K-dramas have the power to make the audience emotionally invested. From the sweet moments that give you butterflies in your stomach to those heartbreaking endings that make you reach for the tissues, K-dramas know how to make you feel all kinds of emotions. The way they show the characters’ journeys, struggles, and relationships with each other, it feels so real that you can’t help but become emotionally invested in their stories. So, if you want to let out all those emotions inside you and cry away, here are 5 Korean dramas like Snowdrop, Youth of May, and others with sad endings to watch for a good cry session. Don’t, save your tears!
5 Korean Dramas With Sad Endings
1. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo
If you are a fan of historical Korean dramas, this one might be for you! The plot revolves around Ha-jin who suddenly finds herself in the Goryeo Dynasty as a young girl, Hae-soo. Things become intense as she’s stuck in someone else’s body and gets caught up in a big battle for power. Hae-soo has to deal with all the dangerous games and struggles to survive in this world full of power-hungry rivals. This K-drama promises to tug at your heartstrings.
2. Snowdrop
Well, we had to include this drama in the list. It stars Blackpink’s Jisoo and Jung Hae-In. In 1987 Seoul, a beautiful love story blooms between Youngro and Suho. One day, Suho ends up in a girls’ dormitory where Youngro helps him with his bleeding wounds. Their story is all about love blooming in unexpected and dangerous situations and an ending which will make your eyes bawl out.
3. Youth Of May
A medical student marries a nurse under the influence of his father. As their journey unfolds, their destinies become intricately connected to the 1980 Gwangju Uprising. It’s beautifully written and you won’t be able to escape those tears. They’ve depicted human emotions as real as they could be. It stars Lee Do-hyun and Go Min-si in lead roles and their chemistry will make you feel their pain as well.
4. The Red Sleeve
Directed by Jung Ji-in Song Yeon-hwa, it stars Lee Jun-ho, Lee Se-yeong, Park Ji-young and others. The story revolves around an honourable prince, Yi San, who wants to change the rules of his kingdom when he becomes the king. Along the way, he falls in love with Deok-Im who’s a court lady and tries to make her his concubine. The show’s ending left the audience in shock and is a must-match if you want to have a good crying session.
5. Hi Bye, Mama!
In this K-drama, a female ghost gets 49 days to come back to life. After coming back to life, she appears in front of her daughter and ex-husband, who has remarried. The ending seems realistic and beautiful, despite being sad. It also showcases a healthier relationship and the aspect of moving on. Which one are you going to include in your crying session?
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