Social Commentary Dramas

Dramas that offer running commentary and outlook on issues . 

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  • Bajo la lluvia

    1. Bajo la lluvia

    Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes

    10

    Deftly explores women in the work place , patriarchal society and stunningly touches on internalised misogyny of women ! 

  • El Juego Del Calamar

    2. El Juego Del Calamar

    Korean Drama - 2021, 9 episodes

    7.5

    Stellar commentary on unethical forced consent , the system of class and capitalism and debt .

  • Dream High

    3. Dream High

    Korean Drama - 2011, 16 episodes

    10

    Explores the K pop industry and the semantics surrounding it . 

  • Un Amorío Secreto

    4. Un Amorío Secreto

    Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes

    10

    Provides a running but subtle commentary on class divide in Korean society 

  • Designated Survivor: 60 Days

    5. Designated Survivor: 60 Days

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

    9.5

    Explores Korean patriotism and the Peninsula issues. Also touches on the Discrimination Bill , army set ups in the various provinces , National Assembly set up and the like .

  • King2Hearts

    6. King2Hearts

    Korean Drama - 2012, 20 episodes

    7.5

    Depicts the underlying long lasting  social currents of the Korean separation and war . 

  • El Hada De Las Pesas Kim Bok Joo

    7. El Hada De Las Pesas Kim Bok Joo

    Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

    9.0

    A great youth drama that explores the vigours of competitive sport , mental health and disorders and a cool commentary on femininity . 

  • Oh My Venus

    8. Oh My Venus

    Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes

    8.0

    Touches on important issues such as mental health , domestic abuse and self esteem . 

  • King the Land

    9. King the Land

    Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes

    8.0

    Theres some slight commentary on the elitism, classism and sexism of the service industry and abuse of hierarchy plus a solution to the issues raised

  • Mi Amor de las Estrellas

    10. Mi Amor de las Estrellas

    Korean Drama - 2013, 21 episodes

    10

    Provides insight into celebrity culture in South Korea 

  • Propuesta laboral

    11. Propuesta laboral

    Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

    6.5

    Depiction and commentary on the spycam issue

  • Arthdal Chronicles : Season 2

    12. Arthdal Chronicles : Season 2

    Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

    8.0

    How religion and beliefs create order and peace but also war 

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