K-dramas capture the bittersweet journey of growing up with warmth, humour, and heart.
From chasing dreams to navigating love, friendship, and identity, these coming-of-age stories remind us that youth is less about success and more about finding yourself.
Fight My Way (Netflix): The story of four friends struggling with careers, love, and self-worth. It honestly portrays the frustrations and determination of chasing dreams in your twenties.
Twenty Five, Twenty One (Netflix): Set during the financial crisis, this drama follows a teen fencer striving for success and a young man rebuilding his life after family loss.
Twinkling Watermelon (Viki): A CODA teen with a passion for music is transported back to 1995, where he joins a band and meets his father as a teenager. A heartfelt tale about passion, family expectations, and finding your own voice.
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo (Prime Video): A young weightlifter juggles her sporting dreams, friendships, and first romance. It’s a refreshing and warm portrayal of youth, identity, and ambition.
Our Unwritten Seoul (Netflix): Twin sisters with opposite lives switch places, forcing each to confront hidden fears and desires. Beyond mistaken identity, it’s a story about authenticity, love, and learning to live truthfully.
At a Distance, Spring Is Green (Viki): A wealthy freshman hiding scars and a struggling senior form an unlikely bond, joined by a classmate with her own challenges. It tenderly explores loneliness, friendship, and healing.
Record of Youth(Netflix): The lives of young dreamers in modelling, acting, and makeup artistry unfold with struggles, setbacks, and triumphs. A heartfelt reminder of ambition, love, and resilience.