5 K-Dramas That Serve As Inspiration For Writers Of All Backgrounds

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K-Dramas have a special allure that pull people in starting from the very first episode. Whether it's the heartwarming romance, thrilling action scenes, or tenderhearted drama, there's bound to be a series out there for you. These dramas can be many things, from pure, innocent entertainment to a source of inspiration.

Dramas cover a variety of themes and highlight a variety of different people, including writers. Writers of all backgrounds have been featured as a central character across multiple dramas. Although their own writing process and their daily life is dramatized for the sake of the show, there is some truth interwoven through their story.

So if you're a fellow writer yourself or aspiring to become one, here are a few K-Dramas you should definitely add to your watchlist.

 

1. "It's Okay To Not Be Okay"

 5 K-Dramas That Serve As Inspiration For Writers Of All Backgrounds

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Cast: Kim SooHyun, Seo YeaJi, and others

Summary: Moon KangTae is a 30-year-old caregiver of a psychiatric ward who lost his parents at a very young age. When he lost his parents at a young age, he was left to take care of his older brother who has autism spectrum disorder, all by himself. In doing so, he shoulders all of life's burdens and refuses love of any kind. Ko MunYoung is a fairy tale writer who has a distorted image about love due to her upbringing. The two meet, overcome their traumas, and learn about the true meaning of love.

Reasons To Watch: At its very core, "It's Okay To Not Be Okay" is an ode to mental health and the importance of love, whether it be towards yourself, to family, and even to strangers you haven't even met. While this theme is pr