5 Korean dramas that give the best career inspiration, from Startup, Pinocchio to Romance is a bonus book!

Films and dramas often shake up different emotions in an individual, be it a kid or a grown-up adult – The influence of watching something optimistic on screen helps spark positivity. “A picture is better than a thousand words,” this phrase still holds true as the impact of seeing films or dramas leads to promoting the thought process. Here are 5 Korean dramas that will invoke career ideas by inspirational storylines and captivating actors.

Let’s delve into their reel journey to accelerate your real-life journey’s worth.

1) Start-up

If we are talking about inspirational dramas, then Start-up will be leading the race as it revolves around the life of three ambitious protagonists. Bae Suzy plays the role of an aspiring entrepreneur whose bigger dreams lead her to follow the footsteps of a start-up at Sandbox. Her confidence and leadership skills will make two boys fall for her!

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Nam Joo-hyuk stars as the shy, tech-savvy who is a math genius. If you’re into coding and programming languages, you’ll love Nam Do-san's ideas. While Kim Seon-ho plays a mentor at Sandbox, a business venture that helps budding entrepreneurs get one step closer to their dreams.

2) Romance is a bonus book

Romance is a bonus book is an underestimated gem that delves us into the world of imagination and reading books. The fire of ambition will surely light up your lives if you binge-watch this series. The central plot revolves around a single mother called Kang Dani, who will restart her career after a marital divorce. The series beautifully sends the message of being ambitious and financially independent. The entire drama is mostly set in the publishing house and its coworkers like Cha Eun-ho (played by Lee Jong-suk) and Cha Hae-rin (Jeoung Eu-Gene).

3) It's Okay to Not Be Okay

This melodramatic series revolves around heavy themes like mental illness, antisocial personality disorder, autism, and many more. The character of an empathetic caregiver will enable you to reflect on the importance of good nurses and doctors to shape the future. Kim Soo-hyun plays Moon Gang-tae, a Psych-ward caretaker. While his autistic brother dreams of being an illustrator.

4) Pinocchio

Starring Lee Jong-suk, Park Shin-hye, and Kim Young-kwang in leading roles – Pinocchio narrates the tale of ambition, revenge, and family tragedy. In this coming-of-age drama, we get to witness the inspiring journey of aspiring reporters, Choi Dal-po and Choi In-ha, along with others. It also highlights the significance of journalism and media manipulation in shaping the opinion of the viewers. From sleepless nights to broadcasting journalism, you will get to understand the pros and challenges of choosing this career as a watchdog of society.

5) Doctors

As the name suggests, Doctors revolves around the lives of the hospital staff and how moral ethics are the core element in the medical field. Park Shin-hae plays the role of a troubled teenager who will channel the negative energy to become a successful neurosurgeon after meeting mentor Hong Ji-hong (played by Kim Rae-won) who switches his career from an aspiring surgeon to a biology teacher after an unfortunate accident. But, he keeps his fear aside to help others by saving lives. Apart from the challenges and busy lives of a doctor, this kdrama also highlights the medical malpractices and covered-up accidents on the surgical table.

Take your inspirational dose from these dramas and turn your passion into the career of your choice!

All these dramas are currently streaming on Netflix.