5 Slice-of-Life K-Dramas That Capture the Beauty of Everyday Moments

Slice-of-life K-dramas find beauty in the ordinary, focusing on daily struggles & love quiet moments that resonate deeply.

Here are five such heartfelt K-dramas that capture life’s tender simplicity.

When Life Gives You Tangerines

Set across decades on Jeju Island, this drama follows Ae Sun (IU, Moon So Ri) and Gwan Sik (Park Bo Gum, Park Hae Joon), whose love endures poverty, sacrifice, and time. Told through their daughter’s eyes, it’s a nostalgic reflection on dreams, family, and resilience.

Because This Is My First Life

A practical “contract marriage” between Ji Ho (Jung So Min), a struggling writer & Se Hee (Lee Min Ki), a socially awkward IT worker, turns into a journey of emotional growth. The series explores modern love, independence & finding meaning in imperfect lives.

My Liberation Notes

Three siblings and a mysterious stranger seek peace and purpose in a quiet village. Through gentle pacing and poetic storytelling, it beautifully portrays loneliness, self-discovery, and the yearning for freedom from mundane life.

My Mister

A middle-aged engineer (Lee Sun Kyun) and a struggling young woman (IU) form an unexpected bond. Their relationship, rooted in empathy & endurance, reveals the healing power of simple human connection amid hardship.

Reply 1988

Set in a close-knit 1980s neighbourhood, five friends grow up surrounded by laughter, love, and family warmth. Balancing humour and nostalgia, it celebrates friendship, community, and the deep bonds that make ordinary lives extraordinary.