The first love K-dramas are irresistibly cute and hugely popular. They capture the innocent charm, awkwardness, and heart-fluttering moments of first romantic encounters, making them appealing to audiences of all ages. Here the top 10 ones to get your heart fluttering.
1. 25 21
In a story set against the backdrop of a financial crisis, Na Hee Do, a determined teen fencer, pursues her dreams of joining the national team. Meanwhile, due to his father's business failure, Baek Yi Jin falls from wealth to poverty and becomes a sports reporter, resulting in a story of first love and ambition. The ending will leave you with mixed emotions.
2. Our Beloved Summer
Years after appearing in a viral high school documentary, Choi Woong and Kook Yeon Soo, two former lovers, find themselves reluctantly back in the spotlight and entangled in each other's lives. As they grow into adults, they discover that life has more surprises in store for them. It’s adorable how they were each other’s first love and find their way to each other again.
3. A Business Proposal
Shin Ha Ri, initially heartbroken by her crush's relationship, agrees to go on a blind date with her chaebol friend, Jin Young Seo. Her date turns out to be her CEO, Kang Tae Moo, and things take an unexpected turn when he proposes marriage. We love how she realizes that her crush is just a crush, not her first love. It’s actualy her boss, Tae Moo.
4. Descendants Of The Sun
This drama beautifully portrays the blossoming of first love between Kang Mo Yeon, a talented surgeon, and Yoo Shi Jin, a dedicated special forces officer, as they navigate the challenges of duty, love, and survival in a war-torn setting.
5. What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim
Follow the story of Lee Young Joon, a self-absorbed executive, and his dedicated secretary Kim Mi So in this delightful first love drama. The stage is set for a charming and hilarious journey of love and self-discovery when Mi So decides to leave her job to focus on herself. This is a beloved drama and has the best romance.
6. See You In My 19th Life
Ban Ji Eum, the protagonist of this first love drama, carries the memories of countless previous lives, and after a tragic incident in her previous life, she embarks on a quest to reconnect with people from her past. The story also weaves in the stories of Yoon Cho Won, who meets Ji Eum and is reminded of her late sister, and Ha Do Yoon, Moon Seo Ha's lifelong friend, adding layers of intrigue and romance. The leads are adorable and the way they are each other’s first love even in another life is beautiful.
7. Snowdrop
Young Ro, played by Ji Soo of BLACKPINK, falls for a mysterious and injured man who seeks refuge in her university dormitory in this first love drama set in 1987. Secrets are revealed as their love grows, and they must navigate dangerous situations to protect their relationship and loved ones. The ending will destroy you.
8. Love All Play
Park Tae Joon, who was initially drawn to badminton due to family business, rediscovers his passion for the sport while attempting to impress a woman in this sports romance drama. As they pursue their love for badminton and each other, he forms a mixed doubles team with Park Tae Yang, a former aspiring Olympian with a tarnished past. This first love drama will get you swooning and smiling wildly.
9. True Beauty
The popular drama delves into the theme of first love, following Lim Ju Gyeong and Lee Su Ho as they navigate the ups and downs of high school romance while also learning the value of accepting their true selves beyond appearances. The second lead syndrome is so real.
10. The King’s Affection
The first love between Dam Yi and Jung Ji Woon unfolds against a backdrop of secrecy and identity switches in this drama set during the Joseon Dynasty. This adorable drama delves deeply into the complexities of their emotions, making their first love both intense and cute.
