5 K-Dramas that calm an exhausted mind: Our Beloved Summer to Strong Girl Bong Soon

Sometimes, life really gets too loud. And quite often, we are looking just for that one slightly healing moment, even if it's a snatch, to make us feel a little better. It might not be the cure, but it can bring a little smile and peace to us, at least.

So, this one's for those who are exhausted and burnout and need a bit of a reset. These K-Dramas aren't a miracle, but they'll bring some cheer, solace and a few minutes of peace. Maybe, that's all we need sometimes.

1) Summer Strike

It's the emotional equivalent of an iced lemonade. The story follows Lee Yeo-reum, a woman worn down by the grind of her 9-to-5 and the constant feeling of being taken for granted — by coworkers, by her boyfriend, even by her own brother. One day, she decides she’s had enough. She walks away from her job, her routine, and the suffocating noise of Seoul, and escapes to Angok, a sleepy little seaside village where time seems to slow.

There, she meets Ahn Dae-beom, a shy librarian with a past he’d rather keep tucked away. They’re both quiet souls carrying heavy stories, but somehow, from the very first conversation, they fit — gently, easily.

This drama is about the pause Yeo-reum takes — her personal summer of rest and rediscovery. It’s about learning to breathe again, finding peace in stillness, and letting small, ordinary moments stitch a tired heart back together.

2) Our Beloved Summer

No — despite the title, summer isn’t the real theme here. What Our Beloved Summer is truly about is finding peace within yourself and accepting who you are.

The drama follows two former high-school sweethearts who endured a painful breakup, only to be brought back together years later by circumstance. Kim Da-mi and Choi Woo-shik are exceptional as they navigate a gentle, deeply human story about insecurities, the fear of abandonment, and the quiet ache of not recognising your own worth.

It’s a soft, healing journey about second chances, emotional honesty, and discovering comfort in someone who sees you — really sees you — even when you can’t see yourself.

3) Hometown Cha Cha Cha

How about a seaside rom-com for a dose of pure cheer? Kim Seon-ho and Shin Min-ah shine in this wholesome love story about a meticulous, methodical dentist and the easygoing, universally adored handyman she can’t help but collide with.

Opposites attract, of course — despite their hesitations — but this drama goes far beyond sweet banter and coastal sunsets. It gently explores healing, vulnerability, and learning to make peace with a painful past, proving that love isn’t just about romance, but about finding safety in someone who stays.

4) Because This Is My First Life

If adulthood feels like a never-ending checklist, this drama will speak straight to your soul. Because This Is My First Life follows Nam Se-hee, a socially awkward, rule-following homeowner, and Yoon Ji-ho, a struggling assistant writer who’s tired of being undervalued and overlooked. When life backs them into a corner, the two enter a contract marriage — purely practical, zero romance, strictly business… or so they think.

What unfolds is a gentle, thoughtful journey about redefining love, building emotional safety, and realizing that home isn’t a place — it’s someone who sees you without judgment. Through quiet conversations, small acts of kindness, and painful honesty, they learn to confront their fears, heal old wounds, and grow into themselves.

5) Strong Girl Bong Soon

Sometimes the world gets too loud, and the only cure is a little joyful chaos — and Strong Girl Bong-soon delivers exactly that. It’s goofy, adorable, wildly entertaining, thanks to Park Bo-young and Park Hyung-sik’s electric chemistry. Bo-young plays Bong-soon, a tiny-but-mighty heroine born with superhuman strength, while Hyung-sik stars as her charming CEO boss who falls for her.

What begins as a cute, quirky love story quickly turns into a rollercoaster of drama and danger as a serial killer threatens their town. There's laugh-out-loud moments, action, and a romance so sweet it will melt stress right off your shoulders.