Pondering on the silver lining that the recent pandemic brought us, would be how it forced everyone to halt their busy lives and make do with the basic provisions of the lockdown period.
All the books unread, series and films unwatched, and hobbies put on hold have taken the center stage in people’s lives. We have also engaged in quick and long virtual chats or video calls from friends and family members we subconsciously neglected.
In recent years, healing stories have emerged as a recurring trend in seasons of Korean dramas. An empathic act from the creative content makers that is sensitive to the stress-ridden culture happening predominantly.
We are sharing some old and new Korean dramas that inspire. Narratives that are life-affirming and would encourage everyone to see the beauty in despair and the hope in every hardship.
Additionally, the list below features feel-good dramas with little or no annoying conflict at all. Some might have a somber mood, but the journey to find happiness truly invigorates and heals.
For those who need healing through love stories
Who says you need new love to forget your previous heartbreak? Sometimes, embracing the pain that comes from love and heartbreak makes an effective salve. The dramas below are rich in heart-fluttering moments and are pumped with sensible pep talks.
- Something in the Rain
- Confession Couple
- Romance is a Bonus Book
- It’s Okay That’s Love
- Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha
- Crash Course In Romance
- When The Camellia Blooms
For those stuck at a career crossroads
At some point, the career we dreamt of when we were young might turn out to be a nightmare when it becomes routine. It is reasonably normal to struggle to motivate ourselves when that happens.
If you are lost on keeping a job that does not make you happy or thinking of shifting to new work, let these K-Drama stories inspire you.
For those who can’t figure out why they are sad
It’s weird, but it happens. Sometimes, we don’t know why we lost our purpose. These stories appeal to people without having any problems at all. But somehow, they lost the vigor to look forward to something new in their lives.
Guaranteed to make you laugh while picking up a few make-sense life commentaries, these K-Dramas are also best-served with friends and families.
- Welcome to Waikiki
- Welcome To Waikiki 2
- Drinking Solo
- Let’s Eat
- Prison Playbook
- Gaus Electronics
- Hospital Playlist
- Missing The Other Side
For those lost in understanding their personal worth
Self-love gifts healing and direction. Succumbing to a slump is inevitable. Know that it is okay to lose your purpose. If you can’t find your way back, reaching out to people who can help and inspire you would keep you on track.
Below are Korean dramas that celebrate overcoming failures and nurturing self-affection.
- Because This Is My First Life
- My Mister
- Run On
- The Package
- My Liberation Notes
- Summer Strike
- May I Help You
- It’s Okay To Not Be Okay
- When The Weather is Fine
- Oh My Venus
Photos: Respective Production Companies of Aforementioned Dramas
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