Happiness clock 3 years: 6 reasons which makes this K-drama engaging to stream on loop

Happiness, the suspenseful zombie apocalypse thriller starring Park Hyung Sik and Han Hyo Joo, is still a memorable K-drama three years after it was released. These six factors explain why Happiness has established itself as a mainstay in the K-dramatic genre and is still unmissable today.

Series’ title serving as an ironic oxymoron 

The irony of the title drew in viewers who might have anticipated a romantic comedy, but instead found themselves on the edge of their seats as they witnessed mankind put to the test by a virus that spreads quickly and drives people insane. The title is the ideal hook for a zombie series that is both frightening and thought-provoking since it makes a subtle statement about how ephemeral happiness is in the face of disaster.

Park Hyung Sik and Han Hyo Joo’s remarkable chemistry

The chemistry between Happiness’s main actors, Park Hyung Sik and Han Hyo Joo, is partly responsible for its charm. As they negotiate the terror around them as well as their changing affections for one another, their performances provide the production with a strong emotional foundation.

Eerie reflection of the pandemic times 

Upon its 2021 premiere, Happiness, which is set in a world where illnesses and pandemics have become the “new normal,” touched on post-COVID anxieties with unsettling reality.  Images of mask-wearing, social separation, and frequent sanitization resonated deeply with anyone who has experienced the confusing shifts brought on by the pandemic.

Strong antagonists

Happiness has a wide variety of antagonists with unsettlingly similar objectives, which is one of its advantages. More than merely “bad guys,” the show’s antagonists—such as the cunning Oh Joo Hyeong (Baek Hyun Jin) and the aspirational Oh Yeon Ok (Bae Hae Sun)—represent entitlement, greed, and selfishness, which drive a lot of the drama’s conflict. These individuals prioritize their own survival and goals over the welfare of the group, refusing to give up their power struggles even in the face of a post-apocalyptic virus.

Mind-boggling cliffhangers

Happiness kept viewers on the edge of their seats and created an intense, binge-worthy experience by ending each episode on a cliffhanger. Each episode was expertly crafted by the show’s authors to leave fans wanting more. The stakes continue to rise as disputes within the apartment complex worsen and the outside world is totally blocked off.

Fascinating action 

Jung Yi Hyun (Park Hyung Sik) and Yoon Sae Bom (Han Hyo Joo), the main characters, are prepared to deal with these ruthless monsters. Sae Bom and Yi Hyun, a former baseball player who is now a detective and a Special Operations Unit police officer, respectively, bring bravery and skill to these stressful situations.

Beautiful depiction of home and yearning for loved ones 

The central theme of this story is the intricate fusion of friendship and love between Sae Bom and Yi Hyun. As they experience unspeakable tragedies together, their “marriage of convenience” swiftly takes on greater significance, serving as a reminder to viewers that true happiness frequently resides in support and friendship. Other characters, such as their youthful neighbor Park Seo Yeon (Song Ji Woo) and devoted senior detective Kim Jung Guk (Lee Jun Hyuk), also share their friendship.