Korean dramas set in the 80s and 90s have become increasingly popular in recent years. Fans of K-dramas will always have a special place in their hearts for shows that are set in the 1980s and 1990s. Looking back at those dramas when things were simpler, gives back some kind of nostalgia. These dramas take viewers back to the time when South Korea was experiencing rapid economic growth and social change.
1. ‘Snowdrop’
‘Snowdrop’ is a popular Korean drama that stars Jung Hae-in and BLACKPINK Jisoo in the main roles. This drama, which takes place in 1987 when South Korea was ruled by a dictatorial government, narrates the romance between North Korean spy Im Soo-ho (Jung Hae-in) and South Korean college student Young-ro (Jisoo). Member of K-pop group BLACKPINK Jisoo had a sensational acting debut in the K-drama ‘Snowdrop’ as the lead female character.
2. ‘Reply 1988’
‘Reply 1988’ has a star-studded cast that features Lee Hye-ri, Ryu Jun-yeol, Go Kyung-pyo, Park Bo-gum, and Lee Dong-hwi in the lead roles. This drama, set in 1988, follows the lives of five childhood friends and how their destinies will intersect and divide. In the drama, you will see all the small and big things the local families do for one another.
3. ‘Twenty-Five Twenty-One’
The drama tells the story of five protagonists' romantic lives from 1998-2021. This K-drama about coming of age focuses on one's life, including relationships with family, friends, partners, and at job. The plot traces the unpredictable and unfiltered development of young people as well as the joys and challenges that arise when friendship and love are combined. Popular actors Kim Tae-ri, Nam Joo-hyuk (Nam Joo-hyuk Popular Dramas), Kim Ji-yeon, Choi Hyun-wook, and Lee Joo-myun are playing the lead roles in ‘Twenty-Five Twenty-One’.
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4. ‘Girls’ Generation 1979’
‘Girls’ Generation 1979’ is a popular drama starring WJSN’s Bona, Chae Seo Jin, Lee Jong Hyun, and Seo Young Joo in the main roles. This youth drama explores the highs and lows of teenage students, including the difficulties of living in an uncertain period, the hurt of one-sided love, and the memories of a school that is both bittersweet and nostalgic. The story is set in Daegu, South Korea, in the late 1970s, a period of transition as the nation was recovering from the Korean War.
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5. ‘Youth of May’
‘Youth of May’ stars Go Min-si and Lee Do-hyun in the main roles. The story is set in the 1980s and tells the story of a medical student (Best Medical Books For Students) and a nurse who fall in love during the Gwangju Uprising. This drama has one of the most beloved and tragic love stories. This drama is sure to make you cry and make you fall in love with the storyline and cast.
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