Dramas that will make you fill a bucket with tears

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Seo Jin Woo (Yoo Seung Ho) has hyperthymesia, allowing him to remember nearly everything in his life with perfect detail. When his father, who suffers from Alzheimer's, is falsely accused of murder, he utilizes his photographic memory to become a lawyer despite dropping out of high school. But in a cruel twist of fate, Jin Woo begins to develop early-onset Alzheimer’s, causing his once-perfect memory to fade. As he races against time, Jin Woo fights against a powerful, corrupt conglomerate and their ruthless lawyer, Nam Gyu Man (Namkoong Min), who’s deeply embedded in the original cover-up. Jin Woo partners with prosecutor Lee In Ah (Park Min Young), one of the few people who believes in his father’s innocence, as he hopes to clear his father’s name before he loses his own memory.

Remember

The Unforgettable Team

As teens, Yoon Soo Wan (Ku Hye Sun) and Park Dong Joo (Lee Sang Yun) fell in love, but they were separated after a tragic accident that left Soo Wan blind and forced Dong Joo to leave the country. Twelve years later, Soo Wan has regained her sight after a surgery and now works as a paramedic, while Dong Joo has become a surgeon. They reunite working in the same hospital, but Soo Wan is engaged to another man and doesn’t recognize Dong Joo, who opts not to tell Soo Wan who he truly is. Is there any second chance at love in their future, or will it all stay firmly in the past?

Angel Eyes

The Angel Eyes Team

Despite having the power to see the future, field reporter Nam Hong Joo (Suzy) is often powerless to stop those events from happening. Having recently acquired the ability to foresee future events, prosecutor Jung Jae Chan (Lee Jong Suk) manages to save the life of police officer Han Woo Tak (Jung Hae In), whose death would have been used to frame Hong Joo. By surviving the attempt on his life, Woo Tak also gains the ability to see the future. Realizing their lives are somehow intertwined, Hong Joo, Jae Chan, and Woo Tak agree to work together to solve the mystery surrounding their unusual abilities and find ways to protect those they love most. This 2017 South Korean drama series was directed by Oh Choong Hwan.

While You Were Sleeping

The Dream Team ✨

Weary homicide detective Yoo Jin Kook (Park Sung Woong) doesn’t have much to look forward to in life besides his younger sister, Yoo Jin Kang (Jung So Min), whom he’s fiercely protective of. While investigating a suspicious death, all signs point to the victim’s boyfriend, Kim Moo Yeong (Seo In Guk), a seemingly charming man with a dark side. But when Moo Yeong starts dating Jin Kang, Jin Kook becomes determined to end their relationship. Can he shield her from the looming threat, or is the real danger closer than he thinks? This 2018 South Korean drama, directed by Yoo Je Won, is a remake of the 2002 Japanese series of the same title.

Hundred Million Stars From the Sky

The Twinkle Twinkle Team 

Cha Soo Hyeon (Song Hye Kyo), the daughter of a powerful politician, was forced into a loveless arranged marriage by her family after graduating from university. After an unhappy divorce, she decides to travel abroad to find herself. During her journey, she meets Kim Jin Hyeok (Park Bo Gum), a free-spirited drifter working part-time jobs to fund his adventures. Despite their vastly different backgrounds, they form a close bond that blossoms into a romantic attraction. Can their love overcome societal pressures and personal struggles? This 2018 South Korean drama was directed by Park Shin Woo.

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