7 Most Relatable Slice-of-Life Doramas, Ranked by IMDb

If you're new to the slice-of-life genre, think of it as a glimpse into someone's everyday life. These shows are about normal people dealing with normal things like work, love, family, and friends. The characters are just like you and me trying to figure out life.

So if you're tired of overdramatization, these 7 K-dramas are your perfect escape. They'll make you laugh, cry, and feel everything in between.

Your House Helper (2018): Metaphorical K-Drama

• On IMDb, Your House Helper is rated 6.9/10.

Don't let the title fool you. This dorama isn't just about cleaning up. More importantly, it's about clearing out the emotional clutter we all carry around with us. Watch as Kim Ji-woon, a housekeeper, helps people sort through their literal and metaphorical mess.

“I loved it, some of the healthiest most supporting female friendships out there plus cleaning tips in the end credits,” Redditor sianiam wrote.

Your House Helper is therapy in the form of 32 wholesome episodes.

Available on: Kocowa.

Miss Korea (2013-2014): Dorama About Second Chances

• On IMDb, Miss Korea is rated 7.0/10.

Miss Korea is a beauty pageant and it's a big deal. Oh Ji Young knows that she is beautiful, but she doesn't even dream of competing, let alone winning. Then her ex-boyfriend comes into the picture.

They were together a long time ago, and now he needs her help. He's the owner of a struggling makeup company and he's taking the biggest gamble of his life: he thinks his ex-girlfriend will be the next Miss Korea.

Miss Korea has 20 episodes.

Available on: Kocowa.

Lovestruck in the City (2020-2021): Love in the Urban Jungle

• On IMDb, Lovestruck in the City is rated 7.6/10.
• On Rotten Tomatoes, Lovestruck in the City has 87% from the audience.

Big cities like Seoul can be overwhelming, but Lovestruck in the City has captured its charm perfectly. The show follows a man whose summer romance with a free-spirited woman leads him on a quest through Seoul to find her. It's honest, sometimes messy and absolutely refreshing in its portrayal of modern relationships.

“Really liked this drama where adults had adult relationships. Nice cast too! Well worth the time,” Redditor Educational-Glass-63 shared.

This feel-good romance takes only 17 episodes to complete.

Available on: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.

When the Weather is Fine (2020): Slow Romance Dorama

• On IMDb, When the Weather is Fine is rated 7.7/10.

This series is a sweet story of healing and second chances set in a small town bookshop. It's perfect for those days when you just want to escape to a place of peace and quiet. It's slow and can be hard to get into, but it's so worth every second at the end of the day.

“The book club added to the aesthetics of the drama. I really liked these scenes because they were always filled with warmth,” Redditor eal8 wrote.

This slow-burner sits nicely at 16 episodes.

Available on: Netflix, Rakuten Viki, Netflix Standard with Ads.

Hello, My Twenties! (2016-2017): Messiness of Adulthood

• On IMDb, Hello, My Twenties! is rated 8.2/10.

Belle Epoque becomes home to five young women who are dealing with the chaos of their twenties, from failed relationships to career crises and everything in between. Each episode feels like catching up with your best friends.

The show has 26 episodes.

Available on: Netflix, Kocowa, Rakuten Viki, Netflix Standard with Ads.

Our Beloved Summer (2021-2022): When Past Meets Present

• On IMDb, Our Beloved Summer is rated 8.2/10.

“It's a slow slice of life character study. I liked how the leads slowly warm to each other. It has a double triangle but I liked both of the seconds. They were non-toxic,” Redditor ComplicatedShadows noted.

The universe has a funny way of bringing people back together, or in this case, a viral documentary. Our Beloved Summer follows two ex-lovers who promised never to see each other again, only to be forced back in front of the camera ten years later.

It's hilarious, heart-warming and sometimes painfully relatable. The series is 16 episodes long.

Available on: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.

Hospital Playlist (2020-2021): Medicine, Music and Friendship

• On IMDb, Hospital Playlist is rated 8.7/10.
• On Rotten Tomatoes, Hospital Playlist has 100% from the audience.

This medical drama follows five doctors who have been friends with each other since their medical school days in 1999. Somehow they still find time to rock out with their band in between saving lives.

“Even the romance feels so realistic. There's really something about adult romance that feels just right. Confessions are straight forward, and when they are not, the party on the receiving end of the confession gets it immediately,” Redditor giedonas wrote.

24 episodes of Hospital Playlist will keep you entertained.

Available on: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.