Just like K-pop, the Korean entertainment industry is slowly but steadily taking over people’s hearts with K-dramas as well. With stories so romantic and unreal that they would surely leave you mushy with love, K-dramas have taken over the romance genre. And viewers are all in for it too.
There are many romantic K-dramas that are worth binging on Netflix with a bucket full of popcorn. These Korean dramas guarantee a steamy love story filled with romance. So let’s dive in right away.
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1. Queen Of Tears
The highest-grossing K-drama of 2024 so far has captured every viewer’s heart. Starring Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won this series tells a lovely story that is bound to leave you teary-eyed. The story follows the journey of Hong Hae-in and her husband Baek Hyun-woo as they go through a crisis and how their love for each other is rekindled. As Hyun-woo and Hae-in struggle with their feelings and relationship, they face problems from their family and a rival who wants to destroy the Hong family. But Hyun-woo stays by Hae-in’s side throughout all the struggles and their love wins over everything else.
2. Crash Landing On You
The series got beaten by ‘Queen of Tears’ to become the number one. But ‘Crash Landing On You’ has remained the number one for quite some time now. Starring some of South Korea’s biggest stars like Hyun Bin, Son Ye-jin, Seo Ji-hye, and Kim Jung-hyun, the series has been critically acclaimed. This heartwarming love story between Yoon Se-ri and Ri Jeong-hyeok is quite unexpected. When Yoon Se-ri is blown off course by a tornado while paragliding, she lands in North Korea where Ri Jeong-hyeok discovers her and helps her stay hidden and subsequently return to South Korea.
3. It’s Okay To Not Be Okay
Another highly successful Netflix romantic K-drama, ‘It’s Okay To Not Be Okay’ stars Kim Soo-hyun, Seo Yea-ji, Oh Jung-se and Park Gyu-young. Quite an unusual story, the series will surely make you laugh, cry and fall in love with the characters. When Moon Gang-tae meets Ko Moon-young who has antisocial personality disorder, they are poles apart but Ko Moon-young instantly falls in love with him. Moon Gang-tae cares for his younger brother Moon Sang-tae who is autistic. As the lives of the three mingle, they bond and heal each other’s wounds. This series is a beautiful work of love and friendship.
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4. Descendants Of The Sun
This 2016 romantic K-drama also has lots of action. Starring Song Joong-ki, Song Hye-kyo, Jin Goo, and Kim Ji-won, ‘Descendants Of The Sun’ is another highly successful romantic K-drama. The drama follows the love story of Yoo Si-jin, a captain in the South Korean Army’s special forces and Dr Kang Mo-yeon. Both of them face lots of troubles because of each other’s professions. However, even amidst war and duties, love finally triumphs.
5. Business Proposal
Starring Ahn Hyo-seop, Kim Se-jeong, Kim Min-kyu, and Seol In-ah, ‘Business Proposal’ is a cute rom-com that will surely warm your heart. A tale of friendship and love, the series tells the story of Shin Ha-ri. When Shin Ha-ri agrees to go on a blind date in place of Jin Young-seo, her best friend, she ends up meeting Kang Tae-moo, the CEO of her own company. But a love story soon blossoms between them.
6. Goblin
Another critically acclaimed romantic drama, ‘Goblin’ stars Gong Yoo alongside Kim Go-eun, Lee Dong-wook, Yoo In-na, and Yook Sung-jae. The series follows the story of Kim Shin, an immortal goblin who is cursed to stay immortal even as he witnesses the deaths of his loved ones. Kim Shin then meets Ji Eun-tak, a bubbly high school girl and a romance blooms between them. As the story unfolds, a deeper connection between the characters and their fates slowly unfolds.
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7. My Demon
A romantic K-drama filled with love, passion, action and thrill, ‘My Demon’ stars Kim Yoo-jung, Song Kang, Lee Sang-yi, and Kim Hae-sook. The series follows Do Do-Hee, a young CEO and Jeong Gu-won, a demon who loses his powers. Initially, they enter a contract marriage in order to help Gu-won get back his powers and protect Do Do-Hee. But soon love blooms between them even as they face their enemies together.
8. King The Land
The 2023 K-drama received a lot of praise when it was released. Viewers loved the cute romance and unique story of the series. Starring Lee Jun-ho and Im Yoon-ah as the leads, ‘King The Land’ tells the story of Gu Won and Cheon Sa-rang. Gu Won is the heir of The King Group, a luxury hotel conglomerate and Sa-rang is a hotelier. Do check out this romantic K-drama on Netflix.
9. True Beauty
This 2020 romantic K-drama starring Moon Ga-young, Cha Eun-woo, Hwang In-youp, and Park Yoo-na is all about a cute high school love triangle. Lim Ju-kyung is a high school student who is bullied for her bad looks. But she learns to do her makeup to hide her bare face and becomes a ‘goddess’ at her school. However, Lee Su-ho, knows about her secret. Ju-kyung and Su-ho then start a relationship. However, Han Seo-jun, an aggressive student with good talents also falls in love with Ju-Kyung but keeps it a secret.
10. The Legend Of The Blue Sea
This 2016 K-drama stars Jun Ji-hyun and Lee Min-ho. Interestingly, the story has been inspired by a classic Joseon legend of a fisherman who captures and releases a mermaid and their love story. The story follows the love story of Shim Cheong, a mermaid, and Heo Joon-jae, a witty con artist and their past Joseon selves. A tale of destiny, rebirth, fate and unrequited love, ‘The Legend Of The Blue Sea’ is definitely a must-watch.
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