by those who have not watched, but those who have finished the drama still want to rewatch or re-watch it.

Yes, rewatching or re-watching a finished drama is a common thing for Korean drama viewers. Besides failing to move on, usually Korean drama viewers choose to rewatch while waiting for their favorite actors to come back in the latest drama.

Well, out of many old Korean dramas, it turns out that there are several Korean dramas that are often recommended for rewatching. Because even if you rewatch or re-watch, the drama is still exciting to watch for the second, third, or even more times.

Curious, what are the recommended Korean dramas that are exciting to re-watch? Here are some recommendations.

 

1. REPLY 1998 (2015)

Rating	9.2 IMDB
Duration	95 minutes
Episodes	20 episodes
Streaming	Vidio, VIU, VIKI, Prime VideoApple TV, WeTV, iQIYI, Netflix
Cast	Lee Hye Ri, Go Kyung Pyo, Ryu Joon Yeol, Park Bo Gum, and others.

Who doesn't know REPLY 1998? This Korean drama has become a must-watch for K-drama fans. The story of friendship and family in this drama is heartwarming, making you want to watch it over and over again.

About REPLY 1998, this Korean drama tells the story of a residential area called Ssamungdong. In that neighborhood, several families live in harmony. The five children in those families are also friends from childhood to adulthood. REPLY 1998 features a slice of life story of peaceful and calm life full of laughter.

 

2. HOSPITAL PLAYLIST (2020)

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Rating	8.8 IMDB
Duration	90 minutes
Episodes	12 episodes
Streaming	Netflix, WeTV
Cast	Jo Jung Suk, Yoo Yeon Seok, Jung Kyung Ho, Kim Dae Myung, Jeon Mi Do, and others.

Another Korean drama that can be a choice for rewatching is HOSPITAL PLAYLIST. As the title suggests, this drama revolves around medical themes, depicting life in a hospital called Yulje. Despite being labeled as a medical drama, HOSPITAL PLAYLIST is far from heavy. Instead, it has a light but exciting story, making you miss it and want to watch it again.

It is told that in the Yulje hospital, there are 5 specialist doctors who have been friends since college in the 90s. They have a fun and warm friendship. Amid their busy schedule, once a week these doctors gather to spend time together by playing in a band.

In addition to the exciting and nostalgic story, the row of old Korean songs performed by the doctor characters in a band also makes you miss it. Really makes you want to rewatch it!

 

3. PRISON PLAYBOOK (2017)

Rating	8.4 IMDB
Duration	95 minutes
Episodes	16 episodes
Aired on	Vidio, VIU, Prime Video, Netflix
Cast	Park Hae Soo, Jung Kyung Ho, Jung Hae In, Lee Ku Hyung, and others.

PRISON PLAYBOOK is also a Korean drama with a light but thrilling story. It tells the story of a baseball athlete who is only good at sports but not smart enough. The athlete is sentenced to prison for fighting a man who harassed his sister. In prison, he meets other inmates with unique characters that make his life in prison more interesting to follow.

 

 

4. HOMETOWN CHACHACHA (2021)

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Rating	8.4 IMDB
Duration	60 minutes
Episodes	16 episodes
Streaming	Netflix
Cast	Kim Seon Ho, Shin Min A, Lee Sang Yi, Gong Min Jeung, and others.

For fans of romantic comedy Korean dramas with a slice of life touch, HOMTOWN CHACHACHA is a must-rewatch. The story may be cliché, but it is still presented in an interesting and adorable way. During its airing, this drama often trended. Until now, HOMETOWN CHACHACHA remains a successful drama that many viewers cannot move on from.

HOMETOWN CHACHACHA tells the story of a dentist from Seoul who decides to move to a coastal village called Gongjin. There, she starts a new life by opening a clinic. Initially, she only wants to start over and make a profit, but she ends up learning valuable lessons from the local community. In the village, the dentist also meets Hong Banjang, a versatile unemployed man who initially annoys her but eventually makes her fall in love.

 

5. MR QUEEN (2020)

Rating	9.3 IMDB
Durasi	90 minutes
Episodes	20 episodes
Streaming	Vidio, VIU, Netflix
Cast	Shin Hye Sun, Kim Jung Hyun, Seol In Ah, Na In Woo, and others

Rarely does a Korean historical drama or saeguk come in a comedy genre. This is what makes the Korean drama MR QUEEN different from other Korean dramas. This unique story also makes MR QUEEN successful in making viewers fail to move on and want to rewatch it continuously.

MR QUEEN tells the story of a man who works as a chef in the present day. Miraculously, the man is thrown back in time. His soul is then trapped in the body of a queen. In his new life, he tries to find a way to return to his original life. With his cooking skills, he tries to win the hearts of the royal family to carry out his plan to return to his original life.

 

6. WELCOME TO WAKIKI (2018)

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Rating	8.2 IMDB
Durasi	70 minutes
Episode	20 episodes
Tayang	Vidio, VIU, Netflix
Pemain	Lee Yi Kyung, Kim Jung Hyun,  Son Seung Won, etc.

WELCOME TO WAKIKI is the sixth and final recommendation for a Korean drama rewatch. This comedy Korean drama is still being talked about until now. Its silly and absurd story makes the audience entertained and laugh out loud while watching. No wonder, until now there are still many K-drama lovers who choose to rewatch this drama when they need light and entertaining shows.

WELCOME TO WAKIKI tells the story of three male friends who live together by running a homestay that is threatened with bankruptcy. Each of them has their own dreams and problems. One day, their lives become more colorful when a baby suddenly appears in their homestay.

Those are some of the exciting Korean drama recommendations for rewatching. Happy watching!

 

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