Without a doubt, there's no better place to spend the summer than in a quaint seaside town, where the air smells of the sea and fresh grass, and everyone is familiar and friendly. Want to immerse yourself in an environment like that? We've got good news for you. You don't have to go abroad or even leave your house to find cozy villages with wide beaches and breathtaking scenery. K-dramaland offers several therapeutic shows set in just such places. And it so happens that many of them are available on Netflix. Here are seven fan-favorite examples. Like Flowers in Sand (2023) IMDb rating: 7.5/10 Set in the city of Geosan, this vibrant story revolves around the struggle to preserve a local ssireum (Korean wrestling) team. The protagonists are Kim Baek-doo, a wrestling genius, and Oh Yoo-kyung, a team manager, who happen to be each other's first love. As the two unite for the greater good of their hometown, will their old feelings be rekindled?Chocolate (2019) IMDb rating: 7.6/10 The bittersweet love story between Lee Kang, a neurosurgeon with the talent of a chef, and Moon Cha-yeong, a chef raised as an actress, is set in a seaside hospice where both come to help patients. As the leads get to know each other, it turns out that they share a meaningful moment in their past.Summer Strike (2022) IMDb rating: 7.8/10 The protagonists of this drama, Lee Yeo-reum and Ahn Dae-beom, are very similar. Both were overwhelmed by life and at different times moved to a small seaside village called Angok to do absolutely nothing. Can the meeting of two lost souls heal their deep-seated wounds?When the Camellia Blooms (2019) IMDb rating: 7.9/10 Oh Dong-baek, a single mother seeking a fresh start, arrives in a quaint fictional town where she opens a cozy bar. After years of building a life there, Dong-baek finally feels at home and begins to open her heart to the possibility of love. However, her peaceful life is interrupted by a mysterious serial killer who targets Dong-baek for unknown reasons. Luckily, a local policeman is ready to help.Welcome to Samdal-ri (2023) IMDb rating: 8.0/10 Cho Sam-dal is a successful fashion photographer whose life takes a tumble. This forces her to return to her hometown on Jeju Island, where she reunites with Cho Yong-pil, a childhood friend turned weather forecaster known for stirring up trouble.Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021) IMDb rating: 8.4/10 This beloved series captures all the charm of a small-town vibe. Yoon Hye-jin, a big city dentist, flees her former life for the tranquility of an idyllic seaside village. There she sets up her practice and makes new friends, including a local man with a heart of gold who awakens genuine feelings in her.Our Blues (2022) IMDb rating: 8.6/10 When it comes to fictional close-knit seaside communities, Our Blues stands out as a prime example. This slice-of-life explores the everyday lives of the diverse residents of the remote island of Jeju. From heartwarming romances to gut-wrenching challenges, each story offers viewers a therapeutic and memorable journey.
