5 Underrated K-Dramas You Haven’t Seen Yet That Are Worth The Watch

In “Serendipity’s Embrace,” Lee Hong Joo’s ( Kim So Hyun ) first love ended in heartbreak, leaving her skeptical of romance. 10 years later, she unexpectedly reunites with Kang Hoo Young ( Chae Jong Hyeop ), her first love, at a cafe. Now a financial planner, Hoo Young may be the last person she wants to see, but their reunion could give them a second chance at love.

This series may seem like a simple first-love romance, but it has all the makings of a K-drama that will give you butterflies. Seeing how much Hoo Young yearns for Hong Joo and how long he’s loved her is so heartwarming. Anyone who loves a persistent male lead who never gives up on the woman he loves will adore this one. There are more than enough scenes to make your heart skip a beat!

Park Sun Woo ( Lee Jin Uk ) is an anchorman who finds a way to travel back in time. He is in love with Joo Min Young ( Jo Yoon Hee ), who is a journalist. Sun Woo travels back in time to help keep his family safe, but there are certain decisions he makes that affect things in the future. He is in a continuous fight for time as he tries to make sure nothing bad happens to the people he loves in the future.

The story may seem complex at first, but the one thing that will truly have you hooked is Sun Woo’s unwavering love for Min Young. Watching him risk everything for her is incredibly romantic, while the series’ constant cliffhangers will leave you anxiously rooting for the OTP to finally be together. Although time travel has been done before in K-dramas, there’s something about this series that feels completely unique, and much of that is thanks to the captivating love story and chemistry between Lee Jin Wook and Jo Yoon Hee.

Lee Si Young plays Jo Soo Ji, a cop determined to avenge the murder of her daughter, Yu Na. The killer, Yoon Si Wan ( Lomon ), gets away with the crime thanks to his powerful prosecutor father, Yoon Seung Ro ( Choi Moo Sung ). After her own attempt at revenge fails, Soo Ji is taken in by Jang Do Han ( Kim Young Kwang ) and his team, played by Kim Seul Gi , Key , and Shin Dong Wook . Together, they use their unique skills to take down Yoon Seung Ro, each with their own hidden agenda.

This series has all the classic makings of a thrilling revenge drama. From a team with unique skills ranging from fighting to hacking into systems, to a storyline that will keep you on the edge of your seat, there’s never a dull moment. The cast delivers A+ performances, and watching the bad guys finally get what they deserve is incredibly satisfying. This is arguably one of Kim Young Kwang’s best roles, and although there isn’t a romantic storyline between the leads, the gripping plot and the cast’s ability to carry the series make it one of the best revenge dramas out there.

Kim Mi Kyung ( Lee Sun Bin ) has dedicated the past 12 years of her life to working at a potato research institute in a quiet mountain valley, taking her job and research very seriously. But her simple life is turned upside down when So Baek Ho ( Kang Tae Oh ), a handsome businessman with a bright smile and a cold, capitalist mindset, arrives at the institute.