7 K-Dramas With Realistic Sibling Dynamics To Reflect On
These are rare finds.
Yes, K-drama creators are really good at crafting romantic relationships for every taste. But their plots have long gone beyond that. The romantic leads often have friend groups that embody the concept of 'friendship goals.' There are even many non-romantic K-dramas that are purely devoted to the theme of a real or found family.
However, when it comes to sibling bonds, the shows that focus on them are quite rare. There's no need to worry, though. There are at least seven K-dramas that put these relationships front and center.
Wedding Impossible (2024)
IMDb rating: 7.0/10
Where to stream: Prime Video, Viki, TVING
The series centers on two brothers from a rich family. The older, who is gay, enters into a fake engagement with a little-known actress to avoid scrutiny and social pressure. Meanwhile, the younger brother is determined to secure his sibling as heir to the family empire and will stop at nothing to derail the wedding.
Call It Love (2023)
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IMDb rating: 7.7/10
Where to stream: Disney+, Hulu
The drama delves deep into the theme of dysfunctional families. Cinderella-esque lead Shim Woo-joo is thrown out of her home by her father's mistress after his death. Seeking vengeance, Woo-joo plots to cozy up to the mistress's son but unexpectedly finds herself falling for him instead. Alongside this complex romance, Woo-joo navigates relationships with her two siblings and forms a sisterly bond with her best friend.
Little Women (2022)
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IMDb rating: 7.8/10
Where to stream: Netflix
Three sisters, raised in dire poverty, find themselves thrust into a high-stakes game of wealth and influence when one of them inherits 70 billion won from a deceased friend. This windfall comes from the friend's ultra-rich family, who will stop at nothing to thwart the sisters' claim to the fortune.
My Liberation Notes (2022)
IMDb rating: 8.2/10
Where to stream: Netflix, TVING
Three siblings - two sisters and a brother - live in a stagnant rural town, dreaming of a way out. Their mundane existence takes a turn when a mysterious, perpetually drunk man moves into the neighborhood.
My Father is Strange (2017)
IMDb rating: 8.2/10
Where to stream: Prime Video, Viki, Kocowa
The drama spans a long 52 episodes, but it keeps viewers hooked for the entire run. An ordinary middle-class family with three daughters and a son is shaken when a famous TV star appears on their doorstep, insisting he's their long-lost child.
Reply 1988 (2015)
IMDb rating: 9.1/10
Where to stream: Netflix, Prime Video, Viki, Tubi
Set against the backdrop of the late 80s to early 90s, this drama unfolds in a neighborhood that is home to five large families. The focus is on the heartwarming 'found family' dynamic between the main characters, a group of teenagers. But there's also plenty of sibling rivalry and camaraderie within each family.
My Mister (2018)
IMDb rating: 9.1/10
Where to stream: Netflix, Disney+, Viki, iQIYI, WeTV
The drama's first main storyline focuses on the transformative bond between a young woman drowning in debt and her supervisor, who is unhappy in life. But there is also a strong subplot that delves into the complicated dynamics between the male lead and his two jobless brothers.