Makjang Drama Recommendations

I have been watching Korean dramas since 2019, and have always preferred your standard 16 episode dramas with just a single (Hospital Playlist being the exception), 12 episodes were even better!

But recently I have began to venture into long running family/ makjang dramas and have come to the conclusion that I really enjoy them! I find them to be more meaning full and have the slow burn romance element that I enjoy very much.

Listed below are some of the family dramas that I have enjoyed so far and would like to recommend in case you enjoy such a genre as well :)

PS* Definitely not the end of this list, will edit as I watch and complete more dramas. Also open to recommendations :)

AfraK dic 7, 2022

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1. Ojakgyo Brothers

Korean Drama - 2011, 58 episodes

10

All time favorite family/ makjang drama! A must watch and highly recommended.
2. It's Beautiful Now

Korean Drama - 2022, 50 episodes

9.5

Such a good and fun watch, this was! Another must watch!
3. King of Baking, Kim Tak Goo

Korean Drama - 2010, 30 episodes

9.5

Although not your average 50 episode drama, still considered a makjang drama. And its a good one, definitely recommend it.
4. Beautiful Love, Wonderful Life

Korean Drama - 2019, 100 episodes

7.5

Not a bad one, really enjoyed Seol In Ah's performance here. I would probably recommend this one is someone asked me for a good family drama.
5. Be Strong Geum Soon

Korean Drama - 2005, 163 episodes

7.5

This one was my first makjang drama, and while the story is something we have all seen too many times, I still thought it was done pretty well and really liked it. But might not recommend this one off the top of my head.
6. Samgwang Villa Lovers

Korean Drama - 2020, 100 episodes

8.5

This one was really sweet! Would definitely recommend it.
7. Never Twice

Korean Drama - 2019, 72 episodes

8.5

A fun watch. Will recommend.
8. My Golden Life

Korean Drama - 2017, 52 episodes

8.0

A must watch meaningful family drama. And I do agree with the reviews that the chemistry between the 2 lead couples are a bit off, but nonetheless, its a beautiful drama.
9. My Mother is Having an Affair

Korean Drama - 2020, 122 episodes

7.0

Lol, not a bad one, but will not recommend it. It was alright at best.
10. Shall We Live Together

Korean Drama - 2018, 50 episodes

7.5

A good watch. It focuses on on multiple couples and their struggles to be together. Will only recommend it if you have A LOT of time on your hand.
11. The Gentleman and the Lady

Korean Drama - 2021, 52 episodes

Really enjoying the first 15 episodes.