Enjoy These 10 K-dramas as You Binge-Watch This Holiday Season

Korean romances are the perfect thing to binge-watch as Korean culture is dominating the world. It’s always fun and comforting to watch a lighthearted romantic series, alone or with someone you love. Seeing something so relatable and pure on the screen will touch your heart and lift your mood.

You will be riveted to your TV screens with the perfect combination of strong storylines, hilarious chemistry between the leads, great comic timing, and stellar cast.

These K-dramas will tug at your heartstrings, from Start-Up to Descendants of the Sun.

10 romantic K-dramas that you should watch

• Crash Landing on you (2019-2020)

The South Korean television series, which was rated 8.7 by IMDb, is written and directed by Lee Jeonghyo. Leading roles in the 16-episode series are played by Hyun Bin, Son Ye-jin and other actors.

The story centers on a South Korean heiress who accidentally lands in North Korea. However, fate has other plans for her as a charming soldier decides to assist her.

The series can be found on Netflix.

• Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021-)

A 16-episode Korean series tells the story of a dentist who sets up her practice in a small village near the sea. Her path crosses with a villager who is a jack of all trades.

Shin Min-a stars as Yoon Hye Jin, and Kim Seon-Ho plays Hong Du Sik.

The series has an IMDb rating 8.6 and can be viewed on Netflix.

• It’s okay to not be okay (2020)

The K-drama stars Kim Soo-hyun and Seo Yeji. It depicts the emotional healing process of an antisocial writer as well as a psych ward caregiver when their lives intersect.

The show’s 8.7 rating on IMDb is a result of its writing and direction by Park Shin-woo. The 16-episode series can be watched on Netflix.

• Descendants from the Sun (2016)

This touching love story tells the story of an injured soldier who falls in love with a surgeon. Their polar opposite ideologies are what separates them. They will they be able to come together despite their differences. You can see the series to find out.

The cast is rated 8.3 by IMDb and features Song Joong-ki as the protagonists and Song Hye Kyo as the co-stars.

You can watch the series on Netflix.

• Start-Up (2020- )

This inspiring series about romance is about a group of young entrepreneurs trying to make it in Korea’s tech industry. They experience love and success.

The series has a rating of 8.1 on IMDb. It was written by Park Hye Ryun and directed by Oh Choonghwan. Bae Suzy and Nam Joo-hyuk are the stars of the series, as well as Kim Seon-ho, Kang Han-na and Kim Seon-ho in key roles.

The show can be viewed on Netflix.

• What’s wrong with Secretary Kim (2018)

K-drama about a romantic K-drama that focuses on how a self-centered business heir’s life is turned upside down when his competent personal assistant quits. The show starred Park Seo-joon as the lead role and Park Min-young as the supporting actor. It received an IMDb rating 8.1.

Based on Jung Kyung-yoon’s novel, the 16-episode series was created. The Park Joon-hwa directedorial can be viewed on Netflix.

• Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo (2016-2017)

Oh Hyun-jong directs the romantic-comedy about coming-of age. Lee Sung-kyung and Nam Joohyuk star in the main roles.

The story is about a group college-going athletes trying to be the best in their respective fields. One of them is a weightlifting superstar who meets her childhood friend, a talented swimmer. She soon discovers that she has a crush upon his cousin.

The series is rated 8.4 by IMDb and can be viewed on Netflix.

• Romance is a Bonus Book (2019)

The movie stars Lee Jong-suk and Jung Eugene as the leading roles. It is about a publisher’s editor-in-chief who has reached the pinnacle. But a twist is in store for him when he crosses paths with a former copywriter looking for work.

The series was rated 8.0 by IMDb and is now available on Netflix.

• My Secret Romance (2017)

The series, which consists of 14 episodes, centers on a nutritionist who meets her boss. It turns out that she has slept with the man she is now working for.

The main cast includes Ji-eun Song, Sung Hoon and Jae-yeong Kim. The series has been rated 8.6 by IMDb. It is directed and produced by Kang Cheolwoo.

The series can be viewed on Netflix.

• Nevertheless (2021)

The 10-episode series, which is based on the popular webtoon with the same title, tells the story of two high school classmates who are attracted but skeptical about romantic relationships. However, the duo gets involved in a friends-with-benefits equation.

Han So-hee is the main character and Song Kang plays the supporting role. The show was written by Jung Won, and directed by Ga-Ram Kim. It has a 7.3 rating at IMDb.

The series can be watched on Netflix.