Squid Game To Business Proposal: Best K-Dramas On Netflix That You Should Not Miss

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Squid Game is a dystopian survival thriller created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, which revolves around a mysterious game containing 456 players.
South Korean culture has firmly secured its place on the global stage. From Parasite's historic Oscar win in 2019 and BTS dominating international charts to Squid Game becoming a worldwide phenomenon – Korean content is not just making waves, but it is leading the tide.
Here's a list of the best Korean shows on Netflix that you cannot afford to miss:
Squid Game
This dystopian survival thriller created by Hwang Dong-hyuk revolves around a mysterious game where 456 players, dealing with financial hardships, risk their lives to play a series of deadly games to win around $40 million. The series features an ensemble cast including Lee Jung-jae, Wi Ha-joon, Park Hae-soo, Jung Ho-yeon and Jo Yu-ri, among others.
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Alchemy of Souls
This fantasy period K-drama follows the story of two mages who have the ability to move their souls across bodies using a forbidden magic spell. The series cast a versatile lineup of actors, including Lee Jae-wook, Jung So-min, Hwang Min-hyun and Go Youn-jung.
Business Proposal
This feel-good office romance stars Ahn Hyo-seop as a rich CEO and Kim Se-jeong as a researcher working at the company. Although a fake date brings them closer, they slowly grow to have genuine feelings for each other.
All Of Us Are Dead
This webtoon adaptation is set in the fictional city of Hyosan and follows a group of teenagers stranded in school as they fight for survival after a zombie outbreak. With a hint of high school romance and unlimited suspense, this series will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the 12 episodes.
Lost in Starlight
Netflix Korea's original animated series Lost in Starlight transcends space and time. Set in a futuristic Seoul in 2050, the story follows the love story of astronaut Nan-young and musician Jay as they navigate their relationship through the painful reality of long-distance across the universe – one that bridges Earth and Mars.
When Life Gives You Tangerines
This series stars K-drama fans' favourites IU and Park Bo-gum as Ae-sun and Gwan-sik, long-time friends and inhabitants of Jeju Island, where their love story blossoms.
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This slice-of-life drama begins in the 60s as Korea's urbanisation sees an increased popularity where Jeju serves as the main backdrop for both the show's character arcs as well as the larger social commentary.