- By Simran Srivastav
- Tue, 30 Jan 2024 12:13 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Wholesome Kdramas To Watch On OTT: The popularity of Kdramas has increased over the years with shows like 'Squid Game', 'All Of Us Are Dead' and others winning international accolades. South Korean filmmakers and actors have been experimenting with their content and created some of the best Korean shows of all time. Kdramas are well known for their feel-good factors and are also a way of escapism for the audience. Take a look at the eight best wholesome Kdramas on OTT that can uplift your mood.
1. Hometown Cha Cha Cha
'Hometown Cha Cha Cha' revolves around Yoon Hye-jin, a dentist from Seoul, who decides to restart her life in a small town called Gongjin. Her life changes when she meets Hong Du-sik, who is the jack-of-all-trades of the town. The series stars Shin Min-a, Kim Seon-ho and Lee Sang-yi in the lead roles. It is streaming on Netflix.
2. Crash Course In Romance
'Crash Course in Romance' focuses on a woman trying to raise her daughter in the difficult world of private education in South Korea. Her life changes when she meets a celebrity math instructor and falls in love with him. The series stars Jeon Do-yeon and Jung Kyung-ho in the lead roles and is streaming on Netflix.
3. Business Proposal
'Business Proposal' revolves around Ha-ri, who disguises as her rich best friend, Young-seo, to scare away her potential suitor, Kang Tae-moo. To her shock, Kang Tae-moo takes an interest in Ha-ri despite her behaviour and proposes to her for marriage. Things take a chaotic turn when Kang Tae-moo turns out to be her boss. The series stars Ahn Hyo-seop, Kim Se-jeong, Kim Min-kyu, and Seol In-ah in the lead roles. It is streaming on Netflix.
4. King The Land
King The Land' revolves around a charming but rude heir, Goo Won, of a luxury hotel and his hardworking employee, Cheon Sa-rang. Despite not liking each other at first, Goo Won and Sa-rang fall in love with each other. The series stars Lee Jun-ho and Im Yoon-ah in the lead roles and is streaming on Netflix.
5. Crash Landing On You
'Crash Landing On You' revolves around a South Korean heiress, who lands in North Korea after a paragliding accident. She meets a North Korean army officer, who decides he will help her hide and falls in love with him despite everyone being against them. The series stars Hyun Bin, Son Ye-jin, Seo Ji-hye, and Kim Jung-hyun in the lead roles. It is streaming on Netflix.
6. Cheer Up
'Cheer Up' is a campus romance drama set in the backdrop of a cheering squad. Starring Han Ji-hyun, Bae In-hyuk, Kim Hyun-jin, Jang Gyu-ri, Lee Eun-saem, and Yang Dong-geun in the lead roles, the show is streaming on Amazon miniTV for free.
7. Twinkling Watermelon
'Twinkling Watermelon' revolves around an 18-year-old teenager born to deaf parents who has a natural talent for music and singing. He travels to the past in 1995 when his parents were also 18 years old and found out his father was not born deaf. He decides to help his father and change his future by joining a Twinkling Watermelon.
8. Reply 1988
'Reply 1988' focuses on a group of childhood friends, who are neighbours and go through challenges of life, and heartbreaks and enjoy their teenage years together. The series stars Lee Hye-ri, Ryu Jun-yeol, Go Kyung-pyo, Park Bo-gum, and Lee Dong-hwi in the lead roles. It is streaming on Netflix.