Heartbreaking K-Dramas To Cry Your Heart Out To: ‘Scarlet Heart,’ ‘Empress Ki,’ More [Updated 2023]
The approaching month of love doesn't require a love interest and a fancy dates! Sometimes, you just need a cozy bed and a nice K-drama to keep you company.
Did you know that crying is good for your health? With that said, here are some of the best heartbreaking K-dramas for a good cry.
Empress Ki
Ha Ji Won and Ji Chang Wook's "Empress Ki" is, without a doubt, one of the highly-talked about historical K-Dramas.
The drama follows the story of a love that is once found and forever lost amid the war and political battles in the Yuan dynasty.
Black
Supernatural drama "Black" follows the chilling story of a woman who has the ability to see ghosts. She works together with a detective who is possessed by a grim reaper.
Because of their mission, Black (Song Seung Heon) and Ha Ram (Go Ara) grew closer, gradually getting to know each other until they fell in love.
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However, as the reapers aren't living human beings, Black was punished, erasing his memories of Ha Ram. They also erased Ha Ram's, who also fell in love with the grim reaper, memories of him.
The Smile Has Left Your Eyes
Seo In Guk decorated the small screen with his famous dramas like "Doom at Your Service," but in the 2018 drama "The Smile Has Left Your Eyes," he captivated the viewers with his acting.
He played the role of Moo Young, a mysterious man with a childlike personality, who falls in love with a woman connected to his past that he can't remember.
Record of Youth
"Record of Youth" generated a lot of buzz after its premiere on Netflix in 2020 with its promising story and performances.
Sa Hye Jun (Park Bo Gum) and Ahn Jung Ha (Park So Dam) are challenged, going through a lot as a couple, especially when Hye Jun rises to fame as an actor.
Despite the heart-fluttering moments and hints of a happily ever after, the two characters parted ways, believing that it's the best decision for them.
Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo
The most controversial, heartbreaking and tear-jerking romance drama of all time, "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo."
With the drama's star-studded cast including IU, Lee Joon Gi, Kang Ha Neul, Ji Soo, Nam Joo Hyuk, Hong Jong Hyun, EXO Baekhyun and more, "Scarlet Heart" instantaneously caught the attention of fans not only in South Korea, but from all over the world.
It follows the story of Hae Soo who gets transported to the Goryeo dynasty and falls in love with the "wolf dog," the fourth prince.
"Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo" is a promising television drama that delivers a solid storyline, memorable moments and undeniable emotional pain.
Tomorrow
This hit 2022 fantasy K-drama stars Rowoon (SF9), Kim Hee Sun, Lee Soo Hyuk and more.
"Tomorrow" tells the story of a young employment seeker but fails to secure a job. He accidentally meets grim reapers who, and eventually, he was given a task to assist them in preventing suicides in the mortal world.
The team's journey delivers multiple heartbreaking scenes as they meet different people who went through a lot of hardships. So, make sure to prepare your tissues!
Snowdrop
While many immediately predicted their relationship was doomed from the start, we can't help but mourn the love between Young Ro (Jisoo) and Im Soo Ho (Jung Hae In).
"Snowdrop" tells the story of college student Young Ro, who hides and treats the wounded Im Soo Ho, a North Korean spy, in her dorm room, after mistaking him as a student activist. As they spend time together in an isolated room, they fall in love.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
