5 Reasons Why “Yumi’s Cells” Is Your Escape From Sugar-Coated K-Dramas

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One of the factors that makes us admire K-Dramas so much is their portrayal of romance. Often cliche, full of emotional coincidences, timid glances, and touching gestures. Yet, there must have been times when you felt frustrated by the unrealistic lifestyle that Korean TV presents. Obviously, we wish to fill our free time with stories that entertain us and make us drift away from the ordinary reality surrounding us, but we also long to find characters we can relate to. There is nothing more comforting than seeing others experience life as we do and share our struggles.

If this is the storyline you’ve been longing to see, then luckily we’re coming up with a great recommendation. “Yumi’s Cells” gives a pathway for a more realistic approach brought by K-Dramas, taking its viewers on an emotional and romantic, yet close-to-heart journey. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by the concept of life and love served by Korean media, here are the reasons why “Yumi’s Cells” is your go-to series:

P.S. If you haven’t seen the show yet, don’t worry - there are no major spoilers in the article!

 

1. Relatable characters

The main character of the drama - Kim Yumi (Kim GoEun)