[Ishani's Picks] Top 5 Makjang Romances That Put The 'Drama' In K-Drama
By Ishani Sarkar | Published on
One of the finest offerings of the Korean entertainment industry for anyone who loves to indulge in some good-old melodrama is makjang. If you've been looking for a romance drama that is chock full of chaos, confusion, revenge, deception, trickery, betrayal and more, I've got the perfect list for you!
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Babies switched at birth, old rivalry, corruption, power play, and more, "East of Eden", starring Song Seung-heon, Yeon Jung-hoon, and Lee Da-hae is the perfect K-Drama for any makjang lover. It is loosely based on the novel of the same name by John Steinbeck but is much more sensational.
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If you thought "Romeo & Juliet" was sappy, wait till you watch "Sorry, I Love You". A cry-fest at its finest, this drama stars So Ji-sub as Moo-hyeok, a con-man, and Lim Soo-jung as Eun-chae, a heartbroken woman. Once again, here we have birth secrets, assassination attempts and a confession that comes too late. What more could you want from a makjang?
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A classic story of good versus evil never goes wrong. Oh Yeon-seo plays the eponymous Jang Bo-ri in "Jang Bo-ri Is Here", the daughter of a wealthy family who is raised by a poor mother and Lee Yu-ri plays Yeon Min-jeong, the daughter of a poor family who gets herself adopted by a wealthy family. Naturally, as they come of age, chaos ensues and you'll love every second of it.
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"Angel Eyes" gives us the trifecta of tropes: mistaken identities, family feud, and a love triangle! If you like your dramas over the top, "Angel Eyes" is exactly what you're looking for. Starring Koo Hye-sun and Lee Sang-yoon, "Angel Eyes" is set against the background of the medical field, which is also an added plus.
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"A Love to Kill" stands at the crossroads between love and hatred. Rain plays Kang Bok-goo, whose brother's death is somehow related to Cha Eun-seok (Shin Min-a). To exact revenge, he becomes her personal bodyguard and aims to bring her to her knees. However, the heart wants what it wants, which is an inevitably tragic romance. You do not want to miss this!
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Ishani Sarkar
Ishani Sarkar is a Writer, Editor and Hallyu journalist with years of experience in writing about Korean art, entertainment and culture, editing and managing content as well as interviewing Korean artists and celebrities. Ishani Sarkar can be reached at ishani.specter@gmail.com.