Top 10 romantic K-dramas to watch this holiday season
It's
always enjoyable and relaxing to watch a lighthearted romantic series with
friends or a lover. Seeing something so honest and relatable happen on film not
only warms your heart but also makes you feel better. And, with the
popularity of Korean culture spreading around the world, the love of K-dramas is
in high demand.
The
right combination of a compelling storyline, smoldering chemistry between the
leads, comedic timing, and a brilliant ensemble will keep you riveted to your
television screens.
These
legendary Korean love programs, from Start-Up to Descendants of the Sun, will
definitely tug at your emotions.
Ten
of the best romantic K-dramas are required for viewing.
1. Crash Landing on You (2019-2020)
Park
Ji-Eun wrote the script and Lee Jeong-Hyo directed the South Korean television
series, which has an IMDb rating of 8.7. The main characters in the 16-episode
series are Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin.
The
story revolves around a South Korean heiress who unintentionally travels to
North Korea. However, fate has other plans for her, and she is aided by a
beautiful army commander.
Netflix
has the series available.
2. Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021- )
The
16-episode Korean sitcom revolves around a dentist who plans to build a
practice in a tiny beach town. Her route meets with that of a
jack-of-all-trades resident of the village, as fate would have it.
Yoon
Hye Jin is played by Shin Min-a, while Hong Du Sik is played by Kim Seon-Ho,
among other characters in the series.
The
series has an IMDb rating of 8.6 and is accessible on Netflix.
3. It's Okay to Not Be Okay (2020)
The
emotional healing of an antisocial writer and a psychiatric hospital nurse as
their lives cross is explored in this love K-drama starring Kim Soo-Hyun, Seo
Ye-Ji, and Oh Jung-Se.
The
show was written by Jo Yong and directed by Park Shin-woo, and it has an IMDb
rating of 8.7. Netflix has a 16-episode series available.
4. Descendants of the Sun (2016)
A
disabled soldier meets and falls in love with a surgeon in this poignant love story.
What separates them is their profoundly opposed ideas. Will they be able to set
aside their differences and collaborate? Watch the series to find out.
The
film stars Song Joong-ki and Song Hye-Kyo and has an IMDb rating of 8.3.
You
may watch the show on Netflix.
On
Netflix, you may watch the show.
5. Start-Up (2020- )
The
uplifting romance drama follows a group of young entrepreneurs as they battle
to establish a name for themselves in Korea's technical industry while also
finding love and success.
The
series was written by Park Hye-Ryun and directed by Oh Choong-hwan, with an
IMDb rating of 8.1. In the film, Bae Suzy, Nam Joo-hyuk, Kim Seon-ho, and Kang
Han-na play pivotal roles.
The
show may be found on Netflix.
6. What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim (2018)
The
life of a self-centered business heir is thrown upside down when his skilled
personal assistant decides to quit. The drama, starring Park Seo-Joon and Park
Min-young, was a major hit, receiving an IMDb rating of 8.1.
The
16-episode series is based on the same-named Jung Kyung-novel Yoon. The film,
directed by Park Joon-Hwa, is accessible on Netflix.
7. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo (2016-2017)
Lee
sung-Kyung, Nam Joo-hyuk, Lee Jae-Yoon, and Kyung Soo-jin star in the
coming-of-age romantic comedy, which is directed by Oh Hyun-jong.
The
story revolves around a group of college-bound athletes who strive to be the
greatest in their various sports. One of them is a weightlifting champion who
bumps into a childhood friend, a talented swimmer, only to find out she has a
crush on his cousin.
The
series has an IMDb rating of 8.4 and is accessible on Netflix.
8. Romance Is a Bonus Book (2019)
With
Lee Na-young, Lee Jong-suk, Jung Eugene, and Wi Ha-Joon in major roles, the
plot follows an editor-in-chief of a publishing house at the pinnacle of its
popularity. When his path crosses with that of a former copywriter looking for
work, he is in for a pleasant surprise.
The
series has an IMDb rating of 8.0 and is accessible on Netflix.
9. My Secret Romance (2017)
The
14-episode sitcom revolves around a nutritionist who meets her employer, who
turns out to be someone she had previously slept with.
Sung
Hoon, Ji-Eun Song, and Jae-Yeong Kim star in the series' main cast. The series
has an IMDb rating of 8.6 and was directed by Kang Cheol-woo.
Netflix
has the show.
10. Nevertheless, (2021)
The
10-episode series is based on the same-named popular webtoon and follows two
students who are attracted to each other yet wary of romantic relationships.
However, the two find themselves in a friendship-with-benefits situation.
The
series' main characters are Han So-hee and Song Kang. The show was written by
Jung Won and directed by Ga-Ram Kim and has a 7.3 IMDb rating.
Netflix
has the series available.