If you haven’t got the time to commit but are looking for short, cute stories to keep you busy through the day, we recommend watching a short Korean web series. These short dramas have around 10 short episodes or just around 5 long episodes.
Some of our recommendations are as short as 74 minutes in total!
Nevertheless, the story evolves quickly within these dramas, leaving you with closure. We can say they are the opposite of the “slow burn” dramas that some of you may dislike.
If you’re looking around wondering what to watch, then you’re in luck! We’ve got a super short list of 5 Korean web series we recommend watching in 2025.
Pro tip: Start cooking your ramen already! Because by the time your noodles are done, you will have already read this article with a new show in mind 🍜.
Miss Independent Jieun
Total watch time: 74 minutes
Miss Independent Jieun is a show about the life of an ordinary person – just like you and me. The main character, Jieun, is an ordinary girl in her 20s with an ordinary job, apartment, social circle, and a bunch of ordinary problems.
She also has a crush on a cute co-worker. Yes, very ordinary indeed 🙂.
The short K-drama primarily focuses on Jieun’s daily life struggles, such as her fear of walking alone at night and her frustration with her overly friendly and annoying boss.
The other part of the show focuses on the relationship between Jieun and her crush and how it builds over time. This involves a lot of cute scenes, and if you’re a hopeless romantic, you’ll love them.
Miss Independent Jieun reminds us that you don’t need to be a President or a CEO to live a happy life, and there’s beauty in the ordinary things. It provides perspective on how one can enjoy the little things, be appreciative and live their ordinary life with pride 💜.
Where to watch Miss Independent Jieun
You can watch Miss Independent Jieun on dingo kdrama’s official YouTube channel.
Finland Papa
Total watch time: approx 170 minutes or 6 episodes
Is blood really thicker than water? This show highlights the invaluable gift of a loving and supportive family. At the same time, it serves as a heartfelt reminder to lonely souls yearning for the warmth of family—that the same love and support can be found in the friendships and connections they build around them.
At the start of the show, our female lead, Lee Yu Ri, is devastated by the loss of her grandmother, her last remaining family member. As Yu Ri grieves her death, living through each day is a struggle as she finds herself constantly lonely and missing her family.
To overcome her loneliness, Yu Ri starts a part-time job at a cafe. Over time, she and her co-workers form a close, family-like bond, sharing their stories, supporting one another, and navigating life’s struggles together.
The story also involves a romantic touch, between Yu Ri and her childhood friend and first love, Woo Hyun. At the time of her grandmother’s death, the two are estranged due to lingering misunderstandings. As Yu Ri navigates this difficult period, she longs for his support more than ever. Will they find their way back to each other?
Finland Papa is a short drama series that is slow-paced, heartfelt, and humbling. It highlights the importance of the people around us—both family and friends—especially during life’s toughest moments. This beautifully crafted story will leave you feeling more appreciative of the connections that surround you.
Where to watch Finland Papa
You can watch Finland Papa for free on Viki.
Kiss Goblin
Total watch time: approx 144 minutes or 12 episodes
Kiss Goblin is the show for you if you’re looking for something that makes you laugh yet has a convincing plot with that slight hint of thrill and suspense.
Kiss Goblin is a show about a Goblin who wants to turn into a human. But to do so, he must kiss 10 women. Every time he kisses a woman, he inherits an emotion from her, and the woman’s memory of the Goblin is erased after the kiss.
The plot sounds absurd, doesn’t it? But wait! The kisses are not the main point of the show.
The show focuses on portraying how each acquired emotion affects the Goblin: anger, happiness, sadness, etc. It sheds light on how emotions are a natural part of being human, and how we can process and deal with our emotions in different circumstances.
Over the course of the show, the Goblin crosses paths with Oh Yeon Ah, his co-worker, and the two embark on a journey to help him become human.
But will this spark emotions between them? Will Yeon Ah start to develop feelings for her new friend? No spoilers here, but this show has a lot to offer for us romantics here 😁.
Regardless of how bizarre the concept of “kissing 10 women to become human” sounds, Kiss Goblin is a fun show. Feel free to read our detailed review on Kiss Goblin to learn more. Or just start watching it now!
Where to watch Kiss Goblin
You can watch Kiss Goblin for free on Viki.
Real Life Love Story
Total watch time: approx 1 hour per season
If fairy tales and fantasy are not your thing, and you prefer watching dramas with more realistic depictions of relationships, then this series will captivate your interest.
Real Life Love Story has four seasons, each with a series of 7 to 10 stories submitted by fans. Each story is about 10 minutes long, either submitted by an anonymous fan or their names are mentioned.
The good part is that the stories do not continue, and you can stop at one and resume the other five days later—essentially requiring no commitment on your end.
The stories in this short kdrama series involve real-life challenges submitted by real people. For example, one of the stories portrays how a woman is bothered by her boyfriend’s dressing sense and how she proceeds to communicate this to her boyfriend. Another one dives into the struggles of couples in a long-distance relationship.
The stories are heart-warming and wholesome. There’s always a story that you might resonate with. Since you don’t need to commit, you can easily watch a story when bored and need to kill time, for instance, on the bus ride home.
Where to watch Real Life Love Story
You can watch all the seasons on Dingo kdrama’s official YouTube channel:
Soundtrack #1
Total watch time: 4 episodes
Do you have a crush on a close friend? Are you in a situation where you want to go beyond being friends but are scared to lose them if you confess your feelings?
Soundtrack #1 is a must-watch for anyone who’s ever had a secret crush on a friend or found themselves in that situation. It beautifully captures the excitement and butterflies of being around your crush, intertwined with the bittersweet ache of knowing they aren’t truly yours.
This short series is about two friends who have known each other for about twenty years.
The story starts when our female lead asks if she could move into our male lead’s apartment. It’s a kdrama, guys! Guess what happens next?
Our male lead starts developing feelings 😐. But will he ask her out? It’s a short series, so go ahead and find it out yourselves. Binge-watch all 4 episodes in one go!
Where to watch Soundtrack #1
Soundtrack #1 isn’t available for free. You can only watch it on Disney+.
We hope you liked our short list. Let us know if you think we missed any short series and should feature it here. Do share our article ahead with your friends, leave your comments and come back for more. Annyeong 👋!
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