Best 13 Korean Dramas First Half of 2022
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VIVA – No wonder, many Korean dramas are often the talk of the public and even on social media. The first half of 2022 has passed and many phenomenal Korean dramas have aired so far.
Half of 2022 has been passed by various popular K-dramas by presenting storylines, acting actors and actresses, and interesting drama soundtracks.
Starting from the action, thriller to romance genre, here are the 13 best K-dramas throughout the first half of 2022.
1. Through the Darkness
Through The Darkness.
- Soompi
Starring Kim Nam Gil and Song Ha Young, this drama tells the story of a police officer who is recruited into the Criminal Behavior Analysis team as a result of his intelligence.
The series is based on the true story of South Korea's first profiler and features various murder cases that he is about to solve. Some thrilling scenes are presented in this drama to uncover the killer.
2. All of Us are Dead
All of Us Are Dead.
- Netflix
This K-drama became popular all over the world because of its thrilling story. Not only presenting creepy scenes from zombies, this drama also presents a story of love, friendship, and sacrifice for others.
All of Us are Dead tells the story of a virus that begins to spread in high school as a result of a personal project of one of his teachers. The virus spreads rapidly from one student to another until they discover that the whole country is also in danger. This virus causes zombies to appear.
3. Twenty Five, Twenty One
Twenty Five Twenty One.
- Netflix
Starring Kim Tae Ri as Na Hee Do and Nam Joo Hyuk as Baek Yi Jin, this drama has a very unique and unprecedented story idea. This drama became one of the dramas that managed to touch the hearts of the audience.
The audience was so carried away by the love story of Na Hee Do and Baek Yi Jin which was very innocent. Fans wish them a happy ending but the ending of this drama caused controversy among K-drama lovers and became an endless conversation.
4. A Business Proposal
Business Proposal.
- SBS
Ahn Hyo Seop plays a wealthy man named Kang Tae Moo who meets Shin Ha Ri as Kim Sejeong through a blind date.
A complicated love story begins with Shin Ha Ri who cheats on her by replacing her friend on the blind date. Finally, it is revealed that Shin Ha Ri is one of the employees at the company that Kang Tae Moo leads.
From this conflict, romance begins to emerge and presents various romantic conflicts between rich people and simple citizens. Kang Tae Moo's warm heart makes the audience feel anxious and fail to move on because it’s very romantic but not realistic.
5. Pachinko
Pachinko.
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Starring Lee Min Ho, Kim Minha, Youn Yuh Jung and Jin Ha, in a storyline adapted from a novel written by Lee Min Ji.
The story of Pachinko is touching for what many Koreans have gone through in the past. Lee Min Ho's acting is very impressive because of his ambiguous and antagonistic character and Kim Min Ha who is so charming.
6. Our Blues
Drama Korea Our Blues.
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This drama stars some of Korea's top artists, including Han Ji Min, Kim Woo Bin, Lee Byung Hun, Shin Min Ah, Cha Seung Won, Lee Jung Eun, Kim Hye Ja, and many others.
Set in Jeju Island, this drama tells the story of various problems that may occur in real life. The storyline also deals with controversial matters such as teenage pregnancy, mental health, the death of a loved one, and others.
7. My Liberation Notes
My Liberation Notes.
- Soompi
Starring Son Suk Ku, Kim Ji Won, Lee Min Ki, and Lee El. The story of My Liberation Notes focuses on the ordinary lives of three siblings who are trying to find themselves in this world.
Many scenes are emotional and healing at the same time that manage to touch the hearts of people.
8. Semantic Error
Semantic Error.
- Soompi
This romantic drama of young people's lives stars Jaechan DONGKIZ as Chu Sang Woo and Park Seoham as Jang Jae Young.
These two characters have completely opposite personalities but develop into a change in their relationship that involves some intense feelings and romance.
9. Bloody Heart
Bloody Heart.
- Soompi
Played by Lee Joon as King Lee Tae and Kang Han Na as Yoo Jung, this historical series tells the story of their love for each other even though they can't afford to be together.
There are many things that will make the audience curious, such as political conflicts and the cold war that took place in the palace. On the other hand, there is a beautiful but painful love story between Lee Tae and Yoo Jung.
10. Kiss Sixth Sense
Pemeran Kiss Sixth Sense
- soompi.com
Seo Ji Hye plays Hong Ye Sool, a woman who has the ability to see the future with a kiss. She happens to stumble and kiss her boss Cha Min Hoo (Yoon Kye Sang) and sees that they are romantically involved.
This drama is an adaptation of a web novel written by Gatnyeo. The acting done by the actors and actresses are very good for bringing the drama to life so as to trigger various feelings that arise for the audience.
11. Tomorrow
Drama Korea Tomorrow
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Tomorrow is adapted from the famous webtoon series of the same name. Starring SF9's Rowoon as Choi Joon Woong and Kim Hee Sun as Goo Ryun.
The series is a fantasy healing drama in which a team of grim reapers band together to try and save the lives of those who are thinking about suicide. Tomorrow also concerns about mental health, lost hope, darkness, and suicide.
12. Soundtrack #1
Drama terbaru Park Hyung Sik dan Han So Hee, Soundtrack #1
- Soompi
Starring Han So Hee and Park Hyung Sik managed to attract the attention of the audience with only 4 episodes. This drama tells the story of a man and a woman who have been friends for 20 years and the two are trapped to live alone in the same house for 2 weeks.
Han Sun Woo (Park Hyung Sik) has feelings for Lee Eun Soo (Han So Hee) but doesn't dare to express it. From here, a one-sided love conflict ensues. This drama provides a fun to sad storyline, accompanied by a very supportive film soundtrack.
13. The Sound of Magic
The Sound of Magic.
- Netflix
The Sound of Magic is a Korean musical drama that presents a magic show. Featuring Ji Chang Wook, Hwang In Yeop, Choi Sung Eun, and more. This drama tells about the life of a high school student who has lived her life the hardest.
However, she believes in the power of magic and miracles. Until finally, she met a handsome magician who gave color to his life.
This drama has managed to attract people's attention because of the storyline, beautiful visuals that bring the audience to explore the characters through songs related to their circumstances.
