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The K-dramas that made even the strongest viewers cry (Credits: Pinterest) Some K-dramas don't just entertain — they leave you with swollen eyes and a heavy heart. These stories hit deep, showing love, loss, friendship, and family in the most emotional ways. Whether it’s a tragic ending or a heartwarming farewell, these dramas will stay with you long after the final episode. Here are 9 heartbreaking and underrated K-dramas that are perfect for when you just want a good emotional moment. 1. Mr. Plankton (2024) Mr. Plankton (Credits: Netflix) Hae‑jo has lived his life thinking he is an outsider. When he learns he’s terminally ill, he forces Jae‑mi, his ex-girlfriend, who also faces a cruel fate, to join him on one last journey to find his biological father.  As they travel, their unresolved past unfolds, and both begin to see life and pain through new eyes. Quiet moments turn deeply emotional as the story unfolds. This slow-burning drama explores loneliness, regret, and meaning when time is short. It’s uncomfortable yet beautifully human. Aired:  November 2024 Episodes:  10 Cast:   Woo Do‑hwan , Lee Yoo‑mi , Oh Jung‑se Streaming Platform:  Netflix 2. Way Back Love (2025) Way Back Love (Credits: TVING) Jeong Hee‑wan is told she has a week to live. A childhood friend appears, but he died six years ago and is now a grim reaper. Despite the supernatural setup, this story is truly about friendship, regrets, and unspoken love. As they unravel what was left unsaid, she learns to face herself before it’s too late. It balances fantasy with genuine warmth and sadness. The ending is gentle, moving, and bittersweet. Aired:  April 3–17, 2025 Episodes:  6 Cast:   Gong Myung , Kim Min‑ha Streaming Platform:  TVING, Viki, Viu 3. Uncontrollably Fond (2016) Uncontrollably Fond (Credits: KBS2) Shin Joon‑young and Noh Eul were teenagers in love, torn apart by family betrayal. Years later, Joon‑young returns as a famous actor and reaches out to Eul, who now works in documentaries. As his deadly illness closes in, the two reconnect while facing past wounds. Every moment is charged with emotion, leading up to a heartbreaking climax. This drama is melodrama at its finest, beautiful, tragic, and painful in the best way. Aired:  July–September 2016 Episodes:  20 Cast:   Kim Woo‑bin , Bae Suzy , Lim Ju‑hwan Streaming Platform:  Viki 4. J ust Between Lovers/Rain or Shine (2017–2018) Just Between Lovers (Credits: JTBC) After a tragic building collapse, Moon‑soo and Gang‑doo carry survivor’s guilt and physical scars. As they heal, an unlikely friendship forms that deepens into love. The drama is gentle, realistic, and emotionally filled with moments that feel raw and true. This story respects grief while allowing hope to enter slowly, which makes the emotional payoff deeply satisfying. Aired:  2017–2018 Episodes:  16 Cast:   Won Jin‑a , Lee Joon‑ho Streaming Platform:  Viki, Kocowa 5. My Mister (2018) My Mister (Credits: tvN) Ji‑an is burdened by debt and emotional pain. Dong‑hoon, a middle-aged engineer, lives a life weighed down by pressure and disappointment. Two unlikely souls meet and help each other survive. Their bond is comforting yet heartbreaking as they try to heal together. My Mister is powerful because it’s quiet. It doesn’t need drama to feel deep. When tears come, they surge from understanding and shared sorrow. Aired:  March–May 2018 Episodes:  16 Cast:  Lee Ji‑eun ( IU ), Lee Sun‑kyun , Park Ho‑san Streaming Platform:  Netflix, Viki 6. Move to Heaven (2021) Move to Heaven (Credits: Netflix) Geu‑ru, a young boy with autism, runs a trauma clean‑up service with his estranged uncle Sang‑gu. They clear the belongings of the deceased when families can’t. Each episode reveals a life story left behind, often with deep messages and emotional closure. It’s not romance, but it is a tearjerker. Stories about death often bring out unexpected empathy and healing. Aired:  May 2021 Episodes:  10 Cast:   Tang Jun‑sang , Lee Je‑hoon Streaming Platform:  Netflix 7. Seasons of Blossom (2022) Seasons of Blossom (Credits: WAVVE) This short web drama revisits the aftermath of a tragedy at Seoyeon High. Teen friendships, first loves, and grief intertwine across seasons. Frozen moments of guilt and longing ripple through time, shaping multiple lives. It’s a reflection on youth, loss, and healing that stays with you beyond simple sadness. Aired:  September–November 2022 Episodes:  6 (web drama) Cast:   Seo Ji‑hoon , So Ju‑yeon , Kim Min‑gyu Streaming Platform:  Wavve, Viki 8. The Smile Has Left Your Eyes (2018) The Smile Has Left Your Eyes (Credits: tvN) Moo‑young is a mysterious man with no past and a dangerous edge. He meets Jin‑kang and falls in love, but the love is shadowed by detection and tragedy. As memories return, his pain collides with hers, and their bond becomes both beautiful and fatal. This drama feels like watching a star fade. It’s dark, poetic, and heartbreaking in its mystery. Aired:  October–November 2018 Episodes:  16 Cast:   Seo In‑guk , Jung So‑min , Park Sung‑woong Streaming Platform:  Viki Youth of May (2021) Youth of May (Credits: KBS) Set during the politically turbulent May 1980 Gwangju Uprising, Youth of May  tells the tragic love story of medical student Hwang Hee-tae and nurse Kim Myung-hee. Their love blooms under dangerous circumstances, but history has other plans for them. This drama is not just a love story; it’s a reminder of how real-life tragedies can tear apart dreams. The emotional weight grows with each episode, and by the finale, it leaves many viewers sobbing uncontrollably. Aired : May – June 2021 No. of Episodes : 12 Cast : Lee Do-hyun , Go Min-si Streaming Platform : Viki, Netflix Final Thoughts These nine dramas are tear-jerking, unforgettable, and deeply moving. Whether it's tragic romance, emotional friendships, or stories about finding meaning in pain—they hit hard. If you're ready to cry, heal, or just feel something real, these shows will stay with you long after the last scene. Which K-drama made you cry the most? Or did we miss your favorite emotional drama? Tell us in the comments below! #youthofMay #GoMinSi #LeeDoHyun #MyMister #WayBackLove #MrPlankton #tearjerkers

Being a K-pop fan, or “stan”, will always be one of the best decisions I have ever made. K-pop has become a huge part of my life and still is, so there must be something worth it right? Childhood and upbringing Growing up in a small town, K-pop wasn’t something I knew of at all. K-pop has so many qualities that make these little things worth it. What are some of your notable experiences as a K-pop stan?

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BTS ' eldest member Jin has just dropped a new single 'The Astronaut' yesterday (October 28th) and fans are going crazy! It's not just about the outstanding visuals and vocals this time though, but also about the underlying story of the MV. Theories are already running around, but let's recap for a moment. The MV starts with Jin sitting next to a broken spaceship , which fans are speculating he used to come to Earth. As the song starts, the scene changes and we see him in a nice house (a possible fast–forward) where he's peacefully doing crosswords on his bed when suddenly a beam of light appears outside the window. Seok Jin starts running towards the light, which turns out to be the same spaceship seen before, now fixed and ready to depart for space. Fans' main theory is that Jin came from space and landed on Earth, where he was stuck as his spaceship was broken. Here he learns to live like a human being and eventually finds a home. To support this theory we see many symbols and signs, the predominant one being the little girl , who appears repeatedly and seems to be close to the singer. In fact, fans are associating her with ARMY – which is what BTS' fandom is called – saying she's a symbol of their special bond. Other signs to support this theory are the many space-related items in Jin's room in the MV, as well as the helmet he gives to the little girl right before departing for space as if he was giving her something to remember him by. It should be noted that that was the same helmet that was sitting next to him in the very first scene when he had just landed on Earth. By the end of the MV, the BTS member has the chance to get on the spaceship and go back home to space, but he seems to change his mind last minute and starts running back. Once again, fans interpreted this moment as his realization that he has found his home on Earth and he belongs here . Basically saying BTS' singer Seok Jin has found happiness and home in an environment where he didn't feel like he belonged at first (maybe the entertainment industry? maybe the boyband?), mostly thanks to ARMY . How sweet is that? Other theories see Jin as a human wanting to depart for space and sending the message that, no matter how far he goes, he will always come back home to Earth (aka ARMY and BTS' members). Which we like just as much! Especially considering it was confirmed the eldest member of BTS is about to depart for military service . Fans' sharp eyes also noticed other possible subliminal messages, like the multiple ' STOP' signs and the truck , supposedly a symbol of the rest of BTS. What do you think? Have you watched the MV? What's your theory on it?

K-pop quartet girl-group Mamamoo will return together with their 12th mini album titled "MIC On" next

The June 2022 issue will feature four-member international pop sensation, notice they dropped K-pop, Blackpink on the cover of one of the most iconic pop culture magazines is not only groundbreaking in This is huge in the Korean entertainment industry, especially for K-pop! Even if you're not a fan of K-pop, you have to appreciate the soft power South Korea has had for the

The city has been planning with the superstar K-pop group, BTS , to create a spectacle of a purple-covered SOOP one-day tour/BTS 10th Anniversary bottled water (Random) ⇨ Link 🍩 Knotted ① BTS 10th Anniversary Pop-Up

The much anticipated single from Jimin 's new solo single "Set Me Free Pt. 2" just released on Friday, March 17 at 1 PM KST! The powerful beats and dance moves really make Jimin feel like he is taking charge of his destiny as he and his dancers perform on a dark set! Throughout the song, we finally see Jimin take off his shirt and there seems to be lettering tattooed all over his torso which has BTS fans wondering what it really means. Let's break it down! As Jimin keeps on repeating "Just set me free!" throughout the song, his jacket raises up and reveals words tattooed across his whole torso! We can't help but wonder the meaning behind it! The words inscribed into the singer's body are from a German poem called "Ich lebe mein Leben in wachsenden Ringen” by Rainer Maria Rilke. This translates to “I live my life in ever-widening circles” in English. Here's what Jimin's tattoos say in "Set Me Free Pt. 2": “I live my life in ever-widening circles that stretch themselves out over all the things. I won’t, perhaps, complete the last one, but I intend on trying. I circle around God, around the ancient tower, and I circle for thousands of years; and I don’t know, yet: am I a falcon, a storm, or a mighty song.” BTS fans know that Jimin has a knack for hidden meaning and messages in his body art as the crescent moon along his back and up to his neck represents the moon phase when BTS debuted back on June 13, 2013. So what do you think of Jimin's new song? Let us know in the comments! #jimin #setmefreept2 #face

#hbd #jennierubyjane #blackpink January 16 marked a special day for all Blackpink fans around the world! Blinks celebrated the birthday of their beloved Jennie Kim ! The global icon posted herself on Instagram in a bunny suit and blue flowers with balloons! Take a look! Blackpink's official Instagram account also posted Happy Birthday wishes to the singer! The hashtag #TheIconJENNIEDay has been trending all over Twitter as videos showing the 27-year-old blowing out candles on stage for fans! Jennie also thanked her fans and band members as they cheered her on and sang Happy Birthday with her fans! We want to wish Jennie a Happy Birthday and much-continued success in the future! How did you wish Jennie a Happy Birthday?

As the K-drama My Demon , where he stars alongside Kim You Jung , sweeps audiences off their feet, the My Demon has once again ignited the Song Kang fever, leaving fans eager for more.

#Cardigan #KoreanCelebrities #RainySeasonStyle Cardigan is definitely a wardrobe staple in this rainy season. Aside from that it is weather appropriate, it can also upgrade your overall look. If you want to feel cozy and look dashing in this cloudburst season, check out these Korean celebrities approved way of rocking this contemporary piece. Seulgi of Red Velvet Look at those flowers and mushrooms embroidered in Seulgi's cardigan! Gloomy weather can't stop you from rocking a colorful and cute cardigan. If you have cardigans with prints go ahead and style them and pair them with blue denim jeans like Seulgi or you can opt for a skirt or shorts. Printed or embroidered cardigans can absolutely be an outfit statement. Jennie Kim of BLACKPINK Wanna look sophisticated in a tweed cardigan?, take some style cues from Jennie . From stage performance looks to street style, the Chanel ambassadress is often seen in a tweed cardigan. To give the look a laidback vibe, she paired her Chanel tweed cardigan with light wash denim jeans. IU Is vibrant color not your cup of tea? Fret not, because the neutral color palette is your best friend! Neutral colors can not only be versatile but they can make you look urbane and chic too! IU definitely pulled off this look effortlessly. Jisoo of BLACKPINK You probably searched for keywords like preppy fashion. Jisoo never disappoints us with the versatility of her style and shows us that preppy style is timeless. Casual looks layered with a long cardigan do elevate the OOTD. Jisoo styled her neutral-colored long cardigan with a striped top and tennis skirt to give it a youthful feel. Have you found your celebrity style inspo? Let us know which celebrity matches your fashion taste!

The official poster for Twenty-Five Twenty-One (Image via tvN). K-dramas have a unique way of pulling fans into their world, making you care deeply about the characters, their friendships, families, and, above all, their love stories. As the romance unfolds on screen, fans don’t just watch; they feel it. They create fan edits, post emotional tributes on social media, and root passionately for their favorite couples to overcome every obstacle and find their happily ever after. But sometimes, despite all the chemistry and hope, the love story doesn’t go the way fans dreamed. Whether the couple part ways, one falls for someone else, or tragedy strikes, the ending can leave a lasting ache. Here are six K-drama on-screen couples fans rooted for with all their hearts - but who ultimately didn’t end up together. Baek Yi-jin and Na Hee-do – Twenty-Five Twenty-One (2022) Nam Joo-hyuk and Kim Tae-ri in a still from Twenty-Five Twenty-One (Image via tvN). No prizes for guessing that our ace reporter Baek Yi-jin ( Nam Joo-hyuk ) and fencing prodigy Na Hee-do ( Kim Tae-ri ) top the list. Twenty-Five Twenty-One  is one of the most loved and celebrated K-dramas of all time, and fans were angry and devastated when the show's lead couple didn’t end up together, despite being unanimously adored. Fans cherished their journey, from being acquaintances to friends and eventually lovers. However, the couple chose to go their separate ways to pursue their individual careers, in a very La La Land -style ending. The finale was so unpopular that many fans demanded a second season, hoping for a different outcome for Baek Yi-jin and Na Hee-do. Yang Geum-myeong and Park Yeong-beom – When Life Gives You Tangerines (2025) Lee Jun-young and IU in a still from When Life Gives You Tangerines (Image via Instagram/@real_2junyoung) Yang Geum-myeong (played by IU ), the daughter of Oh Ae-sun ( also IU ) and Yang Gwan-sik ( Park Bo-gum ), believed she had found her soulmate in Park Yeong-beom ( Lee Jun-young ) - a kind-hearted, sensitive man who reminded her of her father. The couple weathered many storms together: a long-distance relationship, his mother’s constant disapproval and harsh treatment of Geum-myeong, and the quiet struggles that come with being in a long-term relationship. Despite their deep connection, the relationship ultimately crumbled. Geum-myeong eventually married Park Chung-seob ( Kim Seon-ho ). While fans adored the chemistry between IU and Kim Seon-ho, many sympathized with Yeong-beom, noting that he wasn’t a bad person, just someone who failed to stand up for the woman he loved when it mattered most. In the end, it was a case of 'what could have been,' a reminder that sometimes love alone isn’t enough. Han Seo-jun and Lim Ju-kyung – True Beauty (2020) Hwang In-youp and Moon Ga-young in a still from True Beauty (Image via tvN). If you’ve ever experienced second lead syndrome, chances are Han Seo-jun was the reason why. Played by Hwang In-youp , Seo-jun had it all - model-esque looks, bad boy charm, and a soft heart, especially when it came to Lim Ju-kyung ( Moon Ga-young ), his best friend’s girlfriend. Though he kept his feelings hidden, Seo-jun was always there for Ju-kyung - comforting her, protecting her, and quietly loving her from the sidelines. His unwavering loyalty and unspoken affection earned him the fans' wholehearted support, as they believed he deserved to be by her side in the end. But Ju-kyung ultimately followed her heart and chose her first love, Lee Soo-ho ( Cha Eun-woo ), leaving Seo-jun and countless viewers heartbroken. Still, in some alternate universe, we like to believe Han Seo-jun got the girl he loved so deeply. Han Ji-pyeong and Seo Dal-mi – Start-Up (2020) Kim Seon-ho and Suzy in a still from Start-Up (Image via tvN). From one Han to another - Start-Up  gave viewers one of the most intense cases of second lead syndrome in recent K-drama history. Han Ji-pyeong ( Kim Seon-ho ) captured hearts with his quiet strength and emotional depth, especially in the show's Cyrano de Bergerac -style twist, where he secretly wrote heartfelt letters to Seo Dal-mi ( Suzy ), pretending to be Nam Do-san ( Nam Joo-hyuk ). What began as a favor turned into something much deeper, as Ji-pyeong unexpectedly fell in love with Dal-mi. But by the time the truth surfaced, her heart already belonged to Do-san. Despite the chemistry between Kim Seon-ho and b, their characters never had a real shot at love, much to the disappointment of fans who were rooting hard for them. Now, with Suzy and Kim Seon-ho confirmed to reunite in a new project, fans are hopeful that this time, their on-screen romance might finally come to fruition. Jang Man-wol and Goo Chan-sung – Hotel Del Luna (2019) IU and Yeo Jin-goo in a still from Hotel Del Luna (Image via tvN). Another IU pairing makes the list—this time in the dark fantasy tragi-comedy Hotel Del Luna . IU plays the stylish yet ill-tempered Jang Man-wol, the centuries-old owner of a hotel that caters exclusively to the dead with unfinished business. Her world is turned upside down when she crosses paths with Goo Chan-sung ( Yeo Jin-goo ), the hotel’s new general manager - a rational and sincere man. What begins as a tense, antagonistic relationship slowly blossoms into a deep and poignant love. But fate has other plans. To atone for her past sins, Man-wol must move on to the afterlife, leaving behind the man she’s finally learned to love. Before she goes, she promises Chan-sung that they’ll find each other again in their next life. The emotional ending left viewers heartbroken, with many hoping for a second season where this otherworldly love story could finally get the closure it deserves. Sung Deok-sun and Kim Jung-hwan – Reply 1988 (2015) Ryu Jun-yeol and Hyeri in a still from Reply 1988 (Image via tvN). Few K-drama endings have left fans as heartbroken as Reply 1988 . Kim Jung-hwan ( Ryu Jun-yeol ), the quietly devoted and ever-reserved friend, carried a torch for Sung Deok-sun ( Hyeri ) for years. Just when he mustered the courage to confess his love, it was too late - Deok-sun was already in a relationship with Choi Taek ( Park Bo-gum ), his best friend. What made it all the more tragic was that Deok-sun never realized Jung-hwan had feelings for her. He had silently stepped aside, sacrificing his happiness for the sake of friendship. In a bittersweet twist, fans found comfort in knowing that Hyeri and Ryu Jun-yeol were dating in real life. But even that love story ended in a very public breakup, reinforcing the idea that some romances, on-screen and off, just aren’t meant to be. Which on-screen couple did you root for? Let us know in the comments below! #Reply1988 #Hyeri #ParkBoGum #IU #HotelDelLuna #WhenLifeGivesYouTangerines #LeeJunYoung #StartUp #KimSeonHo #Suzy #TrueBeauty #ChaEunWoo #MoonGaYoung #HwangInYoup #TwentyFiveTwentyOne #BaekYiJin #NamJooHyuk #KimTaeRi #NaHeeDo #Kdramas #Kdrama #KoreanDrama