Social Commentary Dramas

Dramas that offer running commentary and outlook on issues . 

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  • Something in the Rain

    1. Something in the Rain

    Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes

    10

    Deftly explores women in the work place , patriarchal society and stunningly touches on internalised misogyny of women ! 

  • Squid Game

    2. Squid Game

    Korean Drama - 2021, 9 episodes

    7.5

    Stellar commentary on unethical forced consent , the system of class and capitalism and debt .

  • Dream High

    3. Dream High

    Korean Drama - 2011, 16 episodes

    10

    Explores the K pop industry and the semantics surrounding it . 

  • Secret Love Affair

    4. Secret Love Affair

    Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes

    10

    Provides a running but subtle commentary on class divide in Korean society 

  • Designated Survivor: 60 Days

    5. Designated Survivor: 60 Days

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

    9.5

    Explores Korean patriotism and the Peninsula issues. Also touches on the Discrimination Bill , army set ups in the various provinces , National Assembly set up and the like .

  • King2Hearts

    6. King2Hearts

    Korean Drama - 2012, 20 episodes

    7.5

    Depicts the underlying long lasting  social currents of the Korean separation and war . 

  • Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo

    7. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo

    Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

    9.0

    A great youth drama that explores the vigours of competitive sport , mental health and disorders and a cool commentary on femininity . 

  • Oh My Venus

    8. Oh My Venus

    Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes

    8.0

    Touches on important issues such as mental health , domestic abuse and self esteem . 

  • King the Land

    9. King the Land

    Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes

    8.0

    Theres some slight commentary on the elitism, classism and sexism of the service industry and abuse of hierarchy plus a solution to the issues raised

  • My Love from the Star

    10. My Love from the Star

    Korean Drama - 2013, 21 episodes

    10

    Provides insight into celebrity culture in South Korea 

  • A Business Proposal

    11. A Business Proposal

    Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

    6.5

    Depiction and commentary on the spycam issue

  • Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramun

    12. Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramun

    Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

    8.0

    How religion and beliefs create order and peace but also war 

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