Top 5 Short Korean Dramas To Watch In One Weekend: K-Obsessed

5 Must-Watch Short Korean Dramas Perfect For The Weekend

1. Soundtrack #1

‘Soundtrack #1’ total episodes: 4

Where to watch ‘Soundtrack #1’: JioHotstar

‘Soundtrack #1’ is a soft and soulful romance between two friends and stars Park Hyung-sik and Han So-hee in the lead roles. As per IMDb, the story revolves around, “Best friends for almost twenty years, our two main characters can no longer ignore the feelings blooming between them as they start living together.”

This drama is gentle, poetic, full of love, lots of realisations, and carried beautifully by the chemistry of its leads. Its sequel was released in 2023, and both are feel-good drama series worth watching.

2. Night Has Come

‘Night Has Come’ total episodes: 12

Where to watch: ‘Night Has Come’: Viki Rakuten

If you’re into suspenseful thrillers with a unique twist, Night Has Come is a great pick. Set in a high school during a sudden lockdown, this drama plunges its characters into a deadly survival game. The plot of ‘Night Has Come’ revolves around, “A mystery high-teen death game in which a mafia game takes place for students in Class 2 and 3 who left the retreat, and the intense psychological warfare of cheating and deception, and the breathtaking tension.”

It stars Lee Jae-in, Cha Woo-min, Ahn Ji Ho, Kim Woo-seok, Choi Ye-bin, and Jung So-ri in the main roles. It’s perfect for viewers who love mystery elements and dark social themes, and will surely keep you hooked till the end.

3. The Trunk

‘The Trunk’ total episodes: 8

Where to watch ‘The Trunk’: Netflix

‘The Trunk’ offers a more mature tone starring Seo Hyun-jin and Gong Yoo in the main roles. ‘The Trunk’ is about, “A secret marriage service is uncovered when a trunk washes up on the shore, revealing the strange marriage between a couple in the thick of it all”, according to IMDb.

With good cinematography and layered characters, this series is ideal if you’re in the mood for a mystery melodrama series.

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4. Business Proposal

‘Business Proposal’ total episode: 12

Where to watch ‘Business Proposal’: Netflix

For something light-hearted, charming, and feel-good, ‘Business Proposal’ is a must-watch starring Ahn Hyo-seop, Kim Se-jeong, Kim Min-kyu, and Seol In-ah in the main roles. “In disguise as her friend, Ha-ri shows up for a blind date to scare him away. But plans go awry when he turns out to be her CEO — and makes a proposal”, states Netflix synopsis.

Featuring mistaken identities, swoon-worthy leads, cute misunderstandings, and a lot of romantic moments, this drama became a fan-favourite soon after its release, making it perfect for binge-watching.

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5. A Time Called You

‘A Time Called You’ total episodes: 12

Where to watch ‘A Time Called You’: Netflix

If you enjoy emotional storytelling with a touch of time travel and romance, ‘A Time Called You’ is worth adding to your list. It is based on the Taiwanese series ‘Someday or One Day’. The drama is about, “A grieving woman magically travels through time to 1998, where she meets a man with an uncanny resemblance to her late love”, states Netflix synopsis.

The drama stars Ahn Hyo-seop, Jeon Yeo-been, and Kang Hoon in the lead roles. The engaging plot and cliffhangers at the end of each episode make it easy to get invested and want to watch more.

Whether you're in the mood for romance or time travel, these short Korean dramas offer a weekend well spent with a good storyline.

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Image credit: IMDb