We all know that inspiration doesn’t come easy to artists. Whether you're a seasoned designer or a casual tinkerer, no artist is safe from the occasional dry spell. If you find yourself stuck in a rut, watching a good show should get the creative juices flowing again. More specifically, an art-related K-drama is the palate-cleanser you need to revisit your work with fresh eyes.
Looking for some recommendations? Here's a list of K-dramas that will inspire you to be an artist:
1. Her Private Life
Who's in it: Park Min Young, Kim Jae Wook, Ahn Bo Hyun
Where you can watch it: Netflix, Viu
The short plot: A dedicated art curator tries to keep her K-pop idol obsession secret from her gallery's newly-appointed director.
2. Love In Sadness
Who's in it: Ji Hyun Woo, Park Han Byul, Ryu Soo Young, Wang Bit Na
Where you can watch it: Viu
Where you can watch it: Coming from an abusive marriage, an unhappy painter attempts to start a new life with a caring plastic surgeon.
3. Tomorrow, With You
Who's in it: Shin Min Ah, Lee Je Hoon
Where you can watch it: Viu, iQIYI
The short plot: A real estate company CEO decides to marry a photographer after time-traveling to his future life.
4. Nevertheless
Who's in it: Han So Hee, Song Kang, Chae Jong Hyeop
Where you can watch it: Netflix
The short plot: Two skeptical art students struggle to accept their growing feelings for each other due to past heartbreaks.
5. Our Beloved Summer
Who's in it: Choi Woo Shik, Kim Da Mi, Kim Sung Cheol, Noh Jung Ui
Where you can watch it: Netflix
The short plot: Formerly high school lovers, a carefree building illustrator and a stoic PR agent reunite to film a documentary sequel.
6. Flower Boy Next Door
Who's in it: Park Shin Hye, Yoon Shi Yoon, Kim Ji Hoon
Where you can watch it: iQIYI
The short plot: A shy homebody breaks out of her mundane daily routine after meeting a video game designer and a webcomic artist.
7. Still 17
Who's in it: Shin Hye Sun, Yang Se Jong, Ahn Hyo Seop
Where you can watch it: Viu, Viki
The short plot: As a 30-year-old set designer and an aspiring musician fall in love with each other, they gradually uncover a forgotten accident from their past.
8. Saimdang, Light's Diary
Who's in it: Lee Young Ae, Song Seung Heon
Where you can watch it: Viki
The short plot: An art history lecturer scrutinizes a mysterious ancient painting upon finding a well-renowned calligrapher's long-lost diary.
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This article originally appeared on Candymag.com. Minor edits have been made by the Cosmo.ph editors.
