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20th Century Girl is a uniquely poignant story. Unlike stories that are famed for happy endings, 20th Century Girl resonates deeply with the viewers because of its heartbreaking ending.
The mix of sorrow, hope, and heartache is a unique feeling. If you have watched this movie, then you already know the feeling. The movie masterfully tugs at our heartstrings.
It leaves us with a lingering feeling of nostalgia and the inevitable passage of time. 20th Century Girl is not just a romance. It is a beautiful exploration of choices and the path not taken.
It shows us that sometimes things do not go as planned. Yet the memories that are created leave a deep impact. K-dramas have the ability to deliver these complex narratives. In this list, you will get K-dramas that evoke similar feelings to 20th Century Girl. So, let’s dive right in.
20th Century Girl: 10 K-dramas with a bittersweet ending just like the Netflix movie
1) Our Blues
Oftentimes, we watch K-dramas that have happy endings. It is a great escape from reality. Yet sometimes, seeing a more realistic and bittersweet ending like that of Our Blues adds to the overall intrigue of a story.
The 20th Century Girl movie’s ending was not just unexpected but also felt like a knife to our hearts. We sobbed and felt our hearts crushed with the story.
Similarly, Our Blues has a very nuanced and realistic ending to the story, which evokes bittersweet feelings among the viewers.
The omnibus format of the storyline also adds to the overall intrigue of the storyline in this K-drama. Both Our Blues and 20th Century Girl tell us that life is not always tied up in a neat bow. Sometimes complications can arise and leave a mess behind.
2) Youth Of May
Romantic stories that have tragic endings are truly heartbreaking. These stories also leave a lasting impact on the viewers.
Just like 20th Century Girls would hardly dare to rewatch the movie again because of the tragic ending, Youth of May also has a similar feel to it. The ending leaves viewers with a mix of warmth, especially from all the beautiful memories. There is also a pang of sadness along with it. The Gwangju Uprising was a difficult time.
This K-drama gives us a storyline with this period as the backdrop. Myung-hee’s tragic death, just like Woon-ho’s death in 20th Century Girl, left the viewers reaching for tissues for the incessant tears.
Both of the stories have beautifully illustrate that even when love ends in sorrow, it is a source of beauty and growth. It helps us to grow as a person.
3) Mr. Sunshine
This phenomenal K-drama is often said to be one of the best in leaving a bittersweet feeling at the end. It is not a happy ending, but more of a realistic and powerful one.
Eugene and Ae-shin’s story is filled with numerous tumultuous moments, very similar to 20th Century Girl. The ending of the series captures the feeling of hope, which is mixed with sorrow in a nuanced manner.
The beauty of this K-drama lies in the enduring spirit of the characters. It shows us that even in the face of overwhelming odds, we must move forward.
4) Hotel Del Luna
For thousands of years, Man-wol is stuck running the hotel for thousands of years. As a result, she has become incredibly moody. She has to witness numerous spirits that pass through.
Chan-seong starts working at the hotel, not aware of the mysteries of the place. As time goes by, Man-wol and Chan-sung’s story starts to develop. Both stories emphasize the unavoidable.
It is not possible to escape destiny or tragedy even when we try our best. 20th Century Girl similarly depicts the parting. The hopeful belief and future possibilities in both stories have resonated deeply with the viewers.
5) The smile has left your eyes
One cannot deny that the ending of this K-drama truly left the viewers grieving for days. Both 20th Century Girl and The Smile Has Left Your Eyes evoke strong emotions.
Especially when we see how Jin-gook cries after seeing the dead bodies lying together. There is a constant lingering ache after seeing both the K-drama and the movie.
The intense storyline of this K-drama is filled with hidden pasts and tragic circumstances. However, even though the ending left a crack in our hearts, how Moo-young interacted with Jin-kang even during the last moments is beautiful and enduring.
6) Snowdrop
This K-drama is truly one of a kind. How the story builds it almost gives us the hope for a happy ending, just like 20th Century Girl. However, things quickly go haywire, and the ending is nothing short of a literal heartbreak.
Soo-ho and Yeong-ro’s story starts in a sweet and fun way. At a blind date, Soo-ho hides his true identity. Yeong-ro is completely unaware of this. Soo-ho indeed had ulterior motives right from the start.
One cannot deny that he was constantly protective of Yeong-ro. Even though his ideals forced him to take a different path, he never deliberately hurt her. Their story developed. It depicted that even in a dark and dangerous world, sometimes a brief flicker of light can change everything.
However, their moments of happiness are short-lived. The personal cost of Soo-ho and Yeong-ro at the end is immense. To see the love of her life die in front of her eyes devastated her. Both Snowdrop and 20th Century Girl left a powerful emotional imprint on the minds of the viewers.
7) The Light In Your Eyes
This K-drama has aspects of time travel, which are depicted realistically. The Light in Your Eyes is truly a great emotional show, just like 20th Century Girl. The love story between Hye Ja and Joon-ha is the reason for the shedding of buckets of tears.
When we start watching the story, it is nothing like the ending makes us feel. Moreover, it feels like a charming fantasy romance story.
However, the rich and profound exploration of aspects of aging, loss, and the beauty of everyday moments in this K-drama, which is also seen in 20th Century Girl, is remarkable.
The viewers are left with a lump in their throats. It is not just from sadness, but also the sheer beauty of this story. This K-drama has a similar feel to that of watching 20th Century Girl; we are left with the thought of the frailty of life.
8) Stairway to Heaven
20th Century Girl is truly one of the most heartfelt movies that depicts the fragility of life and how we should cherish each and every moment together with our loved ones.
Similarly, Stairway to Heaven also brings forth a similar aspect to the storyline. We get a depiction of the cruel twist of fate in this story. It leaves a lasting impact on the viewers.
Just as the 20th Century Girl movie’s ending gives a gut punch that resonates long after the credits roll, this series is also very similar in this aspect. Both stories show us that love is a beautiful blend of joy and sorrow.
9) Twenty Five Twenty One
Unlike 20th Century Girl, this K-drama does not have a tragic death, but the ending is equally devastating. Na Hee-do and Yi-jin’s ending left the viewers pondering.
The viewers ponder over the messy and realistic nature of life and relationships. Na Hee-do and Yi-jin support each other. They grow through the struggles that each of them faces in their life.
The profound aspect of their story is not just their separation. It is also from how they part ways. Their separation is a punch in the gut. The bittersweetness of this story is in the appreciation of the beauty that lies within the aspect of mourning the loss.
10) Guardian the Lonely and Great God
Struggling through centuries to get relieved, only to find peace, Kim Shin’s motive has been clear. However, he would only be able to get relief when his bride is born and takes the sword out of his chest.
As the viewers reach the ending of this epic tale of love, the ending is nothing short of a heartbreak. It is bittersweet to see the significance of hope and the depth of love.
20th Century Girl and Guardian the Lonely and Great God both reflect on a common aspect. Through both stories, we get to see the enduring power of love. There is a glimmer of hope that shines through.
Along with it, the cherished memories that resonate deeply with the viewers.
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