5 Disappointing K-Drama Series That Viewers Got Sick Of Watching In March

When an exciting, new show is announced, K-Drama fans eagerly add it to their watch lists. Unfortunately, some highly anticipated new series (and older ones) fell flat for viewers in March.

1. The Potato Lab

This Netflix office romance premiered on March 1. It follows a potato researcher who has been working at the Potato Research Institute for over a decade. Will the arrival of a new director shake up her work life—and her love life?

One viewer couldn’t get past the first episode because there was so much “yelling” in the show. Another viewer, who also found the beginning of the show “a little annoying” felt that it to improve later on.

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2. When the Camellia Blooms

When the Camellia Blooms is a 2019 K-Drama about a single mother from a small town, the police officer who is deeply in love with her, and a famous baseball player (her ex-boyfriend). Oh, and there’s also a serial killer roaming the streets.

One viewer who is “hate watching the show” dislikes both the female lead, who “constantly whines and cries about her life,” and the male lead, who “behaves like an overgrown buffoon of a child.” 

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3. Piece Of Your Mind

This 2020 series features an opposites attract romance between an AI programmer and a classical music recording engineer.

The series was “sad and moody” rather than the “fun and quirky” story that one viewer had been expecting, leading them to drop the series. However, another viewer pointed out that it’s the perfect show for anyone who is looking for something on the moodier, more heartfelt side.

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4. Undercover High School

This comedy-action thriller came out in February. It follows an ace NIS agent who gets demoted after a failed mission. His new mission? Going undercover at a high school to track down Emperor Gojong’s missing gold. His homeroom teacher begins to notice similarities between him and her first love, who broke her heart.

One viewer who dropped the series felt that it lacked balance and cohesion. “It feels like I’m watching two different shows merged into one,” they explained.

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5. When Life Gives You Tangerines

IU and Park Bo Gum star in this March Netflix romance drama that’s set on Jeju Island in the 1950s. IU plays the younger version of the female lead–a free spirit who dreams of becoming a poet–while Park Bo Gum plays the younger version of the male lead–her steadfast secret admirer.

Although this series has been widely well-received, some viewers have found it difficult to get through without taking breaks (to avoid dropping it). If you’re looking for a lighthearted watch, this might not be the show for you. It’s a show that doesn’t shy away from heartbreak or tragedy.

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