10 Best Romantic Korean Dramas You Shouldn’t Miss

Another Best romantic K-drama, Descendants of the Sun, is an unlikely love story between a special forces captain, Yoo Si-jin, and a doctor, Kang Mo-yeon. The story revolves around various challenges they faced, including an earthquake, a virus outbreak, a criminal gang across South Korea, and the fictional war-torn country of Uruk, and their love relationship, which was tested when Si-jin is deployed to Uruk. Mo-yeon later follows him to set up a field hospital.  This drama successfully kept the audience captivated with action scenes, suspenseful situations, and dangerous missions.

The last romantic Korean drama in our bucket is See You in My 19th Life. It is the best K-drama that features the story of a woman, Ban Ji-eum, who remembers all her past lives, including one where she was tragically killed. In this drama, Ban Ji-eum dedicated herself to finding and recollecting her love from her 18th life, which is tragically lost. Her journey of spending her 19th life to navigate the complexities of modern life while trying to find her love (Seo-ha) and making him love her again has hooked the audience with it. This is one of the most loved and watched Korean dramas. 

Aired in 2019, “Crash Landing On You” is the story of a successful Korean businesswoman and heiress, Yoon Si-ri, who, while paragliding, swept into North Korea after a Tornado accident. There, she meets a respected North Korean Army officer, Ri Jeong-hyeok, who is initially tasked to protect her (Yoon Si-ri) but later develops feelings for her. Si-Ri was initially taken aback by the difference in lifestyle between North and South Korea and was forced to adapt to the different culture and environment of North Korea while secretly falling in love with the captain Ri. The drama has successfully won the heart of the audience with the theme of love, destiny, and the complexities of divided Korea, with a heartwarming and tear-jerking conclusion. 

Known as Goblin Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, is a fantasy romantic Korean drama. This drama is about the fascinating story of a 939-year-old immortal Goblin and bubbly high school student Ji Eun-Tak. The story of the drama revolves around Kim Shi’s struggle to find his bride and break his immortality. The way Kim Shin has acted as the Goblin to be immortal is outstanding. The drama has won the hearts of the audience worldwide with its wonderful theme that shows the complexities of love and the pain of loss that Kim Shin experiences as an immortal. Also, it shows the struggle to find one’s place in the world and the importance of connections.

Another worth watching romantic comedy Korean drama, It’s Okay To Not Be Okay, is the story of a psychiatric ward worker, Moon Kang-Tae, and a successful but anti-social child book author, Ko Moon Young. The story revolves around Moon Young’s return to her home to pursue her love interest, who has dedicated his life to looking after his autistic Older brother (Sang Tae). The drama has successfully featured the love and struggles of autistic people. The beautiful ending of the drama, where they both (Moon Young and Kang-Tae) confessed their love for each other, and Sang-Tae's transformation from relying on his brother to becoming a confident illustrator, has won the hearts of the audience. 

Premiered in 2022, Twenty Five Twenty Two is another top Korean romance drama. This is the story of a passionate fencer, Na Hee-Do, who is striving to overcome adversity after his school team is disbanded due to the financial crisis, and Baek Yi-Jean, a former wealthy young boy whose life dramatically changes after his father's business goes bankrupt.  The story revolves around the complex relationship between Na Hee-Do and Baek Yi-Jean and their bond with their friends. The drama has beautifully portrayed the characters grappling with their aspirations, making tough choices, and learning valuable lessons about love and friendship, which every youngster can relate to. This has given a huge success and popularity to this drama.

Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo is a heartfelt coming-of-age drama inspired by the life of a gold medalist, Jang Mi Ran. The story revolves around a young woman, Kim Bok-Joo, who is chasing her dream of weightlifting in athletics college campus, and develops a crush on her friend Jung Joon-Hyung. At first, Joon teases her and goes along and helps her, but soon falls in love with her.  This is the best Korean romance series that beautifully showcases the love, passion, and athletes, fighting for their dreams and experiencing love in the process. This is another best K-drama that will win your heart.

An unexpected romantic comedy, Business Proposal, is one of the most-watched Korean dramas. It is the story of a woman, Shin Ha-Ri, who goes on a blind date to discourage her friend Jin Young-seo's suitor Kang Tae-Moo. But the plan goes awry when her CEO proposes. The drama has made the audience its fan through the theme of work relationships, forced blind dates, and humorous romance. The way Shin Ha-ri pretends to be Jean Young-seo goes on a blind date with Kang Tae-Moo (CEO of the company) has captivated the audience to watch the drama till the end. This is a must-watch drama for those who love to watch romantic comedies.

Another best Korean drama, Home Town Cha-Cha-Cha, is the story of a successful dentist, Yoon Hye-jin, who quit her job due to the conflict with her boss. She moved to the seaside village of Gongjin to open her clinic where she met Hong Du-sik, a local handyman known for his helpfulness and charm. The story revolves around the healing power of nature, the importance of finding a place in the world, and the beauty of simple life. The romantic relationship between Yoon Hye-jin and Hong Du-sik adds a heartwarming touch to the narrative. Home Town Cha-Cha-Cha is one of the best Korean romance films. 

Released in 2018, Something in the Rain is another best romantic Korean drama. This is the story about Yoon Jin-ah, a district supervisor at a coffee house chain, and Seo Joon-Hee’s (a younger brother of her childhood friend) struggle in their relationship that faces challenges due to Jin-ah’s past relationship and the social stigma of dating an older woman. The drama also features Jin-ah and her colleagues struggling in a male-dominated workplace. The drama has touched the hearts of the audience by showcasing the issues women face, including sexual harassment, discrimination, and career sabotage, which everybody can relate to. It is a must-watch Korean drama for those who love romantic content.