K-Drama Healing dramas - therapeutic/catharsis content.
Dear All. This is my private, ongoing "healing drama" list*. I've tried to honour more or less popular dramas that gave me a "therapeutic" feeling. It's either the literal theme of therapy/healing or the healing that comes from the storyline and development of the character. It might be also a typical "hero's journey" - finding yourself, feeling the meaning, getting into mojo or healing old wounds.
Enjoy and feel free to leave recommendations!
Which drama helped you to heal? Be a better person?
*no particular order as I'm trying to dig them from my memories (which drama/characters stayed with me during past years? what kind of life lessons did I take?)
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1. Kill Me, Heal Me
Korean Drama - 2015, 20 episodes
I've felt the character's inner struggle. It helped me to connect to my personal traumas.
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2. My Mister
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
One show that made me seriously think about life and personal choices. And asking the basic existential question: "Am I a good human being?"
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3. Reply 1988
Korean Drama - 2015, 20 episodes
This could be the cinematic "found family" you're looking for. Highly therapeutic feeling.
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4. It's Okay to Not Be Okay
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
I didn't expect to get anything from this drama. I've learned about mentality, respect, importance of human connections. And hope.
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5. Kairos
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
Time-travelling themes usually don't get into my heart/mind. But not this time. Lesson of the importance of timing, love, family. And all the things we're taking for granted.
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6. Lost
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
"Strangers - healers". Finding soul-mate. Importance of letting go and making space for found hope.
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7. Hospital Playlist
Korean Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
It felt "like home". Probably your dream-like work environment ;)
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8. The Uncanny Counter
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
Found family, healing old wounds (physical/mental), hero's journey. Morality.
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9. My SO Has Got Depression
Japanese Movie - 2011
Serious topic, calm/light approach. Melancholic and life-wise.
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10. Mad for Each Other
Korean Drama - 2021, 13 episodes
Psycho-romance, therapy theme. Creating a better life while fighting disturbing past and obstacles.
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11. The Light in Your Eyes
Korean Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
Haven't finished yet... but it seems like a gem. Taking a slow approach to this one.
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12. Yumi's Cells
Korean Drama - 2021, 14 episodes
Surprisingly deep, emotional story with a light approach to understanding our mentality.
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13. My Liberation Notes
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
Slow, realistic, disturbing and fresh at the same time. Classic cinema vibe.
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14. It's Okay, That's Love
Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes
Yup, another title that needs to be finished... so far, so good ;)
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