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Fri, February 26, 2021 | 02:11
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[Into K-drama] Top 2 Crazy "Makjang" dramas that will shock you [VIDEO]
Posted : 2020-09-24 13:41
Updated : 2020-09-25 10:50
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Video by Lee Gyu-lee, Yun Da-been

K-drama is widely known for romance and melodrama. But, it's also famous for "makjang drama," a term for soapy K-drama with extreme and absurd elements in its plot. Not only elements but the storyline itself is crazy and ridiculous.

The thing about these dramas is that once you are hooked, you can't stop watching.

So, to introduce you to this world, we've got two of the newer series that will show you textbook makjang.











 
 
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