Looking to get your K-drama fix while flying on Singapore Airlines? You’re in luck — we’ve got fantastic shows to keep you entertained.
K-dramas suffered from a bad rep in the ’00s. Often dismissed as soapy trash back then, they were frequently the stuff of parody. But they have come a long way since then and entrenched themselves in global pop culture. And K-dramas are no longer consigned to the romance genre; now, they span everything from thrillers and melodramas to good ol’ romcoms.
For those who are swept up in the hallyu craze, catch these three K-dramas on KrisWorld that will draw you in with their unique blend of compelling characters and intricate settings.
Connection
The 2003 K-drama All In, which was a huge success, played a pivotal role in propelling the popularity of the Korean Wave. One of the show’s cast members, Ji Sung, has been a tireless workhorse since, starring in many series in the two ensuing decades. Now, he finds himself as the headlining star of Connection, a psychological crime thriller brimming with suspense.
When ace narcotics investigator Jang Jae-kyung (Ji Sung) finds himself forcibly addicted to drugs, he must fight to maintain his coherence and sanity, all while trying to uncover the truth behind the suspicious suicide of an old friend. In doing so, he has to revisit the connection they shared to discover clues.
Meanwhile, Oh Yun-jin (Jeon Mi-do), a self-assertive and headstrong reporter who was unfairly fired from her previous job, decides to return to Anhyeon City and focus her journalism on corruption. Now, as a local news reporter for the Anhyeon Economic Daily, she gets involved with Jae-kyung.
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Oh Yoonjin, reporter for the Ahnhyun Economic Daily, chases a drug case for scoop. Who could the drug lord be?
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Lovely Runner
This year’s sleeper hit, Lovely Runner, tells the story of a K-pop stan travelling back in time to meet her idol in his school days. Im Sol (Kim Hye-yoon) is just like any other ordinary K-pop fan. She buys a ton of merch, goes to every concert, and has been part of the journey of her favourite celebrity, Ryu Sun-jae (Byeon Woo-seok), since the beginning.
A fateful phone call from Sun-jae when he was a rookie saved Sol, who is paralysed from the waist down, from the brink of despair. So, when Sol finds herself going back 15 years in time after learning that her idol has passed on due to depression, she vows to change their destinies. Lovely Runner is an alternately heartwarming and heart-wrenching journey of hope and second chances. Be prepared to fall more and more in love with the couple as the drama progresses. In the end, will Sol and Sun-jae be able to cheat fate?
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Sol finds herself in the past, 13 years ago when Sun-Jae is alive. Sol takes up this chance to save Sun Jae.
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Hide
This 12-episode mystery series explores the case of an ex-prosecutor-turned-lawyer’s missing husband, who was seemingly the perfect man. The drama chronicles the journey of Na Moon-yeong (Lee Bo-young) as she searches for her missing husband, Cha Seong-jae (Lee Moo-saeng), all while raising her daughter alone.
Filled with suspense and unexpected twists, Hide keeps viewers on the edge of their seats as Moon-yeong unravels the mystery of her husband’s disappearing act piece by piece. And more than just deliver thrills and tense moments, Hide is also an exploration of trust, deception, and the lengths one will go to uncover the truth. This gripping drama is a must-watch for fans of intense, emotionally charged storytelling.
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Na Moon Young is married to Cha Sung Jae, but Cha Sung Jae suddenly disappears.
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