Top Korean Drama Cliches

From Back Hugs to Wide Eyed Kisses

K-Drama: All have different plots, but same details. Here are some that stand out the most.

1. Back Hugs

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Ahhh, backhugs. Both men and women give back hugs to the other lead, usually leaving them surprised. Just cute skinship.

2. Crazy In Laws from Hell

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There's always that one mean In-law that makes the leading male, or female's, life miserable.

3. Chaebols

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Literally almost every boy in Korean dramas, belong to chaebol families. And they think they can get away with everything.

4. Drunken Piggy Back Rides

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Way more convenient than taxis.

5. Random Foriengers

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Cause why not?

6. Amnesia

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It's the common cold of K-Dramas

7. Wide Eyed Kisses

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(First kisses in general) When the fangirling reaches a peak.

8. Soju Drinking Scenes

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Drink as much as you want, hot oppa will come get you.

9. Second Leads

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Always treats the leading girl like a princess, never gets the girl.

10. Love Triangles

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Two hot guys, one girl, let the games begin.

11. Wrist Grab

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PRESENTING... the Double Wrist Grab

These Korean Drama cliches are what keep dramas alive. K dramas are literally their fans' life.