Slice of life K-Dramas are like warm, comfy blankets that wrap you up in stories about everyday people living their everyday lives.
Streaming platforms like Netflix and Viki have gathered some of the best of these K-Dramas, offering a variety of stories whether you're in the mood for a light-hearted romance, a heartfelt family drama, or a story about personal growth and finding your own path.
1. "Hello, My Twenties!" (also known as "Age of Youth") (2016) Stream it on: Netflix, Viki
Five college students with contrasting personalities and backgrounds live together in a house called Belle Epoque, where they experience love, friendship, and personal growth while dealing with life's challenges, including romance troubles, family issues, and personal secrets coming to light.
2. "Reply 1988" (2015) Stream it on: Netflix, Viki
Set in a Seoul neighborhood in 1988, the series follows five friends and their families living on the same street, sharing life's joys and sorrows, with a focus on the coming-of-age of the teenagers and the nostalgic reminiscence of their parents' youth, culminating in revealing which of the friends marries the female lead.
3. "Law School" (2021) Stream it on: Netflix
At a prestigious law school, a group of students and professors become entangled in a mysterious murder case; as they delve deeper, they uncover corruption and malpractice within the legal system, challenging their ethics and law understanding.
4. "Prison Playbook" (2017) Stream it on: Netflix
A star baseball pitcher's life is turned upside down when he is sentenced to a year in prison after an unexpected altercation; inside, he must adapt to his new life, making allies and enemies, while his family and friends navigate the changes and prepare for his return.
5. "Stove League" (2019) Stream it on: Viki, Kocowa+
The new general manager of a struggling baseball team, the Dreams, faces resistance from his own players and staff as he attempts to turn the team around with unconventional methods, facing challenges both on and off the field.
6. "Hospital Playlist" (2020) Stream it on: Netflix
Five doctors, who have been friends since medical school, work together in the same hospital, where they navigate the complexities of patient care, hospital politics, and their personal lives, sharing moments of joy and sorrow.
7. "Black Dog" (2019) Stream it on: Netflix, Viki
A temporary teacher aspires to become a permanent one, facing the harsh realities and competition within the South Korean education system, and learns the true meaning of teaching through her interactions with colleagues and students.
8. "Witch at Court" (2017) Stream it on: Kocowa+
A highly skilled and ambitious prosecutor with a reputation for being a "witch" in the courtroom tackles cases of sexual assault and fights for justice for the victims, often clashing with her less zealous colleagues.
9. "Mad for Each Other" (2021) Stream it on: Netflix
Two neighbors, dealing with their own emotional baggage, find themselves drawn to each other as they attend the same therapy sessions, slowly healing and finding solace in each other's company amidst their quirky encounters and personal struggles.
10. "My Liberation Notes" (2022) Stream it on: Netflix
Three siblings, feeling trapped in their mundane lives, encounter a mysterious man who becomes a catalyst for change, prompting each to confront their desires and pursue liberation from their internal and external confines.
11. "Because This Is My First Life" (2017) Stream it on: Netflix, Viki, ViX, Pluto TV
A pragmatic contract marriage between a software developer and a homeless assistant writer leads to unexpected camaraderie, understanding, and a reevaluation of their views on relationships and life.
12. "Welcome to Waikiki" (2018) Stream it on: Netflix, Viki
In an attempt to fund their own movie project, three friends run a guesthouse called Waikiki, which quickly turns chaotic with the arrival of a single mother and her baby, leading to comedic situations and life lessons for the makeshift family.
13. "Hi Bye, Mama!" (2020) Stream it on: Netflix
A woman, who died in a tragic accident, is granted the chance to live again for 49 days as a human; she returns to her husband and daughter, only to find that her husband has remarried, leading to heartfelt moments as she seeks closure and a peaceful afterlife.
14. "Oh My Baby" (2020) Stream it on: Netflix, Viki
A 39-year-old woman, who wants to have a child without getting married, navigates her options while dealing with societal pressures, eventually finding love in an unexpected place as she pursues her dream of becoming a mother.
15. "When the Camellia Blooms" (2019) Stream it on: Netflix
A single mother moves to a small town to open a bar called Camellia, where she becomes involved in a love triangle and finds herself targeted by a serial killer, with the local police officer, who is also in love with her, trying to protect her.
16. "Birthcare Centre" (2020) Stream it on: Netflix
A new mother, accustomed to excelling at everything but finding childbirth and motherhood challenging, enters an exclusive postpartum care center, where she meets other mothers from different backgrounds and learns about motherhood, friendship, and personal growth.
17. "Strong Girl Bong-soon" (2017) Stream it on: Viki
Born with superhuman strength, a young woman aims to use her powers for good, landing a job as a bodyguard for a wealthy heir, whom she falls in love with; together, they tackle a kidnapping case endangering their neighborhood.
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