Shows that will probably give you second-hand embarrassment
If you enjoy watching shows that make you want to scream at the characters, crawl into a hole, or causes your soul to leave your body, this list is definitely for you.
Are you a masochist?
Please comment if I should add more titles to the list!
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1. Boys over Flowers
Korean Drama - 2009, 25 episodes
This one is obvious. I wasn’t sure if I should laugh, cry, or hide watching this. Warning- many characters will do some questionable actions which will lead to you asking yourself what the hell you just watched.
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2. Dream High
Korean Drama - 2011, 16 episodes
Oh boy. Where do I even start? The main character will act very bitchy in the first few episodes. Though I came to understand her actions, she still made me want to flip a table.
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3. Misaeng: Incomplete Life
Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes
This show is one of the most relatable things I've ever watched. Though it gave me second-hand embarrassment, I also saw myself in the MC. For example, he didn't know how to work a copy machine, but was too embarrassed to ask for help.
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4. Welcome to Waikiki
Korean Drama - 2018, 20 episodes
I have nothing to say except for this: you will need to pause every 5 minutes because you're too busy feeling mortified for the MC.
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5. Playful Kiss
Korean Drama - 2010, 16 episodes
Be prepared for a sore throat after watching this. The female lead is such a dumbass, it's a cringe-fest.
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6. When the Camellia Blooms
Korean Drama - 2019, 40 episodes
The whole drama basically
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7. 200 Pounds Beauty
Korean Movie - 2006
It's entertaining to watch and the female lead is kinda cute; however, I found myself feeling bad for her in the first half. She got herself into many unfortunate, humiliating situations. Yikes.
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8. While You Were Sleeping
Korean Drama - 2017, 32 episodes
Though the second-hand embarrassment isn’t as strong as the previous ones, it still has plenty of moments.
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9. EXO Next Door
Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
You can already tell from the title what type of show this is...








