THE DRAMATIC BINGE

Bathetic breakups, make-believe romance, and all the dreamy ‘I do’ s—Korean dramas, often, are about predictable love stories and happy endings. But if you are already jaded from seeing people fall in love and are looking to expand your gamut of South Korean shows beyond romance, this list is for you

- Ananya Swaroop

KINGDOM

If you are interested in a historical drama, Kingdom, on Netflix, is the show for you. The show revolves around the Crown Prince of the Joseon Dynasty, Lee Chang, who is investigating a brewing political conspiracy. While exploring how one of the kings, King Joseon, died, he discovers an unnatural plague that is said to bring back the dead. The show is a must-watch because while we have seen many period dramas and zombie movies, how often do you get to see the best of both in one?

SWEET HOME

Sweet Home on Netflix is about a suicidal high school boy named Cha Hyun Soo. The boy moves to a new vicinity after losing his family in a car accident, only to discover that they have been hit with a mysterious apocalypse. People are turning into monsters, and Cha Hyun Soo has to fight them, with a group of fellow apartment residents. It’s only 10 episodes of thrilling scenes and epic moments, so a good weekend watch to binge.

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