Social Commentary Dramas
Dramas that offer running commentary and outlook on issues .
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1. Alguma Coisa na Chuva
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
Deftly explores women in the work place , patriarchal society and stunningly touches on internalised misogyny of women !
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2. Round 6
Korean Drama - 2021, 9 episodes
Stellar commentary on unethical forced consent , the system of class and capitalism and debt .
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3. Sonhe Alto
Korean Drama - 2011, 16 episodes
Explores the K pop industry and the semantics surrounding it .
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4. Romance Secreto
Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes
Provides a running but subtle commentary on class divide in Korean society
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5. Sobrevivente Designado: 60 Dias
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
Explores Korean patriotism and the Peninsula issues. Also touches on the Discrimination Bill , army set ups in the various provinces , National Assembly set up and the like .
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6. Os Dois Corações do Rei
Korean Drama - 2012, 20 episodes
Depicts the underlying long lasting social currents of the Korean separation and war .
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7. A Fada do Levantamento de Peso, Kim Bok Joo
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
A great youth drama that explores the vigours of competitive sport , mental health and disorders and a cool commentary on femininity .
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8. Oh, Minha Vênus
Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
Touches on important issues such as mental health , domestic abuse and self esteem .
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9. Sorriso Real
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
Theres some slight commentary on the elitism, classism and sexism of the service industry and abuse of hierarchy plus a solution to the issues raised
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10. Meu Amor das Estrelas
Korean Drama - 2013, 21 episodes
Provides insight into celebrity culture in South Korea
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11. Pretendente Surpresa
Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
Depiction and commentary on the spycam issue
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12. Crônicas de Arthdal 2
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
How religion and beliefs create order and peace but also war