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There is this one Korean drama that managed to touch hearts deeply without the need for flashy action scenes or glamorous backdrops. With just 16 episodes it slowly and quietly grew into a global favorite moving countless viewers to tears. What makes this series special is how real and raw it feels. It doesn’t pretend or exaggerate. Instead it explores ordinary people going through life’s very real pain loneliness and moments of connection. That’s likely why it holds an impressive IMDb rating of 9.0. Which series is this? Here we are talking about ‘My Mister’ (also known as My Ahjussi) which aired in 2018. It’s the story of Park Dong-hoon a middle-aged man stuck in a life full of quiet suffering played with incredible restraint by Lee Sun-kyun. Then there’s Lee Ji-an a young woman with a heavy past trying to survive financial hardship — played by the talented IU (Lee Ji-eun). Their worlds are miles apart in age and circumstance yet fate brings them together. What unfolds is not romance but a deeply touching bond built on empathy understanding and healing. Why is My Mister so famous that it has received IMDb rating of 9.0? What sets My Mister apart from many others is its approach. There’s no dramatic flair or over-the-top conflict. Instead it’s a slow burn — soft introspective and powerful. The storytelling is rich in emotion the performances are beautifully understated and the dialogue hits quietly but hard. Director Kim Won-seok and writer Park Hae-young created something rare — a drama that understands pain and lets its characters grow through it. What accolades have been received by My Mister? My Mister was widely appreciated not just by fans but by critics too. It won the Best Drama award at the 55th Baeksang Arts Awards and both Lee Sun-kyun and IU were praised for their heartfelt performances. The show has since built a strong fan following that continues to grow thanks to its universal themes and timeless emotional pull. Where can you watch My Mister? If you haven’t seen it yet My Mister is available to stream on Netflix and Prime Video in India. It’s also accessible on TVING in South Korea and Viki Rakuten in other regions. It’s not just another drama it’s a quiet masterpiece that stays with you long after it ends.