4 Sentimental K-Dramas Set in the Past To Check Out: ‘Mr. Sunshine,’ ‘Go Back Couple,’ ‘Reply 1988,’ ‘Twenty Five, Twenty One’
K-Dramas set in the '80s and '90s bring back fans and viewers to the time when life was just simple. There were no smartphones, high-tech gadgets, and multipurpose appliances.
In addition to that, the sentimental element can totally make anyone emotional. The rawness and realness of these series will hit every viewer in the feels!
If you are interested to watch something entertaining and nostalgic, then check these good old K-Dramas now!
1. 'Reply 1988'
The "Reply" franchise is certainly the best pick if you want something that will remind you of the good old days!
The classic coming-of-age drama "Reply 1988" is simply one binge-worthy series. It follows the story of five friends-including Girl's Day Hyeri, Park Bo Gum, Ryu Jun Yeol, Go Kyung Pyo, and Lee Dong Hwi-who grew up in the same neighborhood.
"Reply 1988" will absolutely bring back a lot of memories of you and your friends! Watch it now on Netflix!
2. 'Mr. Sunshine'
Lee Byung Hun and Kim Tae Ri's historical drama "Mr. Sunshine" had viewers hooked up until this writing!
It depicts the story of a young boy who escapes to the United States to end slavery, after the 1871 Shinmiyangyo incident.
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Apart from the beautiful backdrop of 1800 South Korea, the drama also offers impressive character developments that can not be seen in other K-Dramas.
Lee Byung Hun, Kim Tae Ri
It also shows how the country struggled during the time of slavery.
3. 'Go Back Couple'
What would you do if you wake up and suddenly, you are a much younger version of yourself?
In the 2017 rom-com romance drama "Go Back Couple," Son Ho Jun and Jang Na Ra plays a 38-year-old married couple who are blessed with a child.
Their long-term relationship reached a point where the cracks they tried to hide now show. It turned their lives gloomy.
Then one day, they return to their younger selves as university students. This allowed them to change their former decisions.
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Son Ho Jun and Jang Na Ra's melodrama perfectly depicts the unconditional love of parents and how decisions affect one's life permanently.
4. 'Twenty Five, Twenty One'
Netflix's blockbuster hit series "Twenty Five, Twenty One" gives viewers a glimpse into the lives of five friends who pursue their dreams despite life's unexpected worries and struggles.
Twenty Five Twenty One
Starring Nam Joo Hyuk, Kim Tae Ri, WJSN Bona, Choi Hyun Wook and Lee Joo Myung, "Twenty Five, Twenty One" highlights the important parts in one's life: family, friendships, love, dreams, and career.
Twenty Five Twenty One | Nam Joo Hyuk, Kim Tae Ri
It depicts the story of an aspiring fencer and a news reporter who was once a conglomerate heir. Their dreams were compromised when the IMF crisis happened in South Korea. It forced them to adapt to life's abrupt changes while trying to enjoy their young adulthood.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
