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‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’ has Everyone Bawling and these tearjerking K-Dramas will have you crying for days

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‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’ has Everyone Bawling and these tearjerking K-Dramas will have you crying for days

Let's be honest - sometimes you just need a good cry. Whether it's a heartbreaking romance or a tale filled with emotional twists, K-dramas know exactly how to pull at our heartstrings. Here are nine tear-jerking K-dramas guaranteed to have you reaching for the tissues:

1. 'Stairway to Heaven'
This classic melodrama follows childhood sweethearts Han Jung Seo and Cha Song Joo. After a tragic separation due to a cruel stepmother and manipulative siblings, their paths cross again in adulthood—only to face further heartbreak. Prepare yourself, because when Jung Seo is diagnosed with a terminal illness, the tears won't stop falling.

2. 'Twenty Five Twenty One'
Set against the backdrop of South Korea's IMF financial crisis, this drama captures youthful dreams, love, and resilience. But fair warning - the unexpected and emotionally charged ending will leave a lasting impression and many tears along the way.

3. 'Uncontrollably Fond'
Fate and timing collide tragically as a famous actor reunites with his first love, now a documentary producer. Their relationship becomes even more heartbreaking as a terminal illness threatens any chance of happiness. Prepare to sob your heart out with every episode.

4. '49 Days'
After an accident leaves her comatose, Shin Ji Hyun is given 49 days to find three people outside her family who genuinely love her. The bittersweet journey explores life, love, and redemption - and you'll need a box of tissues handy, especially for the poignant finale.

5. 'My Mister'
This drama stands out because it's not your typical romance. Instead, it delves deep into emotional struggles, loneliness, and healing. The realistic portrayals of life's harsh realities and the small moments of comfort make this series heartbreakingly beautiful.

6. 'Youth of May'
Set amid the tragic historical backdrop of the 1980 Gwangju Uprising, this heart-wrenching drama follows two lovers whose romance is threatened by turbulent political events. Their love story, filled with hope and tragedy, will leave you emotionally shattered.

7. 'I'm Sorry, I Love You'
Beyond its iconic dialogue, this drama tells the story of Cha Moo Hyuk, an abandoned man who seeks revenge but finds himself entangled in a tragic love story. Heartbreaking from start to finish, it's a classic melodrama filled with deep sorrow and unforgettable romance.

8. 'That Winter, the Wind Blows'
Conman Oh Soo plans to deceive a blind heiress, Oh Young, by pretending to be her long-lost brother. But instead of easy money, he finds himself falling for her. The gripping story of love, deceit, and redemption is guaranteed to tug at your heartstrings and keep you teary-eyed throughout.

9. 'Winter Sonata'
This iconic melodrama centers around high school sweethearts Kang Joon Sang and Jung Yoo Jin, whose young love is cut short when Joon Sang is presumed dead after an accident. Years later, fate cruelly reunites them, forcing Yoo Jin to confront buried emotions and lost love, bringing viewers to tears with each reunion.