7 Best K-Dramas Based on True Stories 

May 27, 2023, 09:08 IST

Riya Teotia

Juvenile Justice 

It follows a newly appointed judge of a juvenile court in the Yeonhwa. The Juvenile Act of South Kore served as the model for the legal drama.  Where to watch: Netflix 

D.P. 

The plot portrays the story of the Korean military police team and its mission to catch deserters. The show emphasises how undesirable the military is. Where to watch: Netflix 

Taxi Driver 

The show follows the story of a former Underwater demolition team official, now a taxi driver. The plot takes a twist when a serial killer murders his mother.  Where to watch: Prime Video 

Fight For My Way 

A mixed martial artist named Choo Sung Hoon and his wife Yano Shiho are said to have inspired the story of the television programme. Where to watch: Netflix 

Reply 1988 

Reply 1988 is hailed for delivering a pretty precise depiction of the ’88 Olympic games held in Korea. The show features the story of a character inspired by a real Baduk player named Lee Changho.  Where to watch: Prime Video 

Hwarang 

Set in the Silla dynasty of ancient Korea, the story follows a group of elite young men known as Hwarang, those who were chosen to serve the king and protect the kingdom.  Where to watch: Netflix 

The Empress Ki 

Released in 2013, this period drama is based on the true story of a Korean woman who became an influential empress in China’s Yuan dynasty. Where to watch: Netflix 

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