Visually Aesthetic Dramas
K Dramas with unique visuals through cinematography, production design, and/or color grading.
-
1. Link
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
Symmetrical aesthetic for location/background. Cinematography uses the same shots for the two main characters. Main couples' outfits mirror each other.
-
2. All of Us Are Dead
Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
Long takes and camera movements capture the action sequences well.
-
3. My Absolute Boyfriend
Korean Drama - 2019, 40 episodes
Production design of main character's house. Boyfriend's outfits.
-
4. Run On
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
Warm vs. Cool color contrasts and uniformity between main couples' outfits.
-
5. Finger
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Practical effects used for showing messages. Interesting lighting for chase scene in dark.
-
6. Dali and the Cocky Prince
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
Art exhibits were good to picture. Outfits were appealing.
-
7. I’m Not a Robot
Korean Drama - 2017, 32 episodes
Production design of main character's inventions.
-
8. The Glory Season 2
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Night scenes were well lit. Interesting rack focus choices.
-
9. Office Romance Cruelty
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
Natural lighting scenes were aesthetic.
-
10. Prison Playbook
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
good use of location to create imprisonment tone. lines and shapes of the prison were aesthetic.
-
11. The Penthouse
Korean Drama - 2020, 21 episodes
episode 1's use of reflections and mirrors to reveal the characters' true intentions was another level.
-
12. Romance is a Bonus Book
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
book cover graphic design was fun. natural lighting scenes were memorable.
-
13. Golden Spirit: Joseon Marriage Prohibition
Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
night scenes at the pond/lake/river were well lit
-
14. Sa vie privée
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
art was good to picture
-
15. Thirty But Seventeen
Korean Drama - 2018, 32 episodes
natural and night lighting was pleasing to see. graphics for the female lead's music was fun.
-
16. Love All Play
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
Desaturated, bluish color grading.
-
17. Life on Mars
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
Framing showed the story/character. Use of perspective and distortions were creative.
-
18. Stove League
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
Lots of two shots looking ahead. Baseball is always somehow in the background.