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Live-action South Korean television programming, commonly known as K-dramas regardless of what genre they're in, has been taking the world by storm for years. Whether it's gritty crime shows or modern Cinderella stories, there is something for everyone from the ever-growing library of Korean television. Of course, with so many great Korean series to choose from, it can be daunting for newcomers to decide which show to start with. Fortunately, we're here with a whole list of K-dramas that are perfectly accessible to those unfamiliar with South Korean pop culture.

The shows listed here range from older classics that are just now finding international audiences to part of Netflix's expanding library of original K-dramas. Each reflects different aspects of South Korean culture, but still welcoming to those who aren't well-versed in its nuances. And more than just being binge-friendly, these shows serve as a gateway into the wide world of K-dramas,...

Hospital Playlist season 3 is the long-awaited follow-up to the second season of the Korean drama from 2021. The Korean medical drama TV show, Hospital Playlist, premiered in 2020 with season 2 coming a year later in 2021. The show is the second installment of the Wise Life series, following Prison Playbook, which premiered in 2017 for one season. Hospital Playlist follows five doctors well into their careers, working at the Yulje Medical Centre. The doctors began as friends in school and since have remained close over the years.

As the name suggests, and what makes the show particularly unique, is Hospital Playlist's soundtrack, which features covers of popular songs performed by the cast. The music, medical drama, and ever-evolving relationships between the characters, which run deeper than what's shown in the show, make for an engrossing and charming K-drama. Season 2 aired the last of its 12 episodes in September 2021, and since then, there's been little...