If you are a Korean Drama fan, you must be knowing that romance is the essence of it. Who would not like to watch the cute girls, hot boys, uptight chaebol heir leads, the heartbreaks, and the love birds? The Romantic genre has always been trendy among the youth. Korean dramas can be best for you if you love watching romance and a tinge of comedy. We’ve collected some of the most loved Romance Korean Dramas from the past couple of years. How many of these have you watched? So, here is a list of top 50 Romance Korean Dramas to melt your melt.

50 Best Romance Korean Dramas

50. Marriage, Not Dating

Score – 8.3/10

Starring: Yeon Woo-jin, Han Groo, Jeong Jinwoon, Heo Jung-min, Han Sunhwa, Yoon So-hee

Synopsis

Gong Gi-Tae is a rich plastic surgeon who has no interest in getting married. His family constantly forces him to get married. But, Gong believes that it is better to remain single. To make his parents off his back, he plans to bring Jang-mi to his home, knowing that she will never be acceptable by his family.

49. My ID is Gangnam Beauty

Score – 8.4/10

Starring: Cha Eun-woo, Im Soo-hyang, Jo Woo-ri, Kwak Dong-yeon

Synopsis

After getting bullied because of her looks, Kng Mi-rae decides to get plastic surgery. She is teased as the Gangnam plastic surgery monster. The story revolves around the struggles of Kng Mi-rae trying to recover her self-esteem when she meets and gets to know more about Do Kyung-Seok.

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This is one of my most favorite romance Korean dramas. If you are also a fan of stories where one popular girl is chased after by some handsome cool guys and all those love triangles blossoming like flowers, this drama will definitely catch your attention. Apart from that, the drama also gives us a true look into sexism and how often women are being objectified and compared based on some physical standard. Moreover, men are taught to be strong and act tough, hiding their emotions, as not doing so is considered weak.

48. Oh My Venus

Score – 8.4/10

Starring: Shi Min-a, So Ji-sub

Synopsis

The drama revolves around Kim Young-Ho, who is a personal trainer to Hollywood stars. He comes from a rich family but has suffered from devastating injuries in his childhood days. He tries to overcome his problems with patience and believes that living a healthy lifestyle is the only way to survive in this world. Once an ulzzang in her teens, Kang Joo-Eun is now a thirty-three-year-old lawyer and has become overweight.

47. The Legend of the Blue Sea

Score – 8.4/10

Starring: Jun Ji-hyun, Lee Min -ho

Synopsis

The story revolves around the love story of Heo Joon-Jae, who is the son of a rich businessman. Shim Chung is a mermaid who we can see as being transplanted to the modern era. Heo Joon-Jae catches her, who is also a doppelganger for Kim Moon. Cha Shi Ah, the friend of Joon-Jae, is the only hope for  Shim Chung to survive in this entirely new world for her.

It is a beautiful love story with a twist of fantasy and amazing cinematography.

46. Love Is A Bonus Book

Score: 8.4/10

starring: Lee Jong Suk, Lee Na Young, Wi Ha Joon, Song Hae Rin

Synopsis

This series is truly a classic romance genre of Korean drama. Love is a bonus book is a series that hooks all sorts of romance enthusiasts and bookworms alike. The male lead Cha Eun Ho is a famous writer and chief editor in a publishing company. His role played by Lee Jong Suk, is perfectly written and portrayed. The friendship he shares with the female lead is heartwarming and endearing to watch. Kang Dan Yee, played by Lee Na Young, is a divorced single mother struggling to make ends meet. The mature progressing of the plot without any cliché or cringe are worth the watch in itself. It shows that not necessarily everyone has everything worked out. The genuine care the childhood-friends share for each other is perfectly arched to form a loving relationship between the duo.

This drama is neat and delivered to give a contented feeling after watching.

45. Secret Garden

Score – 8.5/10

Starring: Hyun Bin, Ha Ji-won, Yoon Sng-hyun, Kim Sa-rang

Synopsis

The series narrates an arrogant, smart, and good looking CEO, Kim Joo Won, who seeks perfection. On the other hand, Gil Ra is a poor stuntwoman envied by many actresses because of her beauty and gorgeous body. When Joo Won meets Ra, he is stunned by her coolness and cannot get her out of his mind. He decides to pursue her and is initially ignored by Ra I’m, but later she also starts reciprocating his feelings. Things start getting more complex when Ra I’m, and Joo Won somehow started switching bodies.

44. He is Psychometric

Score: 8.5/10

Starring: Prk Jin Young, Shin Ye Eun, Kim Kwon, Kim Da Som

Synopsis

He is Psychometric is a romance and self-healing genre drama that leaves us all feeling the romance at the end of each episode. The series is a thriller with a great plot and acting. The lead’s chemistry is grasped firmly by the viewers and is present throughout the drama. The male lead Lee An is psychometric and can read their minds when he has skin contact. This power is used on the female lead Yoon Jae In, who usually keeps to herself. He gets attracted to a strong and smart girl and falls for her. The Crime investigation storyline accommodates their blooming romance seamlessly.

This Korean drama will definitely leave you wanting more.

43. What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim

Score – 8.6/10

Starring: Park Seo-joon, Park Min-young

Synopsis

The story revolves around Lee young-Joon, and his highly qualified secretary, Kim Mi-so. Various misunderstandings start arising when Kim announces to resign her job after working nine years for Lee young-Joon.

This is a sort of light drama to get relaxed and feel good. The chemistry between Min Young and Park Seo-Joon is just spot on, along with the great storyline. It will make you scream, laugh, and cry at the same time with its hilarious plot.

42. Fight for My Way

Score – 8.6/10

Starring: Kim Ji-won, Park Seo-joon, Ahn Jae-hong, Song Ha-yoon

Synopsis

The story revolves around Ko Dongman and Choi Aera who faces various harsh situations in their life but still decides not to give up. Ko Dong-man took part in taekwondo in his school days and works as a contract employee for his living. Another character of the story, Choi Ae-Ra, wants to become an announcer but gives up on her dream and works at a department store.

If you are a fan of Romance Korean Dramas, this show must watch for you. The drama carries all the emotions of love, romance, friendship, and friends and family relationships in a lovely manner. Apart from that, it also gives an incredible message of pursuing your dreams and never giving up even when things don’t seem to go your way. One of the awesome things about this drama is that it’s about regular people like us who are struggling for their dreams, come across bad relationships, and learn out of life, which makes it more relatable and enjoyable to watch.

41. Tale Of Nokdu

Score: 8.6

Starring: Jang Dong Yoon, Kim So Hyun, Kang Tae Oh, Song Geon Hee

Synopsis

This historical drama is, without a doubt, one of the best dramas that were released in 2019. The romantic action series starring Jang Dong Yoon and Kim So Hyun snatches a special place in our hearts effortlessly. The constant humor and underlying romance between the leads give a refreshing feel to the otherwise action and twist packed series. The innocent and deep bond the main characters share is easily visible and effortlessly executed. Although struggling between revenge and curiosity, the couple still holds onto each other in dire need.

This drama will definitely melt your heart and your eyes, thanks to the pretty Lady Kim.

40. Angel’s Last Mission: Love

Score: 8.6

Starring: L, Shin Hye Sun, Lee Dong Gun, Kim Bo Mi

Synopsis

Shin Hye Sun and L play the lead roles in this fantasy series. Kim Dan (L), an angel who is although optimistic, somehow ends up in trouble. Lee Yeon Seo (Shin Hye Sun) is a ballerina who loses her vision in a car accident. Kim Dan is forced to take up a mission to save his status as an angel. He ends up becoming Yeon Seo’s bodyguard to accomplish the mission of finding Yeon Seo her love. The relation between the two gradually blooms into a wonderful and heart-warming love. This series will definitely strike a chord close to your heart with its strong plot and talented leads.

39. Extraordinary You

Score: 8.6

Starring: Kim Hye Yoon, Rowoon, Lee Jae Wook, Lee Na eun

Synopsis

This drama, adapted from a web-comic, shows us the teen romance with a twist. The female lead Eun Dan Oh finds out that she is a comic character with no significant importance. What more? She has a chronic illness and is counting her days. Determined to change her story, she works against the plot and finds true love. This series is heartwarming and heart wrenching at the same time. The main leads, Kim Hye Yoon and Ro Woon, do an extraordinary job in portraying the characters. The duo fight for their role and their love while being selfless. Even though the plot is doomed to have a sad ending, this Korean drama is certainly worth watching.

38. Doctor John

Score: 8.6

Starring: Ji Sung, Lee Se Young, Lee Kyu Hyung, Kim Hye Eu

Synopsis

This drama is medical, mystery-themed with greatly present romance. The drama showcases the struggle of specialist professionals trying to cure a patient with fairly difficult conditions. The male lead played by Ji Sung is an exceptionally talented doctor. He is also called the “10-second doctor” for his ability to identify the condition in 10 seconds. The female lead, played by Lee Se Young, is a warm and kindhearted but talented anesthesiologist. The couple has a loving and longing romance fitted perfectly between the medically packed series. The drama in itself is very heartwarming and heartbreaking in a unique way. The drama fully keeps you engaged and wanting more till the final episode.

37. Queen Seon Duk

Score – 8.7/10

Starring: Go Hyun-jung, Lee Yo-won, Uhm Tae-woong, Kim Nam-gil, Park Ye-jin

Synopsis

Deokman, who was born a twin and abandoned as a baby, was later brought back to Silla palace, where she teams up with her twin sister Princess Chonmyong to oppose Mishil, who is chasing after power. Mishil makes various sinister plans to exile both of them from the kingdom and, through a secretive battle, assassinates Princess Chonmyong. But Deokman, with the help of General Kim Yusin, gets success in fighting against the evil plans of Mishil and becomes the first female ruler of the Silla kingdom.

36. Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim

Score – 8.7/10

Starring: Han Suk-kyu, Yoo Yeon-seok, Seo Hyun-jin

Synopsis

The story revolves around a brilliant and triple-board certified surgeon named Boo Yong-Joo. He was once at the top in his field and worked at Seoul’s hospital. But after a harrowing incident, he disappears, changing his name to Kim Sa-bu. He begins to work at a small hospital called Doldam in Gangwon Province. He guides and teaches Seo-Jeong and Yoon Seo-Jeong to become great doctors.

It’s a drama with an interesting storyline, which even received the number 1 rating when it was aired. You must watch it if you are fond of medical dramas and apart from that, you will also learn some important lessons about life while watching this drama.

35. Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People

Score – 8.7/10

Starring: Chae Soo-bin, Yoon Kyun-sang, Kim Sang-joong, Kim Ji-suk, Lee Ha-nui

Synopsis

The drama is set during the rule of a famous tyrant King Yeosangun. The story is about Hong Gil Dong, the son of a servant who basically stole from the rich people and gave it to the poor. It’s about his journey to becoming Joseon’s first revolutionary activist.

The drama is greatly filled with romance, action, history, wit, and an amazing cast. The classic setting has been impressively displayed with a rich storyline to touch your hearts deep inside.

34. Thirty But Seventeen

Score – 8.7/10

Starring: Yang Se-jong, Shin Hye-sun, Ahn Hyo-seop

Synopsis

The story revolves around a 30-year-old single man, Gong Woo-jin, who is a set designer. He went through a drama thirteen years ago, due to which he doesn’t want to get involved in any relationship with other people. Another character of the story, Woo Seo-Ri, fell into a coma at the age of seventeen. She wakes up at thirty, but her mental conditions remain as that of a seventeen-year-old girl: Woo Seo-Ri and Gong Woo-jin fell in love with each other.

33. I’m Not a Robot

Score – 8.7/10

Starring: Chae Soo-bin, Yoo Seung-ho, Um Ki-joon

Synopsis

Kim Min-kyu lives a very lonely and isolated life because of a severe allergy to other people. Whenever he makes any skin contact with others, rashes start developing rapidly throughout his body. Jo Ji-ah, another character of the story, is a woman trying to create her own business. When she meets Kim, she pretends to be a robot in place of the supposed Aji 3 robot and becomes the closest thing he can contact.

32. W: Two Worlds

Score – 8.7/10

Starring: Han Hyo-joo, Lee Jong-suk

Synopsis

Oh Yeon Joo’s father is found to be missing mysteriously while completing the last chapter of his webtoon “W.”When Yeon Joo goes to his office, she is shocked to see the bloodied Kang Cheol scene on her father’s monitor, who is the main character of W. She was pulled in by a hand from the monitor while reading something left behind by her father. Yeon founds herself on a building rooftop with a man lying down covered with blood. She saves him and found out that he was none other than Kang Cheol. She discovers that she can only enter and leave the webtoon depending on the feelings of Kang Cheol.

31. My Father is Strange

Score – 8.7/10

Starring: Kim Yeong-cheol, Kim Hae-sook, Lee Yoo-ro, Ryu Soo-young, Lee Joon, Jung So-min

Synopsis

The story revolves around a family that consists of the father, his wife, and their three daughters and three sons. They live on the outskirts of Seoul. One day a celebrity visits their house, claiming that he is the son of the family.

It is one of those Romance Korean Dramas that are heart-touching dramas with a perfect blend of various emotions with flawed and relatable characters whose development can be seen as the drama progresses.

30. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

Score – 8.7/10

Starring: Lee Joon-gi, Kim Kyu-tae, Kang Ha-neul, Hong Jong-hyun

Synopsis

The drama revolves around the 21st century, a 25-year-old woman, Go Ha-jin, who is transported back in the time of the Goryeo Dynasty during a total solar eclipse. She wakes up in Ha Soo’s body among various royal princess of the ruling Wang family in the year 941. She falls in love with a very charming and warm-hearted 8th Prince Wang Wook and then later Wang So, the fearsome 4th Prince who hides his face with a mask and is called a “wolf dog.”  As the story moves forward, Go Ha-jin finds herself caught in the middle of rivalry and the politics of fighting for the throne.

29. Empress Ki

Score – 8.7/10

Starring: Joo Jin-mo, Ha Ji-won, Ji Chang-wook

Synopsis

The story is about a Goryeo-born woman, Gi Seungnyang, who rises to power despite various restrictions of the era’s class system and laters marries Toghon Temur, the Emperor of Mongol Empire, to become an empress of the Yuan dynasty, leaving her first love, Wang Yu which depicts her political ambitions.

This is one of my favorite historical Romance Korean Dramas. The show offers you a wide range of emotions with two interesting love lines and love triangles. It is filled with beautiful soundtracks and a mesmerizing portrayal of characters by the actors.

28. Cruel City

Score – 8.7/10

Starring: Jung Kyung-ho, Nam Gyu-ri, Lee Jae-yoon

Synopsis

The story revolves around the love and various struggles of the members of an infamous drug ring. Soo-min has to pick up where Kyung-me left off when her oldest sister Lee Kyung-me is murdered in the criminal underworld Soo-min falls for the organization’s drug Kingpin, who is the doctor’s son and also happen to be the main suspect in her sister murder.

27. Reply 1997

Score – 8.7/10

Starring: Jung Eun-ji, Suo, In-guk, Eun Ji-Won, Shin So-yul, Hoia Lee Si-eon

Synopsis

The drama is set in the 1990s, which follows a female high school student She-Won, a fan of a boy band, H.O.T, and idolizes her five high school friends. When she was a teenager, she was obsessed with this boy band. She is now 33 years old and reminisces about her school reunion is about to arrive.

The drama can be called an emotional roller coaster, which can make you laugh, scream, and cry simultaneously. The character feels very real and familiar. Even if you have no idea about the 90s, you will still enjoy watching this drama. This is one of those Romance Korean Dramas that’s surely going to touch your heart. (Xanax)

26. Jewel in the Palace

Score – 8.7/10

Starring: Lee Young-ae, Ji Jin-hee, Hong Ri-na, Im Ho, Yang Mi-kyung, Kyeon Mi-ri

Synopsis

The story is set 500 years ago, during the Chosun Dynasty. Korea had a male-dominated structure and a rigid hierarchical system. It is based on the true story of a legendary girl named Jang-Geung, who became the first supreme royal physician of her time. She overcame all her social discrimination in the male-dominated society and landed as a royal cook and later the physician in charge of the king.

25. I Hear Your Voice

Score – 8.7/10

Starring: Lee Jong-suk, Lee Bo-young, Yoon Sang-hyun, Lee Da-hee

Synopsis

The drama revolves around Jang Hye Sung, who becomes a lawyer after suffering from poverty and many painful memories of her childhood. After meeting a 19-year-old boy named Park Soo H, she realizes justice and society, who can read people’s thoughts, and Cha Kwan Woo, a lawyer who lives a simple and innocent life.

24. When Camellia Blooms

Score: 8.7/10

Starring: Gong Hyo Jin, Kang Ha Neul, Son Dam Bi, Kim Ji Seok

Synopsis

When camellia blooms is a warm-hearted drama that focuses on maternal love. Oh Dong Baek, played by Gong Hyo Jin, is a single mother in a small town. She runs a bar-restaurant where many people talk behind her back. Hwang Yong Shik is a police officer who harbors feelings for Dong Baek and is played by Kang Ha Neul. The relation between the duo is heart-warming and pleasing to look at. The plot progresses into a mystery with the emergence of a serial killer in the neighborhood. However, Dong Baek’s struggles in life and her responsibility as a single mother is beautifully highlighted to form the main plot of a great drama.

23. Be Melodramatic

Score: 8.7

Starring: Chun Woo Hee, Jeon Yeo Been, Ahn Jae Hong, Han Ji Eun

Synopsis

This series Be Melodramatic focuses on the friendship between three female ladies in their 30s. Their struggles and individuality are highlighted and make space for further plot development. Each having their own life, they humorously get past their mid-life crises and strive to be better with each day. The leads are extremely compatible and warm to watch. Even though it is not the romance, the highlight of the drama is the series bags the place as heart-melting. The single mother, Hwang Han Joo, plays a vital role in roping in the emotions of parental love and care. The unique and lively Jin Joo is a lovable character with her depth and lightheartedness share. Lee Eun Jung plays a documentary director who suddenly becomes famous.

The trio lights up the screen and pushes their limits with humor and the perfect amount of slice-of-life.

22. The Bridal Mask

Score – 8.8/10

Starring: Joo Won, Jin Se-Yun, Park Ki-Woong, Han Chae-Ah

Synopsis

Lee Kang To is a cruel and ambitious Korean officer who is employed by the Japanese colonists. To bring his family out of poverty, he goes against his mother’s disapproval of his work and his brother’s antagonistic history with the Japanese. A very mysterious figure wearing a traditional Bridal Mask seems to always get in his way. This Bridal Mask appears as a Zorro-figure who basically protects the people from Japanese colonists’ abuse and oppression.

21. The Master’s Sun

Score – 8.8/10

Starring: So Ji-sub, Kong Hyo-Jin, Seo In-Guk Kim Yoo-Ri

Synopsis

The drama revolves around Joo Joong-won, CEO of Kingdom that includes a major department store and hotel. He meets Tae Gong-shil, who starts to see ghosts after an accident. She discovers that whenever she touches Joo Joong-won, the ghosts around her disappear. To stay by Joong-won’s side, she has to help him recover a fortune that was stolen from him during a kidnapping attempt.

20. Eulachacha Waikiki

Score – 8.8/10

Starring: Kim Jung-Hyun, Lee Yi-Kyunh, Son Seung-Won

Synopsis

Kang Dong-Goo wants to become a movie director but is cynical because of his bad luck. Cheon Joon-ki tried to follow in his father’s footsteps but is now just a minor actor. Bong-Doo-Sik, who came to Seoul to become a scenario writer, has to face many challenges, and things have not been easy for him. Three of them run a guest house, Waikiki in Itaewon, South Korea. They are facing bankruptcy while a mysterious baby and a single mother appear in the guest house.

19. You Who Came from the Stars

Score – 8.8/10

Starring: Jun Ji-hyun, Kim Soo-hyun, Park Hae-jin, Yoo In-na

Synopsis

The story is about Do Min Joon, who missed his chance to go back to his home planet while protecting a girl he met. He first arrived on earth in 1609. Joon is still living in Korea, four centuries later, and working as a professor. He lives a very isolated life knowing that he doesn’t belong to this world. His life takes a turn when a top actress named Chun Song Yi moves in next door. The two start getting closer when her career takes a stumble, and they fell in love with each other.

18. Go Back Couple

Score – 8.8/10

Starring: Son Ho-jun, Jang Na-ra

Synopsis

The drama is about Choi Ban-do and Ma Jin-Joo, a 38-year-old married couple with a little son. Both of them struggle through their daily lives and find themselves exhausted. Ban-do works as a pharmaceutical salesman whose whole day goes by begging people to buy his medicines. Jin-Joo is a housewife who struggles to find meaning in his life and feels ignored and isolated. One day they wake up and find themselves as 20-year-old university students. They have no idea why they are here and for how long this is going to last. So they decide to enjoy and their life and make different choices that will have an impact on their family and friends.

17. Strong Woman Do Bong Soon

Score – 8.8/10

Starring: Park Bo Young, Shin Bi, Park Hyung Sik, Choi Seung Hoon, Ji Soo, Choi Min Young

Synopsis

The drama tells the story of Do Bong Soon, a woman born with Herculean strength, and anything she touches with applying too much force crumbles in her hands. Another character of the story is Ahn Min Hyuk, who is an extraordinary second-generation chaebol. Do Bong has a crush on Ahn Min, and meanwhile, In Gook, Doo is the guy who likes the heroine.

16. Because This is My First Life

Score – 8.8/10

Starring: Lee Min-ki, Jung So-min

Synopsis

The story is about Nam Se-hee and the homeless Yoon Ji-ho, who are in their thirties, unmarried, and starts living together as housemates. Nam Se has decided never to get married, and on the other hand, Yoon Ji envies those who have a home.

“Because this is my first life” is one of the best light Romance Korean Dramas that you are surely going to enjoy watching. The story is filled with realistic scenes, and it is delivered to that point without being overdone. All emotions of pain, sorrow, happiness, and worries are beautifully expressed.

15. Age of Youth

Score – 8.8/10

Starring: Han Ye Ri, Park Eun Bin, Ryu Hwa Young, Han Seung Yeon, Park Hye Soo

Synopsis

The drama is about the story of five girls who are in their twenties and have come together to live in a house called “Belle Epoque,” which means ” a  beautiful time in French.” Each girl is different in nature, are from different backgrounds, and have different personalities. According to the girls, there is the presence of a ghost in their house. The story revolves around various struggles and drama in their day to day to life.

14. Just Between Lovers

Score – 8.8/10

Starring: Won Jin-ah, Lee Jun-ho, Lee Ki-woo, Kang Han-na

Synopsis

The story revolves around two people who lost their loved ones in a tragic accident and are trying to get through life and move forward with so much pain inside them.

This show has beautifully showcased how traumatic events can affect the lives of people in different ways. The story is quite emotional and can make you laugh and fill your eyes with tears simultaneously. This is one of the Romance Korean Dramas that’s surely going to melt your heart.

13. Descendants of the Sun

Score – 8.8/10

Starring: Song Joong-ki, Song Hye-kyo, Jin Goo, Kim Ji-won

Synopsis

The story is about a soldier from a Special force team who falls in love with a doctor. They had a lot of misunderstandings when they met first but sooner begins to date one another. But, their professions keep them apart, and things don’t go that well.

12. While You Were Sleeping

Score – 8.8/10

Starring: Lee Jong-suk, Bae Suzy, Jung Hae-in, Lee Sang-yeob, Ko Sung-hee

Synopsis

Hong-Joo lives with her mother and helps her in running a pork restaurant. She is haunted by getting visions of future deaths in her dreams. Hong- Joo even dreams about the death of her own mother one night. Another character of the story, Jee-Chan, is a prosecutor who moves in with his younger brother to a new house. One night he dreams that Yoo- Beom is driving Hong-Joo’s car, which leads to a series of events, including Hong Joo’s mother’s death and after that Hong-Joo herself. Jee- Chan senses that his dream might turn into reality, so he takes extreme actions to stop this from happening. Later, both Hong-joo and Jee-Chan handles various cases together.

11. Hotel Del-luna

Score: 8.8

Starring:Yeo Jin Goo, IU, Lee Do Hyun, Kang Mi Na

Synopsis

This drama is a concoction of fantasy with a touch of history blended perfectly with romance and heartbreaks. Starring our all-time favorite IU and Yeo Jin Goo, this drama certainly does not lack talent and perfect performance. The beautifully executed scenes and amazing cinematography compliments the storyline and depth of plot. Although, the aesthetic backdrops in the drama can be a factor that promotes the drama’s rating. This sensitive and intricate plotline, littered with misunderstandings and innocent humor, is certainly worth the watch.

10. Chicago Typewriter

Score – 8.8/10

Starring: Yoo Ah-in, Im Soo-jung, Go Kyung-pyo

Synopsis

The series depicts Han Se Joo, a writer in his past life during the time of the 1930s Japanese occupation of Korea. He has been reincarnated into the best-selling writer in his present life. He feels depressed and has writer’s blocks preventing him from completing the next work he has undertaken. Yoo Jin Oh, a ghostwriter, and a mysterious man, can bail Se Joo out of his situation but has certain conditions that Han Se Joo might not be able to meet. Jeon Seol, a veterinarian, and a book lover, runs her own delivery service and becomes an anti-fan of  Se Joo and thinks he is overrated.

09. Six Flying Dragons

Score – 8.9/10

Starring: Kim Myung-min, Yoo Ah-in, Shin Se-kyung, Byun Yo-han, Yoon Kyun-sang, Chun Ho-jin

Synopsis

The drama is about the foundation of the Joseon Dynasty in Korea. It mainly focuses on young prince Lee Bang Won and revolves around the success, ambitions, and conflicts between various fictional and real people.

You’ll get to see great cinematography with some amazing locations, whether it may be a pub, war field, snowy mountains, or forests. The drama has made sure to capture all these wonderful sites. The story is narrated beautifully, which aligns very well with the cinematography and costume designed portrayed.

08. Kill Me, Heal Me

Score – 8.9/10

Starring: Ji Sung, Hwang Jung-eum, Park Seo-joon, Oh Min-suk, Kim Yoo-ri

Synopsis

The story depicts the life of Cha Do Hyun, who is a third generation business heir. He has developed dissociative identity disorder after going through many traumatic, life-threatening events. He takes help from a beautiful first-year psychiatric resident to get out of his situation.

07. Mr. Sunshine

Score – 8.9/10

Starring: Lee Byung-hun, Kim Tae-ri, Yoo Yeon-seok, Kim Min-jung, Byun Yo-han

Synopsis

The story centers on a young boy born in a slave family but escapes to the United States after the traumatic event during the Shinmiyangyo. Later he comes back to Joseon as a United States Marine Corps officer. He falls in love with an aristocrat’s daughter. He also discovers a plot to colonize Korea by foreign forces.

It is one of the best Romance Korean Dramas to watch. The show has a perfect blend of amazing plot, beautiful music, acting, and cinematography. The drama will not fail to enchant its audience with the exquisite scenery, lush rolling landscapes, and billowing sails of the war boats.

06. Live

Score – 8.9/10

Starring: Jung Yu-mi, Lee Kwang-soo, Bae Sung-woo, Bae Jong-ok

Synopsis

The series depicts the story of police officers ranking from lowest field cadets, patrol officers to the superiors, including captains and corporals who form a “Live” team at the Hongil patrol division. Each one of them has a different story and has to work really hard in one of the most stressful, busiest jobs in the world to earn a living.

05. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo

Score – 9.0/10

Starring: Lee Sung-kyung, Nam Joo-hyuk, Lee Jae-yoon, Kyung Soo-jin

Synopsis

The story is about three young athletes’ love and dreams, depicting the lives of weightlifter Kim Book Joo, swimmer Jung Joon Hyung, rhythmic-gymnast Song Shi Ho, and Joon Hyung’s older brother, Jung Je Yi, a nutritionist. It’s about a group of college athletes who are fighting and struggling for their dreams, about finding love and learning and growing every step of the way.

This is one of my favorite Romance Korean Dramas. There are so many things that make this drama a must-see. The show has beautifully expressed various stereotypes of society regarding female weightlifters. It deals with the struggles of a girl between romance and the sport she loves. The wonderful cast has made the show so great with their youthful energy and hilarity.

04. Reply 1988

Score – 9.0/10

Starring: Lee Hye-ri, Park Bo-gum, Go Jun yeol, Lee Dong-hwi

Synopsis

It depicts the story of five childhood friends who lives on the same alley road. They help each other in day to day struggles of life, setting a path for their futures. Sung Deok Sun belongs to a low-income family carrying a burden of 989th ranking in his school. Kim Jung Hwan only has one thing in his mind, and that’s soccer, even after his family became rich overnight. Sung Sum Woo can be titled as the perfect student, president of the student council, caring and dependable son of the family. Ryu Dong Ryong is a kind of geek who chases girls and poor in academics, which prevents him from going to a college. Choi Taek is an excellent baduk player who dropped out of college to become a professional.

Surely a must watch among the romance Korean dramas!

03. Goblin

Score – 9.0/10

Starring: Gong Yoo, Kim Go-eun, Lee Dong-wook, Yook Sung-jae, Yook Sung-jae

Synopsis

Kim Shin is a goblin and landlord of the grim reaper, who takes deceased souls. He looks for a female bride, which is the only way to end his immortal life. Another character of the story, Ji Eun-tak, is a high school student who is a very positive person and remains optimistic despite the various hardships she has gone through in her life. She summons Kim Shin by chance and somehow ends up falling in love with him.

The story has successfully expressed various aspects of life and its fragility in a very wonderful way without making it sound very depressing or dull. Along with that, the drama has some great picturesque scenes that you are definitely going to enjoy watching; this one of interesting drama among the romance Korean dramas.

02. Healer

Score – 9.1/10

Starring: Ji Chang-wook, Park Min-young, Yoo Ji-tae

Synopsis

The story depicts a decade’s year-old incident involving five friends who ran an illegal broadcasting station during the Fifth Republic in South Korea. Kim Moon-Ho is a famous reporter at a popular broadcasting station. He comes to know about the truth of a case in the past and approaches the people related to this case.  He goes through great fuss while searching for the truth, and a second-rate tabloid writer, Chae Young Shin, joins him in the search. Seo Jung Hoo is a night courier professional known only as “Healer.” When he tries to unravel the mystery of a shared past with the two reporters, Chae Young Shin becomes a target.

This action-packed series is one of the best among romance Korean dramas and is a must-watch.

01. Crash Landing On You

Score: 9.1/10

Starring: Hyun Bin, Son Yo Jin, Seo Ji Hye, Kim Jung Hyun

Synopsis

Crash landing on you is a romance Korean drama between two star-crossed lovers. This drama gives a different essence and genre not many creators are wary of treading—the romance blooms between a South Korean heiress and a North Korean military personnel. The circumferences in which they meet and the ensuing dramas are entailed with lighthearted humor from the male lead’s comrades. The typical clichés are ignored here. However, the typical essence of Korean dramas is well maintained. Having their own slow and steady pace, the characters are well developed and likable. This series is definitely a must-watch and rightly the best of the romance Korean dramas.

With this, we have come to the end of the list of 50 best romance Korean dramas. I hope you have liked the extensive collection. You now have a bunch of romantic Korean dramas to possibly binge-watch one at a time. Do check out the 50+ upcoming 2019 Korean Drama list and 25+ Best Reverse Harem Anime that will sweep you off your feet.