7 Must-Watch K-Dramas That Feature Mental Health Issues

Apart from the major genres like comedy, romance, action, fantasy, etc., the K-drama industry doesn't shy away from featuring unique genres that highlight mental health issues.

With perfect casting and moving storylines, these K-dramas can be a comfort to watch while educating about the importance of mental health and self-discovery. Let's explore such K-dramas that tell about mental health issues.

It’s Okay To Not Be Okay (2020): A must-watch romance drama series dealing with autism, emotional healing, and more, features a selfish children’s book writer and a selfless psych-ward caretaker in the lead.

Extraordinary Attorney Woo (2022): The story of a quirky, intelligent, and autistic rookie lawyer who begins her job at a major law firm in the city while dealing with various challenges that come with autism spectrum disorder.

Move To Heaven (2021): Layered with autism and family conflicts, this drama series deals with Trauma Cleaners who clean the house after someone passes away and discard the deceased person’s personal belongings.

Good Doctor (2013): This drama series follows an autistic doctor who aspires to become a paediatrician by overcoming societal discrimination and using his extraordinary abilities.

Our Blues (2022): An anthology series highlighting various mental health issues like grief, depression, abandonment, and more of the people living on the bustling Jeju Island, tracing their stories in a very poignant way.

Soul Mechanic (2022): A comedy romance drama series dealing with a team of psychiatrists who not only treat their patients but also care for their healing with unorthodox methods.

Just Between Lovers (2017): After a major accident that took the lives of 48 people, two people who have lost their family members in the accident meet each other revealing their suppressed feelings of survival guilt, grief, and loss.