K-Obsessed: 5 Best Slice-of-Life Korean Dramas To Watch On Netflix

Slice of life Korean dramas offer a captivating glimpse into everyday realities, capturing the intricate nuances of human relationships, personal growth, and the beauty found in ordinary moments. Set against the backdrop of South Korea's dynamic culture, these K-dramas resonate globally by exploring universal themes through authentic storytelling and heart-touching characters. Here’s a curated list of Slice-of-Life Korean dramas available on Netflix that promises to give you the best experience:

5 Best Slice-of-Life Korean Dramas To Watch On Netflix

1. ‘Hospital Playlist’

‘Hospital Playlist’ offers a refreshing take on the lives of five doctors who have been friends since medical school. The series delves into their professional challenges, personal lives, and the deep bond they share while working together at a hospital. ‘Hospital Playlist’ stars Jo Jung-suk, Yoo Yeon-seok, Jung Kyung-ho, Kim Dae-myung, and Jeon Mi-do. As per IMDb, ‘Hospital Playlist’ tells the story of five doctors who have been friends since they entered medical school in 1999, where birth, death, and everything in between coexist. The drama was a blockbuster and had two seasons on Netflix.

2. ‘When the Camellia Blooms’

‘When the Camellia Blooms’ is a romantic comedy-drama that explores the life of Dongbaek, a single mother who runs a bar in a small town. The plot of the drama is, “A love story of the single-parent Dongbaek, the owner of Camellia Bar in a small neighbourhood, who is also being the next murder target of a serial killer case,” as per IMDb. The K-drama intertwines elements of romance, thriller, and comedy while portraying Dongbaek’s journey of finding love and navigating societal judgments. The drama’s strong relatable cast and well-crafted storyline earned it critical acclaim and popularity among viewers.

3. ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo’

‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo’ stars Park Eun-bin and Kang Tae-oh in the lead roles. It is the eighth-highest-rated drama in Korean cable television history. According to Netflix, the drama is about “Brilliant attorney Woo Young-woo, who tackles challenges in the courtroom and beyond as a newbie at a top law firm and a woman on the autism spectrum.” The drama has beautifully depicted the complexities of living with autism. Its season 2 is expected to premiere in 2024.

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4. ‘My Liberation Notes’

JTBC ‘My Liberation Notes’ stars Lee Min-ki, Kim Ji-won, Son Suk-ku, and Lee El in the main roles. The story is about, “Three siblings, exhausted by the monotony of day-to-day adulthood, who seek to find fulfilment and freedom from their unremarkable lives,” as per Netflix. It is a must-watch slice-of-life K-drama with deep conversations and slow-burning love stories.

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5. ‘Our Blues’

‘Our Blues’ is about a community living in Jeju Island presenting a heartwarming story with the themes of family relationships, depression, and personal growth. ‘Our Blues’ revolves around, “Romance that is sweet and bitter - and life riddled with ups and downs - in multiple stories about people who live and work on bustling Jeju Island,” as per Netflix. It stars Lee Byung-hun, Shin Min-a, Cha Seung-won, Lee Jung-eun, Uhm Jung-hwa, Han Ji-min, and Kim Woo-bin in the main roles.

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