In Korean drama gangster settings, the love stories are often intense. The danger and secrecy of the gangster world add an element of thrill. For example, in 'Gangnam Blues', the lovers are constantly in a situation where their love is threatened by the power struggles in the gangster underworld. The male characters are usually tough on the outside but soft for their love interests, like in 'The K2' where the ex - mercenary is a fierce fighter but gentle with the woman he loves.
One popular Korean drama with a gangster love story is 'My Love from the Star'. Although it's not strictly a pure gangster drama, the male lead has some powerful and mysterious qualities. Another is 'Gangnam Blues', which delves deep into the gangster underworld while also exploring a love story. There's also 'Healer' where the male lead has a somewhat of a 'gangster' - like past and a very touching love story develops.
Another theme is redemption. The love of the other person can make the gangster - ish character want to become a better person. He realizes the wrongs in his ways and tries to change for the sake of love. It's a very powerful theme that shows the impact of love on a person's character.
" Shining Love " was a Korean drama about the complicated relationship between four men and women who worked in the same bank. The drama was updated to 16 episodes and was quite popular. The details of the plot could not be found in the search results provided.
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There's also 'The Classic'. It has a story that spans different time periods. In some parts, the male lead's actions and the situations he gets into have a bit of a gangster - like undertone, and the love story is beautifully told with lots of twists and turns.
Love Comes Coincidentally. This TV series was not a Korean drama, but a the mainland of China that was broadcast in 2018. The drama tells the story of a modern girl and an old but grateful mother-in-law, showing the growth and struggle of women in various fields of family and society.
" Run for Love " was a Korean drama, with Ren Shiwan and Shen Shijing as the main actors. The drama tells the story of people living in different worlds trying to communicate with each other in their own languages in an era where it was difficult to communicate with each other. They built relationships and ran towards love together. The drama was first aired on JTBG TV in South Korea on December 16, 2020, and was also aired on Twitter. Although the details of the plot were not mentioned, according to the comments and Douban's rating of 8.5, the drama was loved by the audience.
Here are some recommended movies adapted from Korean mafia novels:
1. " Hot Blood ": This movie was adapted from the novel of the same name. It tells the story of how a low-level gang member rises to become a ruthless boss.
2. War of the Beasts: This movie will be released in 2023, and the exact plot has not been announced yet.
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