KBS Drama Special 2010
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Overview
KBS Drama Special is a South Korean television series that premiered in 2010 on KBS2. The program features standalone single-episode dramas, each with its own distinct story, cast, director, and writer. Designed to deliver high-quality content with broad public appeal, the series focuses on presenting short-form dramas that carry meaningful social messages or explore unique emotional perspectives. Each episode is crafted to have a significant impact despite its brevity, addressing contemporary themes relevant to modern viewership. The format diverges from traditional one-act dramas by emphasizing artistic depth and narrative innovation within a compact runtime. Multiple episodes were produced as part of the 2010 season, with at least one titled entry being documented. The series reflects KBS's commitment to showcasing diverse storytelling formats and has been recognized for advancing the global prominence of Korean content.
Should you watch it?
“A rotating showcase of standalone Korean dramas with social messages.”
- Each episode is a self-contained story
- Features fresh perspectives and talent
- Addresses relevant social issues
- Episodes vary widely in quality
- Some stories may feel rushed due to format
You enjoy thoughtful, standalone dramas with strong storytelling.
Suitable for mature audiences seeking meaningful narratives.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 24 episodes
- E1 Red Candy May 15, 2010
- E2 The Scary One, The Ghost and I May 22, 2010
- E3 Hot Coffee May 29, 2010
- E4 Our Slightly Risky Relationship Jun 5, 2010
- E5 The Woman Next Door Jun 19, 2010
- E6 Reason Jul 3, 2010
- E7 The Great Gye Choon Bin Jul 10, 2010
- E8 Secret Flower Garden Jul 17, 2010
- E9 An Awful Lot of Coincidences Jul 24, 2010
- E10 Spy Trader Kim Chul-soo's Recent Condition Jul 31, 2010
- E11 The Angel of Death Comes With Purple High Heels Aug 7, 2010
- E12 Aridong's Last Cowboy Aug 14, 2010
- E13 Last Flashman Aug 21, 2010
- E14 Summer Story Aug 28, 2010
- E15 Stone Sep 4, 2010
- E16 I'm a Butterfly Sep 11, 2010
- E17 Boy Meets Girl Oct 2, 2010
- E18 Cutting Off the Heart Oct 9, 2010
- E19 When the Opera Is Over Oct 16, 2010
- E20 Texas Hit Oct 23, 2010
- E21 A Family's Secret Oct 30, 2010
- E22 Snail Study Dorm Nov 6, 2010
- E23 Hurry Up and Tell Me Nov 20, 2010
- E24 Pianist Nov 27, 2010
Season 2 · 23 episodes
- E1 Young-deok Women's Wrestling Team Jun 5, 2011
- E2 That Man Is There Jun 12, 2011
- E3 Men Cry Jun 19, 2011
- E4 Princess Hwapyung's Weight Loss Jun 26, 2011
- E5 The 7th Day Jul 3, 2011
- E6 The Beeper Jul 10, 2011
- E7 The Woman from the Olle Road Jul 17, 2011
- E8 Linger Jul 24, 2011
- E9 Cupid Factory Jul 31, 2011
- E10 Daughters of Bilitis Club Aug 7, 2011
- E11 Identical Criminals Aug 21, 2011
- E12 Our Happy Days of Youth Aug 28, 2011
- E13 Strawberry Ice Cream Sep 18, 2011
- E14 Human Casino Sep 25, 2011
- E15 Lethal Move Oct 2, 2011
- E16 Terminal Oct 9, 2011
- E17 Guardian Angel Kim Young-goo Oct 16, 2011
- E18 Ji-hoon, Born in 1982 Oct 23, 2011
- E19 The Sound of My Wife Breathing Oct 30, 2011
- E20 Behind the Scenes of the Seokyeong Sports Council Reform Nov 6, 2011
- E21 Duet Nov 13, 2011
- E22 Sorry I'm Late Nov 20, 2011
- E23 My Wife Disappeared Nov 27, 2011
Season 3 · 24 episodes
- E1 Swamp Ecology Report Jun 3, 2012
- E2 The Whereabouts of Noh Sook-ja Jun 17, 2012
- E3 Re-Memory Jun 24, 2012
- E4 Do I Look Like a Pushover? Jul 1, 2012
- E5 Gate of Non-Duality Jul 8, 2012
- E6 Don't Worry, I'm a Ghost Jul 15, 2012
- E7 Butcher Barber Jul 22, 2012
- E8 A Still Picture Aug 19, 2012
- E9 My Prettiest Moments Aug 26, 2012
- E10 Glass Prison Sep 2, 2012
- E11 The Great Dipper Sep 9, 2012
- E12 Art Sep 16, 2012
- E13 My wife Natree's first love Sep 23, 2012
- E14 Do you know Taekwondo? Oct 7, 2012
- E15 A Corner Oct 14, 2012
- E16 A Culprit Among Friends Oct 21, 2012
- E17 Daddy's Coming Oct 28, 2012
- E18 A Spoonbill Flies Away Nov 4, 2012
- E19 Return Home Nov 11, 2012
- E20 Pandemonium Nov 18, 2012
- E21 The Ultimate Miracle Dec 2, 2012
- E22 Mellow in May Dec 9, 2012
- E23 Sangkwoni (Business District) Dec 16, 2012
- E24 Another Wedding Dec 23, 2012
Season 4 · 18 episodes
- E1 The Memory in My Old Wallet Jun 12, 2013
- E2 My Friend is Still Alive Jun 19, 2013
- E3 Family Bandage Jun 26, 2013
- E4 Neighborhood Watch Aug 7, 2013
- E5 Happy Rose Day Aug 14, 2013
- E6 The Strange Cohabitation Aug 21, 2013
- E7 The Strange Cohabitation Aug 28, 2013
- E8 Yeonu's Summer Sep 4, 2013
- E9 Nara's Rain Oct 2, 2013
- E10 Your Noir Oct 9, 2013
- E11 Chagall's Birthday Oct 16, 2013
- E12 The Devil Rider Oct 23, 2013
- E13 Came to Me and Became a Star Nov 3, 2013
- E14 Eunguk and the Ugly Duckling Nov 10, 2013
- E15 The Unwelcome Guest Nov 17, 2013
- E16 My Dad is a Nude Model Nov 24, 2013
- E17 Outlasting Happiness Dec 1, 2013
- E18 Jin Jin Dec 8, 2013
Season 5 · 31 episodes
- E1 The Taste of Curry Jan 26, 2014
- E2 First Birthday Feb 2, 2014
- E3 Playing Games Feb 23, 2014
- E4 You're Pretty, Oh Manbok Mar 2, 2014
- E5 The Dirge Singer Mar 9, 2014
- E6 I'm Dying Soon Mar 16, 2014
- E7 The Reason I'm Getting Married Mar 23, 2014
- E8 Monster Mar 30, 2014
- E9 Middle School Student A Apr 6, 2014
- E10 That Kind of Love Apr 13, 2014
- E11 Youth Apr 14, 2014
- E12 Illegal Parking Apr 15, 2014
- E13 The Dreamer Apr 21, 2014
- E14 Pitch-black Darkness Apr 22, 2014
- E15 Bomi's Room May 11, 2014
- E16 The End of that Summer May 18, 2014
- E17 The Three Female Runaways May 25, 2014
- E18 Pitch-black Darkness Jun 1, 2014
- E19 Bomi's Room Jun 8, 2014
- E20 The End of that Summer Sep 14, 2014
- E21 The Three Female Runaways Sep 21, 2014
- E22 We All Cry Differently Oct 5, 2014
- E23 Suspicious Ward No. 7 Oct 12, 2014
- E24 The Tale of the Bookworm Oct 19, 2014
- E25 Repulsive Love Oct 26, 2014
- E26 The Final Puzzle Nov 2, 2014
- E27 The Girl Who Became A Photo Nov 9, 2014
- E28 Vengeful Spirit Nov 16, 2014
- E29 The Reason I Get Drunk Nov 23, 2014
- E30 I Introduce My Father Nov 30, 2014
- E31 I Introduce My Father Dec 7, 2014
Frequently asked questions
Is each episode a different story?
Yes, every episode features a unique plot, cast, and creative team.
How long is each episode?
Episodes are typically around 60 minutes long.
Are the episodes connected?
No, episodes are completely standalone with no continuing characters or plotlines.
What kind of themes does it explore?
Themes often include social issues, human emotions, and unique personal perspectives.
Where can I watch it?
It has been available on various streaming platforms and broadcast on KBS2.