With Holy Week offering a much-needed breather for many, Filipinos are taking this time to reflect, travel, or simply rest at home. For those choosing to stay in, it's the perfect opportunity to catch up on meaningful Korean dramas — both new and classic — that offer emotional depth, healing, and introspection.

Whether you’re looking for stories about family, love, loss, or redemption, here are 10 heart-wrenching K-dramas perfect for binge-watching this Holy Week:

Reply 1988

Set in a close-knit neighborhood in Seoul, this slice-of-life drama follows five childhood friends as they navigate teenage life in the late 1980s. Through family ties and heartfelt friendships, Reply 1988 evokes nostalgia and warmth, making it a favorite among viewers craving emotional comfort and authenticity.

Hi Bye, Mama!

This tearjerker tells the story of Cha Yu-ri, a woman who dies in an accident and returns to life for 49 days as part of a reincarnation project. She struggles with letting go, especially after discovering her husband has moved on. The series explores themes of love, grief, and selflessness.

Move to Heaven

Geu-ru, a young man with Asperger’s syndrome, and his ex-convict uncle work as trauma cleaners, uncovering the untold stories of the deceased. Move to Heaven is both heartbreaking and hopeful, offering powerful reflections on life, death, and human connection.

Light Shop

A group of strangers, each burdened by personal trauma, find themselves drawn to a mysterious light shop hidden at the end of a dark alley. Supernatural and introspective, Light Shop takes viewers on a journey of healing and spiritual awakening.

Scarlet Heart Ryeo (Moon Lovers)

A modern woman travels back in time to the Goryeo Dynasty and becomes embroiled in royal politics and tragic romances. With its epic scope and emotional depth, Scarlet Heart Ryeo is a rollercoaster of love and loss set against a backdrop of palace intrigue.

When Life Gives You Tangerines

Set in the 1950s on Jeju Island, this period romance tells the decades-spanning love story of Ae-sun and Gwan-sik. Against the backdrop of historical upheaval, the couple's enduring bond offers a deeply human portrait of resilience.

My Liberation Notes

Three siblings in a quiet Seoul suburb dream of breaking free from their unremarkable lives. When a mysterious man enters their village, change begins to ripple through their world. My Liberation Notes is a slow-burning, introspective drama that resonates with anyone seeking meaning and escape from the mundane.

My Mister

Lee Ji-an, burdened by debt and family responsibility, finds an unexpected connection with middle-aged engineer Park Dong-hoon. Their bond, born from shared pain, becomes a lifeline. My Mister is acclaimed for its raw, empathetic portrayal of hardship and emotional healing.

Tomorrow

This fantasy drama follows Choi Joon-woong as he joins a team of grim reapers who save people at risk of suicide. Tackling heavy issues with compassion, Tomorrow shines a light on mental health and the value of every life.

The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call

Dr. Baek Kang-hyuk, a trauma surgeon with experience in war zones, leads a team at a new trauma center facing harsh realities of emergency medicine. With gripping medical cases and systemic challenges, the series highlights courage and dedication under pressure.

Whether you're after introspection, catharsis, or simply a well-told story, these Korean dramas offer compelling narratives that mirror life’s toughest moments — and its quiet, beautiful triumphs.