It’s that time of year again! In America, Memorial Day is a respected day of remembrance, as well as the unofficial start of summer. Many enjoy delicious barbeque, and head to the beach for some rest and relaxation. While you lounge in the bright sun, don’t forget to enjoy the gratifying short K-dramas KOCOWA has to offer. The shows on this list can be marathoned and finished in a short period of time. So, you’ll be one hundred percent satisfied with your show and the sweet ending over the Memorial Day Weekend.
Prepare to be blown away by these amazing shows with professional subtitles!
Starring Seo Ji Soo, Shin Jun Seob, Park Geon Il and Park Seo Yeon
Would you trade places with your celebrity twin? That is exactly what a lively part-time worker did when she met a famous singer who was her lookalike. For one week, the two ladies traded places and enjoyed the perks and penalties of their careers. The possibility of meeting their soulmates was another benefit to the surprising switch. Fans of “One Fine Week” were anxious for a second season of this one, and their wishes were granted in 2020.
Starring Moon Bin, Jeong Sin Hye and Park Tae In
This stimulating story heightens the senses and helps reinforce any beliefs you have in fairytales. Falling in love with a mysterious man was not in the itinerary when a young woman stayed at a quaint inn with her friends. The seaside view is spectacular, as well as the handsome exterior of a man she suspects is a male mermaid. Their enchanting brief encounters with each other is a must see! Last year, the alleged merman’s true backstory was revealed in the second season.
“A-TEEN“
Starring Shin Ye Eun, Lee Na Eun, Kim Dong Hee and Shin Seung Ho
Friendship and soulmates are the center of attention in this absolutely delightful series. Two girls with the same name accidently cross paths and form an unbreakable bond. The solid tree of friendship continues to grow throughout their class, but jealousy and first love confusion are obstacles that the girls must overcome. A-TEEN viewers enjoyed the show so much that season 2 aired in 2019.
Starring Lee Eun Jae, Kang Yul, Yoon Jun Won and Park E Hyun
The best crushes develop from hilarious misunderstandings! In order to thwart a persistent suitor, a brainy teen uses a random photo of a guy online as her pretend boyfriend. She quickly discovers the guy is a fellow classmate and a famed bully. Due to her mistake, she is swept up in his unique friendship circle. Will the smart girl and the bully ever start dating in real life? This series was so beloved it aired a second season in 2020, and a spin-off was released earlier this year.
Starring Cha Eun Woo and Joo Da Yeong
Dreams literally come true in this romantic fantasy that is seasoned with a good dose of comedy. When an innocent college student gets drunk one night, she accidentally brings home a large cardboard cutout of a famous idol member. Little did she know, her two-dimensional celebrity is about to come to life and teach her the rules of dating. Now, the girl who has never dated learns how to catch her crush’s eye but develops feelings for her magical friend along the way. Watch the show to see if this magical pair has a future in real life.
As you can see, KOCOWA is filled with unbelievably enjoyable mini K-dramas! These are only a fraction of the best. Which short series will you start binge watching first?
