K-Dramas To Binge When You’re Feeling Homesick

K-dramas that feel like a warm hug.

We all share a love-hate relationship with our families. Despite all the arguments, bickering and constant teasing, families are always our haven, providing warmth and comfort when we are at our lowest. K-dramas often echo these sentiments the best. So, these are the 3 Korean dramas you should watch if you are feeling homesick or even missing your parents’ constant nagging.

The Good Bad Mother

When Prosecutor Kang Ho is forced to return to his hometown after an unexpected accident he tries to mend his relationship with his strict mother, Young Soon. The drama delves into the dysfunctional dynamic of the mother and son and takes us through a journey of reconciliation, realisation and forgiveness. Echoing the message that a mother may not always be perfect but does her best and makes countless sacrifices to see her son succeed in life.

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18 Again 

This drama revolves around a couple living in the outskirts of Seoul with their 3 daughters and a son, Chaos ensues when actor turned idol Ahn Joong Hee shows up at their house and declares that he too is a son of the family. My father is Strange stands out as a show as it deviates from the usual family plotlines and covers more nuanced topics like pressures of parenting, complications in marriages and bullying. This paired with a talented ensemble of casts makes the drama perfect to binge on days when you feel low and miss your family.

My Father Is Strange

A remake of the hit American movie 17 again, the shows follows Jung Da Jeong who magically gets transformed back to an 18 year old. He enrolls himself in the same high school as his children where he gains a new perspective on life. The drama touches on the hardships and sacrifices that family members endure for each other while trying to achieve their dreams. Make sure to keep a box of tissues ready near you because this one is for sure going to make you bawl!

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First Published: April 17, 2025 4:50 PM