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We turn to K-Dramas when we want to feel butterflies in our stomachs. But recently, there's been an influx of equally interesting Korean series that do not revolve around romantic couples and mushy pickup lines. In this write-up, we list some of the most engaging non-romantic shows today
1. The Good Detective
Set in the busy streets of Incheon in South Korea, The Good Detective tells the story of Kang Do-chang, a retired, long-time detective, who investigates different cases using his experience and personal connections, forgoing scientific technique, and intelligent moves.
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2. Signal
Signal is a K-Drama that follows the story of Park Hae-young, a young profiler and police lieutenant who picks up a mysterious walkie-talkie which allows him to communicate with Detective Lee Jae-han from the late '80s to the early 2000s.
3. Kingdom
If you're not such a big fan of blood and gore, then you might want to keep your eyes off of Kingdom. This series follows a prince who slowly unravels the mysterious disease that plagues the country. In his journey, he encounters flesh-eating monsters, traitors, and whatnot.
Spine-chilling, provocative, and adventurous, this K-Drama is among the stories that changed the zombie genre forever.
4. All of Us Are Dead
If you just can't get enough of zombies, consider watching All of Us Are Dead. This series hovers over the collective and personal struggles of students who are trapped by the living dead inside their high school.
See more: Netflix’s ‘All Of Us Are Dead’ Cast and Director on Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse
5. Move to Heaven
Move To Heaven, is an inspiring K-Drama that follows the story of Geu-ru, a young man with Asperger’s syndrome, and Sang-gu, who suddenly finds himself as Geu-ru’s guardian.
Both of them work as ‘trauma cleaners,’ a group of people clearing out the last possessions of the deceased and uncovering stories that are left behind. Geu-ru and Sang-gu join hands to help the final move of those who have passed away and deliver their messages to loved ones.
Tatler Trivia: The story of Move To Heaven was inspired by the nonfiction essay Things Left Behind by Kim Sae-byul, known for being one of the first trauma cleaners in South Korea.
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Jove holds a degree in Journalism and is currently pursuing graduate studies in Philosophy at the University of the Philippines–Diliman. She has flair for in-depth, interview-driven stories that explore politics and culture, shaped by her background in national broadsheets.
When she’s not on assignment, Jove spends her days painting, sipping lemonade, and walking her dog, Jupiter. She can often be seen in Escolta with a film camera in hand, browsing novelty shops in search of rare memorabilia. For leads, reach her at Jove@tatlerphilippines.com.
