Binge-watching K-Dramas is not an easy feat. Most Korean shows will require you to sit for at least one hour per episode, not to mention that you have to be really focused in watching because of the subtitles. They're worth the effort though, especially since there are a lot of well-made K-Dramas with A+ acting and exceptional stories. We won't be surprised if some viewers even go as far as rewatching them because they're just that good. If you need to narrow down which dramas are worth a second run, Candy asked their followers for the shows they've rewatched and these are the top answers:
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Check out the K-Dramas you probably watched more than once:
Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo
Starring: IU, Lee Joon Gi, Kang Ha Neul
Period dramas aren't everyone's cup of tea, but surprisingly, this K-Drama is one of the most answered shows in Candy's poll. Go Ha Jin, played by IU, ends up time traveling back to the Goryeo Dynasty and into the body of Hae Soo. There, she meets the princes and gets intertwined in family and political shenanigans.
Crash Landing On You
Starring: Son Ye Jin, Hyun Bin
With an interesting storyline—a cross-border love affair, a peek at life in North Korea— it wasn't surprising to see Crash Landing On You on this list. It stars Hyun Bin as a North Korean soldier and Son Ye Jin Yoon Se Ri, a South Korean heiress who "crash lands" in the North following a paragliding mishap. The second leads, Seo Dan (Seo Ji Hye) and Gu Seung Jun (Kim Jung Hyun) also make the drama a whole lot more interesting.
Reply 1988
Starring: Park Bo Gum, Lee Hyeri, Ryu Jun Yeol, Go Kyung Pyo
If you're fond of plots that heavily revolve around family, friendship, and feels in general, this drama is a must-watch. As the title implies, the show is set in the year 1988 and follows five friends and their families who live in the same neighborhood.
Goblin
Starring: Gong Yoo, Kim Go Eun, Lee Dong Wook
Kim Go Eun, Gong Yoo, and Lee Dong Wook star in this fantasy drama that centers on Kim Shin (Yoo), a cursed, immortal man who has god-like powers. He walks on the face of the earth for almost a thousand years, helping people along the way while looking for his bride—the woman who could pull the mythical sword stuck on his chest. He does find her in Ji Eun Tak (Kim), a young girl who is able to see the dead.
The Heirs
Starring: Park Shin Hye, Lee Min Ho, Kim Woo Bin, Kim Ji Won
Chaebol sons and friends-turned-enemies Kim Tan (Lee Min Ho) and Choi Young Do (Kim Woo Bin) end up falling for the same girl, regular highschooler Cha Eun Sang (Park Shin Hye). There's nothing quite like reliving the good old times of high school and puppy love through this classic drama.
Descendants Of The Sun
Starring: Song Joong Ki, Song Hye Kyo
This is the K-Drama that launched the Song-Song ship. While the two lead stars-turned-couple have ended their marriage, Descendants of the Sun remains a popular drama and a mainstay on people's watch list. Song Joong Ki plays Yoo Si Jin, the captain of a special forces unit who crosses paths with doctor Kang Mo Yeon (Song Hye Kyo). Together, they get sent to a war-torn country where they try to fulfill their duties while trying to pursue a romantic relationship. Fun fact: There was even a local adaptation of the show!
Hotel Del Luna
Starring: IU, Yeo Jin Goo, Lee Do Hyun
IU plays a thousand-year-old extravagant and short-tempered hotelier, which is refreshing to see for someone Korean fans have deemed as the Nation's Little Sister. She meets her match in Chan Sung, the only human employee of her mystical hotel, played by Yeo Jin Goo. The drama also features the life stories of the other characters, which sets off a more interesting chain of events.
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo
Starring: Lee Sung Kyung, Nam Joo Hyuk
This coming-of-age drama tackles the highs and lows of being a young adult—from family issues, friendships and romantic relationships, to chasing after goals and dreams. Lee Sung Kyung plays the titular role of a weightlifter who deals with insecurities and the prospect of falling in love alongside Jung Joon Hyung (Nam Joo Hyuk), her childhood friend and fellow student athlete. Also, who can ever forget that samgyupsal scene? All together now: "Swag!"
Legend Of The Blue Sea
Starring: Lee Min Ho, Jun Ji Hyun, Shin Won Ho
Love, mermaids, reincarnations, and Lee Min Ho are all valid reasons for rewatching this K-Drama. If you're not a fan of full-on fantasy stories, this drama, which mixes fantasy elements into modern-day life might be right up your alley.