'THE WORLD OF THE MARRIED' Once a Favorite, Here are a Series of Korean Dramas About Affairs that are Equally Exciting

Kapanlagi.com - Korean dramas are currently very popular among many people. Various storylines from Korean dramas such as romance, comedy, thriller, and others are also highly sought after.

Dramas that revolve around affairs are often talked about by people. Not only do the actors' performances are exceptionally good, but the stories presented also make the audience excited.

There are many series with the same theme of infidelity within marriage. Although they have the same theme, each drama is packaged with a different storyline. This is what keeps the audience from getting bored with dramas about affairs.

For fans of Korean dramas, here are 5 recommended affair-themed Korean dramas that are ready to make the audience's adrenaline rise.

1. THE WORLD OF THE MARRIED (2020)

THE WORLD OF THE MARRIAGE (Credit: IMDb)

This story begins with the marriage of Ji Sun Woo, who is a doctor and has a harmonious family. She and her husband Lee Tae Oh are known as a loving couple.

The life of the doctor's family seems fine until she discovers many facts that her husband has been cheating on her with Yeo Da Kyung. This drama stirs the emotions of the audience and will make them curious in every episode.

2. VIP (2019)

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The next Korean drama is VIP, which tells the story of a financially perfect married couple. Furthermore, they both work in a company and collaborate in a team.

The wife, Na Jung, suspects that her husband Park Sung Joon has been cheating on her with a team member in the company, after receiving a text message on her phone.

Park Sung Joon, who initially protected his affair, is eventually caught by his wife. This VIP drama will make the audience angry after finding out who Park Sung Joon's affair is.

3. LOVE (ft. MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE) (2021)

LOVE (ft. MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE) (Credit: IMDb)

This drama tells the story of 3 married couples, Lee Sang Eun and Park Hae Ryun, who are around 50 years old, Sa Pi Young and Shin Yoo Shin, who are 40 years old, and finally Pan Se Hyeon and Boo Hye Ryung, a couple who are 30 years old.

These three households seem gloomy and are about to crack. Although they all have marital problems, they have different cases. Some experience issues related to offspring, relationships with their in-laws, and even infidelity. All three of them also try hard to cover up the cracks in their marriages.

Each marital problem in each family will make the audience heated with the presented storyline. It is no wonder that this drama has a second season, which was also released this year.

4. LET ME INTRODUCE HER (2018)

LET ME INTRODUCE HER (Credit: Asianwiki.com)

Next, this drama tells the story of a wife named Ji Eun Han who has a difficult life due to hiding her heartache from her husband, Kang Chan Ki. Her wealthy husband, who is a famous TV host, has been having an affair with his secretary, Jung Soo Jin.

To seek revenge on her husband, Ji Eun Han runs away and undergoes plastic surgery. Although this drama has 40 episodes, the story inside is guaranteed not to disappoint the viewers.

5. THE LADY IN DIGNITY (2017)

THE LADY IN DIGNITY (Credit: Asianwiki.com)

Another affair drama comes from a former flight attendant, Woo A Jin, who marries a wealthy man. Woo A Jin hires a nurse named Park Bok Ja to take care of her immobile mother-in-law.

Unexpectedly, Park Bok Ja, who has a sexy body, successfully seduces her husband. In this drama, viewers will be infuriated by Park Bok Ja's actions.

6. MINE (2021)

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The next Korean drama about infidelity is MINE. This drama tells the story of two married women, Seo Hee Soo, a former actress who gave up her career after marrying the second son of a prominent chaebol family, and Jung Seo Hyun, the wife of the first son of the chaebol family.

Living in a conglomerate family, their lives are full of challenges. There are many intrigues within the conglomerate family. They also have to face the threat from a woman who wants to disrupt their marital stability.

7. THE PENTHOUSE (2020-2021)

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THE PENTHOUSE, besides being a drama about infidelity, presents a highly toxic love story. Initially, Joo Dan-tae married Shin So-ryeon, but their relationship ended in divorce.

Dan-tae then remarried Cheon Seo-jin, who has abusive and manipulative behavior, leading to a secret affair situation. With complex dynamics and full of intrigue, this series becomes an interesting choice for viewers who like tension-filled stories.

8. DOCTOR CHA (2023)

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DOCTOR CHA, a drama about infidelity that presents a profound message about the power of a woman. Cha Jeong Suk, an adult woman who has to leave her career as a doctor to become a housewife. Jeong Suk's life changes when she has to undergo a liver transplant.

Unfortunately, Jeong Suk discovers that her husband, Seo In Ho, is having an affair with Choi Seung Hi. From the affair, In Ho has a child the same age as Jeong Suk's youngest daughter. In deep sadness, she decides to return to the medical world by taking the residency exam and even working at the same hospital as her husband.

9. SHOW WINDOW: THE QUEEN'S HOUSE (2021)

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SHOW WINDOW: THE QUEEN'S HOUSE, a drama about infidelity, tells the story of Han Sun-joo, who never expected that the concept of infidelity she supported would happen in her own family.

Her story becomes even more complicated when Shin Myung-seob, her beloved husband, has an affair with Yoon Mi-ra, her close friend. This affair is revealed without her knowledge, making the situation even more complicated and painful.

10. ARTIFICIAL CITY (2021)

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ARTIFICIAL CITY is also a recommendation for a drama about infidelity, presenting a story full of mystery and thriller. This drama focuses on Yoon Jae Hee, an ambitious woman who is the daughter-in-law of the chaebol family, Sungjin Group.

In her past, Jae Hee had a life full of intrigue. The relationship between Yoon Jae-Hee and Jung Joon Hyeok failed because she married him. However, she has always dreamed of making her husband the president of South Korea. But, to achieve her goal, she must devise careful plans and face conflicts within the Sungjin Group.

Those are a series of Korean dramas that you can definitely watch to accompany your free time. Which one are you going to watch first, KLovers?

This article was written by: Vici Erta

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