If you're looking for tearjerker shows, here are the saddest Korean dramas of all time. Featuring stories about amnesia, betrayals, and unrequited love, this list of sad K-dramas includes popular shows, like Stairway to Heaven, Winter Sonata, and Moon Lovers. For those looking to cry or wanting an emotional melodrama, these tragic Korean dramas will have you grabbing the tissues.
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2,865270Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo
Lee Joon-gi, Lee Ji-eunMoon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (SBS, 2016) is a South Korean historical romance television... more
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1,910234Uncontrollably Fond
Kim Woo-bin, Bae SuzyUncontrollably Fond (KBS2, 2016), also known as Lightly, Ardently, is a South Korean romance... more3
998135Hi Bye, Mama!
Kim Tae-hee, Lee Kyu-hyungHi Bye, Mama! (tvN, 2020) is a fantasy drama South Korean television series. After dying in a... more4
1,745337Guardian: The Lonely and Great God
Gong Yoo, Kim Go-eunGuardian: The Lonely and Great God (tvN, 2016), also known as Goblin, is a South Korean... more5
654115My Mister
Lee Sun-kyun, Lee Ji-eun (IU)My Mister (tvN, 2018), also known as My Ahjussi, is a South Korean drama television series.... more6
621107Mr. Sunshine
Lee Byung-hun, Kim Tae-riMr. Sunshine (tvN, 2018) is a South Korean historical action drama television series. After... more7
707137The Smile Has Left Your Eyes
Seo In-guk, Jung So-minThe Smile Has Left Your Eyes (tvN, 2018) is a South Korean mystery thriller television series,... more8
43465Hymn of Death
Lee Jong-suk, Shin Hye-sunHymn of Death (SBS, 2018), also known as Death Song or Praise of Death, is a South Korean... more9
46491Just Between Lovers
Lee Jun-ho, Won Jin-ahJust Between Lovers (JTBC, 2017), also known as Rain or Shine, is a South Korean romance drama... more10
38067Remember
Yoo Seung-ho, Park Sung-woongRemember (SBS, 2015), also known as Remember - War of the Son or War of the Son, is a South... more11
497118Kill Me, Heal Me
Ji Sung, Hwang Jung-eumKill Me, Heal Me (MBC, 2015) is a South Korean romantic comedy television series. Having... more12
26140Stairway to Heaven
Kim Tae-hee, Choi Ji-wooStairway to Heaven (SBS, 2003) is a South Korean romance drama television series. Two... more13
34778Chicago Typewriter
Yoo Ah-in, Im Soo-jungChicago Typewriter (tvN, 2017) is a South Korean romance television series. Three resistance... more14
28064Empress Ki
Ha Ji-won, Joo Jin-moEmpress Ki (MBC, 2013) is a South Korean historical romance television series. A woman born in... more15
30080Moon Embracing the Sun
Han Ga-in, Kim Soo-hyunMoon Embracing the Sun (MBC, 2012), also known as The Moon That Embraces the Sun or The Sun... more16
2285749 Days
Lee Yo-won, Nam Gyu-ri49 Days (SBS, 2011) is a South Korean fantasy romance television series. After an accident... more17
26777It's Okay, That's Love
In-sung, Gong Hyo-jinIt's Okay, That's Love (SBS, 2014) is a South Korean romantic comedy television series. A... more18
19845Mother
Lee Bo-young, Heo YoolMother (tvN, 2018) is a South Korean drama television series, based on the 2010 Japanese... more19
23868Chocolate
Yoon Kye-sang, Ha Ji-wonChocolate (JTBC, 2019) is a South Korean romance drama television series. Brought together by... more20
19245Autumn in My Heart
Song Seung-heon, Song Hye-kyoAutumn in My Heart (KBS2, 2000), also known as Autumn Fairy Tale or Autumn Tale, is a South... more21
20552I'm Sorry, I Love You
Im Soo-jung, So Ji-subI'm Sorry, I Love You (KBS2, 2004) is a South Korean romance drama television series. Cha Moo... more22
23872Come and Hug Me
Jang Ki-yong, Jin Ki-jooCome and Hug Me (MBC, 2018) is a South Korean romance drama television series. A police... more23
20760That Winter, The Wind Blows
Jo In-sung, Song Hye-kyoThat Winter, the Wind Blows (SBS, 2013), also known as Wind Blows in Winter, is a South Korean... more24
11117Sweet Home
Song Kang, Lee Jin-wookSweet Home (Netflix, 2020) is a South Korean horror, thriller drama based on the webtoon of... more25
14541Winter Sonata
Bae Yong-joon, Choi Ji-wooWinter Sonata (KBS2, 2002) is a South Korean romance drama television series. The talented son... more
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