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8 Must-Watch K-Dramas Of 2020 So

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Jul 7, 2020 by binahearts

2020 has been a pretty difficult year—and we’re only

halfway done—but K-dramas serve as a momentary
escape that helps us heal and de-stress a bit. And
although 2020 hasn’t been the greatest of times, in
the world of K-dramas, it’s been pretty darn good.
Here’s are eight K-dramas from this year that are
definite must-watches!

1. “Crash Landing on You”

Hyun Bin stars as the North Korean soldier Ri Jung

Hyuk, who people can’t seem to get enough of these
days, and Son Ye Jin plays the beautiful and
charismatic Yoon Se Ri. In a freak accident while
paragliding, Yoon Se Ri stumbles into North Korean
territory where she meets Ri Jung Hyuk. He takes it
upon himself to watch over her while he figures out a
way to get her back to South Korea.

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2020 was off to a great star in K-dramaland with

“Crash Landing on You” coming into the new year as
we were consistently blessed with the wonderful
chemistry between Son Ye Jin and Hyun Bin. It is so
romantic seeing the plot between a North Korean
soldier and his beautiful rich actress unfold, and their
love story consists of the perfect balance of
sweetness, sadness, and some good humor. The
drama is even more entertaining to follow with the
romance of Seo Ji Hye and Kim Jung Hyun as well as
the comedic relief provided by other supporting
characters.

2. “Itaewon Class”

Park Sae Roy (Park Seo Joon) has been through a lot
in his young life. His father was tragically killed in a
hit-and-run accident, he was expelled from school,
and he was sentenced to jail for three years. All this
tragedy happened as a result of one family that owns
the biggest restaurant chain in Korea. After getting
out of jail, Sae Roy swears that he will get revenge
and decides to open up his own restaurant called Dan
Bam.

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The character development of Park Sae Roy is the

highlight of this K-drama. Seeing him work to get
revenge on the family who tore his family apart
makes this series worth the watch from beginning to
end. It also helps that the members of the crew Park
Sae Roy rounds up are very likable and eclectic. Him
and his Dan Bam employees are a bunch of misfits,
but they are characters everyone can relate to and
root for.

3. “Hospital Playlist”

Jo Jung Suk, Yoo Yeon Seok, Jung Kyung Ho, Kim Dae
Myung, and Jeon Mi Do star in “Hospital Playlist” as a
group of five doctors who have been friends since
medical school. The five of them all work at the same
hospital, Yulje Medical Center. The story follows their
friendship as well as the romance and patients that
they deal with day to day. They also happen to form a
band together.

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These actors all seem like they were friends for 20

years in real life. Their interaction throughout the
series seem effortless and are so much fun to watch!
Seeing the history of their characters’ friendship
really makes you reflect on your own close friends
and at the same time, makes you wish you were part
of this group. Their band performances (which the
actors actually practiced for and performed
themselves!) are impressive and add a sweet touch.
Can’t wait for the next season!

4. “Dr. Romantic Kim 2”

If you liked the first season of “Dr. Romantic,” then

this drama is an obvious one to watch. It revolves
around the fast-paced and emotional setting of a
hospital where Doctor Kim (Han Suk Kyu), a guru
surgeon, is the head. He scouts doctors and surgeons
for his special hospital, which is how he comes across
Seo Woo Jin (Ahn Hyo Seop). They are joined by Lee
Sung Kyung‘s character Cha Eun Jae, who also gets
placed at Dr. Kim’s hospital.

There’s an aura and mood that the Dr. Romantic

series always gives off that seems to fair well with
viewers. A lot of it can be owed to the character Dr.
Kim and his knack for being able to diagnose people
on a whim. He is also constantly trying to do what’s
right and fair, which is a theme we can all get on
board with. You’ll also appreciate the romance
between Ahn Hyo Seop and Lee Sung Kyung—they
are two visuals that seriously light up the screen!

Start watching “Dr. Romantic 2” on Viki here:

WATCH NOW

5. “The World of the Married”

Ji Sun Woo (Kim Hee Ae) is a doctor who is married

to Lee Tae Oh (Park Hae Joon). The two have a son,
and they seem like a solid family except that she finds
out her husband is having an affair. She is caught in a
whirlwind of lies and betrayal from several people,
and it makes it impossible for her to trust anyone. She
tries her hardest to discover the truth and to get
revenge on her husband.

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Kim Hee Ae as Ji Sun Woo is a BOSS.

“The World of the Married” is the highest rated K-

drama on a cable network ever and for good reason.
This series really keeps your heart going, and the
cliffhangers at the end of every episode are enough
to make your hands sweaty. We can’t fail to mention
the beauty and talent that is Kim Hee Ae and her
portrayal as the strong Ji Sun Woo. Her
determination to get revenge and seek truth really
drove the series home and made it so successful.

6. “My Unfamiliar Family”

The relationship between family members is like a

rollercoaster, which is what “My Unfamiliar Family” is
all about. Kim Eun Hee (Han Ye Ri) is the middle child
in the family and is often the one who is overlooked.
She has an estranged relationship with her older
sister, Kim Eun Joo (Choo Ja Hyun), but is later able
to reconcile their relationship. Along with this are
other complicated issues within the family that Eun
Hee slowly uncovers.

There’s so much going on in this series that it really

makes for a great dramatic series. It’s not only the
complicated relationship between family members,
but the storylines of friendship and love also make it
so good. Through the character Eun Hee, viewers are
able to really feel the drama and emotions that one
goes through while being in a tumultuous family. In
the midst of trying to figure out and fix her family
problems, she is also involved in a serious love
triangle that complicates her life even further. It’s a
series with a lot of depth and realism; one of the best
family dramas that has aired in a long time!

Start watching the first episode of “My Unfamiliar

Family” here:

WATCH NOW

7. “Stove League”

Namgoong Min stars as Baek Seung Soo, a new

general manager who must do his best to overturn
the losing streak that the baseball team Dreams has
had to endure for far too long. They are in last place,
and Seung Soo is hired to try and improve their team,
but he does far more than this. He challenges the
higher ups and pushes them to make decisions in
order to create the perfect team that can win a
championship. The series also stars Park Eun Bin as
Lee Se Young, the operations manager who has
devoted her life to the team.

This is arguably Namgoong Min’s greatest role yet.

There is something so nostalgic and heartwarming
about watching baseball flicks and shows, which is
probably why “Stove League” really hits it home.
There is also the obvious fact that the script does a
great job of drawing viewers in from the first minute
of the series! The fact that it won Best Drama at
the 2020 Baeksang Arts Awards also proves just how
much this drama shines. Even without the love story
aspect, “Stove League” is a drama that will win your
heart. Seeing the players on the Dreams team go
through so much to become a solid team is so
uplifting to see and the very K-drama we needed this
year. Go Dreams go!

Watch “Stove League” starting now:

WATCH NOW

8. “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay”

Moon Kang Tae (Kim Soo Hyun) works as a caregiver

in a psychiatric hospital. He meets a woman named
Go Moon Young (Seo Ye Ji) who writes dark children’s
books, and she takes a strong liking to him. She is
determined to win Kang Tae’s heart, but Kang Tae
can’t be bothered with romance and relationships
because he is devoted to taking care of his older
brother Moon Sang Tae (Oh Jung Se) who is autistic.

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It hasn’t been too long since this series has started,

but it’s already creating quite the buzz. Aside from
the fact that it’s Kim Soo Hyun’s comeback K-drama
since he was discharged from the military, the
storyline is fascinatingly brilliant. It’s got an ethereal,
dark tone, and the acting by the main cast is to be
applauded. Park Shin Woo, who also directed
“Encounter” and “Don’t Dare to Dream,” also needs to
be spotlighted as his artistic production of this series
has been so impressive. There’s definitely so much
more to look forward to in this series!

Honorable mentions: “The King: Eternal Monarch,”

“Chocolate,” “I’ll Go to You When the Weather is
Nice,” and “Kingdom 2.”

Hey Soompiers, which K-drama has been your

favorite so far this year? Let us know in the
comments below!

binahearts is a Soompi writer whose ultimate biases

are Song Joong Ki and BIGBANG. She is also the
author of “K-POP A To Z: The Definitive K-Pop
Encyclopedia.” Make sure you follow binahearts on
Instagram as she journeys through her latest Korean
crazes!

Currently watching: “My Unfamiliar Family,” “It’s

Okay to Not Be Okay,” and “Heart Signal 3”
All-time favorite dramas: “Secret Garden,” “Goblin,”
“Because This Is My First Life,” “Star In My Heart”
Looking forward to: Won Bin‘s return to the small
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Violet__Army
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5 months ago

Hospital Playlist
It's Okay Not To Be Okay
Dr Romantic 2

My top 3 recommend

Honorable mention : Find Me In Your Memory

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Kk15 > Violet__Army
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5 months ago

Find me in your memory is so underrated

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pp166 > Violet__Army
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5 months ago

i swear find me in your memory is such a good

drama omg I can't get enough of it
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kurumiaswa_957
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5 months ago

psycho but it's okay manages to be my fav after the

1st episode
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goldchic01_807
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5 months ago

Crash Landing on You

Itaewon Class
Stove League
The World of the Married

These 4 are in a class of their own. I've been

watching k-dramas for 15 years and I have to say,
these are by far, the best of the best.
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Lils1993 > goldchic01_807
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5 months ago

Itaewon has steadily held place for the vest of

the year for me since I watched it as it aired, but
that maybe be taken over by IONTBO, and the
two things these two have in common? They are
unlike any other kdrama I've ever watched, they
also push the boundaries just that bit more and
talk about stuff which SK and the world
desperately needs to talk about
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meyura > goldchic01_807
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5 months ago

Whoaa, I'm watching Itaewon Class right now

and I have to agree with you, even though I have
a problem with the time skips at some point, due
to the characters getting to old for me to relate-?
Like, everyone over 30 is to old for me to
understand hahahaha
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prelovedstuff2019_155
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5 months ago

My favorites this year so far are Stove League,

Itaewon Class and The World of the Married.
Currently watching It's Okay To Not Be Okay and so
far, so good!
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kurumiaswa_957
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5 months ago

Find Me In Your Memory

A Piece Of Your Mind
Backstreet Rookie
Extracurricular, theres a lot more no no honestly
every drama so far is so greattt
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trixiecobaby_786 > kurumiaswa…
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4 months ago

Agree with you. A piece of your mind is so

underrated. The acting of Jung Hae-in was just
brilliant
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_lkr_ > kurumiaswa_957
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5 months ago

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