Shows to watch with the little sis so that she can slowly fall into the hallyu waters🌊

😍Sister Time💩

In the late 1980s Seoul, five childhood friends from the Ssangmundong neighborhood navigate their challenging teen years together. Seong Deok Seon (Lee Hye Ri) struggles with her low school ranking, Kim Jeong Hwan (Ryu Jun Yeol) is soccer-obsessed, Seong Seon Woo (Ko Gyung Pyo) is the perfect student, Ryoo Dong Ryong (Lee Dong Hwi) is a knowledgeable geek, and Choi Taek (Park Bo Gum) is a genius baduk player who dropped out of school. As they support each other through various misadventures, they form unbreakable bonds that will shape their future lives. Their shared experiences and friendship become a testament to the power of youth and community during a transformative era in South Korean history. This is a 2015 South Korean nostalgic drama series directed by Shin Won Ho, the third installment in the "Reply" drama series.

Reply 1988

The Lucky Eights Team

KBS02

Joseon Dynasty woman Hong Ra On (Kim You Jung) has lived her entire life disguised as a man, earning a living as a relationship counselor and writing romance novels. However, a love letter she wrote for a client leads her to meet the mischievous Crown Prince Lee Yeong (Park Bo Gum), although he’s unaware of her true identity. While their first meeting goes poorly, a bizarre turn of events turns Ra On into a palace eunuch, where she crosses paths with the prince once again. As Ra On navigates the treacherous royal court, an unexpected bond forms between her and Yeong, but their growing affection is complicated by Ra On's secret, the strict social hierarchy, and the political power struggles threatening the throne.

Love in the Moonlight

The Moonlight Lovers

Prepare for non-stop laughter and adrenaline as the incomparable host Yu Jae Seok, impossibly strong Kim Jong Kook, and hilarious singer Haha embark on outrageous missions and hilarious games across Korea and beyond with plenty of special guests! From elaborate tag sequences to mind-bending puzzles, this iconic variety show delivers unpredictable twists and turns. Witness the competitive spirit, surprising alliances, and genuine camaraderie of the cast as they battle it out for bragging rights and comedic glory.

Running Man

Don't Walk, Run Team 

It’s dad’s time to shine: while the wives of male celebrities take a well-deserved break, these fathers take on the challenge of caring for their young children for 48 hours, entirely on their own. Get an intimate look into the daily lives and unique parenting styles of these famous dads, as they navigate everything from mealtime chaos to imaginative play. While it’s not easy taking care of children, there’s an undeniable bond between fathers and their kids, offering a relatable and often hilarious glimpse into celebrity family life.

The Return of Superman

Super Daddies Team

iQIYI

Fu Rong (Ju Jing Yi), the second daughter of the powerful Fu family, receives the extraordinary gift of foresight after a painful illness. She sees her future marriage to the dashing Duke Su Xu Jin (Zhang Zhe Han), but also glimpses a tragic destiny that may be linked to their relationship. Determined to avoid her seemingly predetermined fate, Fu Rong attempts to keep her distance from the duke. However, as dastardly plots threaten to dethrone the royal family and throw the realm into chaos, she realizes that joining forces with Xu Jin might be her only chance to change her fortunes and save the kingdom. This is a 2020 Chinese historical drama series based on a novel by Xiao Jia Ren, directed by Lam Kin Lung and Chen Guo Hua.

The Blooms at Ruyi Pavilion

💞 Blooming Love Team 🌼

Dragon TV

The Queen of Qing Qiu, Bai Feng Jiu (Dilraba Dilmurat), is the only known nine-tailed fox in the world. When she heads out to the mountains, a fierce beast attacks her – but the Emperor of the Heavenly Realm Dong Hua (Gao Wei Guang) swoops in to save her life. Grateful for being saved, Feng Jiu eventually comes to love Dong Hua. But Dong Hua’s long, tiring existence has left him jaded to the point where he cannot even remember what love is. As they draw close over the course of successive lifetimes, Feng Jiu hopes to win his heart. With time on her side, can she help spark a timeless romance? This 2020 Chinese drama series was based on the novel of the same name by Tang Qi Gong Zi and is the sequel to the hit 2017 drama Eternal Love. It was directed by Yang Xuan.

Three Lives, Three Worlds: The Pillow Book

The Eternal Team

Betrayed by his king, Kim Shin (Gong Yoo), a decorated military general from the Goryeo Dynasty, was forced to watch his family die before him. Saved by the Almighty, yet condemned to an eternal life as a goblin, Kim Shin uses his supernatural abilities to save humans, including the mother of Ji Eun Tak (Kim Go Eun), an optimistic high school student with a strange connection to the supernatural. When Eun Tak is repeatedly drawn to him, Kim Shin wonders if she might be the one he has spent an eternity searching for, the only one who can set his soul free, the Goblin Bride. Written by Kim Eun Sook, this award-winning 2016 South Korean fantasy romance series was directed by Lee Eung Bok and Kwon Hyuk Chan.

Guardian: The Lonely and Great God

The Immortal Team

Spirited and strong-willed weightlifter Kim Bok Joo (Lee Sung Kyung) dreams of becoming a top-ranked competitor. After a series of misunderstandings, she reunites with her childhood friend Jung Joon Hyung (Nam Joo Hyuk), a talented but unlucky swimmer, who she shares a playful, teasing relationship with. Bok Joo also runs into Jung Jae Yi (Lee Jae Yoon), Joon Hyung’s older cousin, and begins to develop a crush on him. But as Bok Joo navigates the challenges of her sport, body image issues, and the awkwardness of first love, she finds herself falling for Joon Hyung, who, despite his initial obliviousness, slowly realizes his feelings for her too.