In the cold weather of the year-end holiday season, what’s better than watching Korean Dramas while sipping a cup of hot chocolate? For fans of the romance genre, this Christmas will certainly be the most suitable time to watch romantic Korean dramas. Let’s take a look at 6 heart-fluttering series you should immediately add to your Christmas watchlist! 

• Our Beloved Summer

If you are tired of adult love stories and looking for a youth rom-com, then you definitely should not miss Our Beloved Summer. The drama revolves around Kook Jeon Soo (Kim Da Mi) and Choi Woong (Choi Woo Sik), a couple who broke up a long time ago. However, fate arranges for them to reunite after the documentary they filmed 10 years ago in high school suddenly becomes popular. 

•  When The Weather Is Fine

Set in the winter in a quiet village, When The Weather Is Fine centers on the romance between young cellist Hae Won (Park Min Young) and local bookstore owner Eun Seob (Seo Kang Joon). The drama has a lighthearted and emotional storyline with no dramatic details, making the viewers feel comforted. The Weather Is Fine is like the dream of young people who are stuck in modern life with many worries and always look for something sweet to heal their souls.

• Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha

Needless to say, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, one of the best Korean dramas of 2021, is a must-watch if you haven’t checked it out. Set against the backdrop of a peaceful seaside village, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha depicts the love-hate relationship between Du Sik (Kim Seon Ho) and Hye Jin (Shin Min Ah) with healing, sweet, romantic, funny and meaningful footage.

• Something In The Rain 

Something In The Rain has both the steamiest and sweetest scenes.  The drama portrays the “noona” romance between Joon Hee (Jung Hae In) and Jin Ah (Son Ye Jin). With a romantic winter setting, this emotional melodrama is a perfect option for a cozy Christmas night in. 

• Romance Is A Bonus Book

Romance Is A Bonus Book marks the on-screen collaboration between the most successful “fanboy” Lee Jong Suk and his senior Lee Na Young. Not only depicting a sweet “noona” romance, the drama also cleverly integrates the sad reality of discrimination in Korean society.  However, besides deep parts in the storyline, this couple still makes the audience’s hearts flutter with many cheesy scenes in their journey to escape “friendzone”. 

• Yumi’s Cells

Adapted from the famous webtoon of the same name, Yumi’s Cells depicts the daily life of ordinary office worker Yumi (Kim Go Eun) from the point of view of various brain cells in her head. Yumi’s Cells has attracted much attention for its unique plot. The first season of the drama also treats the audience to countless sweet and heartfelt moments of Yumi and her boyfriend Woong (Ahn Bo Hyun). 

Kim Soo Hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, has spoken up about the recent controversy involving the late Sulli and her bed scene in the 2017 movie Real.

On April 2, Gold Medalist released an official statement saying, “From the very beginning, the role of Song Yoohwa, played by the late Sulli, included a bed scene. This was clearly stated during casting, and the actress had to be comfortable with it.”

They explained, “Just like job listings mention necessary qualifications, this role required exposure, and that was made clear in advance. If these things are only discussed after casting, it can create unnecessary pressure on the actor.”

The agency also emphasized, “Sulli and her agency were fully aware of the bed scene before she accepted the role. The script clearly described the level of exposure required, and the contract also included these details.”

Addressing rumors about a body double, they stated, “There was no body double for the acting. A ‘standing actor’ was only used during rehearsals to help with movement cues.”

Gold Medalist also included statements from Real’s assistant director Kim Joong Wook and script supervisor Lee Jun Hyun, confirming, “No actor was ever forced into doing a bed scene or nudity. That would never happen on set.”

As for claims that they contacted Sulli’s mother, the agency denied it and responded to her brother’s accusations, saying, “It’s understandable to have concerns about things heard at the funeral. However, bringing up something from six years ago and spreading false information as if it were personally witnessed is hard to accept.”

Finally, they urged people to stop spreading false rumors, saying, “Many people worked hard on Real, and these baseless accusations are hurtful. Also, there have been false rumors targeting Kim Soo Hyun recently. We sincerely ask for an end to speculative reports and misinformation.”

This comes after the late Sulli’s older brother, Choi, raised concerns on March 28 about the bed scene in Real, demanding answers from Kim Soo Hyun and director Lee Sa Rang.

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