Korean dramas have a different format from movies. Korean dramas air in several episodes with a duration of about an hour each episode. However, there are many people who do not have enough free time to watch one drama consisting of 16 or 12 episodes. In addition, for those who are used to watching movies in one sitting, long dramas can feel boring. Therefore, Dafunda will provide recommendations for short Korean drama.
K-Dramas have become a global phenomenon in recent years, with fans around the world mesmerized by the compelling stories, suspenseful plotlines, and superb acting.
Short Korean Drama Recommendations
Here are some short Korean drama recommendations from various genres that can be an option to fill your free time.
1. Weak Hero Class 1
This drama tells the story of Yeon Si Eun, a student who has high academic intelligence. Although her appearance looks weak, she actually has qualified fighting skills.
However, her life takes a drastic turn after an unexpected incident, which makes her the target of a criminal organization. How will Si Eun protect herself and her friends from the threat?
The drama offers both action and drama genres, and has a total of 8 episodes.
2. Death’s Game
Choi Yi Jae was a man who, tired of life’s seemingly endless problems, decided to take his own life because he lost hope.
However, her decision turned out to be wrong. A person called Death punished Yi Seo’s soul for trying to end her life prematurely. As a result, Yi Seo had to experience the reincarnation process repeatedly in a body that was about to face death, thus experiencing countless pains.
This drama has fantasy, drama, and thriller genres, with a total of 8 episodes.
3. A Shop of Killers
Jung Ji An is a young child who has to live with her uncle whom she never met before after the death of her grandmother and parents. Ji An’s uncle, whose name is Jung Jin Man, is an ordinary man.
But when Ji An was already in high school, her uncle suddenly passed away for no apparent reason. It was only later that Ji An found out that her uncle was actually not an ordinary person all along. Ji An is then trapped in a life-threatening situation.
This drama has an action and thriller genre with a total of 8 episodes.
4. Vigilante
Kim Ji Yong experienced a traumatic event when her mother was murdered in front of her as a child. Although the perpetrator was only sentenced to a three-and-a-half-year prison term, Kim Ji Yong chose to take her own revenge as an adult.
The drama has 8 episodes with action, thriller, and crime genres.
5. The Most Beautiful Goodbye
Kim In Hee is a housewife who lives her daily life as usual. However, one day she was diagnosed with terminal cancer. In this situation, she decided to realize her last dream by preparing a beautiful farewell.
The drama has a slice of life and melodrama genre, and consists of a total of 4 episodes.
6. Here’s My Plan
Korean drama Here’s My Plan tells the story of a 20-year-old young woman named Lee So Hyun. She once left her home and started a career as a pickpocket to survive.
In addition, she has a plan to take revenge on the person who ruined her life. However, her life changes when she meets a sweet chicken restaurant owner.
This drama is a combination of romance and melodrama, with a total of 4 episodes.
7. The Hymn of Death
This short Korean drama recommendation is based on a true story and takes place during the Japanese occupation of Korea. The story tells the story of a man named Won Jin who is married but falls in love with Sim Deok.
Unfortunately, Sim Deok met a tragic end. In 1926, Won Jin wrote the song “Prise of Death” in her memory. This song later became the first Korean pop song.
With genres of history, romance, and melodrama, the drama consists of 6 episodes.
8. One Day Off
Park Ha Kyung was a high school literature teacher in the 1990s. She often traveled on her days off to relieve the fatigue of the tiring days. She realizes that meeting new people can make her life feel more meaningful.
This calming drama has a slice of life genre and consists of 8 episodes.
9. The Witch’s Diner
This short Korean drama recommendation tells the story of Jun Jin, a 28-year-old woman whose life is perfect but gets bad luck when she loses her loved ones. To restore the spirit of his life.
Jun Jin decided to visit a restaurant that she had never been to before. As it turns out, the restaurant has the ability to fulfill the wishes of people who want to sell their souls.
This drama has a supernatural and fantasy genre with a total of 8 episodes.
10. Can You Deliver Time? 2002
Kim Woo Ri’s life story was interrupted by the global pandemic that hit the world. As a result, she is unable to realize her dreams of living a normal life. An unexpected event occurs when he gets into a serious argument with his mother, which eventually leads him to time travel to the year 2002.
This drama has a time travel and fantasy genre with a total of 8 episodes.
These are the recommendations for short Korean dramas (K-Dramas) that can be completed in a day. After seeing the list, which drama do you think has an exciting story? Don’t forget to keep visiting Dafunda.
