These 9 K-dramas will ruin your sleep schedule (in the best way)

One cannot deny that K-dramas have a way of making storylines so binge-worthy that ruining our sleep schedule and watching all the episodes becomes an obvious choice.

The stories are created in such a manner that they successfully cater to all the needs of the viewers. From creating a storyline that depicts meticulous revenge plans to one that is only focused on lighthearted romance, K-dramas have it all.

This list is filled with all the stories that will undoubtedly ruin your sleep schedule and keep you hooked to your screens. So, let’s dive right in.

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These 9 K-dramas will ruin your sleep schedule (in the best way)

1) When Life Gives You Tangerines

If you haven't already watched this K-drama, then let this be your sign to dive right in. This K-drama received immense worldwide popularity and rightfully so. Each aspect of this story brings out the depth of emotions in the characters.

Through three generations of women, we get to see the difficulties life brings. Each of them faces a distinct set of challenges in their lives. Ae-sun’s mother lives the difficult life of a haenyeo. Making a living through this job is not an easy task. She spends much of her time in the sea.

It leads to the deterioration of her health conditions, eventually leading to death. Ae-sun faced immense difficulty since her childhood. Growing up without a mother makes a child completely alone in this world.

Her father was present, but he did not take the responsibility of raising a child. So, when Ae-sun grows up, she makes sure to give her daughter all the things that she was not able to get.

She helps her through her education and supports her immensely. This K-drama depicts that sometimes, stories do not need a villain. This story will undoubtedly make you ruin your sleep schedule and binge through it all.

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2) Strong Woman Do Bong Soon

K-dramas that have a touch of supernatural elements are always entertaining to watch. This story is about Bong-soon and her journey of finding her place in the world with her powers.

All the women of Bong-soon’s family are born with powers. She also arrived in this world with superhuman strength. Growing up, she tried to hide her powers as it might often make people around her scared.

Her only dream is to create a game with herself as the main character. For this, she tries to apply to many companies but fails every time. Min-hyuk, on the other hand, is the CEO of a gaming company which he built ground up. He lives his life leisurely.

However, his life takes a turn when he gets targeted by someone. He employs Bong-soon as his bodyguard. Together, they begin to unravel the mysteries behind the attacks.

They also face difficulties when a criminal starts to kidnap young women. Bong-soon and Min-hyuk join hands to find the culprit. This story offers the perfect blend of humor and suspense. You will not be able to stop watching until the last episode.

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3) Snowdrop

Be prepared to cry. This might sound intimidating at first, but do not let this warning stop you from watching this K-drama. This story is truly undoubtedly one of the best heartbreaking romance stories that will make you question everything.

Yeong-ro and Soo-ho’s first encounter is filled with curiosity to know more about one another. Yeong-ro is a university student at a prestigious university. She stays at the women’s hostel.

After her encounter with Soo-ho, she had no idea that she would have to hide him in her own hostel. Soo-ho is a North Korean agent. He came to South Korea on a mission but got entangled in complications.

He got hurt during the mission. His only option was to take refuge in Yeong-ro’s hostel. As the story progresses, Yeong-ro and Soo-ho's feelings for one another blossom.

However, Soo-ho’s true identity is revealed. This leads to further complications. The drama and tension in this K-drama will keep you hooked throughout.

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4) All of Us Are Dead

If you enjoy watching zombie movies and TV shows, then this K-drama is the perfect option for you. Lee Byeong-chan’s science experiment fails. He unknowingly creates a virus.

This virus turns the infected into zombies. He is a simple school teacher, but this experiment changes everything for him. After the outbreak of the virus inside the school, the infected students attack others.

The school is supposed to be a safe haven for the students. However, it turns into a battleground. Usually, when we see zombie movies or TV shows, the survivors are people who are experts in their fields. Here the students try their best to survive. Cheong-san and his friends evade all the dangers to find a place to hide, but things quickly get complicated when his best friend is infected because of Na-yeon.

This K-drama is filled with well-crafted action sequences that feel just too real. This story will undoubtedly mess with your sleep schedule with its binge-worthy plotline.

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5) Business Proposal

Sometimes, after a hectic day, we just want to watch a light-hearted K-drama that doesn't require us to work overtime to solve the puzzles.

If you are looking for a K-drama that fits this description, then this is the perfect option for you. There is humor, there is romance, and there is the easy flow of a storyline without any heavy suspense.

Shin Ha-ri’s life gets complicated after the blind date, which she is supposed to sabotage, ends up being with her own boss. Her boss does not recognise her, so she keeps on pretending to be someone else to remain employed. The humor comes from the aspect of fake dating between Ha-ri and Tae-moo. This story is a binge-worthy gem.

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6) While You Were Sleeping

This K-drama might have the word “sleeping” in its name, but it will let you do anything but that. The intriguing storyline will keep you pressing the next episode button over and over again.

Nam Hong-joo, Jae-chan, and Woo-tak’s lives get entangled because of their dreams. Each of them starts to dream about things that involve crimes and even incidents that start to occur in their lives. They understand that dreams can help them solve the cases that they are working on.

The reason behind this connection is slowly revealed in the later episodes. This K-drama is truly a master at ruining sleep schedules.

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7) Lovely Runner

Time travel with suspense. This K-drama might look like a simple love story, but it is far from that. Ryu Sun-jae and Im Sol’s lives are interconnected uniquely. In the present timeline, Im Sol is just a fan of Sun-jae.

However, things turn south when Sun-jae’s death makes the news. Im Sol is devastated and thinks about all the times Sun-jae’s voice and his songs helped her through all the difficult times.

After she falls asleep while reminiscing about Sun-jae, she wakes up as a teenage Im Sol. Initially, she is confused. However, slowly she understands that this can be a great opportunity to help Sun-jae and keep him alive. The aspect of time travel and romance in this K-drama truly resonates with the viewers.

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8) Weak Hero

This K-drama is undoubtedly a great option to binge-watch. Si-eun’s motive in life is to get good grades and study. He has no interest in anything other than that. His disinterest in anything other than studying makes him a student with no friends.

Yet it does not affect him. However, things start to get complicated. He gets entangled with the bullies of his class.

The action sequences of this K-drama are well-choreographed. Every character is created realistically. This truly leaves a lasting impact on the viewers.

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9) The Glory

If you are looking for a revenge story that will leave you wanting more and more, then this K-drama is a great option for you. This K-drama deals with themes of bullying and its aftermath in a remarkable manner.

Dong-eun’s life has not been easy. She gets constantly bullied at her school. The bullying even involved physical assault and burning her with a curling iron.

Moreover, her mother does not support her. She is completely alone in this. She tries her best to fight through it. This is her story of revenge. She meticulously plans the ruin of all the people who wronged her. The thrill and suspense of this show are remarkable. You will not be able to stop watching until the very end.

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