Top Kdramas of the 2000s
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1. Goong
Korean Drama - 2006, 24 episodes
The one that started a lot of Kdrama obsessions, including mine. Curious to see the remake if it is ever produced.
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2. Giant
Korean Drama - 2010, 60 episodes
Epic saga following three siblings in the 60s and 70s. I miss these big ambitious projects, we don't really get them anymore.
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3. Coffee Prince
Korean Drama - 2007, 17 episodes
A very unexpected blend of well-worn tropes and indie, slice-of-life vibes. It has been copied to death since but it was quite fresh when it came out.
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4. My Lovely Sam Soon
Korean Drama - 2005, 16 episodes
Innovative at the time for its flawed heroine, a welcome departure from pure-hearted girls in romances and melodramas.
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5. Soulmate
Korean Drama - 2006, 12 episodes
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6. That Fool
Korean Drama - 2009, 16 episodes
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7. Capital Scandal
Korean Drama - 2007, 16 episodes
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8. Hong Gil Dong
Korean Drama - 2008, 24 episodes
One of the Hong sisters' best work.
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9. A Man's Story
Korean Drama - 2009, 20 episodes
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10. Jejoongwon
Korean Drama - 2010, 36 episodes
A heartfelt saga about the struggles of a young butcher who becomes a surgeon in a Joseon on the brink of collapse. Very old school but very gripping.
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11. The Painter of the Wind
Korean Drama - 2008, 20 episodes
A visual wonder. It has a lot of classic tropes but they are so well executed with so much craft you barely notice them.
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12. Sungkyunkwan Scandal
Korean Drama - 2010, 20 episodes
One of the best reverse-harem and cross-dressing drama out there.
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13. Flowers for My Life
Korean Drama - 2007, 16 episodes
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14. Que Sera, Sera
Korean Drama - 2007, 17 episodes
Angsty and melancholic but also very sincere and realistic about abusive relationships. Jung Yumi and Eric Moon are wonderful in this.
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15. Time Between Dog and Wolf
Korean Drama - 2007, 16 episodes
Started my obsession with revenge thrillers and Lee Jun Ki. Very inspired by classic Hong Kong movies about undercover agents.