'Reply 1988,’ ‘Twenty Five, Twenty One,’ More Tear-Jerking Series If You Loved ‘20th Century Girl’
How do you say goodbye to your first love? The entire global Hallyu scene was shaken when Kim Yoo Jung's comeback film "20th Century Girl" premiered on Netflix.
The tear-jerking film truly did a number on avid K-Drama fans, evoking extreme emotions that they have never felt before. If you loved the new Netflix movie, then keep on reading!
Here are some works that transcend time and will surely make your heart swell like "20th Century Girl" did!
'Twenty Five, Twenty One'
Like "20th Century Girl," Kim Tae Ri and Nam Joo Hyuk's "Twenty Five, Twenty One" also entails falling in love with someone for the first time. In addition to that, it is also set in 1990.
The drama also depicts the importance of family, friends and achieving your dreams. In the drama, Kim Tae Ri plays the role of a popular fencer who falls in love with Nam Joo Hyuk's character who's a news reporter.
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During the IMF crisis that hit South Korea, the two lead stars and their friends navigate their lives as they adjust to life as they grow old.
'Youth of May'
Lee Do Hyun and Go Min Si's "Youth of May" is also a tear-jerker! Don't be fooled by its cutesy romance between a medical student and a nurse.
The romantic narrative of the drama is a roller coaster ride set in May 1980 during the crucial period of South Korea's democratic movement.
Like "Twenty Five, Twenty One" and "20th Century Girl," Lee Do Hyun and Go Min Si's drama also featured the sacrifices that were made by the characters in order to move forward in the real world, giving resonance to every viewer all over the world.
'Reply 1988'
The whole "Reply" series gives off a more mature "20th Century Girl" vibe but Girl's Day Hyeri, Park Bo Gum and Ryu Jun Yeol's "Reply 1988" is such a classic!
Not only does it alludes to life in the '90s but also showcases the beauty of youthful friendships, pop culture references and more that many generations will recognize.
"Reply 1988" tales about the ups and downs of first loves, first crushes, first heartbreak and more, including the discovery of one's true love.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
