The Brilliant Sci-Fi K-Drama Everyone Missed Out On

We love science fiction and we love Korean dramas, but what do we love even more? You're right! Korean dramas that have an element of sci-fi in it.

Korean dramas are known best for their captivating storytelling and the unmatched production quality. K-dramas have carved out their own special place in global entertainment (and in our hearts, of course). When you add all the good things that sci-fi has to offer, you can get something truly extraordinary.

And that's exactly what happened with a series we're going to talk about today, a show that somehow slipped through the cracks of mainstream attention.

Yonder Is a 6-Episode Sci-Fi Wonder

We present to you Yonder (2022). Despite its compact six-episode format, the series can easily compete with shows three times its length.

It’s sci-fi, but don't worry, the show doesn't get lost in technical language or overwhelming special effects. Instead, it focuses on what truly matters, and that is the human heart at the center of its story.

Yonder takes us on an emotional journey that follows Jae-hyun, whose world crumbles after losing his beloved wife, Yi-hoo, to illness. Just when he's trying to piece his life back together, he receives an unexpected message, an invitation from his deceased wife to join her in a mysterious place called Yonder, a digital world that came to life by her memories.

Why Yonder Deserves Your Full Attention

Yonder tackles pretty heavy themes without getting too dark or depressing. Sure, there are emotional moments, but there's also this beautiful sense of hope throughout the series. It's a very bittersweet feeling you get when looking through old photos.

The digital afterlife concept isn't new, but Yonder brings a fresh perspective to it. Instead of focusing on the tech specs (though the visuals are absolutely gorgeous), it concentrates on the emotional impact. What would you do if you could meet your lost love one more time?

And the performances are next level! Shin Ha-kyun and Han Ji-min deliver very nuanced portrayals, plus their chemistry is off the charts.

As Redditor severed_reality perfectly captured the show's essence:

“I don't want to give away what happens but it was very good. It's really thought provoking and poses the question what is love, happiness, the true value of our treasured memories and what is a life worth living. It's well worth checking out.”

Well, I don't know about you, but we feel special every time we find something that only a few other people have watched yet. And that's exactly what Yonder is – a hidden gem that not a lot of people know about.

Where to Stream Yonder?

You can watch Yonder on Amazon Prime or Apple TV+ right now. It's the perfect weekend binge if you're tired of the same old sci-fi tropes and looking for a K-drama that breaks new ground.