5 Underrated Romance Series To Watch This Weekend: 'Still 17,' 'Love All Play,' More!
With the slew of multiple works that are in the market today, it's definitely hard to create a must watch when it comes to K-dramas.
If you're tired watching the same mainstream romance drama over and over again, then this is for you! Here are five underrated gems that you might love!
'High Society'
Released in 2015, "High Society" starring Sung Joon and UEE tells the romance drama of a conglomerate heir and a man who has huge dreams.
Apart from its romantic elements, it also captivates the viewers with its realistic portrayal of one's hardships in life.
Apart from that, the main couple, Park Hyung Sik and Lim Ji Yeon-the hottest stars today-also boast their chemistry as the second lead couple.
'Personal Taste'
Five years before the first drama, Son Ye Jin and Lee Min Ho's "Personal Taste" was released.
The series follows the romantic tryst of a fake gay man and a woman who's always betrayed in love. Because of their indifferences, their love is tumultuous and rocky, which truly appealed to the public.
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From the cast's acting and comedic relief, "Personal Taste" will be forever top tier. Although it stars Lee Min Ho and Son Ye Jin, it's not as popular as their other works.
'The Beauty Inside'
In 2018, Seo Hyun Jin and Lee Min Ki coupled up in the special romance drama "The Beauty Inside," in which the other lives another life for a week every month whilst the other couldn't recognize the face of his first love.
Unlike newer releases, "The Beauty Inside" stars mature lead stars, exuding a different romance vibe on the small screen.
It's also well-written that the viewers' will surely never want to leave the screen. In particular, "The Beauty Inside" tackles the love that transcends fate and destiny.
'Still 17'
In the same year, Shin Hye Sun and Yang Se Jong's "Still 17" was also released.
The drama focuses on the romantic story between a violinist who gets involved in an accident and wakes up only 13 years later. Suddenly at the age of 30, she meets a man that makes her heart beat once again.
"Still 17" is clearly not an ordinary love story. However, it's engaging, touching and has a different unforgettable flavor.
The drama guarantees a heart-warming feeling once viewers watch the drama from beginning to end.
'Love All Play'
Park Ju Hyun and Chae Jong Hyeop teamed up in the sports romance drama "Love All Play" in 2022.
While there are a lot of romance works in the entertainment scene, there are only a few sports romances available in the market.
"Love All Play" is a cat-and-dog romance drama between a professional athlete and a badminton star who doesn't want to be inside the court anymore.
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Not only is the drama sweet and heart-throbbing, it also deals with grief, wounds and disappointment, which will certainly give resonance to viewers of all ages.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
