15 Best Romantic Korean Dramas On Netflix For Some Wholesome Binge On Lazy Days

Korean dramas or k-dramas blew up everywhere during peak pandemic times when everyone was at home binge-watching anything they could get their hands on. Now, I wasn't one of them, but it is safe to say that I've met and know several people who swore they have watched the best romance k drama on Netflix . So I did come scouring, spoke to people and came up with 10 best romantic korean dramas on Netflix for your next wholesome binge session. 

Here's a list of best romance k drama on Netflix

Nevertheless

Nevertheless

This show follows two people—one who detests relationships, but cannot get enough of flirting with people and leading them on; and one who wishes to start dating, but cannot bring herself to believe in love. This drama is bingeable, easy to watch, and also, has a happy ending!

IMDb Ratings: 7.1/10

Seasons: 1

Number Of Episodes: 10

Cast: Song Kang, Han So-hee, Chae Jong Hyeop

Twenty Five Twenty One

Twenty Five Twenty One

Romance k dramas on Netflix are aplenty but Twenty Five Twenty One is pretty much every K-drama lover's favourite. The show follows the lives of an ambitious teenage fencer who meets a hardworking man, seeking to rebuild his life. 

IMDb Ratings: 8.6/10

Seasons: 1

Number Of Episodes: 16

Cast: Kim Tae-ri, Nam Joo-hyk, Kim Ji-yeon, Choi Hyun-wook

Be Melodramatic

Be Melodramatic

Be Melodramatic follows the lives of three friends— Inju, Eun-jung and Hanju at the start of their 30s, who each pursue their careers and love with the assurance of coming home to each other, the biggest pillars of support. This is one of the best romantic korean dramas on Netflix that talks about friendship, loss and how at the end of the day, your friends are the family you pick for yourself. 

IMDb Ratings: 8/10

Seasons: 1

Number Of Episodes: 16

Cast: Chun Woo-hee, Jeon Yeo-been, Han Ji-eun

True Beauty

True Beauty

True Beauty is that one show that'll stick with you for a long time solely because of the underlying message it conveys. The show follows a high school student Im Ju-Kyung, who has always had a complex about her appearance. So in order to overcome that, to hide her bare face, she always wears make up. She soon meets Suho who also has a hurtful past. Both of them end up relying on each other, sharing secrets, and seeking support. 

IMDb Ratings: 8/10

Seasons: 1

Number Of Episodes: 16

Cast: Hwang In-youp, Cha Eun-woo, Moon Ga-young

Love Alarm

Love Alarm

Love Alarm is a two season romcom that is also a tiny hint, sci-fi as it revolves around a technology where an app alerts people if someone in the vicinity likes them. The story shows Kim Jojo who dabbles with young love while personal adversities catch up. 

IMDb Ratings: 6.6/10

Seasons: 2

Number Of Episodes: 14 in total

Cast: Kim So-hyun, Song Kang, Jung Ga-ram

Boys Over Flowers

Boys Over Flowers

This one is a cheesy romcom that follows a bright student who makes it to a high school that is not only super exclusive, but elitist as well. Things take a turn when she comes across four boys in high school and ends up falling in love with one of them. There's drama, romance, and a love triangle. What's not to love? 

IMDb Ratings: 7.8/10

Seasons: 1

Number Of Episodes: 25

Cast: Ku Hye-Sun, Lee Min-ho, Kim Hyun-joong

Something In The Rain

Something in the Rain

Something In The Rain is an adorable meet-cute romcom that is worth watching solely because of how wonderfully well they explore the relationship between an older woman and a younger man. The plot follows an independent career-oriented women who meets her best friend's younger brother after three years and how they fall for each other. 

IMDb Ratings: 8.1/10

Seasons: 1

Number Of Episodes: 16

Cast: Son Ye-jin, Jung Hae-in, Wi Ha-joon

What's Wrong With Secretary Kim?

What's Wrong With Secretary Kim?

One of the more popular K-dramas, this one follows a narcissistic executive who gets involved with his secretary after a nine-year relationship that was completely professional. You'll love this one if you're a fan of fairytale endings. 

IMDb Ratings: 8/10

Seasons: 1

Number Of Episodes: 16

Cast: Park Min-young, Park Seo-joon, Lee Tae-Hwan

Our Beloved Summer

Our Beloved Summer

Our Beloved Summer is a coming of age romantic comedy that follows the lives of two ex-lovers who swore to never meet again. But as fate has it, the documentary they filmed years ago in high school gets fame, compelling the two to face the camera and each other once again. The show is so cute and has a happy ending! 

IMDb Ratings: 8.2/10

Seasons: 1

Number Of Episodes: 16

Cast: Choi Woo-sik, Kim Da-mi, Roh Jeong-eui

Record Of Youth

Record Of Youth

The show revolves around the lives of three young fashion enthusiasts that try to make it big in the world of modelling with their backgrounds and where they come from playing a major role in their success. There's love, drama, and lots of romance making it super appealing to watch on a lazy Saturday.

IMDb Ratings: 7.2/10

Seasons: 1

Number Of Episodes: 16

Cast: Park Bo-gum, Park So-dam, Byeon Woo-seok

It's Okay To Not Be Okay

It's Okay To Not Be Okay

One of the most watched series in 2020, the plot revolves around Ko Moon-young, an antisocial children's book writer. She moves to her hometown to pursue her love interest Moon Gang-tae, a psych ward caretaker, but he has dedicated his life to taking care of his autistic older brother Moon Sang-tae. When selfish and selfless intentions collide, will all be okay? 

IMDb Ratings: 8.6/10

Seasons: 1

Number Of Episodes: 16

Cast: Kim Soo-hyun, Seo Ye-ji, Oh Jung-se

Crashlanding On You

Crashlanding On You

Crashlanding quite literally in a paragliding mishap, Yoon Se-ri, South Korean heiress lands in North Korea and her life entagles with the life of an army officer, Ri Jeong-hyeok, who decides he will help her hide. As she falls for him over the course of time, she also learns the struggles of her North Korean comrades while plotting her way out. 

IMDb Ratings: 8.7/10

Seasons: 1

Number Of Episodes: 19

Cast: Hyun Bin, Son Ye-jin, Seo Ji-hye

Business Proposal

Business Proposal

Ha-ri goes on a blind date in disguise as her friend to scare away the suitor, but her plans go awry when he turns out to be her CEO, Tae-moo, and he makes her a proposal. This is a wholesome drama that will also rank up quick as one of your comfort shows. 

IMDb Ratings: 8.1/10

Seasons: 1

Number Of Episodes: 12

Cast: Ahn Hyo-seop, Kim Sejeong, Kim Min-kyu

Destined With You

Destined With You

A successful lawyer, Lee Hong-jo is bound by a centuries-old family curse. She obtains a forbidden book that was sealed 300 years ago, which lands her in trouble. Jang Shin-yu, a seemingly ordinary civil servant, is the victim of the curse caused by the book. If you are a fan of undertones of action in a romantic movie, this is a definite pick. 

IMDb Ratings: 7.6/10

Seasons: 1

Number Of Episodes: 16

Cast: Yura, Kim Ro-Woon, Jo Bo-ah

See You In My 19th Life

See You In My 19th Life

Ban Ji-eum has the ability to remember all of her past lives and has been reincarnated for almost a thousand years. In her 18th life, she meets a man named Moon Seo-ha, but their love story is cut short by a tragic accident. In her 19th life, she sets out to reconnect with Seo-ha and the people from her past life and yes, gets the happy ending she seeks. 

IMDb Ratings: 7.7/10

Seasons: 1

Number Of Episodes: 12

Cast: Shin Hye-Sun, Ahn Bo-Hyun, Ha Yoon-kyung

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