Busan has always been a popular South Korean district but became extra popular with the action, zombie, horror film “Train to Busan” (2016). Like Busan, Gangnam is also a popular location. Gangnam, means “South of the River,” and it is a vibrant district in Seoul, South Korea which gained international notoriety by way of the hit song “Gangnam Style”. Historically, it used to be mostly farmland. However, in the 1970s, it underwent rapid urban development and by the 1980s it had become one of the most affluent areas in Seoul. Below are 4 K-dramas that are set in Gangman, Seoul’s Trendiest District. ♦♦ Gangnam B-Side (2024) This Disney+ original K-drama series will debut exclusively on on November 6. GENRE: Action, Crime, Mystery, Thriller STORYLINE: Kim Jae-Hee is a runaway who got a job working at a famous bar in Gangnam. For some reason, people keep disappearing and she knows the secret behind the suspicious disappearances. Even though lots of people had gone missing, when she also disappeared an investigation was started. Detective Kang Dong-Woo was an elite former police officer but got demoted after exposing corruption. However, he is called back to work on this disappearance. The missing girl is his […]
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