On the world map of fans of television series, a small Asian country appears marked with a big star: South Korea. From those distant lands we receive productions that have managed to captivate viewers from all over the world, including Spain. In this post we will review what are the best korean series of the moment.
It is not a passing fad. Korean aesthetics has been experiencing an incredible boom for several years: cinema, music (popular k-pop), series... Once the western viewer overcomes his prejudices and crosses the cultural barrier, he meets a whole world to discover and enjoy.
Most of the k-series that viewers in other parts of the world are passionate about are available on Netflix. There are all themes: romantic, mystery, science-fiction... An extensive catalog with a lot to choose from and from which we bring you a careful selection here:
Boys over Flowers
It is not a new series, but it is still very popular in its country of origin and is just now conquering the taste of viewers from the rest of the world. Boys over Flowers is a full blown teen k-drama. It is the typical story of the class struggle developed in a high school setting, with a group of posh bullies, the F4, bullying without regard. And where an unexpected love story is born.
Boys over Flowers (2009)
love gives a lot of war
A hit romantic comedy with classic ingredients and all the charm of the k-series: destiny ends up bringing together a woman who hates all men and a man who distrusts all women. love gives a lot of war It is the great success of the year in South Korea and its followers outside the country are already legion.
love gives a lot of war (2023)
The Squid Game
What can I say about this series that hasn't already been said? The Squid Game is not only an internationally successful series, but the door that has opened the universe of South Korean series to millions of people. the plot of The Squid Game is well known: the story of a macabre contest in which 456 financially challenged contestants risk their lives for a chance to win a prize of 45.000 billion won.
The Squid Game (2021)
We are dead
High-voltage Korean horror that will delight those who were shaken by South Korean films of this genre, such as "Train to Wuhan." Also this series is about zombies: We are dead It currently has two seasons of 12 episodes each. The plot: a group of students are trapped in an institute that has been invaded by the living dead. Your only goal is to try to survive while the rescue teams arrive.
We are dead (2022)
the mystic terrace
The pojangmacha are very popular street food establishments in South Korea. One of these outdoor food stalls is the epicenter of the series. The mystical terrace. It is run by a very bad-tempered woman who is actually serving time for a crime she committed in a previous life. To get out of there she has to resolve 100.000 grudges in the Realm of the Living.
the mystic terrace (2020)
Sea of Tranquility
Quality South Korean science fiction. Sea of Tranquility is a series based on the famous short film of the same name. Eight intense chapters that transport us to a future scenario, in which the Earth is dying due to an unstoppable process of desertification. In this context, a group of astronauts must fulfill a delicate mission: travel to the Moon to collect a mysterious sample from the Balhae Base. But time is running against them.
Sea of Tranquility (2022)
My holo love
A rather rare romantic comedy. Almost Martian, but charming. My holo love tells the love story between a girl and an intelligent hologram. That is, between a person of flesh and blood and a virtual character. It will work?
My holo love (2020)
narcosantos
If this is not one of the best current Korean series, at least it is one of the most original. And besides, it is based on a true event. the plot of narcosantos tells the story of a businessman who is forced to collaborate with the South Korean intelligence service to track down a dangerous Korean drug trafficker operating from South America. Very interesting.
narcosantos (2022)
navillera
A series recommended both for lovers of the musical genre and for fans of endearing human stories. navillera brings us a story of second chances, in which a retired postal worker will take the step of dedicating the time he denied him throughout his life to his great passion: ballet. And all thanks to a 23-year-old boy who will infect you with his enthusiasm.
navillera (2021)
Job offer
One of the best Korean series of 2022, with an undeniable success of the public. Job offer is a delicious romantic comedy full of surprises and hilarious misunderstandings: a girl shows up on a blind date instead of her friend, intent on helping her get rid of her boyfriend. However, on the date she finds that this man is none other than the director of the company with which she works.
Job offer (2022)
heading to hell
Everything starts as "a normal day in Seoul", but the city will be filled with dark creatures that spread terror in the streets. heading to hell It is a gloomy and distressing series, one of the most elaborate proofs that South Koreans are specialists in making us feel afraid, masters of terror.
heading to hell (2021)
Wow, lawyer extraordinaire
Finally, one of the best Korean series according to critics and public success: Wow, lawyer extraordinaire. The protagonist is a 27-year-old lawyer who suffers from autism, but at the same time has an IQ of 164. That intelligence above the ordinary makes her a real ax in her trade. However, her problems relating to other people are a major obstacle in her profession.
Wow, lawyer extraordinaire (2022)