Slice-of-life dramas are one of the most popular genres in the K-drama world. Their simplistic approach to life, relatable character portrayals, realistic acting, and deep emotional elements provide the audience with a comforting and feel-good journey. The 2022 K-drama Our Blues, starring Shin Min-a and Kim Woo-Bin, is one of the most beloved slice-of-life series of all time.
The list also includes Kim Ji-Won’s My Liberation Notes, Jung Hae-In and Son Ye-Jin’s Something in the Rain, and Seolhyun and Im Si-Wan’s Summer Strike, among others. These series are available to watch online on different streaming platforms. Here’s a look at these K-dramas in detail below.
Our Blues
The hit slice-of-life K-drama Our Blues has become one of the highest-rated dramas. Popular television screenwriter Noh Hee-Kyung wrote the series, which Kim Kyu-Tae directed. The K-drama first aired on April 9, 2022, on tvN.
Our Blues is an omnibus drama that depicts the bittersweet lives of several individuals throughout the show. The story is set against the alluring backdrop of Jeju Island. The main cast includes Shin Min-a, Kim Woo-Bin, Lee Byung-Hun, Han Ji-Min, Cho Hye-Jung, and more. The series is available to watch online globally on Netflix.
Something in the Rain
Something in the Rain is another popular slice-of-life romantic K-drama starring Son Ye-Jin and Jung Hae-In. Directed by Ahn Pan-Seok, the series made its debut on JTBC on March 30, 2018. Actor Jung Hae-In plays the male lead, Seo Joon-Hee, while Son Ye-Jin portrays the main female character, Yoon Jin-Ah.
Something in the Rain follows the secret and mature love story of Yoon Jin-Ah, a woman in her mid-thirties, and Seo Joon-Hee, the 29-year-old brother of her best friend. Their heartfelt romance starts when Joon-Hee returns from abroad and reunites with Jin-Ah. The K-drama also features Jang So-Yeon, Jung Eu-Gene, and Wi Ha-Joon, among others. Viewers can watch the series online on Netflix, Viki, and Viu.
My Liberation Notes
My Liberation Notes is another hit slice-of-life K-drama that premiered on April 9, 2022, on JTBC. Written by the renowned screenplay writer Park Hae-Young, the series chronicles the story of three siblings—Yeom Chang-Hee, Yeom Ki-Jeong, and Yeom Mi-Jeong, who desire to escape their mundane lives. The story also focuses on the life of a mysterious stranger, Mr. Gu, who works at the Yeom family factory.
The main cast members of My Liberation Notes include Kim Ji-Won, Son Suk-Ku, Lee Min-Ki, and Lee El. The supporting cast comprises of Jeon Hye-Jin, Cheon Ho-Jin, Jo Min-Kook, Lee Kyung-Sung, and many more. The K-drama is available to watch online on Netflix.
Summer Strike
Summer Strike is one of the most feel-good and emotionally driven K-dramas that premiered on ENA on November 21, 2022. Helmed by Hong Moon-Pyo and Lee Yoon-Jung, Summer Strike depicts the story of Lee Yeo-Reum, who leaves her life in the big city behind after quitting her job and ends up living in Angok, a small seaside town. The story also shows the brewing romance between Lee Yeo-Reum and Ahn Dae-Beom, a kind-hearted librarian and math genius.
Summer Strike stars South Korean singers and actors Kim Seol-Hyun, aka Seolhyun, and Im Si-Wan as the central characters. It also features Shin Eun-Soo, Park Ye-Young, Shin Ki-Joon, and several others. The K-drama is available to stream on Netflix, Viu, and Viki.
Some other noteworthy slice-of-life K-dramas include Reply 1988, Hospital Playlist, Thirty-Nine, One Spring Night, and Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, among others.
