From ‘My Name’ To ‘Semantic Error’, 9 Short K-Dramas That You Can Binge-Watch In One Day

Anneyeonghaseyeo, my dear K-drama fans! I often forget that I have to keep the readers updated with all the K-drama and K-Pop content. And I would like to blame it on my binge-watching sessions which last for hours. Usually, most K-dramas have 16 to 17 episodes with each having a run time of an hour and that’s why it takes me so long to finish one series but I’m not complaining about it at all because I love it. Now, I know that for many people watching such long episodes sounds like a serious commitment. So, for people who are afraid of such commitments, I have a solution for them and it is short K-dramas, these series have less number of episodes with shorter run times and you can even complete them in a day, it sounds perfect! 

So, Here Are 9 Exciting Short K-Dramas That You Can Binge-Watch In One Day

1. Semantic Error – (Rakuten Viki)

Cast: Park Jae Chan,  Park Seo Ham, Song Ji Oh, Kim Won Ki and Kim Noh-Jin

Semantic Error is a cute love story of two feuding university students, a serious and inflexible programmer and a rebellious and popular artist. Directed by Kim Su Jeong, this eight-episode BL drama is based on a web-based cartoon novel of the same name written by Jeo Su Ri and illustrated by Kim Angy. 

 

2. Splash Splash Love – (Rakuten Viki)

Cast: Kim Seul Gi, Yoon Doo Joon, Jin Ki Joo, and Ahn Hyo Seop. 

Splash Splash Love revolves around a high school student, Danbi who is transported back to the Joseon era, where she meets a King and they both fall in love while helping each other. This fantasy K-drama with only two episodes is written and directed by Kim Ji-Hyun. 

3. The Hymn of Death – (Netflix)

Cast: Shin Hye Sun, Lee Jong Suk, Ko Bo Gyeol, Han Eun Soo, and Shin Jae Ha. 

Set in the early 1900s, The Hymn of Death is a tragic love story of a playwright, Kim Woo Jin and an opera soprano, Yun Shim Deok. The six-episode Korean series is inspired by a true love story. 

4. Seven First Kisses – (Youtube)

Cast: Lee Cho-hee, Choi Ji-woo, Lee Joon-gi, Park Hae-jin, Ji Chang Wook, Kim Jong-in (Kai from EXO), Ok Taecyeon, Lee Jong Suk, and Lee Min Ho.  

Seven First Kisses or First Kiss for the Seventh Time revolves around a Lotte Duty Free store employee who wants to date and experience her first kiss. One day, a goddess grants her an opportunity to choose one partner among seven handsome men as her first kiss. This interesting Korean series with an amazing cast has only eight episodes. 

 

Also Read: From Yoon Se-ri To Attorney Woo, 10 K-Drama Characters Who Are Absolute Kweens!

5. Soundtrack #1 – (Disney+ Hotstar) 

Cast: Han So Hee, Park Hyung Sik, Seo In Guk, Kim Joo-hun, and Lee Jung-eun.

Soundtrack #1 tells the story of two best friends who start developing feelings for each other while living together for two weeks in the same house. Kim Hee-won is the director of this romantic K-drama with only four episodes. 

6. Be Positive – (Youtube)

Cast:  Chae Seo-jin, D.O., Lee David, Kim Jong Soo, and Nam Gi-ae. 

Be Positive tells the story of a student, Hwan Dong who wants to become a film director and is preparing a film for his graduation project. He’s passionate and excited about the project, but he encounters many difficulties and obstacles while finalizing the film. He also asks his ex-girlfriend to play the lead role in the movie. This six-episode web drama is helmed by Lee Byung Heon. 

7. My Name – (Netflix) 

Cast: Han So Hee, Park Hee-Soon, and Ahn Bo-Hyun. 

My Name tells the story of a young woman who hides her true identity in order to avenge her father’s death. She joins a crime syndicate and enrols in the police force as an undercover agent. The eight-episode crime noir drama is directed by Kim Jin-min. 

8. D.P. – (Netflix) 

Cast: Jun Hae-in, Koo Kyo-hwan, Son Seok Koo, and Kim Sung-kyun. 

Directed by Han Jun-hee, D.P. (Deserter Pursuit) revolves around the adventurous journey of Private Ahn Joon-ho and Corporal Han Ho-Yul who team up to catch deserters. This six-episode military K-drama is based on a webtoon titled D.P Dog’s Day by Kim Bo-tong. 

9. Sound of Magic – (Netflix)

Cast: Ji Chang Wook, Choi Sung-Eun, Hwang In Youp, Ji Hye Won, Kim Bo Yoon, and Hong Seo Hee. 

“Do you believe in magic?” If your answer is Yes, then you should definitely watch this oh-so-magical Korean drama. Sound of Magic tells the story of a poor schoolgirl, Yoon Ah Yi who meets a mysterious magician Ri-Eul at an abandoned amusement park. Directed by Kim Seong-Yoon and written by Kim Min-Jeong, this musical drama has only six episodes. 

10. Squid Game – (Netflix) 

Cast: Jung Ho Yeon, Lee Jung Jae, Wi Ha Joon, Lee Yoo Mi, Park Hae Soo, Lee Byung Hun, O Yeong-su, and Anupam Tripathi. 

Squid Game, one of the most popular series of 2021 revolves around an indebted chauffeur and hundreds of players who receive an invitation to play a series of deadly children’s games to win huge prize money. This nine-episode Korean thriller series is directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk and it is the most-streamed show on Netflix. 

Also Read: From ‘Reply 1988’ To ‘Goblin’, 9 K-Dramas That Are Perfect For Beginners

Happy short K-drama binging, you all! 

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