7 K-Dramas That Celebrated Christmas With Fabulous Decor
From Hyun Bin to Lee Min Ho starers and everything in between, we list the K-Dramas that have warmed hearts in the season of giving
Among the most beautiful traditions of Christmas are the ones dedicated to Christmas decorations. The choice of the tree and decor depends on personal tastes. You can decorate it with lights, ribbons, Christmas balls, garlands, gingerbread cookies, Christmas-themed ornaments and stars. There are those who change style and color every year or those who love to be eclectic with their decor. Do you prefer hand-made decorations or buy them in-store or online? As with the rest of our home decorating, inspiration for Christmas decorating can also be drawn from the decorations that are used in K-dramas whose stories compel the viewers with their stirring portrayals of love and affection.
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For the majority of the Korean population and consequently, in K-dramas, Christmas is not widely celebrated. Other holidays gather families in more traditional celebrations such as Seolnal (Korean New Year) or Chuseok (Thanksgiving). Many Koreans experience Christmas as a kind of second Valentine's Day and it is common to spend the whole day of December 25 in the company of their partners.
This year will be a different Christmas, but it is important not to give up on traditions to keep the message of hope alive. We've gathered seven K-Dramas that have shown Christmas with flair:
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Secret Garden (2010)
Secret Garden tells the story of the love between CEO Kim Joo-Won (Hyun-Bin) and young stunt actress Gil Ra-Im (Ha Ji-won) amid a thousand difficulties related above all to the difference in social class. Kim Joo-Won decorates the tree outside her home with the staff at the residential park where she lives. This scene is especially important because he decorates the tree thinking of her and not himself.
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Secret Garden (2010)
A minimalist tree with a disciplined monochromatic color scheme is festive nonetheless. Christmas ornaments liven up this tree's twigs that have lost their foliage for the winter season.
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Secret Garden (2010)
A natural tree with lights spell the festive spirit. Minimal decor goes into this tree, but its base is decorated with gifts and tinsel, creating a joyful atmosphere.
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The Heirs (2013)
Kim Tan (Lee Min Ho) is the heir to the Empire Group, but he constantly lives in the shadow of his older half-brother, Kim Won (Choi Jin Hyuk), who already holds the role of CEO. Despite already being engaged to Rachel Ryu (Kim Ji Won), a wealthy hotel heiress, Tan falls in love with Cha Eun Sang (Park Shin Hye), the daughter of the family housekeeper. In recent episodes Kim tan and Cha Eun Sang attend an elegant party during the Christmas period. A traditional tree with the requisite green leaves, decked in red ornaments and fairy lights is seen here.
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Oh My Venus (2014-2015)
The drama Oh My Venus (2014-2015) starring So Ji-sub (Kim Young-ho / John Kim) and Shin Min-a (Kang Joo-eun) is a romantic drama focused on how to overcome illness by taking care of yourself themselves through a healthy lifestyle. In this drama, the protagonists, together with their friends, celebrate Christmas by dedicating themselves to the decoration of the tree and the preparation of dinner.
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Oh My Venus (2014-2015)
The magic of tinsel and the glimmer of glass ornaments make this tree delightful. The most important part? That friends gathered around it to decorate, of course!
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Goblin (2016)
Goblin is a drama starring Gong Yoo as General Kim Shin during the Goryeo Dynasty, and is betrayed and murdered by his king. Resurrecting in the form of a dokkaebi (goblin), to end his unwanted immortality, Kim Shin must find his human bride Ji Eun-tak (Kim Go-eun), the only one who can free his soul and let him rest in peace. In one scene, thanks to goblin's powers, the two protagonists arrive in Canada and the young Ji Eun-tak is attracted to a small but splendid shop specializing in Christmas decorations, which will also play a fundamental role in the final episodes.
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Goblin (2016)
All manner of Christmas decors is represented here, from ornaments to bows and fairy lights. The traditional red, green and white are the elements of this scene that is blessed with the magical textures of Christmas decor.
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Goblin (2016)
In the shop's exterior, two pine trees decorated with fairy lights flank the doorway. The majestic facade is ablaze with the Christmas mood, as symbols of Christmas are showcased in the store window.
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Goblin (2016)
In the background, ornaments fashioned after the characters of the Nutcracker are seen, supporting Eun-tak's childlike character and emphasizing the vast age difference between her and the Goblin.
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The Legend of the Deep Blue Sea (2016)
During a holiday to Spain paid for with money from a series of scams, Heo Joon-jae (Lee Min Ho) meets a mysterious woman, who he then finds back in Seoul, deciding to host her to reveal the truth, and gives her the name of Shim Cheong (Jun Ji-hyun). As cohabitation brings them closer to each other, a series of archaeological finds and dreams link Joon-jae and Cheong to the story of Kim Dam-ryeong, a magistrate who lived in 1598, and the mermaid he loved, Se-hwa. On the terrace of the large house where the two protagonists live there is a tree decorated with dreamy fairy lights for the holidays.
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Touch Your Heart (2019)
Actress Oh Jin-shim (Yoo In-na) becomes embroiled in a scandal that damages her career, leaving her out of work for two years. In order to gain a role in a major upcoming television series, she agrees to gain experience in a law firm, working as secretary to lawyer Kwon Jung-rok (Lee Dong-wook). The two protagonists decide to decorate the Christmas tree together in the law firm where they work emphasizing the beginning of their romance.
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Touch Your Heart (2019)
Their tree is festooned in red and gold decor. Crystals make it a standout, as well as the minimal use of fairy lights.
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Crash Landing On You (2019)
This unforgettable Korean drama tells the story of Yoon Se-ri (Son Ye-jin) is a wealthy heiress who, while practicing paragliding, crosses the border between South Korea and North Korea due to the strong wind. Not knowing how to return home, she meets the young Capitain Ri Jeong-hyuk (Hyun Bin), who offers to help and protect her; the two fall in love, although there is constant and mutual tension between their countries. Christmas acquires a symbolic meaning and strengthens the bond between the two protagonists. In fact, Se-ri who did not like this holiday, and often forced her employees to work on these days of celebration, finds herself making handmade decorations for Captain Ri and buying him a gift.
Photo Credit: Still from Crash Landing On You (2019)
Crash Landing On You (2019)
Se-Ri's homespun Christmas tree is all about love on Christmas. No matter what materials. make your Christmas decor, it's the effort and the affection that goes into decorating that gives the season its sparkle.
Photo Credit: Still from Crash Landing On You (2019)
Crash Landing On You (2019)
It was a tough year, but just like Se-ri, make it work and make it count! Gather what you can, and make Christmas festive anyway.
Photo Credit: Still from Crash Landing On You
Crash Landing On You (2019)
Write your own greetings on the tree itself. Whatever works, make it a celebration!
Photo Credit: Still from Crash Landing On You (2019)
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