6 K-dramas that bring the ultimate Christmas vibe: From ‘Goblin’ to ‘Winter Sonata’

Korean dramas have become increasingly popular over the years and are known for exploring various themes in the most extensive storylines. For this holiday season, to directly get you in the Christmas mood, here is a list of dramas that are perfect to add to your watchlist this season.

At the top of the list is ‘Goblin’, which has been a fan favourite through and through ever since it was released. The show follows the life of a cursed Goblin who is on the lookout for his human bride for a thousand years, just to end his curse. The cinematography, the romantic scenes, and the overall theme, mixed with a lot of action, make this drama the perfect addition to your Christmas watchlist.

‘Itaewon Class’, starring Kwon Nara, Park Seo-joon, and Kim Da-mi, is a wholesome Korean drama that explores the bonds one can develop in the unlikeliest of places. The show follows the life of Park Sae-ro-yi former convict, who, after getting released from jail, vows to take revenge on those who wrongfully put him behind bars. In order to embark on his path, he opens up a restaurant and drinking bar, and slowly hires people one by one to help run the place, forming a close bond with them. The themes of love, trust, and friendship all go perfectly together with the Christmas vibe, and can be a perfect watch to get you in the mood for the holidays with your loved ones.

This 2022 drama is heavily based around the holiday season, and winter in itself plays a massive role in the show. This all makes the Seo Kang-joon and Park Min-young-starrer a must-have in your list for the year-end watchlist. Alternating and shifting the timeline between the past and present, this show focuses on cellist Mok Hae-won as she meets her old classmate from high school, bookstore owner Im Eun-seob. This drama is simple, lighthearted, and cozy, and explores the tale of a small town romance.

Featuring Hyun Bin and Song Ye-jin, ‘Crash Landing on You’ is an adventurous yet loving story that happens in the unlikeliest of places. South Korean heiress Yun Se-ri goes skydiving, but is lost in the forests near the border and presumed dead. She survives, however, and takes refuge in North Korea with a kind military officer, Ri Jeong-hyeok. While he helps her get back home, their story is far from over as Se-ri’s life ends up in danger.

‘Welcome to Waikiki’ starring Lee Yi-kyung in the main lead is another heartwarming drama that can get you in the holiday mood. While the show is set in the summer, it follows Dong Gu, Jun Gi, and Du Sik, who decide to open up their own guesthouse, called Waikiki, in the middle of Itaewon. The drama follows themes of togetherness and friendship, and its chaotic and lighthearted comedy is perfect if you wish to opt for something simple for this season’s watchlist.

This 2002 K-drama is a must-watch for this holiday season. Dealing with emotions of loss, sadness, along with happiness and love, this drama is bound to become one of those emotional yet cozy watches for Christmas. The story follows Joon-sang, who, after getting in an unfortunate car accident, is presumed dead. The love of his life moves on from him; however, it is later revealed that he is alive and well, though he has suffered from amnesia because of the accident.