8 greatest K-dramas revolving around life and struggles

Arshi Khanam

K-dramas about life

A good K-drama remains iconic even after years because of its narrative. Take a look at some of the greatest K-dramas showcasing life-lessons and struggles.

When Life Gives You Tangerines

Park Bo-gum and IU's slice-of-life Kdrama will premiere its finale episode on March 28. It is one of the best K-dramas that revolves around life's hurdles and its lessons.

Romance is a Bonus Book (Netflix)

Lee Jong-suk and Lee Na-young play leads in this captivating drama. The plot revolves around a divorced and single mother as she restarts her career against the odds.

Twenty-Five Twenty-One (Netflix)

This romantic coming-of-age K-drama revolves around passion, career, young love, heart-break and financial crisis. 

Doctor Slump (Netflix)

Park Hyung-sik and Park Shin-hye's rom-com revolves around two troubled young doctors as they meet at their worst slump of life. 

Wonderful World (JioHotstar)

Cha Eun-woo's revenge thriller revolves around a grieving professor and a mysterious man as their lives get entangled in a quest for vengeance.

Daily Dose of Sunshine (Netflix)

An inspirational K-drama that revolves around a nurse who battles with depression and mental health while juggling with her medical duties. 

Something in the Rain (Viki)

A delightful K-drama tracing a love-story between a thirty-something career woman and a younger guy.

It's Okay to Not Be Okay (Netflix)

An emotionally charged melodrama that delves into themes of child abuse, trauma, grief and healing.