Rivals to romantic kdramas have it all: emotion, intimacy, development, thrill, and interesting banter. And if you're in the mood for some classic romantic bingeing, we can't imagine a more appropriate archetype to get you started. Here are some of our favorites.
1. My Love From The Star
My Love From The Star is an immensely popular fantasy K-drama that follows Do Min-Joon, an alien who has been abandoned on Earth for 400 years. He is cynical about humans and is looking for a method to go back to his home planet. Enter popular actress Chun Song-Yi, who exudes youth. Right away, the two are irritated with each other, with Min-Joon coming off as haughty and Song-Yi coming across as egotistical and a little out there. Not to mention, the turbulence of the latter's life is not exactly compatible with the under-the-radar living the former leads. Slowly, though, the two realize they have affection for each other, setting the door for some lovely romance intertwined with intriguing concepts of immortality and reincarnation.
2. 1 % Of Something
Lee Jae In is obliged to have a relationship with Kim Da Hyun to acquire his grandfather's fortune. The two are opposites in personality, yet they agree to a six-month contract partnership with some additional requirements. They squabble, fight, and disagree on most issues, but they manage to find their way into each other's hearts. An undervalued K-drama with all the classic clichés, this drama was such a hit based purely on the connection between Jun So Min and Ha Seok Jin. These two had intense chemistry that was evident from the outset.
3. Suspicious Partner
Suspicious Partner is a binge-worthy K-drama that follows prosecutor Noh Ji-Wook and his apprentice Eun Bong-hee. The latter is dreaded by many in the courtroom because of his reputation for being haughty and distant. The latter is a novice who is enthusiastic about the law but prone to naivete. They get off to a bad start when Ji-Wook is mistaken for a pervert by Bong-hee in the subway. As soon as they start working together, he pushes her to the edge by making her work nonstop with little to no recognition. When Bong-hee is taken into custody on suspicion of murder, things take a strange and intriguing turn. Her sole chance? Her supervisor and the prosecutor don't hold her in high regard. The plot twists of the show are cleverly planned and executed to highlight unfair political practices.
4. Marriage Not Dating
By chance, Kong Ki Tae and Joo Jang Mi cross paths. When he first meets her, he is immediately disgusted. He finds it hard to believe that someone like Jang Mi exists, let alone that his best buddy had just broken up with her. Ki Tae and Jang Mi both express their irritation with one another, and it looks like the two would never get along. However, Ki Tae starts to change his perspective on Jang Mi as he begins to develop a love for her. The complex feelings that people experience when they break up with someone are depicted in this television series. At first glance, it appears as though Jang Mi and Ki Tae's relationship can never succeed and that, even if it does, it will be somewhat forced. The two are initially hostile toward one another, but as the story progresses, you can see their affections develop. In conclusion, you can tell that their connection is genuine and that they genuinely care about each other.
5. Mad For Each Other
Another entertaining, lighthearted sitcom, Mad For Each Other centers on a quirky woman who manages to irritate everybody around her and an ex-detective with an unpredictable, violent temper. They both seek professional assistance, frequently running into each other. They are both bothered by this and attempt to avoid each other, only to find out that they live next door. The two irritate one another in the most bizarre, humorous ways, only gradually realizing how much they care for one another. This is the ideal movie to see over the weekend because it will have you grabbing the popcorn.
6. Touch Your Heart
Oh Yoon Seo and Kwon Jung Rok make the worst of their initial encounter. They are opposites in terms of temperament and line of work; Yoon Seo is a well-known celebrity while Jung Rok is a reputable lawyer. Despite how much he dislikes the situation, Yoon Seo grudgingly decides to start working as Jung Rok's secretary to get to know him better before landing an acting role. This lovely couple may be familiar to many of you from their roles in "Goblin." Yoo In Na played Sunny, the long-lost love of the Grim Reaper, while Lee Dong Wook played the character. Fans were thrilled to see the two reappear on television as the main characters because they had such undeniable chemistry together in that drama. In "Touch Your Heart," they did not let us down.
7. Nice Guy (The Innocent Man)
This Korean drama, "Enemies to Lovers," will keep you riveted with its story of romance and retribution. It centers on Kang Ma-roo, a bright medical student who meets Jae-hee, a broadcast journalist. The two fall in love, but are later torn apart by a tragic event for which Ma-roo takes responsibility and is sentenced to jail. Unfortunately, he subsequently realizes that he was duped, and after being freed, he sets out to exact retribution. one of his plans? seducing Seo Eun-ki, a wealthy heiress who is now Jae-stepdaughter. hee's This trope goes beyond the conventional enemies-to-lovers scenario. Beginning under pretenses, Eun-ki and Ma-roo are both highly intent on harming. But somehow, the two strike up a passionate connection with captivating chemistry.
8. The King 2 Hearts
Nothing compares to the "enemy to lovers" plot of "The King 2 Hearts," which centers on a North Korean woman and a South Korean guy. The drama narrates the tale of how the two come to find themselves falling in love and stars Lee Seung Gi as Prince Jae Ha and Ha Ji Won as a member of the North Korean special forces, Kim Hang Ah. Although there's a lot of resentment in this specific love tale, it eventually transforms into a stunning and passionate love that is full of honesty and passion. Although Lee Seung Gi and Ha Ji Won consistently deliver strong performances in their parts, this particular series particularly benefits from their on-screen connection.
9. I Am Not A Robot
The majority owner of a prosperous finance firm is Min Kyu. He is also attractive and intelligent. The sole caveat? He must live alone since he is allergic to others, which makes him grumpy and annoying. Jo Ji-ah, an independent achiever who hustles to realize her aim of creating something extraordinary, is also depicted. Her resume includes a position as a personal shopper. She judges Min Kyu to be tough when she is requested to buy him something and is subsequently reprimanded for missing a small detail and not being rewarded for her work. They joke around a lot as the customer and the shopkeeper, which inevitably leads to romantic scenes, especially when Min Kyu realizes she doesn't cause his symptoms. The plot has great character development and is intelligent, humorous, and captivating. Its popularity comes as no surprise.
10. Master’s Sun
In her role as Tae Gong Sil, Gong Hyo Jin portrays a young woman who struggles to get any sleep at all due to persistent requests from the deceased for her assistance. However, she discovers that when she touches Joo Joong Won, she doesn't see the deceased people. The two first dislike one another, but Gong Sil becomes quite attached to Joong Won since she can feel at peace there. After starting a strange friendship, the two find themselves falling in love. This list does indeed include another Gong Hyo Jin drama because it needs to be highlighted. You can pretty well expect some swoon-worthy kiss scenes when Gong Hyo Jin and So Ji Sub are the primary actors. So Ji Sub is funny as Joo Joong Won, especially given his hatred of Gong Sil and constant shoving away from her despite her "desire" for him. As the roles are reversed, Joong Won displays his vulnerability, and the private moments they spend together make us swoon.
