5 K-Dramas That Show What A Midlife Crisis Really Feels Like

Sometimes all you need is a comforting K-drama to watch to get through tough times.

By Anadya Narain Updated April 23, 2025 1:49 PM

5 K-Dramas That Show What A Midlife Crisis Really Feels Like

A midlife crisis can hit hard, from crumbling careers to fading relationships, and that nagging feeling of being stuck can be overwhelming. But trust K-dramas to turn even life’s messiest challenges into moving, relatable stories. These shows dive deep into the heartbreak, confusion and the courage it takes to start over. Here are 5 Korean dramas that perfectly capture the chaos and beauty of a midlife crisis.

My Mister

Starring IU and Lee Sun Kyun. My Mister is a heart-wrenching tale about two kindred spirits, struggling to find their place in a tough and cruel world. Dong-hoon and Ji-an start finding comfort in each other’s company and eventually grow very protective of each other. Celebrated for its realistic portrayal of mental health and depression, this drama is often hailed as one of the best produced in Korea.

A Piece Of Your Mind

Starring Jung Hae In and Chae Soo-bin. A piece of your mind feels like sipping a warm cup of tea on a cold winter morning. Moon Ha Won is a software developer who shuts himself off from the dating scene after the demise of his past lover. His life changes after he runs into Han Seo Woo, an audio engineer battling her own demons. Dreamy, surreal and almost ethereal, watch this drama to immerse yourself in a story of loss, tragedy and healing.

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Be Melodramatic

Starring Gong Myung and Han Ji eun. The drama revolves around three 30-year-old best friends, Jinju, Eun-jung and Hanju who each pursue different paths in both career and love. Despite whatever life’s difficulties maybe, the three friends always have a safe space to return home too. Portrayal of friendships of people coming from different walks of life, paired with a near-perfect OST, is what makes this drama special.

Our Blues

Starring Kim Min-A and Kim Woobin. Our blues are about love. Love can be bitter and sometimes sweet. The drama tells the story of diverse characters that are somewhat interconnected, in one way or the other, living on Jeju Island. The plot takes us on a journey of disappointments and unhealed mental wounds that many people know in one way or another and may have experienced themselves.

Hello, Me!

Starring Choi Kang Hee and Lee Re. A single 37-year-old woman thinks she’s lost all her spark, until her 17-year-old spunky younger self appears in front of her, demanding her to make changes in her present life. This drama is about new beginnings and finding yourself again with sweet and fluffy moments that will have you swooning.