Top 5 best Korean dramas inspired by true events

By Kaif
August 01, 2025

Here are 5 K-Dramas inspired by true events that you must watch.

5 - Fight For My Way

Fight For My Way Reportedly, the film is inspired by MMA fighter Choo Sung-hoon and his wife, model Yano Shiho.Fight For My WayReportedly, the film is inspired by MMA fighter Choo Sung-hoon

4 - The Red Sleeve

Adapted from the novel of the same name, The Red Sleeve offers a fictionalised account of the romance between King Jeongjo and his beloved concubine, Royal Consort Seong Uibin.

3 - Juvenile Justice

This gripping K-drama, starring the outstanding Kim Hye-soo as juvenile court judge Shim Eun-seok, draws chilling inspiration from high-profile crimes committed by minors in South Korea.

2 - The Glory

This drama is inspired by a real-life 2006 school bullying case in South Korea that involved a curling iron.The GloryThis drama is inspired by a real-life 2006 school bullying case in South Korea

1 - When Life Gives You Tangerines

As per reports, this drama draws plenty of inspiration from the experiences of Jeju Island’s resilient community, especially the haenyeo, who embody quiet strength and perseverance.

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