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12 Memorable K-Dramas turning 10-years-old in 2025

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Every year, K-Dramas continue to captivate audiences with a wide range of stories—from heartwarming clichés that tug at your heartstrings to groundbreaking, mind-bending plots that leave you wanting more. As we step into 2025 with excitement for the new and upcoming K-Dramas that promise to keep us hooked, it's also a perfect time to reminisce about the classics that have left a mark on our hearts.

This year, we celebrate the 10th anniversary of some iconic dramas from 2015. Join us as we take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with 12 unforgettable K-Dramas that are turning a decade old!

"Reply 1988"
This nostalgic slice-of-life drama explores the lives of five childhood friends and their families living in a tight-knit neighborhood of Ssangmun-dong, beginning in the year 1988. Deok Sun (Hyeri) and her friends navigate the ups and downs of youth, friendship, and first love, creating a heartwarming and relatable tale that resonates with viewers worldwide.


"Kill Me, Heal Me"

This iconic drama captured hearts with its brilliant mix of humor, romance, and emotional depth. Cha Do Hyun (Ji Sung) is a chaebol heir struggling with dissociative identity disorder caused by past trauma. Oh Ri Jin (Hwang Jung Eum), a spirited psychiatrist, helps him confront his alter egos, including the unforgettable Shin Se Gi, while they unravel a shared childhood secret.


"Who Are You: School 2015"

This youth drama follows twin sisters Go Eun Byul and Lee Eun Bi (both played by Kim So Hyun), who were separated at a young age. After Eun Byul disappears in order to pursue her dreams, Eun Bi assumes her identity, navigating life at an elite high school while uncovering the truth about their past and finding her own strength.


"Oh My Ghost"

This delightful romantic comedy follows Na Bong Sun (Park Bo Young), a timid assistant chef possessed by the spirit of a confident and flirtatious ghost named Shin Soon Ae (Kim Seul Gi). Bong Sun catches the attention of her boss, Kang Sun Woo (Jo Jung Suk), a star chef, leading to a unique love story with supernatural twists.


"She Was Pretty"

This romantic comedy tells the story of Kim Hye Jin (Hwang Jung Eum), a once-beautiful girl who reunites with her childhood friend Ji Sung Joon (Park Seo Joon), who is now handsome and successful and is the youngest deputy chief editor in Korea. Embarrassed by her appearance, Hye Jin hides her identity, leading to a series of misunderstandings and an endearing love story.


"Oh My Venus"

This inspiring rom-com showcases the transformation of Kang Joo Eun (Shin Min Ah), a former ulzzang, now a lawyer who struggles with her weight and self-esteem after a breakup. She meets Kim Young Ho (So Ji Sub), a celebrity personal trainer with a painful past. Together, they embark on a journey of healing, self-discovery, and unexpected love.


"Remember"

This legal thriller follows Seo Jin Woo (Yoo Seung Ho), a young lawyer with hyperthymesia, which allows him to remember every detail of his life. He uses his gift to clear his father’s name after being wrongfully accused of murder, battling against a corrupt legal system and formidable adversaries.


"The Producers"

Set in the entertainment world, this workplace comedy follows a group of television producers as they navigate their professional and personal lives. Rookie PD Baek Seung Chan (Kim Soo Hyun) learns the ropes under the mentorship of experienced PDs Ra Joon Mo (Cha Tae Hyun) and Tak Ye Jin (Gong Hyo Jin), alongside the famous singer and celebrity Cindy (IU) creating hilarious and heartfelt moments.


"Yong Pal"

This action-packed medical drama tells the story of Kim Tae Hyun (Joo Won), a brilliant doctor who moonlights as a secretive "house call" physician for criminals to pay for his sister’s medical bills. His life changes when he meets Han Yeo Jin (Kim Tae Hee), a chaebol heiress in a coma, and becomes entangled in her family’s power struggle.

"Mask"
This intense melodrama revolves around Byun Ji Sook (Soo Ae), a woman struggling with debt who assumes the identity of a wealthy woman to escape her troubles. She gets entangled in a dangerous marriage with Choi Min Woo (Ju Ji Hoon), a chaebol heir with his own psychological struggles. Together, they uncover the dark truths lurking in the elite world they inhabit.


"Hyde Jekyll, Me"
This romantic drama explores the unique tale of Goo Seo Jin (Hyun Bin), a man with dissociative identity disorder who alternates between two personalities: the cold and calculating Seo Jin and the warm-hearted Robin. Jang Ha Na (Han Ji Min), a circus performer, becomes entangled in his life, navigating the complexities of his dual personas while helping him uncover the root of his condition.


"Heard It Through the Grapevine"

This satirical black comedy offered a biting critique of societal norms and class prejudice. Han In Sang (Lee Joon) and Seo Bom (Go Ah Sung) are a young couple forced to confront the rigid expectations of Han’s wealthy and conservative family after an unexpected pregnancy. Their story explores themes of love, ambition, and rebellion against societal pressure.

Here are some of the timeless dramas released in 2015 that have marked an era of legendary and groundbreaking dramas in different genres. Among the listed dramas and the other dramas released 10 years ago, which of them have been the most memorable for you and your favorite?

  1. Cha Tae Hyun
  2. Hyeri
  3. Go Ah Sung
  4. Gong Hyo Jin
  5. Han Ji Min
  6. Hwang Jung Eum
  7. Hyun Bin
  8. IU
  9. Ji Sung
  10. Jo Jung Suk
  11. Joo Won
  12. Ju Jihoon
  13. Kim Seul Gi
  14. Kim So Hyun
  15. Kim Soo Hyun
  16. Kim Tae Hee
  17. Lee Joon
  18. Park Bo Young
  19. Park Seo Joon
  20. Shin Min Ah
  21. So Ji Sub
  22. Soo Ae
  23. Yoo Seung Ho
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