How I Watch Kdrama
I watched my very first kdrama (Boys Over Flowers) OVER 10 years ago and I have been hooked ever since! Thankfully, it’s gotten a lot easier to view Korean films and Korean dramas from the comfort of our own homes.
Although I generally watch most of my kdramas on Netflix, Kocowa is a great service for kdrama exclusives, kpop, variety shows, and other extras you can usually only find fansubbed on Youtube.
Is Kocowa Worth It?
The Korean Wave is in full effect, making Korean-centric TV shows and drama a global phenomenon. With so many streaming service choices should you try Kocowa?
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Kdrama Websites to Watch Korean Shows Legally
Other places to watch your favorite kdrama legally include: Viki, Hulu, Tubi, Korea On Demand, iQiyi, and Asiancrush.
If you’d like to keep track of what drama is airing or want daily news from Korea, I would suggest checking out MyDramaList, Soompi, and DramaBeans.
Korean Gift Ideas
If you’d like to give a gift to somebody (or even yourself!) who enjoys Kpop, Kdrama, or other facets of Korean Culture (including where to buy authentic Korean snacks like in Kdrama) check out our post on where to purchase Korean gifts:
Gift Ideas for Kdrama and Kpop Fans
It doesn’t have to be difficult to find a gift for fans of South Korean Pop Culture! Here are a few gift ideas for Kdrama and Kpop fans and lovers.
Keep readingKorean Drama Reviews
Here are a few Korean Dramas I really enjoyed and recommended (and some I might advise you to stay away from).
Chocolate is a Redundant Kdrama Series
Is Chocolate worth watching? This is an in-depth discussion with spoilers for the first four episodes of this terribly disappointing Netflix kdrama series.
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A Crime Drama with STRONG Female Leads – Live Kdrama Review
For the Hongil Division in Seoul, maintaining work-life balance isn’t easy. Thankfully, this Korean drama on Netflix seamlessly juggles an ensemble of characters problems in a way that doesn’t burn you out. This is a review of one of the best crime kdrama of 2018, LIVE!
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More Than Just An Office Drama – Misaeng: Incomplete Life Kdrama Review
Jang Geu Rae is a talented baduk player who never went to college. Can he overcome the hardships experienced in the real world during his internship?
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Should You Watch One Spring Night?
Is One Spring Night a Netflix Kdrama worth watching? Or is the forced love triangle between Yoo Ji Ho, Lee Jung In, and Kwon Ki Seok too much to bear?
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Is Revolutionary Love Worth Watching?
Byun Hyuk is a chaebol son who willing lives in a poor area. Wanting to impress Baek Joon, Hyuk starts a work culture revolution at his father’s company.
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Is Strangers From Hell Worth Watching?
Strangers from Hell, or Taineun Jiokida [ 타인은 지옥이다] is a 2019 Kdrama. It is a live adaptation of a webtoon sharing the same name. This is a full series review of the psychological thriller Strangers from Hell with major plot spoilers.
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The King: Eternal Monarch Mid-Season Review
This is a mid-season review of The King: Eternal Monarch, currently airing on Netflix. Discussing theories, character analysis and the overall time-travel & parallel universe storyline as a whole.
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Save Me is a Journey into the Human Psyche – Kdrama Review
As a pseudo Christian religious cult overtakes a sleepy Korean village in the mountains, Sang Mi must fight for her family. Is Save Me a Kdrama worth watching?
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Our Blues is Worth Watching
The residents of the quaint Pureung Village work at the fish market, and quietly go about their lives. Let’s explore why Our Blues is a kdrama worth watching.
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Is Cafe Minamdang Worth Watching?
Framed for murder, criminal profiler Nam Han Joon decides to become a fraudulent shaman instead! Can he catch the elusive assailant Gopuri and clear his name?
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Keep Your Eyes Peeled – Goedam Episode 2 Review
Goedam [도시괴담] is a collection of eight Korean horror stories on Netflix. Is this scary anthology series worth your time? Or is it too difficult to follow?
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Is Extraordinary Attorney Woo Worth Watching?
Although brilliant, Attorney Woo Young Woo cannot find a job due to having autism. After accepting a job offer at Hanbada, her adult life finally begins.
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Is My Unfamiliar Family Worth Watching?
When devoted husband Kim Sang Shik accidently reveals a long-held secret, the once happy Kim family spirals out of control due to various misunderstandings.
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Queenmaker is a Fantastic Political Kdrama!
Eunsung Group’s corporate fixer Hwang Do Hee leaves her morally gray life behind after meeting Oh Kyung Sook. Can she turn Kyung Sook into Seoul’s new mayor?
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