A lot of people, at least once in their lives, have dreamt of being a journalist. Whether it’s their passion to report on ongoing topics of interest or the drive to inform the public and serve as the fourth pillar of democracy. The life of a journalist is never boring, from stepping into odd territories to chase a big story or fighting for justice by risking your life. K-dramas are known for their realistic portrayals of characters and professions, so here are 5 gripping shows that are centred around journalists! Read on to know more.
Pinocchio
When talking about journalism-centred K-dramas, Pinocchio starring Lee Jong Suk and Park Shin Hye takes the top spot. The plot follows four journalists who are working to provide justice to individuals wronged by society. Choi In Ha, a broadcast journalist, suffers from the pinochio syndrome, which causes her to break out in hiccups if she lies.
Healer
Healer follows a night courier, Seo Jung Hoo, who illegally transports high-value items for well-paying clients. Jung Hoo is given the job of hunting down an entertainment journalist, Chae Young Shin. The two soon grow closer as the stakes for the mission rise higher.
Twenty Five Twenty One
This globally popular Netflix K-drama featuring Kim Tae Ri and Nam Joo Hyuck follows two individuals who meet when they are 18 and 22 years old. Tae Ri plays the role of Na Hee Do, a high-school fencing champion who goes on to be a part of the South Korean national team. Joo Hyuk stars as Baek Ye Jin, who becomes a sports reporter for a broadcasting network.
Argon
In a world of corruption and fake news, an ensemble of honest journalists strives to keep information honest. News anchor Argom Kim and his team investigate cases and try to bring the often-suppressed truths to the public light.
My Perfect Stranger
This K-drama follows a journalist as its male lead, whose professional life and quest for truth are central to the plot’s time-travel mystery. Yoon Hae Jun is a successful news anchor who travels back to 1987 to solve a serial killer murder case.
