Here’s why these 6 K-Dramas of 2020 are Most Addictive so far

Saba Jamshaid
6 min readSep 24, 2020

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The world has been flip over ever since the year 2020 started. There were many hard days, though, are, but we suffered through this troublesome time thanks to pleasant Korean dramas.
There are many best Korean dramas of 2020. But we sought out the most addictive and the hottest Korean shows(dramas) of 2020 listed below for your amusement.

It’s okay to not be okay

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Main cast

Seo Ye-ji, Kim Soo-hyun, Oh Jung-se

Plot

This drama portrays the story of a man named Moon Gang-tae, who serves at a psychiatric ward of a hospital and doesn’t have time for love. And Ko Moon-young, a famous children’s book writer who doesn’t know the feeling of love. After their encounter, they both slowly cure each other’s emotional wounds. The story also uncovers the truth of their twisted past that has been tormenting them.

Why it’s addictive?

The charming chemistry between the lead characters is a chef’s kiss. The entire cast is perfect for their roles. The female lead shows an extremely exceptional character. The drama also brings light on the mental health and shows the elegant view of the psychological world. The other name of this drama is “Psycho, but it’s okay”.

Crash landing on you

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Main cast

Hyun Bin, Son Ye-Jin, Seo Ji-hye, Kim Jung-hyun.

Plot

This drama tells the story of a successful South Korean fashion businesswoman, Yoon Se-Ri, and a member of North Korean elite and captain of the special police force of North Korea, Ri Jeong-Hyeok. Their encounter takes place when Yoon Se-Ri is para-gliding and an unexpected tornado blows her off course. When she wakes up, she finds herself crashed into a tree. There she meets captain Ri Jeong-Hyeok, who was on patrolling. Eventually, he gives her shelter and finds a way for her secretive return to South Korea. But their divided country doesn’t stop them from falling in love.

Why it’s addictive?

This drama is the best among all the 2020 South Korean dramas, making it the 3rd highest rated Korean drama of all time in cable television history. In this drama, you will get to see the north Koreans’ daily lives, their culture and how they are so distinct from the rest of the world. The attractive, soothing romance between lead characters and 2nd leads adds to the addictiveness of the drama.

The world of the married

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Main cast

Kim Hee-ae, Park Hae-joon, Jeon Jin-seo, Han So-hee

Plot

This drama tells the story of a woman named Ji Sun-woo in her 40s, who works as a respected medicine doctor and associate director at the Family Love Hospital, her husband Lee Tae-ho, and her teenage son Lee Joon-young. Everything was perfect, her successful career, her happy family. But everything breaks apart when she came to know the betrayal of her husband and her friends.
Lee Tae-oh runs a small film and entertainment company with the support of her wife. Even though he loves his wife so much but still has a false-hearted relationship causing him to face a difficult situation.

Why it’s addictive?

The addictive part of the drama is that it sets you hooked and creates a fascinating curiosity to watch the next episode. You won’t have time for breaks. The hard part to believe is that Ji Sun-Woo’s every friend knows her husband Lee Tae-ho’s extramarital relationship, but no one told her. This drama also packed with real-life lessons and how Ji Sun-woo cope with the circumstances as a divorced woman and a single mother.

Hi bye, mama!

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Main cast

Kim Tae-Hi, Lee Kyu-Hyung, Ko Bo-Gyeol

Plot

This drama tells the story of a ghost woman named Cha Yu-Ri. Five years ago, she died in a terrible car accident. For her to return to her place within 49 days successfully, Yu-Ri received the opportunity to reincarnate and become human again. However, her husband has now married another woman.

Why it’s addictive?

This drama presents a realistic and decent view of life and how it feels to lose someone who is emotionally and physically connected to you. This Korean drama will take you to a rollercoaster of emotions. Your sense of gratitude for life and death will enhance. It’s the best Korean drama of all time.

Flower of evil

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Main cast

Lee Joon-gi, Moon Chae-won, Kim Ji-Hoon

Plot

This drama tells the story of a man named Baek Hee-Seung, who hides his true identity of being Do Hyun-su from his detective wife Cha Ji-won and 6 years old daughter Baek Eun-ha. Behind his mask of a perfect husband and a loving father, he is a total poker face who could not recognize or describe emotions.
During the investigation of an unsolved serial murder case, Cha Ji-won confronts the hidden personality of her perfect husband.

Why it’s addictive?

It’s not any other Korean thriller, crime investigation drama. Its plot is way different from other crime dramas. It will keep you stick to its every episode, like a glue. Besides lead characters, the villain of this drama has such a terrifying but calm personality that will entertain you.

The king; eternal monarch

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Main cast

Lee min-ho, woo do-hwan, Kim Go-eun

Plot

This drama tells the story of a king named Lee Gon, who reigns on the Kingdom of Corea. Reality uncovers as he steps into an alternative reality where the Republic of Korea exists. When he was young, his life turns upside down during his father’s assassination. During his encounter with detective Jung Tae-eul, he recognizes her right away because of the ID card he found during the assassination of the previous King.
Lee Lim, who is Lee Gon’s half uncle, is in hiding and is summoning armies while passing over back and forth between two parallel worlds.

Why it’s addictive?

This drama is addictive because of its eccentric Sci-Fi plot. A ride to a parallel world and how it feels like to meet the other person who looks exactly like you but has opposite/parallel personality. While Lee Min-Ho’s lush and dashing personality will make you hooked to this K-Drama.
But the ratings are low because of the poor presentation of the plot.

Also,

Which drama did you guys enjoyed the most?
Or If you are going to start any of the above K-Dramas that kicked your interest or curiosity, let me know by commenting down below, also clap for this!

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Saba Jamshaid

Hey! This is Saba, freelance content writer from Pakistan.