If you were under the impression that K-Dramas are supposed to be all rainbows and sparkles, let us introduce you to a whole new world you might not be aware of! Breaking the usual norms, some shows are made only for a certain community who wants to break free from the lovey-dovey rom-coms with righteous and admirable characters and wants to see a stirred-up K-drama love story. While adult K-Dramas are rather rare in the K-Drama industry, it doesn’t imply they don’t exist! It just needs a little bit of effort, and you can get a whole list of 18+ K-Dramas. Here we are to make your tedious work easy with the top 6 best K-Dramas for the adult audience.
While teenagers or viewers in their early 20s might not be a fan of such genre in the Korean entertainment industry because of their idealistic approach to life, violence, profanity, steamy love scenes, a bit of angst and turmoil add the much-needed spice to a show that a mature person would enjoy watching. We have shortlisted the best ones from different timelines among a whole lot. Let’s drop the formalities and begin with them!
6. The World of the Married (2020)
Director: Mo Wan Il Screenwriter: Joo Hyun Starring: Kim Hee Ae, Park Hae Joon, Han So Hee, Park Sun Young, Kim Young Min, Chae Gook Hee Total Number of Episodes: 16 Where to Watch: Netflix, We TV
Strictly for the mature audience looking for an adult K-Drama, ‘The World of the Married’ is the South Korean adaptation of the BBC One TV series ‘Doctor Foster’ that centers on the seemingly perfect life of a successful family doctor and director, Ji Sun Woo, with her husband, Lee Tae Oh and teenage son, Joon Young. However, upon discovering the extramarital affair of her husband and the fact that their mutual friends have supported him in this, the image of her happy family completely shatters.
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She immediately picks up the broken pieces of her heart and sets out on a mission to take revenge for the betrayal in a society that encourages maintaining the disguise while concealing the ugly truth. The show targets an audience above the age of 21, not only because of the sexual references in the show but also the inspiring characters.
5. My Secret Romance (2017)
Director: Kang Cheol Woo Starring: Sung Hoon, Song Ji Eun, Kim Jae Young, Jung Da Sol, Lee Hae In, Baek Seung Heon Total Number of Episodes: 14 Where to Watch: Viki, Netflix
‘My Secret Romance’ is a classic Korean rom-com with somewhat shallow characters and the least convoluted plot. However, it works well for the mature audience who are looking for some passionate and racy scenes. The story revolves around a rich chaebol named Cha Jin Wook, whose family runs a large company. While he only sticks to short-term love relationships, he establishes a different feeling for a nutritionist named Lee Yoo Mi. However, instead of going for a proper relationship where people form a meaningful connection that lets them express their true feelings, the two have a one-night stand.
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The next morning, while the girl disappears altogether, Jin Wook cannot seem to let go of her from his mind. The two cross paths again three years later, which gives Jin Wook a chance to get what he wants from her. An unstable push-pull romance between them kicks off till they eventually fall in love.
4. My Name (2021)
Director: Kim Jin Min Screenwriter: Kim Ba Da Cast: Han So Hee, Ahn Bo Hyun, Park Hee Soon, Lee Hak Joo, Kim Sang Ho, Jang Yool Total Number of Episodes: 8 Where to Watch: Netflix
While Han So Hee was criticized for her poor acting in ‘Nevertheless,’ she managed to turn the tables with her portrayal of the strong and determined Yoon Ji Woo in the revenge-driven K-drama ‘My Name’! In spite of having a rookie status in the action series, the 27-year-old South Koren beauty amazed the spectators with her stunning fighting skills and chemistry with her co-star, Ahn Bo Hyun.
My Name
The story tells Ji Woo’s tale of vengeance for her father’s murder as a member of a powerful crime ring who turns into an undercover agent under Choi Moo Jin, a mighty crime boss and the leader of the biggest drug ring in South Korea. She gets partnered with a fair-minded police detective named Jeon Pil Do, who serves as a Drug Investigation officer. Traversing through the deepest pits of the underworld, loaded with brutality and viciousness, the series showcases the impact of violent revenge on the avenger itself.
3. Love Affairs In The Afternoon (2019)
Director: Kim Jung Min Screenwriter: Yoo So Jung Starring: Lee Sang Yeob, Park Ha Sun, Ye Ji Won, Jo Dong Hyuk, Jung Sang Hoon, Choi Byung Mo Total Number of Episodes: 16
Suitable for the mature audience, ‘Love Affairs In The Afternoon’ is a remake of the 2014 Japanese drama series ‘Hirugao: Love Affairs in the Afternoon’. It revolves around a sincere and quiet housewife named Son Ji Eun working part-time at a mart. Owing to insufficient love and attention from her husband, who remains busy most of the time, Son Ji Eun feels stuck in her lonely and unhappy married life. However, when she meets Yoon Jung Woo, a biology teacher by profession, her life turns upside down. Her heart starts beating once again despite knowing both of them are married, and they inevitably start a love affair.
Love Affairs In The Afternoon
Although they know that their actions will only be an invitation to ruins, they cannot help but get involved with each other romantically. Considered an underrated gem with a realistic and absorbing plotline, the show gives a glance at the forbidden view of life. The presence of the core topic of a love affair that will forever remain an open debate makes it an adult K-drama.
2. Can We Get Married (2012)
Screenwriter: Ha Myung Hee Director: Kim Yoon Cheol Starring: Jung So Min, Sung Joon, Hwang Jae Won, Lee Mi Sook, Han Groo, Kim Young Kwang Total Number of Episodes: 20 Where to Watch: Viki
If you are under the impression that the show is a romantic comedy K-drama because of the title, you are barking up the wrong tree! As an adult K-drama, it targets a specific community of audience who relates to the problems prevailing over a relationship. ‘Can We Get Married’ revolves around three couples coming from different backgrounds who experience their own share of complexities in their lives. Deul Ja is a domineering and meddling mother with two daughters, Hye Joon and Hye Jin.
Can We Get Married
While Hye Yoon and Jung Hoon sincerely want to marry each other, their mothers object to their decision. Hye Yoon tries to prepare for the wedding and live her life, but their family conflict starts to tear apart the relationship between the two lovers. On the other hand, Hye Jin is a nurse who marries an already-married doctor named Do Hyun when he gets her pregnant. However, soon she discovers that her husband has shown his true colors and has cheated on her too. She decides to end her marriage and file for a divorce.
1. Mistress (2018)
Director: Han Ji Seung Screenwriter: Ko Jung Woon Starring: Han Ga In, Shin Hyun Bin, Choi Hee Seo, Gu Jae Yi, Lee Hee Joon, Lee Sang Hee Total Number of Episodes: 12 Where to Watch: Viki
Another South Korean adaptation of the UK show ‘Mistresses,’ the series breaks the mold of traditional Korean shows and serves as one of the best adult K-dramas that maintains the level of quality throughout the series despite the explicit scenes. As a dark and mysterious series, it revolves around the scandalous lives of four best friends in their 30s who take on their respective turbulent journeys together on their path of self-discovery. Jan Se Yeon’s husband had passed away in a car accident, but his body was never discovered.
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The drama begins with the four of them— Se Yeon, Eun Soo, Jung Won, and Hwa Young discovering the corpse of a dead man unexpectedly. Soon, Se Yeon begins to receive mysterious phone calls and observes strange things happening around her. While every second-moment hints at the murder of the person found dead committed by either of the four men in their lives, the story remains unpredictable till the very end.
We are going to talk about the Most Hated Pokemon Characters of all time. Pokemon, short for Pocket Monsters in Japanese, and now known in English as Pokemon the Series, is a Japanese anime television program that first aired on TV Tokyo on April 1, 1997. It is part of The Pokemon Company’s Pokemon media empire.
Because of its exceptional plots and characters, this anime is considered a G.O.A.T, the greatest of all time. Over the years, everyone has been addicted to it. Even though fans like Pokemon, there are some characters from the show who they wish had never been created in the first place. Sure, they add to the tale, but in actuality, they are a major flaw in the show.
Most Hated Pokemon Characters of All Time
The Pokémon franchise has lasted long enough to have spawned almost 20 seasons of anime across eight generations. Although Ash has always been at the core of the Pokémon universe, hundreds of other characters have been presented over the years.
Fans have mixed feelings about some of these characters. Some characters are given unlikable characteristics on purpose to incite hatred and improve their reputation as a villain or serious opponents with a bad attitude.
There are, however, folks who were meant to be “nice guys” yet had questionable character qualities that rubbed people the wrong way. These Pokémon characters were either antagonists designed to be despised or allies with unpleasant personality quirks.
The Most Hated Pokemon Characters of All Time are listed below.
10. Magikarp Salesman
On the surface, this guy appears to be comedic relief, yet he’s a problem. From a Magikarp dressed as a Febas to a Hoppip disguised as a Chimecho, he’s always trying to sell knockoffs. While James is his finest “client,” he also tries to sell his phonies to children. He has a nasty habit that won’t go away, and let’s admit it, his drug of a face is difficult to look at, which is made worse by the fact that his “family” appears to have the same problem. He’s a convincing thief, to say the least.
9. Paul
People who have seen Paul agree that he is a jerk who has no appreciation for Pokemon from the start. He rarely grins, which fans may see as a reflection of his character’s cold and calculated demeanor. At first, all he wanted was the Pokemon’s genuine potential, thus he let go of those who didn’t match the bill. Sure, Brandon gave him a good kick in the buttocks, and he started to show some respect, but he still sneered at Ash for his Pokemon zeal. He’ll be remembered, however, for treating the majority of people like garbage.
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8. Koji
When the segment “Good ‘Quil Hunting” was dubbed, he was never given a name. He’ll be known for his insatiable desire to catch a Cyndaquil. He aimed to capture a Cyndaquil throughout the show, and he didn’t want any of the heroes to acquire it. Even though Ash has captured the target, he still wants the Pokemon! Even though he is aware of this, there are still other Cyndaquil in the cavern. What makes the one Ash took so significant? And he still wants it after Ash defeats him with his newly acquired Cyndaquil against his Sandslash.
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7. Iris
Iris, unlike Misty, May, and Dawn, has no true reason to be with Ash. After Misty’s bike was destroyed, she traveled with Ash, as did May’s and Dawn’s bikes. At their parents’ request, May and Dawn joined Ash. Why did Iris feel compelled to accompany Ash? There was no broken bike, and there were no parents to give Ash permission to be with Iris. She also continuously taunts Ash by referring to him as “a small baby.” Even when she commits mistakes, she never blames herself. Iris, who’s the real kid? Who?
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6. Trovitopolis Mayor
Speak about someone who wishes to put his past behind him. This person never bothered to look into who or what was lurking in his own city’s sewers. He only wanted to reassure the public that he’d take care of the matter to secure votes for re-election. If only they had checked the sewers before locking them off. The beast ravaging the city was revealed to be the Mayor’s Bulbasaur, which was twice the size of an average lonely Bulbasaur. The Mayor used to be disappointed that Bulbasaur didn’t evolve when he was a youngster. He was lazy then, and he is still lazy now. He even attempted to reject the Bulbasaur that wished to be his friend. He’s no longer the Mayor, and he’s sitting at home. He didn’t deserve the position in the first place.
We’ve seen five of the most disliked Pokemon characters this far, with five more to go.
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5. Burgundy
This is one girl who, no matter what her role, will not accept it. Burgundy is a Connaisseuse who is continually convinced that she is superior to Cilan. Yes, she’s a demanding trainer, but she’s also a story killer. When Cilan’s Pansage defeated her Oshawott, she declared that the coupling was the worst a Connoisseur had ever seen, which was not the case. Her Connoisseur ranking is C-Class, which indicates that she should work as an assistant to an A or S-Class Connoisseur, but she believes she belongs in the A-Class and believes she knows more than her dedicated competition. Her butchering of the French language is the icing on the cake.
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4. Jessie
She isn’t sure when she should give up the Grotesque. She is bossy to her male teammates, annoys the crap out of them, and has possibly the very worst case of tunnel vision in the entire series, given Ash’s Pikachu as their target. Why do fans just refer to her instead of James or Meowth? Even though they are on opposite sides, James has been respectful to Ash, and he and Meowth frequently undertake the labor job despite Jessie’s continual abuse, and that is why she made it to the list of Most Hated Pokemon Characters of All times.
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3. The Unstoppable Pokemon Bros.
Kim, Kai, and Kali are three friends. Brothers who are unstoppable They are significantly more fashionable than the poachers, with more wardrobes than Fantina’s and Elesa’s combined. They’re not only liars, but they’re also cheaters in combat since they band together against their opponents. What does this imply? To obtain an advantage, they’ll employ a variety of shady approaches. The good news is that their Trainers’ Licenses have been revoked, meaning they can no longer fight. Cheaters are never victorious.
2. Barry
If a rival can beat Team Rocket members, they must have been doing something right…or wrong in this case. Barry is a complete annoyance, and I’m not just referring to his dubbed voice. He slams Ash in various ways and accuses him of his mishaps. He also demands “fines” and prompt payment.
On top of that…and I’m sure I’ll be chastised for saying this…a he’s a moron. The big case comes when he asks Ash how many badges he has between the two of them, and Ash says he has seven. Barry boasted about having six, and he’s pleased with the fact that he’s only one badge behind. This guy might as well have stayed in the game longer.
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1. Damian, The Most Hated Character Among All!
Although he only featured in one episode, one is still too many. Damian is shown with a large number of Pokeballs in “Charmander-the Stray Pokemon” when Ash and his companions find a Charmander on a rock, waiting for its trainer. When people wonder whether Damian had a Charmander, he says he left it on the rock, and he couldn’t have abandoned it at a worse time: a thunderstorm was approaching, and Charmander should never get his fiery tail drenched. Brock demanded that Damian return Charmander, but Damian ignored him, Ash, and Misty.
Apart from the fact that Damian has no feelings for Charmander, he also demonstrates his boldness by claiming that the most boring part of being a Pokemon Trainer is teaching Pokemon. He wants powerful Pokemon, not Pokemon that he has to train to be powerful, and he isn’t scared to leave his Charmander for dead.
This loser is undoubtedly the most despised character in the Pokemon series, being worse than Paul, Jessie, and even the two sets of brothers. One who deserves to be burned in…oh, he is already burned? Content.
These were the Most Hated Pokemon Characters of All Time. Stay tuned on Otakukart for further updates regarding Pokemon.
