Recommended K-Dramas For Beginners
A mix of Korean dramas from various genres throughout the years. These dramas are selected based on their entertainment value along with other factors that would entice new viewers to watch and leave them with a good impression.
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1. Avengers Social Club
Korean Drama - 2017, 12 episodes
- Comedy, Life drama
- Revenge plot
- A shorter drama - 12 Episodes (12 hours)
- Great characters
- Fun
- Especially recommended for older women
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![Estranhos do Inferno]()
2. Estranhos do Inferno
Korean Drama - 2019, 10 episodes
- Horror
- A shorter drama - 10 Episodes (10 hours)
- High production value
- Great actors
- Great OST
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![Drama Especial Serie Temporada 1: Natal Branco]()
3. Drama Especial Serie Temporada 1: Natal Branco
Korean Special - 2011, 8 episodes
- Psychological, Thriller
- A shorter drama - 8 Episodes (8 hours)
- An older drama / classic
- Amazing character development
- Many big actors
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4. Herdeiros
Korean Drama - 2013, 20 episodes
- Romance, Melodrama
- An older drama / classic
- A good introduction into the common K-drama high school tropes
- Many big actors
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5. Escola 2017
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
- Mystery, Comedy, Romance
- The entire School series is recommended (School 2013, School 2015, School 2017)
- The entire School series is a good introduction into the common K-drama high school tropes
- This one is fun and more light-hearted than the others in the series
- Breakout roles for new K-drama actors at the time
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6. Curador
Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes
- Action, Romance, Comedy, Mystery
- Hidden identity plot
- A near perfect K-drama
- A classic
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7. O K2
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
- Action, Romance
- Bodyguard plot
- Top-notch action
- Exciting
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8. The Killer's Shopping Mall
Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
- Action, Thriller
- A shorter drama - 8 Episodes (8 hours)
- High production value
- Great characters
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![Memórias de Alhambra]()
9. Memórias de Alhambra
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
- Sci-Fi, Thriller, Romance
- Amazing special effects
- Unique, exciting plot
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10. Goblin
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
- Fantasy, Romance, Comedy
- A classic
- A good introduction to sageuks (historical dramas)
- Great Characters
- Great Actors
- Amazing OST
- Fun
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![Toque Seu Coração]()
11. Toque Seu Coração
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
- Romance, Comedy
- Spawned from Goblin (watch Goblin first)
- Workplace plot
- Insanely adorable
- Great actors
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12. Crash Landing on You
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
- Romance, Comedy
- Military plot
- Super cute
- Fun
- Great actors
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13. Jardim Secreto
Korean Drama - 2010, 20 episodes
- Fantasy, Romance, Comedy
- An older drama / A classic
- Extremely romantic
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14. Meu Ahjussi
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
- Melodrama
- A classic
- Great actors
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15. Save Me 2
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
- Psychological, Thriller
- Educational - a harrowing depiction of how cults are formed
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16. Amanhã
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
- Fantasy
- Grim reaper plot
- Emotionally heavy
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17. O Dia do Rapto
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
- Thriller, Mystery, Comedy
- Fun
- Unique plot
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![Terius Atrás de Mim]()
18. Terius Atrás de Mim
Korean Drama - 2018, 32 episodes
- Action, Mystery, Comedy, Romance
- Spy plot
- Cute
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![Uma Advogada Extraordinária]()
19. Uma Advogada Extraordinária
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
- Law, Romance
- Autism plot
- Quirky, unique
- Fun
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20. Pegue o Fantasma
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
- Thriller, Mystery, Comedy, Romance
- Detective plot
- Fun
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![Minha Nossa, Fantasma]()
21. Minha Nossa, Fantasma
Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
- Supernatural, Romance, Comedy
- Chef plot
- Fun
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![Cinderela e os Quatro Cavaleiros]()
22. Cinderela e os Quatro Cavaleiros
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
- Romance, Comedy
- Cohabitation plot
- A good introduction to various common K-drama tropes
- Super cute
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23. Snowdrop
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
- Romance, Suspense
- Spy plot
- Historical
- A good introduction to political tensions between the North and South
- High production value
- Great actors
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24. Melancia Cintilante
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
- Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
- Time travel plot
- Main features: music, sign language
- Fun
- Great characters
