Social Commentary Dramas

Deftly explores women in the work place , patriarchal society and stunningly touches on internalised misogyny of women ! 

Offers poignant commentary on social status of living in/near Seoul and how one's positioning in the Seoul paradigm has effects on someone's career, dating life and overall prospects

Stellar commentary on unethical forced consent , the system of class and capitalism and debt .

Tackles the weighty subject of suicide with unflinching honesty and profound empathy.

Uses superpowers as an allegory for real-world "differences" such as race, class, or identity.  

How religion and beliefs create order and peace but also war 

Explores the K pop industry and the semantics surrounding it . 

Provides a running but subtle commentary on class divide in Korean society 

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 .

Touches on important issues such as mental health , domestic abuse and self esteem . 

Depicts the underlying long lasting  social currents of the Korean separation and war . 

A great youth drama that explores the vigours of competitive sport , mental health and disorders and a cool commentary on femininity . 

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

Provides insight into celebrity culture in South Korea 

Depiction and commentary on the spycam issue