Known mostly for their love stories, Korean dramas examine love in a variety of different genres.
It’s hard not to find a good love story in K-dramas.
But what about those with not-so-happy endings?
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But which Korean dramas have tragic endings?
Here are the saddest K-dramas on the market.
Warrior Dam Yeo-wool (Suzy Bae) follows him, and the two fall for each other.
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Gu Family Bookconsists of two love stories that both end tragically.
All of Kang-chis life, he is surrounded by death and tragedy, which makes for an emotional story.
The love story in itself is a beautiful one, one that stems from dark times.
A beautiful love story from start to finish,Uncontrollably Fondtells a tale of first loves.
When Jung-suh’s father remarries, she is mistreated by her stepsister and stepmother.
Their acts alone prove the length one is willing to go for those they love.
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Stairway to Heavenis a popular Korean drama known for its emotional intensity.
Their acts alone prove the length one is willing to go for those they love.
Despite being married, he falls in love with her.
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The Hymn of Deathexplores this concept, but it also examines an inseparable love.
It deals with heavy topics, though it does so delicately and maturely.
Though short,The Hymn of Deathis an emotionally bittersweet story that will have viewers bawling in tears.
Heartbreaking and tear-jerking, viewers will undoubtedly mourn for Eun-tak and grieve alongside Kim Shin.
Goblinis a comedic story of love and friendship that contains sadder stories within it.
Eun-suhs family is well off, meanwhile, Shin-aes family isnt.
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However, when Eun-suh needs a blood transfusion, the two discover that they were switched at birth.
This is especially emotional, as right before she passes away, Joon-suh proposes to her.
Autumn in My Heartis a classic love story featuring a tragedy.
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The love between Eun-suh and Joon-suh is beautiful, but its also tragic as Eun-suh ends up passing away.
This is especially emotional, as right before she passes away, Joon-suh proposes to her.
Despite this, she hides him in her dorm room, and the two fall in love.
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With a historical backdrop,Snowdropends with Soo-ho dying, protecting Young-ro from gunfire.
Not wanting to be anything like his grandfather, Yi San aims to be a more benevolent king.
Then he meets Deok-im (Lee Se-young), a palace court lady, whom he falls for.
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The romance builds up over time, and viewers will undoubtedly feel the chemistry between these two characters.
The Red Sleeveis another K-drama based on a true story.
It examines the love between the real-life King Jeongjo and his concubine Ui-bin Seong.
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The romance builds up over time, and viewers will undoubtedly feel the chemistry between these two characters.
Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeois a tragic story from start to finish.
From the get-go, Hae-soo experiences a broken heart from a betrayal stemming from her ex-friend and ex-boyfriend.
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A tragic love story of separation and grief,Scarlet Heartwill continue to break many hearts.
Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeois not currently available to stream in the US.
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