My Top 3 Feel-Good Korean Dramas

 Sometimes you need to watch something feel-good. Maybe you're feeling low, you've had a bad day/week/month, and you want to immerse yourself in something that will make you laugh - but won't numb your brain due to lack of substance. (This is why I'm not usually a fan of chick flicks - the lack of deeper elements usually means I'm bored rather than diverted.) Here I’m going to list my three favorite feel-good Korean dramas for your viewing pleasure!

1. Oh My Venus

This drama has everything. It is, first and foremost, a comedy; but it also delves into deeper, more varying themes like physical and mental health, overcoming difficult backgrounds, emotional healing, determination, and ideas of beauty and perception. It stars Shin Min-Ah (one of my favorite comedic actresses) and So Ji-Sub (one of my favorite actors) as the main romantic couple, and co-stars Bang Sung-Hoon (who deserves a leading role one day, honestly) and Henry (of Super Junior fame). Mom walked in when I was watching this drama one day and she loved it so much that she started it herself - and finished it in record time. Hilarious, heartbreaking, and ultimately uplifting, this drama will leave you feeling inspired and happy.

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2. The Girl Who Sees Smells

Also known as 'Sensory Couple,' this drama stars Shin Se-Kyung (adorably hilarious without being over-the-top) as a hopeful comedienne, and Park Yoo-Chun (better known as Mickey, of JYJ fame) as a hopeful homicide detective. They each carry strange abilities - after being in respective comas, Oh Cho-Rim (Shin Se-Kyung) can physically see smells, and Moo-Gak (Park Yoo-Chun) feels no physical pain. This leads to hysterical antics as the two awkwardly meet, team up, and fall in love - while on the trail of the serial killer who murdered Oh Cho-Rim's parents and Moo-Gak's younger sister. 

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3. Full House Take 2

This is one of the most downright hilarious dramas I've ever seen. Sure, it has its fair share of heart-wrenchingly painful moments, but 80% of the drama is purely comedic. The drama stars Hwang Jung-Eum (She Was Pretty, Kill Me Heal Me) as Oh Man-Ok, an aspiring fashion-designer/martial artist, and No Min Woo (of TRAX fame) as Lee Tae-Ik, a famous singer struggling through financial issues. It co-stars Park Ki-Wong (Gaksital) as Won Kang-Hwi, Tae-Ik's musical partner. The drama follows the three as they try to cover up secrets, stumble their way through a love triangle, and fight through the various troubles and rumors that accompany fame.

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 Do you have a favorite feel-good drama?