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Here's Our Top 5 K-dramas For This Summer

Updated: May 13


Summer is upon us and if you live in the East Asia region, it's monsoon season, perfect for staying inside and catching up on the latest Korean dramas! Here's our list of the top 5 K-dramas that you should be watching!



  • Native Title: 종이의 집: 공동경제구역

  • Also Known As: House of Paper: Joint Economic Area

  • Screenwriter: Ryu Yong Jae, Kim Hwan Chae, Choi Sung Jun

  • Director: Kim Hong Sun

  • Genres: Action, Heist, Drama, Crime

  • Episodes: 6

  • Where to watch: Netflix



A remake of the original Spanish La Casa de Papel, Money Heist: Korea follows a group of robbers assembled by criminal mastermind "The Professor" to pull off the biggest heist in reunified Korean history. With hostages trapped inside the royal mint and the police right outside, the crew must band together to find a way to pull it off.


Our Opinion.

The original Spanish version of Money Heist is hard to beat. And with such high expectations, we don't anticipate this series to top the original especially if it is following the storyline very accurately. It does have some Korean-influenced scenes throughout the series, but not enough to launch it to the top position.



  • Native Title: 환혼

  • Also Known As: Soul Marriage, Return

  • Screenwriter: Hong Jung Eun, Hong Mi Ran

  • Director: Park Joon Hwa

  • Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Period, Action

  • Episodes: 20

  • Where to watch: Netflix



A tale about a dangerous assassin, Naksu, whose soul gets accidentally trapped inside the body of a physically weak Mu Deok. Mu Deok is sold to servitude to the noble Jang household where she meets Jang Wook andd becomes his servant. Eventually, Mu Deok teaches Jang Wook how to fight.


Our Opinion.

A fun period drama with K-pop idol-looking cast! There are scenes of comedic relief woven in between action and brewing romance between the main characters. The series has a good storyline, but just not enough to crack our top three.



  • Native Title: 왜 오수재인가

  • Also Known As: Why Her?

  • Screenwriter: Kim Ji Eun

  • Director: Park Soo Jin

  • Genres: Mystery, Melodrama, Legal, Romance

  • Episodes: 16

  • Where to watch: Dramacool



Coldhearted lawyer, Oh Soo Jae, the youngest partner of South Korea's best law firm, TK Law Firm, gets caught up in an unexpected case and is demoted to an adjunct professor position at Seojung University law school. She falls for one of her students, Gong Chan, who is an exceptional student and cares for her deeply. They team up with other law students to take down corruption at society's highest level.


Our Opinion.

Great acting with a good cast of characters. Although the age differences between the main characters are cause for concern, it doesn't take away from the storyline and makes sense. A strong independent woman character always makes for a good drama especially if the male lead is there only as a backup. Include a great storyline and it will crack top 3 on our list!



  • Native Title: 인사이더

  • Also Known As: Insider

  • Screenwriter: Moon Man Se

  • Director: Min Yeon Hong

  • Genres: Action, Suspense, Thriller

  • Episodes: 16

  • Where to watch: Dramacool



Kim Yo Han works as a judicial apprentice. He is just starting his career when he is given an undercover assignment to bust an illegal gambling ring in Seoul but isn't able to capture Chairman Yang, the top leader of The Skin Nation. Because of this, his superiors, Mok Jin Hyung and Noh Young Guk suggest that he pose as a prisoner to get film evidence from Chairman Yang's right-hand man, Lee Tae Gwang, which is currently serving a prison sentence. Once in prison, Yo Han must find a way to accomplish his mission while surviving his fellow prison mates, the ones he put away.


Our Opinion.

Action, suspense, drama. What more can you ask for from a prison drama. With tons of action and backstabbing while in the can, the cliché innocent main character has to fight his way out to survive and get his revenge. With lots of plot twists and flashbacks, this series is unpredictable and exciting to watch!


1. Eve


  • Native Title: 이브

  • Also Known As: Eve's Scandal

  • Screenwriter: Yoon Young Mi

  • Director: Park Bong Seop

  • Genres: Melodrama, Revenge

  • Episodes: 16

  • Where to watch: Dramacool



A story of a vengeful daughter, Lee La El, whose father dies unexpectedly due to corporate corruption and greed. She prepared for 13 years to take her revenge on the chaebol family who tore her family apart. With the help of a young National Assemblyman, she vows to take revenge on the richest family in South Korea.


Our Opinion.

Without any expectations, this surprisingly became number one on our list! There are a few scenes where some of the characters' actions were a little over the top, but given the situation, it is to be expected. How the main character plans her revenge thickens the plot and has us wanting more! A must-watch!


How did we do? Did we miss out on any of your favorite dramas? Let us know what your favorite drama now!

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