Looking for something good to watch during the Chuseok holiday in Korea? ๐๐ฟ
With several days to relax, Chuseok is the perfect time to catch up on Korean dramas and variety shows. Whether you enjoy emotional romance, stylish historical stories, or lighthearted entertainment, these three titles offer completely different viewing experiences.
Here are three Korean shows to add to your Chuseok binge-watch list.
1. Four Hands, Two Sonatas — Korea's Most Buzzworthy Drama
If you're looking for a K-drama that has been generating serious conversation in Korea, Four Hands, Two Sonatas deserves a spot on your holiday watchlist.
The drama has ranked No. 1 in Korea's drama buzzworthiness for three consecutive weeks, recording a 21.52% share of total drama buzz.
The series combines romance, music and emotional relationships, giving viewers plenty to become invested in as the story develops. Its strong buzz ranking also reflects the amount of attention the drama has been receiving from Korean viewers.
For anyone who enjoys romance, music and emotionally driven K-dramas, Chuseok could be the perfect time to start Four Hands, Two Sonatas.
Why watch it during Chuseok?
- ๐ฅ No. 1 in Korean drama buzzworthiness
- ๐ฅ 21.52% share of drama buzz
- ๐ผ Music plays an important role in the story
- ❤️ Romance and emotional relationships at the center
2. The Scandal — Son Ye-jin's Long-Awaited Period Drama Return
Son Ye-jin is back in a period drama for the first time in 24 years, and The Scandal is already attracting attention far beyond Korea.
Released globally on Netflix on September 18, the eight-episode series entered Netflix's Global Top 10 Non-English TV Shows after just two days.
Set in Joseon-era Korea, The Scandal reimagines the classic French novel Les Liaisons dangereuses. Son Ye-jin plays Lady Jo, an aristocratic woman whose desire for a different life leads her into a dangerous game of love and manipulation.
She is joined by Ji Chang-wook as her womanizing cousin Jo-won and Nana as Hee-yeon, a young widow whose life becomes entangled in their secret game.
Beyond the story, the drama is a visual treat, with elaborate hanbok, traditional Korean paintings, pansori performances and beautiful Joseon settings adding to its atmosphere.
If you enjoy historical romance, complicated relationships and stylish Korean period dramas, The Scandal is an easy Chuseok binge.
Why watch it during Chuseok?
- ๐ Entered Netflix's Global Top 10 Non-English TV Shows after 2 days
- ❤️ Son Ye-jin and Ji Chang-wook lead the cast
- ๐ Son Ye-jin's first period drama in 24 years
- ๐จ Beautiful Joseon-era visuals and traditional Korean aesthetics
3. Kian's Bizarre B&B 2 — Korea's Chuseok #1
Want something completely different after an intense drama?
Netflix's Kian's Bizarre B&B 2 brings back the unconventional hospitality show with even more bizarre situations, unexpected friendships and plenty of laughs.
The second season moves the unusual B&B from the sea to the snowy mountains of Daegwallyeong, where the setting becomes just as memorable as the guests.
The accommodation features giant-sized furniture and oversized everyday objects, creating the feeling of stepping into a strange world designed by host and artist Gian84.
The new season features Kim Yeon-koung, Lee Jun-ho and Kazuha alongside Gian84 and the other guests. As everyone spends time together in the remote winter setting, hilarious and unexpected moments naturally follow.
The show became the No. 1 most-watched show in Korea during the Chuseok holiday, making it an especially timely choice for viewers looking for something fun and easygoing.
Why watch it during Chuseok?
- ๐ฅ No. 1 most-watched show in Korea during Chuseok
- ๐ A lighthearted alternative to K-dramas
- ๐️ Set in snowy Daegwallyeong
- ⭐ Features Gian84, Kim Yeon-koung, Lee Jun-ho and Kazuha
Three Shows, Three Completely Different Chuseok Vibes
Whether you want to get caught up in an emotional musical romance, dive into a glamorous Joseon-era scandal, or simply laugh with an unusual group of guests in the mountains, these three Korean shows offer something different for the holiday.
๐น Four Hands, Two Sonatas — for drama and music lovers
๐ The Scandal — for historical romance fans
๐️ Kian's Bizarre B&B 2 — for anyone looking for laughs
So grab your favorite Chuseok snacks, settle in and start your holiday binge. ๐ฟ๐๐ฐ๐ท
Which one will you watch first?