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Theres no better way to de-stress than to watch K-dramas that will leave you doubling over with laughter. The Korean entertainment industry does a good job of merging various genres together to provide the audience with a unique, entertaining experience. From action comedies to historical comedies to rom-coms, there are a lot of options to pick from. Without further ado, here are some Korean comedies to binge-watch this weekend:

Those who like historical comedies will enjoy Mr. Queen. Directed by Yun Seong Sik, the same man behind Hwarang, Mr. Queen brings an interesting twist to usual historical time-travel tropes. It follows celebrity chef, Jang Bong-Hwan who is taken away from the comforts of his modern-day life and transported into the Joseon period. But thats not the catch. Not only is Bong-Hwan transported to the past, but he finds himself stuck in the body of Queen Kim So-Yong (portrayed by Shin Hye-Sun). Its hilarious to see him trying to navigate through the world as a woman, while also making sure the King (portrayed by Kim Jung-Hyun) is not suspicious.

Those that are looking for absurd humor, will absolutely love Welcome to Waikiki. The drama follows a trio of friends who have big dreams but are limited due to financial and circumstantial obstacles. Kang Dong-Goo (Kim Jung-Hyun) wants to be a movie director, Cheon Joon-Ki (Lee Yi-Kyung) wants to be an actor, and Bong Doo-Sik (Son Seung-Won) wants to be a scenario writer.

To make ends meet, the trio runs a guest house called Waikiki in Itaewon. However, things take an interesting turn when they not only find themselves on the verge of bankruptcy, but also find a mysterious baby and a single mother at their doorstep. The drama has some absolutely absurd moments that will have the audience guffawing. Those already familiar with K-drama land will discover that many popular K-drama memes originate from Welcome to Waikiki.

Strong Woman Do Bong Soon is a romantic comedy that will have you doubling over in laughter as you whip tears from your eyes. It follows the titular character, Bong-Soon (Park Bo-Young), who has superhuman strength, that was passed down to the women in her family. Bong Soon is eventually hired as a bodyguard by Min-Hyuk (Park Hyung-Sik), the CEO of a video game company. As the drama progresses, the two end up falling in love with each other. The audience cant help but feel amused at the cute dynamics between the two and the situations they end up in due to Bong Soons superhuman strength.

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South Korea may be well known for its rom-com, but Korean action/crime dramas are also quite phenomenal. When paired with comedy, the genre becomes even more enjoyable (given if its executed properly). The Fiery Priest is a great example of such a drama. It follows the titular character Kim Hae-Il, a Catholic priest, who teams up with a timid detective (Kim Sung-Kyun) and an ambitious prosecutor to solve a murder case involving a senior Catholic priest. Hae-Ils spiteful remarks often lead to amusing situations. Plus, the dynamics between the trio also lead to hilarious situations.

Based on Hye Jin-Yangs webcomic Nokdujeon, The Tale of Nokdu is a historical drama that centers around the titular character, Jeon Nok-Du (Jang Doon-Yoon). Nok-Du disguises himself as a woman to enter a widows village to uncover the truth behind the assassin's attack on his family. During his stay in the widows village, Nok-Du also encounters Dong Dong-Ju (Kim So-Hyun), who is training to become a gisaeng (women from lower social and financial class who trained to become professional artists). Its hilarious to see Nok-Du end up in hilarious situations as he tries to act like a woman, while also trying to uncover the truth regarding the assassins. The interactions between Nok-Du and Prince Neungyang (Kang Tae-Oh) will leave one highly amused.

Directed and written by Kwak Jae-Young, My Sassy Girl is a classic K-drama rom-com. It follows Gyun-Woo (Chae Tae-Hyun) who ends up saving a drunken girl (Gianna Jun) from falling over the subway tracks. As the two run into each other more often, they end up developing a relationship. However, things dont go as smoothly as expected and the two end up breaking with one another. They do write letters to each other, which they put in time capsules to read after two years. The drama is a good mix of wholesome and comedic moments, perfect for those who are looking for a feel-good watch.

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What happens when a rebellious high schooler is paired together with an infant? Well, if Baby and I is anything to go by, the answer is chaos. Starring Jang Keun-Suk as Joon-Soo, a rebellious teen, Baby and I will have one clutching their stomachs with laughter. In the absence of his parents, Joon-Soo decides to throw a party. While shopping for party supplies, the rebellious boy finds a mysterious baby left in his shopping cart with a note claiming hes the childs father. Chaos and hilarity ensue as the bratty, wayward teen is thrown into fatherhood.

Directed by Ryoo Seung-Wan, Veteran is the fifth highest-grossing Korean film of all time. It even won the Casa Asia Award at the Sitges Film Festival. Starring Hwang Jung-Min as veteran police officer Seo Do-Cheol and Yoo Ah-In as Jo Tae-Oh, the heir to an influential conglomerate. The drama follows Do-Cheol as he investigates Tae-Oh and his involvement in the suicide of a truck driver. The best thing about this film is that it has the perfect balance between intense action-packed scenes and moments of comic relief. From the beginning until the credits roll at the end, the film keeps its audience engaged with its narrative.

Written and directed by Lee Byeong-Hun, Twenty is a coming-of-age movie that centers around a trio of best friends. As the name indicates, Chi-Ho (Kim Woo-Bin), Dong-Woo (Lee Joon-Ho), and Gyung-Jae (Kang Ha-Neul) all have entered their 20s and the film portrays as each boy navigates through various obstacles thrown their way. The friendship bond between the three men either leaves the audience feeling touched or laughing until there are tears rolling down their eyes.

Directed by Jo Jin-Kyu, My Wife is a Gangster follows Shin Eun-Kyung as Cha Eun-Jin, a gang leader, who must marry to fulfill her sisters dying wish. The audience cant help but laugh as Eun-Jins henchmen try to find a suitable man for her to marry. Eventually, the female gangster ends up marrying Kang Soo-Il (Park Sang-Myeon), a passive office worker. Eun-Jins unique background along with her interesting relationship with Soo-Il leads to the audience bursting with laughter.

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10 Korean Comedies That Are Perfect for Your Next Weekend Binge - MovieWeb