What do you do to celebrate Independence Day in your beloved country? With the rising fame of the hallyu wave, celebrating Korean Independence Day is no longer just formal ceremonies and boring traditions. Instead, you can follow the K-hallyu wave fans’ approach and immerse yourself in the spirits of Independence Day this year with 5 best Korean dramas you can watch on Netflix and Amazon Prime!
5 Best Dramas to Celebrate Korean Independence Day This Year
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Bridal Mask
- Year: 2012
- Cast: Joo Won, Jin Se Yeon, Park Ki Woong
- Episode: 28
- Watch on: Amazon Prime
First of all, we have “Bridal Mask,” one of the best Korean dramas on South Korea’s Independence Day, which you can watch on Amazon Prime.
This series takes settings in the 1930s in South Korea, over a decade before Korean Independence Day on August 15, 1945. It tells the story of Lee Kang To, a Korean officer whom his fellow countrymen hate due to his pro-Japanese perspectives.
And yet, later on, he became a Gaksital, a masked hero who relentlessly fought for his country’s independence, South Korea. This series dives deep into his inner conflict as well as his battles with the Japanese forces.
Not only that, but his relationship with a resistance fighter, Oh Mok Dan, makes it even more thrilling, especially knowing that Mok Dan excruciatingly loathes Kang To but is deeply in love with Gaksital.
Nokdu Flower
- Year: 2019
- Cast: Jo Jung Seok, Yoon Si Yoon, Han Ye Ri
- Episode: 48
- Watch on: Amazon Prime.
Another one of the best Korean dramas to watch so you can immerse in the Korean Independence Day spirit is “Nokdu Flower,” available on Amazon Prime.
Focusing on two half-brothers of different fates and upbringings, Baek Yi Kang and Baek Yi Hyun, “Nokdu Flower” depicts the story of how they become involved in the Donghak Peasant Rebellion.
Due to their respective mothers’ different social statuses, the two brothers then contest their clashing ideologies in a tragic story of brotherhood. Their fights and struggles will get you further immersed in the stories of liberation against colonialism, which is just perfect for celebrating Korean Independence Day this year.
Different Dreams
- Year: 2019
- Cast: Lee Yo Won, Yoo Ji Tae
- Episode: 40
- Watch on: Amazon Prime
Meanwhile, we have “Different Dreams,” one of the best—and underrated, unfortunately—Korean dramas to watch on Amazon Prime to celebrate the country’s Independence Day. This series not only dives into the story of courage and resilience but also women’s empowerment to fight for liberation.
“Different Dreams” depicts the story of Lee Young Jin, a Korean woman who has spent her life living in a Japanese upbringing. She then becomes a spy for the government of South Korea in the 1930s, and navigates her double life in Shanghai.
As she struggles with her personal conflicts and relationships, you will witness how Lee Young Jin fights for Korean Independence Day through her role as a doctor.
The Hymn of Death
- Year: 2018
- Cast: Lee Jong Suk, Shin Hye Sun
- Episode: 6
- Watch on: Netflix
Next, what was supposed to be a hit series became yet another one of the best but underrated Korean dramas to watch on Netflix, “The Hymn of Death.”
Set during South Korea’s colonial period, this series is based on the real-life stories of a Korean playwright, Kim Woo Jin, and professional soprano Yu Sim Deok. While other stories focus more on battles and fights, this Korean drama unfolds more on the forbidden love between the two main characters, set in the middle of Japanese oppression that then leads them to a tragic ending.
So, if you’re more into romance but still want to celebrate Korean Independence Day, “The Hymn of Death” is just for you.
Mr. Sunshine
- Year: 2018
- Cast: Lee Byung Hun, Kim Tae Ri, Yoo Yeon Seok
- Episode: 24
- Watch on: Netflix
Finally, the last and ultimate best among all the Korean dramas to watch on Netflix to celebrate Independence Day this year is “Mr. Sunshine.”
This series depicts the heartbreaking tales of Eugene Choi, who felt betrayed by his country’s laws based on social status. So, he ran away and was raised in the United States during the early 20th century. He then returns to South Korea as a U.S. Marine, making him question his loyalty to his home country or the country that had raised him.
During his time in South Korea, Eugene Choi meets Go Ae Shin, a Korean noblewoman who fights in secret to regain the country’s independence. And the meeting changes their whole life.
This drama is one of the highest-rating series in Korean entertainment history, making it a must-watch to celebrate Korean Independence Day.
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