August 7, 2025 | 10:26 am
Korean dramas are not only known for touching romances or thrilling mysteries. Shows from the Land of the Morning Calm are also able to present stories that are close to everyday life, one of which is about the world of music.
In recent years, several Korean dramas have depicted the story of bands as the central theme. From the struggle to form a music group, dynamics among the members, to the emotional journey in music, all are packaged with a unique touch of drama.
As reported by Soompi, here are some Korean dramas that explore music and bands.
1. Spring of Youth
One of the Korean dramas that explores the world of music and bands is Spring of Youth. The story follows Sa Gye (Ha Yoo Joon), the vocalist and guitarist of the famous K-pop band, The Crown. However, his career takes a drastic turn when he is ousted from the band overnight. He starts a new life as a student at Hanju University and faces chaotic situations he has never experienced before.
At the university, Sa Gye forms a band club with Kim Bom (Park Ji Hu), Seo Tae Yang (Lee Seung Hyub), Kong Jin Gu (Kim Sun Min), and Bae Kyu Ri (Seo Hye Won). Kim Bom once dreamed of studying at an Ivy League university in the United States, but the tragedy of her mother's death six years ago made her give up. Now, she is studying music at Hanju University.
Spring of Youth. Doc. Netflix
2. Twinkling Watermelon
This romance and fantasy genre drama tells the story of Ha Eun Gyeol (Ryeoun), a high school student with extraordinary musical talent born to deaf parents. One day, he mysteriously travels back in time to his parents' teenage years.
During that time, he meets his father, Ha Yi Chan (Choi Hyun Wook). Along with Choi Se Kyeong (Seol In Ah) and Yoon Cheong Ah (Shin Eun Soo), they form a band called Watermelon Sugar. Apart from exploring the past, Eun Gyeol also explores emotions, dreams, and identity through music.
3. You're Beautiful
You're Beautiful begins with the story of the idol group A.N.JELL who is looking for a new member because their main vocalist, Tae Kyung (Jang Keun Suk), is having voice problems. Unfortunately, their potential new member, Mi Nam (Park Shin Hye), has to go to America due to complications from an eye operation.
Instead, her twin brother, Mi Nyeo (also portrayed by Park Shin Hye), is asked to disguise himself as Mi Nam. Mi Nyeo, who is currently training to become a nun, agrees to help her brother. She joins the band and is involved in touching and intriguing dynamics behind the stage.
Korean drama poster, You're Beautiful. Photo: Wikipedia.
4. Dream High
Dream High is one of the most iconic dramas among K-Pop fans. The drama revolves around six students from Kirin Arts High School who have big dreams of becoming idols. They are Go Hye Mi (Suzy), Song Sam Dong (Kim Soo Hyun), Jin Guk (Taecyeon), Pil Suk (IU), Jason (Wooyoung), and Baek Hee (Ham Eun Jung).
The drama depicts their struggle through auditions, intense training, and personal conflicts. Apart from the journey to the dream stage, this drama also touches on friendship, self-worth, and love.
5. Shut Up: Flower Boy Band
This drama presents the story of an underground rock band named Eye Candy, full of rebellious spirits. Led by Byeong Hui (Lee Min Ki), the band also consists of Ji Hyeok (Sung Joon), Hyeon Su (Kim Myung Soo), Ha Jin (Yoon Min Kyu), Do Il (Lee Hyun Jae), and Gyeong Jong (Kim Min Seok).
When their old school is closed for renovations, they move to the elite Jung Sang High School. Although initially hesitant, they eventually challenge the ruling school band, Strawberry Fields, and decide to dominate the school music world. This drama showcases youthful spirit, solidarity, and love fused with the sounds of rock music.
Gezita Inova Rusyda contributed to this article.
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