Social Commentary Dramas
Dramas that offer running commentary and outlook on issues .
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1. Something in the Rain
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
Deftly explores women in the work place , patriarchal society and stunningly touches on internalised misogyny of women !
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2. Squid Game
Korean Drama - 2021, 9 episodes
Stellar commentary on unethical forced consent , the system of class and capitalism and debt .
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3. Dream High
Korean Drama - 2011, 16 episodes
Explores the K pop industry and the semantics surrounding it .
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4. Secret Love Affair
Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes
Provides a running but subtle commentary on class divide in Korean society
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5. Designated Survivor: 60 Days
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
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 .
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6. King2Hearts
Korean Drama - 2012, 20 episodes
Depicts the underlying long lasting social currents of the Korean separation and war .
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7. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
A great youth drama that explores the vigours of competitive sport , mental health and disorders and a cool commentary on femininity .
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8. Oh My Venus
Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
Touches on important issues such as mental health , domestic abuse and self esteem .
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9. King the Land
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
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
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10. You Who Came from the Stars
Korean Drama - 2013, 21 episodes
Provides insight into celebrity culture in South Korea
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11. A Business Proposal
Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
Depiction and commentary on the spycam issue
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12. Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramun
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
How religion and beliefs create order and peace but also war