Top 5
2015 Dramas
Nothing in 2016 striking your fancy? Or do you just want to catch up on some of the better K-Dramas of last year that you might have missed? 2015 offered a lot of variety in Dramaland from romance to psychopaths to action heroes. While 2015 was a year that offered a lot of wonderful dramas, here’s my (personal) pick of the best 5 dramas that 2015 had to offer.
For a little drama it sure made a big splash (heh heh). It was an enjoyable little mix of accurate history and present day. It had all the beauty of a historical drama with all the cute of a modern rom-com. Kim Seul Gi and Yoon Doo Joon had incredible chemistry that made the romance absolutely addictive. This tiny drama showed that you don’t need a star-studded cast or an overly intricate plot in order to create a beautiful, enjoyable show.
As one of the dramas that got a lot of hype in 2015, it was guaranteed to pull a large audience regardless of it’s quality. Thankfully, ‘Kill Me, Heal Me’ had a great cast and an interesting plot to back up all the hype. Ji Sung is the star of the show with all his many, many personalities keeping the entertainment high. Hwang Jung Eum is a sweet heroine for Ji Sung to romance, and the mysterious plot gives substance to the Multiple Personality aspect of the drama.
Fans of the ‘Reply’ franchise were glad to see that much of the heart and soul of the series made a comeback in ’88 drama after ’94 focused a tad too heavily on the ‘who’s the husband’ mystery. The story is so simple, yet so addictive as our characters navigate the confusing thing that is life. Family is given a much bigger focus and allows us to glimpse every possible aspect of these characters' lives. For the first time it wasn’t just the kids who were given beautiful storylines, but their parents as well. It made for a huge cast of heart-warming, impossibly endearing characters that you didn’t want to part from come finale time.
A bit of action in a rom-com never hurt anyone, and a bit of romance in an action isn’t so bad either. ‘Healer’ was the heart-racing, mysterious action drama of the year, with Ji Chang Wook delivering an incredible performance as the titular hero. The plot was engaging from start to finish (which can’t be said for every K-Drama), and the characters were an interesting bunch to watch. Villains weren’t pure evil and heroes weren’t pure good in this engaging drama that was so much more than black and white.
While being horrifically underrated (I myself only watched it after I discovered the gem that is Park Bo Gum), ‘I Remember You’ stands out in my memory as one of 2015’s most engaging dramas. The plot was new and interesting, taking an unusual look at the inside workings of a psychopath while still managing to include a nice dose of mystery. Seo In Guk and Park Bo Gum both deliver absolutely incredible performances and bring their acting to a whole new level. There is romance, but it takes a distinct backseat to the heart-wrenching, exhilarating main story of a family torn apart by one underlying question- are monsters born or created?
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