Korean dramas are not only about romance and comedy sometimes Korean dramas also motivate and inspire us to work hard to achieve our goals. The journey may be tough and challenging but don’t lose your focus. There are many K-drama characters who are very inspiring and if you are someone who needs some inspiration right now then here is the list of top 10 motivational Korean dramas you should watch.

Twenty-Five Twenty-One (2022)

Episodes: 16

Cast: Kim Tae Ri, Nam Joo Hyuk, Kim Ji Yeon, Choi Hyun Wook, Lee Joo Myung

Hee Do (Km Tae Ri) is a high school student and a member of the Fencing team. Her team disband due to the IMF financial crisis but still, she didn’t give up on her dreams. Even after facing all the challenges, she didn’t stop herself from accepting all challenges and facing them. Yi Jin (Nam Joo Hyuk) is the son of a chaebol family and after IMF financial crisis his family went bankrupt. For survival and not to burden his family, he started doing various part-time jobs at a book rental shop as well as delivering newspapers. But in the end, he becomes a successful news anchor. In this drama, every character motivates you to pursue your dream and work hard to achieve it. This drama is one of the top 10 motivational Korean dramas you should watch.

Record of Youth (2020)

Episode: 16

Cast: Park Bo Gum, Park So Dam, Byeon Woo Seok, Kwon Soo Hyun

Sa Hye Joon (Park Bo Gum) is a struggling model-actor and doing too many part-time jobs for living and his expenses. His dream is to become a successful actor in the industry. He is from a poor family, so he has no connection in the industry. Won Hae Hyo (Byeon Woo Seok) is a rising superstar who is enjoying the lead star in the industry because of his family’s connection. His professional life is fully controlled by his mother. Ahn Jung Ha (Park So Dam) is a makeup artist and has her own YouTube channel where she gives makeup tips. Jung Ha is the fangirl of struggling model-actor Sa Hye Joon. She quit her office job and starts working in the beauty salon and wants to open her own makeup studio.

Start-Up (2020)

Episode: 16

Cast: Nam Joo Hyuk, Bae Suzy, Kim Seon Ho, Kang Han Na

Nam Do San (Nam Joo Hyuk) was a genius kid who was the youngest person to win the math Olympiad and the founder of Samsan Tech. He is so good at coding. Seo Dal Mi (Bae Suzy) school drops out and does various part-time jobs to help her grandmother. Han Ji Pyeong (Kim Seon Ho) is a venture capitalist and has a sharp tongue. He is very confident with his decisions and seems rude, but soft inside.

Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo (2016-17)

Episode: 16

Cast: Lee Sung Kyung, Nam Joo Hyuk, Lee Jae Yoon, Kyung Soo Jin

Kim Bok Joo (Lee Sung Kyung) is a gifted weightlifter. She lives with her father and uncle. Bok Joo hides her insecurities around her crush. She has a huge crush on Jung Jae Yi (Lee Jae Yoon) who is the older brother of Jung Joon Hyung (Nam Joo Hyuk). Jung Joon Hyung is a talented swimmer who is suffering from trauma. Kim Bok Joo and Jung Joon Hyun went to the same elementary school and met again at sports university. Bok Joo and Joon Hyung are childhood friends who turned into lovers.

Fight For My Way (2017)

Episodes: 16

Cast: Park Seo Joon, Kim Ji Won, Ahn Jae Hong, Song Ha Yoon

Dong Man (Park Eo Joon) was a Taekwando player and his career went down after a traumatic accident and now is a contract employee. Choi Ae Ra (Kim Ji Won) works in a Departmental Store and her dream is to become a Television Anchor. They are best friends for many years. Park Seo Joon tries to achieve his dreams as a martial arts fighter.

Itaewon Class (2020)

Episodes: 16

Cast: Park Seo Joon, Kim Da Mi, Kwon Na Ra, Yoo Jae Myung

Park Sae Ro Yi (Park Seo Joon) was s high school student and his father was killed in an accident by Gang Geun Won, who is the son of Jannga Group’s founder. Ro Yi tried to kill Geun Won and ended up in jail. His life, education, father, and love everything vanished. After his release from prison, he decided to start a restaurant in Itaewon (the most famous place in South Korea). He then meets Jo Yi Seo, who helped him with the business. He wants to be successful in his business and take revenge on Jannga Group. Itaewon Class is one of the top Korean dramas of Park Seo Joon.

18 Again (2020)

Episode: 16

Cast: Kim Ha Neul, Yoon Sang Hyun, Lee Do Hyun

Jung Da Jung (Han So Eun/Kim Ha Neul) is a strong, and cheerful woman for her kids, family as well as for her friends. Her dream is to become a TV anchor. She is very popular among boys and starts dating Hong Dae Young (Lee Do Hyun/Yoon SangHyun) who is her classmate and a popular basketball player. Before they complete high school Da Jung becomes pregnant so they decide to drop out. Later Da Jung works hard to become a news anchor. This drama is one of the top 10 motivational Korean dramas you should watch.

Doctors (2016)

Episodes: 20

Cast: Kim Rae Won, Park Shin Hye, Yoon Kyun Sang, Lee Sung Kyung

Yoo Hye Jung (Park Shin Hye) is a troublemaker teenage high school student and very good at fighting. But her life changes after meeting with Ji Hong (Kim Rae Won). He is a doctor but starts teaching in high school. Hye Jung’s childhood was very difficult. She changes after meeting Ji Hong who plays a huge role in transforming Hye Jung’s life.

Welcome To Waikiki (2018)

Episode: 20

Cast: Kim Jung Hyun, Lee Yi Kyung, Son Seung Won, Jung In Sun, Ko Won Hee, Lee Joo Woo

Welcome To Waikiki is the story of three young friends who are running a guest house. Kang Dong Goo (Kim Jung Hyun) is a kind-hearted young man who wants to become a movie director. Due to his misfortune, he fails at every attempt. Joon Ki (Lee Yi Kyung) is the son of a great actor who wants to follow in his father’s footsteps. He works hard and performs best in every minor role he gets to achieve his dream. He wants to achieve his dream without his father’s support. Bong Doo Sik (Son Seung Won) is a freelance webtoon writer. He barely receives work, so he works in a nearby convenience store as a part-timer.

Because It’s The First Life (2017)

Episodes: 16

Cast: Jung So Min, Lee Min Ki, Esom, Park Byung Eun, Kim Ga Eun, Kim Min Seok

Yoon Ji Ho (Jung So Min) is an assistant screenwriter who moves out of the home. Now she is living on rent because the rent is affordable and no deposit is required. Ji Ho was working hard at her career but still suffering. Meanwhile, Nam Se Hee (Lee Min Ki) has bought an expensive townhouse and rents out his extra room to help with the mortgage. He spends his days at work or home with his cat and has no plans to date or marry. In the starting, they were not aware of each other’s gender but later both decide to adjust because they both need each other.

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