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Liked '20th Century Girl'? 5 Korean titles with similar endings
Watch these K-dramas if tragedies win you over

Liked '20th Century Girl'? 5 Korean titles with similar endings

Nov 01, 2022
12:30 am

What's the story

Recently, Netflix premiered its latest South Korean original 20th Century Girl and the drama, set in the 1990s, has won over viewers. Starring Kim Yoo-jung, Byeon Woo-seok, and Park Jung-woo, the movie follows a group of teenagers. While the period setting and teenage love appeared dreamy, its tragic ending left a bittersweet feeling. However, here are five similar flavored titles for the angst lovers.

#1

'Twenty Five Twenty One'

If people considered K-dramas their escape from reality, then writers in 2022 have made sure to change this notion. A glaring example is the finely crafted period drama Twenty Five Twenty One. Featuring Kim Tae-ri, Nam Joo-hyuk, among others, this was the perfect ode to the summer of life. With its profound dialogues and storylines, the Netflix show captured the growth of the protagonists.

#2

'Youth of May'

Also available on Netflix, Youth of May captures the love story of medical student Hwang Hee-tae (Lee Do-hyun) and nurse Kim Myung-hee (Go Min-si) during a turbulent time. Set in 1980 when the popular Gwangju Uprising took place, this 12-episode drama depicts how the lives of ordinary people get affected during a time of civil unrest and military oppression.

#3

'The Classic'

Just like its title, this 2003 movie has become a classic in Korea's cinematic history. Starring Son Ye-jin (dual role), Zo In-sung, and Cho Seung-woo, The Classic starts with a tried-and-tested trope—the daughter discovers her mother's old diary and reads about her life when she was her age. Although there's ache, this film has a lot of heartwarming moments too. It's available on YouTube.

#4

'On Your Wedding Day'

We all wish "there was a way to know you're in the good old days before you've actually left them" and the same held true for Hwang Woo-yeon (Kim Young-kwang) in this 2018 film. It's only after Hwang receives a wedding invite that he realizes what his first love Hwan Seung-hee (Park Bo-young) meant to him. Brace yourselves for the heartwrenching "might have beens."

#5

'The Hymn of Death'

When you cast Lee Jong-suk and Shin Hye-sun, you know the acting department will get the A-game. Add to it the setting of the Japanese colonial period, and sprinkle the love story of a married playwright and a legendary soprano—and you get something magical. We advise you to sit with tissues when watching this 2018 drama inspired by true events. It's on Netflix.