Korean romantic dramas with sad endings have made us cry without tears. The romantic love stories of the characters that make up the success of every Korean romance drama. But the deepest impression left on us is the regret for the love story in the film. Each movie is an extremely meaningful story, making us sobbing about the stories in our own lives. Let's find out about the top Korean romantic dramas with endings that make viewers cry without tears.
1 Youth of May (2021)

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Youth of May
Youth of May is a 2021 South Korean television series starring Lee Do-hyun, Go Min-si, Lee Sang-yi, and Keum Sae-rok. The main context of Youth Of May revolves around the uprising in Gwangju province that shook Korea in May 1980. The two main characters include Hwang Hee Tae (played by Lee Do Hyun) and Kim Myung Hee (played by Go Min Si). They were elites of the intelligentsia who were caught up in the whirlpool of this uprising.
Not a dry film on the subject of finance, Youth Of May is vivid and emotional through the images and life concepts of young people at that time. They are young, full of life, longing to follow their dreams, the right thing, and even an eternal love despite having to overcome many difficulties of bad fate. In the film, the male lead Hwang Hee Tae is the pride of Gwangju province when he entered the top of Seoul Medical University. He has his own beautiful smile and a kind and chivalrous personality. Meanwhile, the female lead Kim Myung Hee is a beautiful nurse with a straightforward and independent personality. The two fell in love after Kim Myung Hee went to a viewing on behalf of her best friend and met Hwang Hee Tae. The love of two people begins in May, gentle but equally romantic and sweet.
2 Love Alarm (2019)

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Love Alarm
Love Alarm is a South Korean drama series based on the webtoon Daum of the same name by Chon Kye-young. The film stars Kim So-hyun, Jung Ga-ram, and Song Kang. The movie premiered on Netflix on August 22, 2019. The film will be in the emotional, romantic, and humorous genre the audience is most looking forward to in 2021. continues the unfinished story about the love triangle between Sun Oh, Jojo and Hye Yeong. The film opens with a series of happy jokes of the Jojo and Hye Yeong couple and through the Love Alarm application.
The movie is set in a society where the dominance of technology has reached its peak, an app that lets you know if someone likes you within a 10 meter radius isn't it? And it's called "Love Alarm". That's why Kim JoJo (played by Kim So Hyun) - an orphaned high school girl discovered someone who likes her, but before she could rejoice, she accidentally got entangled in a love triangle between two close friends. Since childhood, Hwang Sun Oh (played by Song Kang) and Lee Hye Young (played by Jung Ga Ram).
3 Uncontrollably Fond (2016)

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Uncontrollably Fond
Uncontrollably Fond is a South Korean television series starring Kim Woo-bin and Bae Suzy. The film revolves around the love story of two young people who have been close friends since childhood. For some reason, the two had to separate and after many years to meet again. Growing up, Shin Joon Young (played by Kim Woo Bin) is now a famous star, with an overbearing, arrogant personality. Meanwhile, No Eul (played by Bae Suzy) has gone from a shy girl to a documentary producer with a strong personality.
Noh Eul had a difficult childhood. Her father died in an accident that forced Noh Eul to drop out of school and earn a living for herself and her brother. The event made her become more valued money than justice, always trying to maintain relationships with people stronger than her. And Shin Joon-young already has a plan for his life. His mother wanted him to become a prosecutor to follow in the footsteps of his estranged father, but an incident caused him to drop out of law school and become a singer and actor. After that, the two met often because of work. However, when they encounter each other, they quarrel again, and over time they gradually develop feelings for each other.
4 Hotel Del Luna (2019)

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Hotel Del Luna
Hotel Del Luna is a South Korean television series starring Lee Ji-eun (IU) and Yeo Jin-goo. The mysterious and large Moonlight Hotel in the center of Seoul. This place works like no other hotel: its customers are wandering ghosts and completely free of ghosts. The operator of the Moonlight Hotel is Jang Man-wol, an extremely beautiful but greedy and suspicious woman who has been trapped in the hotel for millennia to pay the price for her sins as well. like waiting for someone. Once, Jang Man-wol found a new manager for the hotel - Goo Chan-seong.
After many times "scare" the guy, Goo Chan-seong worked for the hotel. At the Moonlight Hotel, he dreamed of Jang Man-wol's past and made Jang Man-wol's Moon of Life and Death Tree blossom, just like Jang Man-wol's feelings for Jang Man-wol. older brother. Followed by mysterious and fascinating stories after that.
5 Moon Lovers (2016)

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Moon Lovers
Moon Lovers is a South Korean television series adapted from the novel Bu Bu Jing Xin by Chinese writer Tong Hua. Moon Lovers attracts attention by converging a cast of famous young and beautiful stars such as: Lee Jun Ki, IU, Hong Jong Hyun, Baekhyun (EXO), Kim San Ho, Yoo Sun Woo, Nam Joo Hyuk, Ji Soo, Kang Ha Neul, Kang Han Na, Seohyun (SNSD) and many other actors. In it, IU plays the female lead - a girl who travels back to the Goryeo era. Lee Jun Ki plays the male lead - the fourth prince in the royal family, the son of King Taejo Wang Geon.
The historical drama revolves around the story of a girl from the future who caused civil wars between princes in the Goryeo era. In the movie Moon Lovers, under the pretext of fighting for this girl's love, the princes officially announced their ambition to compete for the throne and in which the prince was a bright candidate. the best value for the throne as well as in love.
6 Vagabond (2021)

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Vagabond
Vagabond is a 2019 South Korean television series starring Lee Seung-gi, Bae Suzy, and Shin Sung-rok. And is the work that marks the first collaboration of Lee Seung Gi and Suzy. The film is impressive thanks to its action-packed colors. Thought that a perfect wedding would be shown in front of the audience, but a series of sorrows happened in Wanderer. From the sad fate of the male lead when he lost his loved one to the fact that he pointed a gun at the girl he loved, it made everyone feel heartbroken when watching.
In this movie, the acting of the characters are all appreciated. In particular, Lee Seung Gi's acting was praised by many viewers. Besides, many fans expressed that Vagabond should have a second part to bring a satisfactory and happy ending to the characters.
7 Be with you (2018)

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Be with you
Be With You is a 2018 South Korean romantic film starring So Ji Sub and Son Ye Jin and directed by director Lee Janghoon. The film is a remake of the 2004 Japanese film of the same name, based on the novel by novelist Takuji Ichikawa.
Before leaving, Soo-ah (Son ye-jin) told her husband Woo-jin (So Ji-sub) that she would return in the first rainy season next year. As time goes by, those promises will also follow the first rains of the season outside. Until one day, a miracle happened, Soo-ah kept her promise and returned in front of her husband and son, but she lost all her memories. Ironically, their reunion was short-lived as Soo-ah had to leave her family again after that year's rainy season ended.
8 A Moment to Remember (2004)

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A Moment to Remember
A Moment to Remember is a Korean romantic drama film released in 2004. The main character of the film is Su Jin – a talented and beautiful fashion designer. One day when going to a store near my house to buy things, after paying, Soo Jin just left and accidentally forgot her wallet and purchased items. After remembering Soo Jin immediately returned to the shop and there she met Chul Soo for the first time – a rude and grumpy guy who works as a carpenter with the dream of becoming a famous architect in the future. .
Days later, because Soo Jin's company had to remodel the office, her company hired Chul Soo to do the work. This made Soo Jin and Chul Soo once again meet each other and also from here the two began to get acquainted and develop a sweet, romantic relationship. After a long time together, Soo Jin took the initiative to propose to Chul Soo and a fairy wedding took place, but it was at this time that the evil Alzheimer's disease progressed more and more serious, making Soo Jin no longer available. knowing who she is and even forgetting the husband she loves Chul Soo.
9 Goblin (2016)

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Goblin
Goblin is a South Korean television series starring Gong Yoo, Lee Dong-wook, Kim Go-eun, Yoo In-na, and Yook Sung-jae. Goblin is a mythical story about Kim Shin (Gong Yoo), in the past he was stabbed by a magical sword, Kim Shin not only did not die but also gained immortal life. In modern times, he accidentally meets Wang Yeo (Lee Dong Wook), a grim reaper with dementia.
The two moved in together and caused all sorts of bad jokes. Not stopping there, Ji Eun Tak (Kim Go Eun), a high school girl with the unusual ability to see spirits. How will their meeting write a love story as Kim Shin will die as he wished if he finds a human bride, while Eun Tak always claims to be his bride.
10 Stairway to Heaven (2003)

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Stairway to Heaven
Stairway to Heaven is a popular Korean television series produced by SBS, which attracted a lot of viewers in 2003-2004. The film also contributed to creating a name for many young actors such as Kim Tae Hee, Kwon Sang Woo, Park Shin Hye. "Stairway to Heaven" became the third highest-rated movie in Korea in 2004, with 38.4% of TV viewers interested in watching.
Stairway to Heaven is a sad story, revolving around the lives of four young people in the process of going to the happy paradise of their lives. It was a gentle Han Jung Seo, as holy as an angel. She had a peaceful and happy childhood with a full material life, with the love of her close boyfriend since childhood. It was a Cha Song Joo raised in a wealthy family, a calculating Han Yoo Ri with an unhappy childhood, Han Tae Hwa with a strong "ego" hidden inside a taciturn, little look. talkative, but very emotional.