Chase Away Your Blues With These Picks
The show is set on Jeju Island, and revolves around a group of people who live there. Through the 20 episodes, we see various different romances and drama. The show is set in a small town on Jeju Island, and revolves around the people who live there.
The similarities between these two articles are that they both focus on the life of a single mother. They also both mention the importance of family. However, the main difference between these two pieces is that one focuses on the struggles and joys of being a single mother while the other focuses on the struggles and joys of being a family member.
We’ve reviewed all the shows, and also included a link to our full thoughts on that series. If you’re interested in checking it out, we recommend you do so! ..
- “The Crown”
- “House of Cards”
- “Stranger Things”
- “The Good Place”
- “Black Mirror”
- “The Mindy Project”
- “Veep”
- “The Office”
- “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”
- “Atlanta.”
Hometown Cha Cha Cha
Similarities – Small seaside village
Hometown Cha Cha Cha is a light, breezy k-drama that is rife with romance, comedy and light bites of drama. It is the perfect small town weekend treat and an undeniably fun watch from start to finish. ..
Chief Hong Du-Sik is the town’s unofficial leader and he’s not too happy about Hye-Jin’s arrival. He doesn’t trust her and thinks she’ll only cause trouble for the town. However, over time, Hye-Jin proves herself to be a valuable member of the community and Chief Hong eventually comes to accept her. ..
Du-Sik is a man who is officially unemployed, but undeniably busy. He helps out all the different residents and gives Hye-Jin some sound advice. As one may expect, the duo start to grow closer together and across the episodes each grow and evolve over time.
Cha Cha Cha is a must-watch for anyone looking for a warm and cozy night out. This drink will take you to your happy place.
Our thoughts on Hometown Cha Cha in our full season review: We loved our time at Hometown Cha Cha! The staff was friendly and the drinks were delicious. We would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a fun night out.
Racket Boys
Similarities – Slice of life drama
Racket Boys is a 16 episode light, breezy drama that combines slice of life shenanigans with sport drama. It’s a delightful show with lots of characters and a positive, uplifting message at its core.
This is a show about a group of underdogs who find their place in the world and do so through comradeship and playing badminton. Our story revolves around a middle school in Haenam.
The badminton team at the school is on the verge of disbanding. Three players remain – Yoon-Dam, Woo-Chan and Yong-Tae. When Hyun-Jong’s son, Hae-Kang, joins their ranks, they work together to try and make it big.
With separate female badminton players trying to succeed too, the large ensemble of Racket Boys is helped by a long run-time and plenty of romance, drama and comedy.
Our thoughts on Racket Boys can be found in our episode recaps. ..
Her Private Life
Similarities -Romance
The Private Life of Her Majesty is a romcom that is full of clichés and tropes from the genre, but it still makes for a fun watch.
Sung Deok-Mi is an art gallery curator who lives a perfect life - until she discovers a dark secret. She’s the manager of a Shi An fan site, and she’s been obsessed with the group since she was a teenager. ..
With no other man standing a chance next to such a god-like specimen, in saunters Ryan Gold, the art gallery’s new director. A once famous painter, he uncovers Deok-Mi’s secret and everything changes.
Her Private Life is a well written and packed full of great moments show that should have ended after 14 episodes but it’s good value for its runtime nonetheless. ..
Because This is My First Life
Similarities – Romance
This is my first life. I’m not sure what to expect from this show, but I’m excited for it. It’s another solid K-drama offering that may be polarizing for those expecting a straightforward ending.
Nam Se-Hee and Yoon Ji-Ho are two housemates who decide to get married in order to help ease their suffering. However, things quickly go wrong and the two are unable to live together happily ever after.
The series has some strong themes revolving around marriage and what it means to love someone, although it does so in a controversial way at times. Nevertheless, this one is similar to Our Blues. ..
When the Weather Is Fine
Similarities – Slow Pace & Slice Of Life
When the Weather is Fine is a slow drama that tells its story over a period of many months.
Hae-Won moves to the small town after being disappointed and disheartened over events in her life. She finds a place to heal and find love in the middle of the countryside.
When Hae-Won moves back to her hometown of Bookhyun Village, she meets Eun Seob, who runs a bookshop called “Goodnight Bookstore.” A simple man with a simple life; Eun-Seob soon becomes entangled with Hae-Won as the pair start an unlikely bond. ..
This is a great opportunity to learn about a new culture and its customs.
Lovestruck in the City
Similarities – Different Romantic Couples
Lovestruck in the City is an interesting experiment that doesn’t always work as well as it should. In its simplest form, this 17 episode long Korean drama takes numerous face-to-face interviews and attempts to blend this documentarian form with a more conventional, messy set of love stories. The result is an uneven and turbulent rollercoaster, one that has as many high notes as lulls. ..
The story is about three different relationships in their lifetimes. The first is a young, carefree relationship where the two people are just starting out and things are going great. The second is a middle-aged relationship where the two people have been married for a while and have kids. The third is an old, retired relationship where the two people have been together for many years and have grown old together. All of these relationships have their own unique challenges and rewards.
The show is set in the city, and follows the lives of a group of people who are either in love or in a relationship. It’s a slice of life that feels unique and fresh, and it’s perfect for those who want to watch something that won’t bore them.
In our full season review, we discuss Lovestruck in the City and how it has impacted our team.
Reply 1988
Similarities – Slice of life drama
Reply 1988 is a real trip down memory lane – and perfect to wash down the bitter trip that is Penthouse. Nestling itself in nicely alongside other dramas of its kind, Reply 1988 adopts a light, breezy tone but finds strength in its characters who are all well written and have lots of dramatic moments.
The film is full of surreal and hilarious moments, mixed in with more heartfelt and touching segments. The film is a mix of funny and heartwarming moments that will keep you entertained from beginning to end.
This 20 episode series is split into feature-length episodes as we follow a dozen or so characters from 1988 up to 1994. There’s a blend of romance, comedy and drama here too, meaning fans of slice of life dramas should love this one. The series is told through the eyes of twelve or so characters, each with their own unique story. This makes for an interesting and engaging experience, as you follow the lives of these people as they go about their everyday lives.
Our thoughts on Reply 1988 in our full season review: Reply 1988 was a great show that we enjoyed watching this year. The acting was top-notch and the story line was interesting. We would definitely recommend this show to others!
Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol
Similarities – Small town vibes & Romance
Do Do Sol La La Sol is a romantic comedy with a touch of slice of life and healing themes integrated. It’s often funny, full of heartwarming and heartbreaking segments, and topped off with a lovable, memorable cast of characters.
Ra-Ra is a rich princess who, after her groom runs out at the altar, suffers a tragedy and falls into bankruptcy. She is saved by her lovable dog Mimi. ..
Ra-Ra is unsure of where else to turn, so she packs up her things and Mimi and heads off for Eunpo, where her secret admirer happens to live. Unfortunately, on the way she hits a boy on a bike called Joon who topples over. That same boy happened to be a runner at Ra-Ra’s botched wedding who tried to help her.
The 16 episodes of Do Do Sol Sol Sol are a wonderfully written and entertaining Korean comedy drama that does an excellent job bringing to life some of the most memorable characters from any Korean comedy drama this year. The various colourful residents of Eunpo are a joy to watch, as are the different antagonists that crop up across the 16 episodes.
If you’re looking for a unique and exciting adventure, Do Do Sol Sol is definitely worth checking out.
Our thoughts on Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol in our full season review: Do Do Sol La La Sol is a great show that we enjoyed watching this year. The acting was good and the story line was interesting. We would definitely recommend this show to others.
When the Camellia Blooms
Similarities – Small Town & Romance
After a bit of a shaky start, When the Camellia Blooms really grows from strength to strength over the chapters, with the story starting in Onsang as we see single mother Dongbaek arriving with her baby boy to open a bar. The Camellia is a thriving business, and Dongbaek is quickly making her mark as one of its most successful owners.
When local police officer Hwang-Yong-Sik falls deeply in love with her, he does everything in his power to win her over. He takes care of her child, helps her run her business, and even provides financial support. Despite all of this, she still can’t seem to fit into his world and feels like an outsider.
As the community struggles to cope with the return of a popular baseball player and ex-boyfriend, a new serial killer threatens to take over.
When the Camellia Blooms is a story about a young girl, who is trying to find her place in the world and find love. The story is simple but it’s full of heart. The characters are likable and the story flows easily.
We thought the When The Camellia Blooms season was great!
Something In The Rain
Similarities – Slice of life drama
Something In The Rain is a romance novel that is sure to please readers. It is simple to read and has a straightforward plot. Something In The Rain is also sure to make readers feel emotions such as love, anger, and sadness.
Yoon Jin-Ah is a woman in her mid-30s who is not used to dating men. She has been dumped numerous times because of her reckless and foolish behaviour. When her latest boyfriend dumps her for being bland, she’s out of luck – and options.
Joon-Hee, who has always been a part of Jin-Ah’s life, suddenly reappears in her life. Jin-Ah is now faced with the dilemma of whether or not to stay with Joon-Hee or move on. ..
Something In The Rain is a slow-burn romance that takes its time building up the melodrama with culturally complex and interesting families on both sides. If you’re looking for a simple but engrossing romance, Something In The Rain is definitely worth a watch. ..
- “The Office”
- “The Mindy Project”
- “30 Rock”
- “Veep”
- “The Good Place”
- “Black Mirror”
- “Stranger Things”
- “House of Cards” 9. “The Crown”
Our picks for the best summer reads are just the beginning! Let us know in the comments below what books you’re looking forward to reading this season. ..
