Crash Landing On You has been a K-Drama hit on South Korea’s own tvN network and on Netflix worldwide. This romantic comedy-drama about a South Korean woman who crash-lands to North Korea and falls for a North Korean army man touched the hearts of Korean and K-drama fans alike. For a premise that peculiar, it fits on the mold of the K-drama trends of star-crossed lovers.
For fans and viewers hungry for more romantic exploits like Jeong-hyeok and Se-ri, here are ten K-Dramas with similar premises to check out and binge all day. So, better prepare a box of tissues.
10 Her Private Life
Her Private Life tackles fan culture and its effects on social media underneath the premise of a romantic comedy. The story centers on a respected art curator named Deok-mi (Park Min-young), who is a major fan of K-Pop idol Shi-an (Jung Jae-won). When a rumor spreads that Deok-mi and Shi-an are dating, Deok-mi’s colleague Ryan Gold (Kim Jae-wook) suggests that they pretend they are a couple.
The show’s strengths lies on Min-young’s performance on jumping from professional work to joyous fanaticism. And her pairing with Kim is exquisite.
9 Because This Is My First Life
For thirtysomethings looking for a K-Drama to relate to, there is Because This Is My First Life. This rom-com series focuses on stressed computer designer Se-hee (Lee Min-ki) and struggling screenwriter Ji-ho (Jung So-min), broke and unmarried in their thirties. Through screwball circumstances, they find themselves cohabiting one townhouse. Their cynical natures would often clash and leads to them falling in love.
Polar opposites are perfect recipes for K-Dramas. And this series sees an eccentric type and a gracious optimist on common ground that leads them getting married and genuinely committed.
8 Tomorrow, With You
Now, for a more fantasy-themed premise. Tomorrow, With You utilizes the concept of time travel and applies to a story of a headstrong real estate CEO Yoo So-joon (Lee Je-hoon). When he notices a time travel ability when he takes the subway, So-joon learns from the future that he will die in isolation. Thus, he pursues the heart of cheerful photographer Song Ma-rin (Shin Min-a) and marries her. Soon, So-joon sees more of her worth.
Tomorrow, With You covers the topics of destiny and love, with an enticing romance at its core.
7 Something In The Rain
Something in the Rain is a unique kind of K-Drama, in that it subverts from the traditional Korean ideas and taboos about courtship. The story is centered on Yoon Jin-ah (Son Ye-jin), a coffee shop supervisor with a bad history in relationships. She soon reconnected with her childhood friend Seo Joon-hee (Jung Hae-in), but soon harbors romantic feelings towards him.
The main quirk of this K-Drama is the age difference between Jin-ah and Joon-hee. But even with that, Jin-ah is worth rooting for her determination and her pining for love.
6 Abyss
More in the touch of the supernatural, Abyss focuses on two friends, respected prosecution lawyer Go Se-yeon and cosmetics heir Cha Min, who uneventfully passed away but are revived by the titular “Abyss”, a celestial being that revives any human after he or she has died. The two possess new bodies (Park Bo-young and Ahn Hyo-seop, respectively) and investigate what lead to Se-yeon’s death.
Though the story may be far-fetched, viewers will easily love the two leads and the performances of a quirky Park Bo-young and a charismatic Ahn Hyo-seop.
5 The King 2 Hearts
Now, similar to Crash Landing On You, The King 2 Hearts is set in an alternative reality where North and South Korea engage in joint efforts for unification. At the center of the political intrigue is South Korea’s crown prince Lee Jae-ha (Lee Seung-gi) and North Korean officer Kim Hang-ah (Ha Ji-won), who are antagonistic during their time in military training but soon fall in love. When a threat looms, the two must step up to protect their nations.
A mix of political thriller and romantic drama, this series takes full advantage of its premise.
4 Guardian: The Lonely and Great God
K-Dramas truly have a penchant for fusing fantasy elements with their romance series. Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (or Goblin) is about Kim Shin (Gong Yoo of Train to Busan), a famed general from the Goryeo Dynasty who was cursed with an immortality curse. The only cure to his curse is to find a bride. After 939 years in existence, he finds company in cheerful Ji Eun-Tak (Kim Go-eun) and charming chicken shop owner Sunny (Yoo In-na).
This series mixes colorful folklore and exquisite romance to make an unforgettable story that became a phenomenon.
3 Memories of the Alhambra
A Netflix hit, Memories of the Alhambra explores the concept of love in the age of rapid-growing technology. The story focuses on Yoo Jin-woo (Hyun Bin), a CEO who is fond of videogames. He travels to Spain to potentially meet a developer of an innovative AR program, but he instead meets his sister Jung Hee-joo (Park Shin-hye). The two soon get entangled in a serious case that tests Jin-woo’s resilience.
Think of this as a blend of Ready Player One and Before Sunrise. And it will surely reward with clever twists and a heartfelt romance.
2 What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim
Based on the novel 'Why Secretary Kim', What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim takes the trope of the stone-cold male lead falling for the bright-hearted female lead and embraces the cliché with unabashed affection. Park Seo-joon of Itaewon Class and Parasite fame plays Lee Young-joon, an excellent but egotistical executive. His life soon changes when his reliable secretary Kim Mi-so (Park Min-young) plans her resignation that made him realize his feelings for her.
As mentioned, polar opposites in K-Dramas work off well with two charismatic leads with relatable personalities. Thus, this series is worth checking out.
1 Descendants of the Sun
Descendants of the Sun is primarily South Korea’s answer to An Officer and A Gentleman, only grittier and more accessible. This romantic war drama recounts the love story between Special Forces officer Yoo Si-jin (Song Joong-ki) and surgeon Dr. Kang Mo-yeon (Song Hye-kyo). Their pursuit of each other gets challenged by their philosophical differences and questions about Si-jin’s army decorum.
Despite the two extremes of both genres, Descendants of the Sun offers a balance of gripping action and compelling romance. Integrate it with lovable characters and colorful moments, and this is the ideal war K-Drama.
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