India, July 5 -- The 1990s were a formative decade for Korean television, laying the groundwork for what would later fuel the global Hallyu phenomenon. From Papa to Star in My Heart, here are some of the best K-dramas from the '90s that we think deserve a thoughtful and timely remake.

Leading the list is the 1995 period classic Sandglass. One of the highest-rated Korean dramas in history, the story follows three friends affected by the political and civilian oppression during the Gwangju Uprising. Written by Song Ji-na and directed by Kim Jong-hak, Sandglass holds significant historical importance for being the first series to address the Gwangju Democratisation Movement.

According to K-media outlet allkpop, Sandglass (also known as Hou...