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.
15 Best Romantic Korean Dramas On Netflix For Some Wholesome Binge On Lazy Days
Overview
- 1. Nevertheless
- 2. Twenty Five Twenty One
- 3. Be Melodramatic
- 4. True Beauty
- 5. Love Alarm
- 6. Boys Over Flowers
- 7. Something In The Rain
- 8. What's Wrong With Secretary Kim?
- 9. Our Beloved Summer
- 10. Record Of Youth
- 11. It's Okay To Not Be Okay
- 12. Crashlanding On You
- 13. Business Proposal
- 14. Destined With You
- 15. See You In My 19th Life
Here's a list of best romance k drama on Netflix
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
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
IMDb Ratings: 8/10
Seasons: 1
Number Of Episodes: 16
Cast: Chun Woo-hee, Jeon Yeo-been, Han Ji-eun
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 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
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 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?
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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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