Recommendations of Korean Dramas that Tell Stories About Musicians

Kapanlagi.com - Korean dramas are now popular among many people, not only in Korea but also loved in various parts of the world including Indonesia. Dramas that offer interesting stories and make viewers curious are the characteristics of dramas from the Land of Ginseng.

Not only romantic stories, Korean dramas also tell stories about history, mystery, comedy, and even struggles that hold many lessons for viewers. Like some dramas that tell the stories of musicians, music is indeed very close to K-Pop lovers. So it's no wonder that music-themed dramas are always popular and watched by many people.

Want to know which dramas are about musicians? Let's see the complete list!

1. SHUT UP FLOWER BOY BAND (2012)

SHUT UP FLOWER BOY BAND ©tvN

A drama that tells the story of friendship, love, and dreams of a rock band called Eye Candy consisting of 6 members. After succeeding with their first song, it turns out their success brings other problems because the media keeps exposing their personal affairs and causing scandals that tear them apart. Eye Candy questions their initial purpose of forming a band, whether it is for money or for fun. This story heavily depicts the friendship among the band members and is really exciting.

2. YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL (2009)

YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL ©SBS

In this drama, Park Shin Hye plays the role of Go Mi Nyeo, who disguises herself as her twin brother in order to join a boyband. In her adventure of pretending to be a man, she falls in love and almost exposes her true identity. This romantic comedy genre drama tells many secrets, love triangle stories, and the life of a musician who is part of a boyband.

3. HEARTSTRINGS (2011)

HEARTSTRINGS ©MBC

A drama that tells the story of a traditional Korean music student named Lee Gyu Won, played by Park Shin Hye. She is a talented player of the Gayageum, a traditional Korean musical instrument. She meets Lee Shin, a student of modern music who is skilled in playing the guitar and is a vocalist of a band. Lee Shin is known for being indifferent and cold, but he falls in love with Gyu Won. Their love story is not as simple as in other dramas, as they face many conflicts and struggles from their pasts.

4. SECRET LOVE AFFAIR (2014)

SECRET LOVE AFFAIR ©JTBC

A drama that tells the story of a love triangle involving Oh Hye Won, played by Kim Hee Ae. She is an intelligent and elegant woman, and a former pianist. One day, she meets Lee Sun Jae, played by Yoo Ah In, a delivery courier who coincidentally happens to be playing the piano. Hye Won's husband, who is a professor at the University of Arts, is looking for someone to recruit and becomes interested in Lee Sun Jae. Unexpectedly, since their first meeting, Lee Sun Jae has been attracted to Hye Won, and vice versa. Accompanied by beautiful piano melodies in each episode, this drama is a must-watch for music lovers.

5. CANTABILE TOMORROW (2014)

CANTABILE TOMORROW ©KBS2

This drama tells the story of a student named Seol Nae Il, played by Shim Eun Kyung, who is a genius piano player with a unpredictable spirit and personality. She meets Cha Yoo Jin, played by Joo Won, a skilled piano and violin player who dreams of becoming a conductor. He is a handsome perfectionist. In the drama, Seo Nael Il continues to disturb Cha Yoo Jin with her unique behavior that catches Cha Yoo Jin's attention.

6. THE LIAR AND HIS LOVERS (2017)

THE LIAR AND HIS LOVERS ©tvN

This drama stars Joy Red Velvet as Yoon So Rim, a student with a beautiful voice who meets a heartbroken music composer named Kang Han Gyul, played by Lee Hyun Woo. Yoon So Rim falls in love at first sight with Kang Han Gyul, and her closeness to Han Gyul opens up opportunities for her to become a singer and uncover Han Gyul's long-hidden secret.

7. PAGE TURNER (2016)

PAGE TURNER ©KBS2

A drama about a high school student named Yoo Seul, played by Kim So Hyun, who is a talented pianist. Yoo Seul has participated in many competitions and won various piano championships. One day, she has an accident that prevents her from playing the piano anymore. But with the help of her friends, Cha Sik played by Ji Soo and Jin Mok played by Shin Jae Ha, Yoo Seul is able to start a new life.

8. MEMORIES OF THE ALHAMBRA (2018)

MEMORIES OF THE ALHAMBRA ©tvN

This drama tells the story of a CEO of an investment company named Yeo Jin Woo, played by Hyun Bin. He is a tough, competitive, and adventurous person. Jin Woo decides to go to Spain and take care of a hostel. Meanwhile, he meets Hee Joo played by Park Shin Hye, a classical guitarist who goes to Spain to continue her education. As time goes by, Hee Joo, who is involved in a love story with Jin Woo, also experiences many unbelievable events because of a game played by Jin Woo.

9. THIRTY BUT SEVENTEEN (2018)

THIRTY BUT SEVENTEEN ©SBS

In the romantic comedy drama, Yang Se Jong plays Gong Woo Jin, a 30-year-old ahjussi who works as a furniture designer, making tables and chairs. He meets Woo Seo Ri, a talented violinist who has been in a coma since the age of 17 and wakes up 13 years later, meaning she is now 30 years old but has the mind of a 17-year-old teenager. Woo Seo Ri, who is an orphan, relies only on her violin skills and tries to fix her violin to earn money. Since their encounter, Gong Woo Jin and Woo Seo Ri grow closer and accidentally discover that they have met in the past and share the same memories.

10. A PIECE OF YOUR MIND (2020)

A PIECE OF YOUR MIND ©tvN

A drama that tells the story of a successful AI programmer named Moon Ha Won who always fails in love affairs. On the other hand, there is Han Seo Woo played by Chae Soo Bin, a classical music recording engineer. She has witnessed many of Ha Won's failed love stories and unrequited love without realizing that she has actually fallen in love with Ha Won. The unpredictable love story between Ha Won and Seo Woo makes the audience excited.

11. DO YOU LIKE BRAHMS? (2020)

DO YOU LIKE BRAHMS? ©SBS

In a drama that tells the love struggles of Chae Song Ah, played by Park Eun Bin, and Park Joon Young, played by Kim Min Jae, during their college years. Kim Min Jae portrays a character of a pianist who is an only child and a hard worker. His encounter with Chae Song Ah, who is a violin major in college, becomes the beginning of their challenging story. This drama is not as easy as the typical love story, and it surely keeps the audience curious in every episode.

Both dramas tell stories about musicians, but it turns out that these series have different and interesting plotlines that are worth watching!

Author: Safira Damayanti

(kpl/mag)