10 Saddest New Korean Dramas, Tissues Are a Must!

Jo Jung Suk's acting abilities are truly remarkable. This popular South Korean actor has graced our screens in numerous dramas, and in "Captivating The King," he portrays a lonely king alongside the lovely Shin Se Kyung.

In the story, Lee In (Jo Jung Suk) starts as a beloved prince, deeply cherished by his brother, King Lee Sun. However, when he's kidnapped and imprisoned by the Qin Dynasty, doubts about his loyalty arise, even sparking a sense of resentment in Lee Sun's heart.

As the narrative unfolds, Lee In eventually ascends to the throne. Despite the respect he commands from his subjects, he experiences profound loneliness and struggles to find someone he can confide in. Eventually, he falls in love with a talented clown performer named Kang Hae Soo (Shin Se Kyung).

Little does he know, Hae Soo conceals a secret agenda and seeks revenge against Lee In. So, what twists and turns will the story of this king and the enigmatic spy take next?

A reimagining of the Japanese drama "Aishiteiru to Ittekure," "Tell Me That You Love Me" brings to life the challenges and beauty of love in the face of communication barriers.

This drama, featuring Jung Woo Sung and Shin Hyun Bin, dives into the love story of Cha Jin Woo, a mute artist, and Jung Mo Eun, a vivacious young actress. Frustrated by the reluctance of others to learn sign language, Jin Woo often expresses his emotions through his artwork. His world takes a turn upon meeting Mo Eun, known for her talkative nature.

Mo Eun is significantly influenced by Jin Woo. So, she takes the initiative to learn sign language. Her effort brings a new vibrancy to Jin Woo's previously somber life. As she bridges the gap in communication, a tender love begins to blossom between them.

Not only does Live Your Own Life present a romantic story, but it also shares a deep message about life. The drama is about Lee Hyo Shim, a woman who has successfully built a career as a personal trainer. Unfortunately, her family life is not as successful as her career. Hyo Shim is always the one solving her family's problems. Her eldest brother is too busy with his own family, her second brother is selfish and only cares about himself, and her youngest brother is obsessed with becoming rich. Hyo Shim only has her mom to turn to, but her mom seems to favor her three difficult brothers over her. Fortunately, a new gym member named Kang Tae Ho starts to change Hyo Shim's outlook on life. From him, she learns to take control of her own life and find peace.

Yu Gil Chae was a noble lady so beautiful that people nicknamed her the 99-tailed fox of Neunggun-ri. However, due to her reckless behavior, Gil Chae was teased and shunned by other women, even as young nobles admired her.

Gil Chae knew well how to make a man fall in love with her, but she couldn't win the heart of the one she liked. Perhaps it was because Lee Jang Hyun was a mysterious man who suddenly appeared in Neunggun-ri. Or maybe it was because Jang Hyun already had a girlfriend, who was Gil Chae's only friend.

Despite these obstacles, Gil Chae and Jang Hyun eventually couldn't hide their feelings anymore and tried to be together, even if it meant hurting others. Shortly after, war broke out between the Qing Dynasty and Goryeo.

In the aftermath of the war, the couple was separated before they could fully understand each other's feelings. If you're curious about their story, watch My Dearest parts 1 and 2 at once!

Apple of My Eyes is another South Korean drama about family that you can enjoy on the weekend. Directed by Choi Ji Yeong, the series features famous South Korean actors and actresses such as Seo Joon Young, Yoon Da Young, and many more.

Geum Kang San (Seo Joon Young) is a single father. His wife passed away, so he works really hard to take care of his daughter. He runs a small food shop and also works as a nurse to earn enough money.

Even though he tries his best, Kang San doesn't have a great relationship with his daughter, Geum Jan Di (Kim Si Eun). But then a woman named Mi Rae (Yoon Da Young) shows up and starts to bring happiness to their family. Who is this Mi Rae, and how does she manage to make Jan Di and Kang San feel happy again?

My Liberation Notes is a family drama series directed by Kim Seok Yoon that aired on the JTBC channel in 2022. The series stars Lee Min Ki, Kim Ji Won, Son Suk Ku, and Lee El, and it tells the story of three siblings trying to get out of a slump in their lives.

Yeom Chang Hee (Lee Min Ki), Yeom Mi Jeong (Kim Ji Won), and Yeom Gi Jeong (Lee El) are siblings with different attitudes. Gi Jeong, the eldest, has a job but struggles to find love and becomes temperamental.

Chang Hee, the second child, has no dreams and lives a meaningless life, causing his family to look down on him. The youngest, Mi Jeong, is always dissatisfied with her life. She tries to improve but her introverted and shy nature holds her back. Can the three of them find a bright future?