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.

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