Believe it or not, some of the most addictive television out there isn’t in English at all. Korean and Chinese dramas have built devoted, binge-until-3-a.m. fanbases around the world—and the best part is you can stream them in the U.S. right now. So grab some dim sum or gimbap and get ready to fall down a very satisfying rabbit hole.
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The Best K-Dramas To Watch Now
1. ‘My Royal Nemesis’ (2026)
Starring Lim Ji-yeon, Heo Nam-jun
Available on Netflix
No. of Episodes: 14
A legendary villain from the Joseon era is reincarnated in the body of a struggling modern actress and clashes with a cold, calculating chaebol heir, igniting an intense love-hate romance that transcends centuries.
2. ‘Perfect Crown’ (2026)
Disney+
Starring IU, Byeon Woo-seok
Available on Hulu in the US, Disney+ internationally
No. of Episodes: 12
Set in an alternate reality where the Korean monarchy is still ruling in modern day, Perfect Crown follows the people’s favorite royal, Grand Prince I-AN (Byeon Woo-seok), as he becomes embroiled in a power struggle with other members of the royal family. With pressure on the prince to wed, he strikes up a marriage of convenience with Huiju (IU), the heir to a Korean conglomerate, but as the pair works together to advance their own ends, emotions begin to flare and things don’t go quite as smoothly as planned. The two actors have a fun, playful chemistry and even in behind-the-scenes footage from the series, they are always laughing between takes and just enjoying themselves, Queen Dowager be damned!
Related: Hallmark Should Take Note — Hulu’s ‘Perfect Crown’ Is the Sweet Rom-Com Series Viewers Crave
3. ‘King the Land’ (2023)
Starring Lim Yoona, Lee Jun-ho
Available on Netflix
No. of Episodes: 16
King the Land follows the story of Gu Won (Lee), heir apparent to The King Group, a luxury hotel chain, but before his succession can be made official, he’s thrown into an inheritance war and must deal with the power struggles within the family. As he works out of one hotel, he keeps running up against Cheon Sa-rang (Lim), who always has a smile on her face for the guests and staff of the hotel, except for Gu Won. The series contains possibly one of the hottest kiss scenes in the history of K-Drama.
4. ‘Gyeongseong Creature’ (2023)
Starring Park Seo-joon, Han So-hee
Available on Netflix
Seasons: 2
No. of Episodes: 17 (Season 1 – 10 episodes, Season 2 – 7 episodes)
Think Stranger Thingsmeets K-Drama.
In the city of Gyeongseong in 1945, a group of young people thinking only of their own survival encounter a monster born of human greed and ask themselves what humanity is.
5. ‘Would You Marry Me?’ (2025)
Starring Choi Woo-shik, Jung So-min
Available on Hulu in the US, Disney+ internationally
No. of Episodes: 12
Would You Marry Me? became a fast favorite of mine with the charming Choi Woo-shik (Parasite, Train to Busan) and the cute storyline. In it, a woman learns she has won a lottery for a new home for newlyweds, but discovers she can’t claim the prize without her new husband. Given that she broke off her engagement after she caught her fiance cheating, she enters into a flash marriage to claim the prize, pretending to be a couple to fool the inspector.
6. ‘Boyfriend on Demand’ (2026)
Netflix
Starring Jisoo, Seo In-guk
Available on Netflix
No. of Episodes: 10
Blackpink’s Jisoo stars as Seo Mi-rae, an exhausted webtoon producer who escapes reality through a subscription-based virtual dating simulation program, where she gets to experience the dates of her dreams. Doom at Your Service’sSeo In-guk plays her co-worker Goo Young-il.
7. ‘Our Sticky Love’ (2026)
Netflix
Starring Jung Hae-in, Ha Young
Available on Netflix
No. of Episodes: 12
Our Sticky Love is a romantic comedy/action series that follows Go Eun-sae (Ha Young), an amnesiac prosecutor, and Jang Tae-ha (Jung Hae-in), a boxing coach who claims to be her boyfriend. With no past she can remember, no way to prove who she is, and only this stranger as a “clue,” Eun-sae finds herself living with him and is pulled into an unexpected new life.
Related: Netflix’s K-Drama Series, Our Sticky Love, Has a Wild Ending—And That Final Twist Changes Everything
8. ‘Love to Hate You’ (2023)
Netflix
Starring Teo Yoo, Kim Ok-vin, Kim Ji-hoon, Go Won-hee
Available on Netflix
No. of Episodes: 12
She’s a lawyer who’s adept at martial arts and has an overhyped sense of social justice, especially when it comes to women who have been wronged by their boyfriend/husband/ex. He’s the hottest actor around but has an aversion to touching women, and practically has a panic attack when he’s near one which makes filming love scenes difficult. When the two are paired up, everything is bound to go wrong, right? Look for the B storyline between the actor’s manager and the lawyer’s roommate to win over viewers.
9. ‘A Year-End Medley’ (2021)
Starring Han Ji-min, Lee Dong-wook, Kang Ha-neul, Im Yoona, Won Jin-ah, Lee Hye-young, Jung Jin-young, Lee Jin-wook, Lee Joon-ok
Available on Disney+
This standalone movie was so popular it was broken up into segments for series television. It is Korea’s answer to Love Actually. The stories take place leading up to New Year’s Eve and all within a hotel (or involve employees or guests of the hotel). It’s a cute rom-com with the multiple storylines including an OCD hotel owner and the free-spirited maid he becomes fascinated with, a suicidal guest and the hotel staff that go out of their way to ensure he has a positive stay, and the handsome dinner patron who has gone on dozens of blind dates in the hotel restaurant with no success.
10. ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’ (2025)
Netflix
Starring IU, Park Bo-gum, Kim Seon-ho, Park Hae-joon, Moon So-ri
Available on Netflix
No. of Episodes: 16
When Life Gives You Tangerines follows Ae-sun (IU/Moon So-ri), a girl yearning for a poet’s life away from her fisherwoman’s destiny and Gwan-sik (Park Bo-gum/Park Hae-joon), the boy who cherishes her throughout their lifetime. Through their seemingly ordinary lives, an extraordinary love story unfolds.
11. ‘Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha’ (2021)
Starring Kim Seon-ho, Shin Min-a, Lee Sang-yi, Gong Min-jeung
Available on Netflix
No. of Episodes: 16
When Yoon Hye-jin (Shin Min-a), a Seoul dentist, finds herself at a crossroads in life, she decides to throw caution to the wind and moves to a quiet seaside town where she discovers a quirky group of townspeople and an even quirkier yet handsome “Chief” Hong (Seon-ho).
12. ‘My Bias, My Boss’ (2026)
Starring Kang Hoon, Kim Hye Joon, Cha Woo Min
Available on Viki
No. of Episodes: 12
For thirteen years, Nam Da Reum (Kim Hye Joon) has been a dedicated fan of idol star Lee Chan (Cha Woo Min). When she lands a job at fashion company APPELLO, she’s shocked to find out that her beloved idol co-founded the company. Da Reum resolves to hide her identity as a fan and prove that she can be a professional. However, when she starts work, she’s faced instead with workaholic CEO Kang Ha Gi (Kang Hoon), Chan’s childhood friend. Meanwhile, Ha Gi seems to harbor hidden, unrequited feelings for Chan, and Chan struggles to maintain his public persona while dealing with a complicated personal life. As the three become entangled, Da Reum finds herself caught between her past obsession with Chan and a growing, unexpected connection with Ha Gi.
13. ‘Agent Kim Reactivated’ (2026)
Starring So Ji-sub, Choi Dae-hoon, Yoon Kyung-ho, Seo Su-min
Available on Netflix
No. of Episodes: 10
In this action-packed drama, the world’s most ordinary father becomes the world’s most dangerous man to save his only daughter.
Kim Do-hyeon (So Ji-sub), known as Manager Kim, is a former North-South Korean covert operative who retired to live as an office worker and single father, fulfilling his late wife’s wishes. When his daughter, Min-ji (Seo Su-min), is kidnapped, Kim utilizes his past combat training to rescue her. His sudden activity draws the attention of the National Special Missions Bureau. During his search, Kim aligns with two other fathers who are also former operatives: Seong Han-su (Choi Dae-hoon) and Park Jin-cheol (Yoon Kyung-ho). The trio faces opposition from various figures, including construction executive Joo Kang-chan (Joo Sang-uk), an associate named Sang-ah (Son Na-eun), and Kang Seong (Kim Sung-kyu), a North Korean agent.
14. ‘Destined with You’ (2023)
Starring Jo Bo-ah, Rowoon
Available on Netflix
No. of Episodes: 16
In this fantasy/romance series, Lee Hong-jo (Jo Bo-ah), a city civil servant, finds herself in possession of an ancient spellbook. Ace lawyer Jang Shin-yu (Rowoon) only wants one spell from the book. When she casts a love spell meant for another but the spell lands on Shin-yu, is his attraction to her due to the spell or something else?
15. ‘Dynamite Kiss’ (2025)
Starring Jang Ki-yong, Ahn Eun-jin
Available on Netflix
No. of Episodes: 14
A single woman disguises herself as a married mom to land a job at a baby products company. She gets the job, only to discover that her new boss is the guy she nearly had a fling with a while back. She must keep up appearances to keep her job so she lets her boss believe she is happily married while both fight their ongoing attraction for one another.
16. ‘The Manipulated’ (2025)
Starring Ji Chang-wook, Jo Yoon-su
Available on Hulu
No. of Episodes: 12
This action thriller series follows an ordinary man (Ji), whose life is turned upside down after he is wrongly accused of a major crime and is sent to prison. When he discovers he was framed, he sets out on a path of revenge.
17. ‘My Demon’ (2023)
Starring Song Kang, Kim You-jung
Available on Netflix
No. of Episodes: 16
He’s a 200-year-old demon. She’s a modern day chaebol heiress. When the two meet—literally by accident—he is stripped of his powers only to find she now holds the source to his demonic magic. To stay close to her, he becomes her bodyguard. While the two are in forced proximity to one another, they find they become more and more dependent on the other for more than just power and protection. The series quickly became a hit—not only for its creativity, but also for the chemistry between the two leads.
18. ‘Spooky in Love’ (2026)
Starring Park Eun-bin, Yang Se-jong
Available on Netflix
No. of Episodes: 12
Based on the 2011 horror-comedy film, Spellbound, the series finds a chaebol heiress and an ace prosecutor teaming up after the two discover that a single touch triggers a unique ability to talk to spirits.
19. ‘Lovely Runner’ (2024)
Starring Byeon Woo-seok, Kim Hye-yoon, Song Geon-hee
Available on Viki
No. of Episodes: 16
Im Sol (Kim Hye Yoon) is devastated by the sudden and tragic death of her favorite star, Ryu Sun Jae (Byun Woo Seok), a former swimmer turned K-pop idol. But in the midst of her anguish, she magically time slips back to 2008 – when Sun Jae is still only 19 years old! Delighted that she has a chance to help him avert his unhappy future fate, Sol makes it her mission to change the future… and maybe find love along the way. Will her efforts to divert the course of the past prove successful – or could they have unexpected consequences?
20. ‘See You Tomorrow at Work’ (2026)
Starring Seo In-guk, Park Ji-hyun
Available on Prime Video
No. of Episodes: 12
Cha Ji-yoon is a seven-year office professional at Saeum Electronics, enters a career plateau. To navigate internal departmental shifts, she begins working under Kang Si-woo, a manager noted for his rigid adherence to workplace discipline. The drama depicts the development of their relationship alongside the personal challenges faced by their colleagues. Look for the second couple in the series, No-ah (Kang Mi-na) and Jae-in (Won Gyu-bin).
21. ‘Nevertheless’ (2021)
Starring Song Kang, Han So-hee
Available on Netflix
No. of Episodes: 10
Park Jae-eon (Song) loves to flirt but has no interest in a serious relationship. Yoo Na-bi (Han) wants to date again, but has a distrust in men after her last breakup. The two art majors are inexplicably drawn to one another. Their complicated relationship tests both their resolves.
22. ‘Bon Appetit, Your Majesty’ (2025)
Starring Lim Yoona, Lee Chae-min
Available on Netflix
No. of Episodes: 12
In this tasty time-travel romance series, Yeon Ji-yeong (Lim), is a modern-day Michelin-level chef. Retrieving a historical text for her scholar-father, she discovers the book is a Joseon-era cookbook. When she unexpectedly travels back in time to that same era, she finds herself in the court of the King. First, labeled a ghost/monster, she eventually impresses the King with her cooking and he makes her his Chief Cook. Along the way, she also begins to earn the King’s trust and affection. Will she be able to get back to her time? Will she even want to when the opportunity presents itself?
23. ‘The East Palace’ (2026)
Starring: Nam Joo-hyuk, Ron Yoon-seo, Cho Seung-woo
Available on: Netflix
No. of Episodes: 8
The East Palace is the story of Gu-cheon (Nam Joo-hyuk), a man who can traverse the world of ghosts, and Saeng-gang (Ron Yoon-seo), a court lady with a secret, as they are summoned by the King to unearth the cursed palace’s secrets.
When the crown prince is found dead in a pond, a chilling rumor paralyzes the palace: the pond spirit has returned to wipe out the King’s bloodline. The King (Cho Seung-woo) fiercely dismisses the killings as mere conspiracy, until his last remaining son, Prince Yeongan collapses.
Driven to desperation, the King secretly summons Gu-cheon (Nam), who can traverse the Realm of Gwi and defeat them. To ensure his loyalty, the King pairs him with Saeng-gang (Roh), a court lady born with the ability to hear spirits.
Gu-cheon embarks on the life-or-death mission to destroy the spirit and lift the curse of the East Palace, or die within its walls. But as Gu-cheon hunts the spirit and Saeng-gang secretly spies on his every move, the two draw closer to the dark truth of the East Palace that lies beneath the pond.
24. ‘Business Proposal’ (2022)
Starring Ahn Hyo-seop, Kim Sejeong, Kim Min-kyu, Seol In-ah
Available on Netflix
No. of Episodes: 12
Business Proposal was one of Netflix’s most beloved rom-com K-dramas, topping the platform’s global non-English chart for weeks in 2022. The story follows Shin Ha-ri (Kim), who takes the place of her rich friend, Jin Young-Seo (Seol), on various arranged blind dates with over-the-top personalities to ward off potential suitors. On one particular date, Ha-ri is dismayed to find her date is Kang Tae-moo (Ahn), the CEO of the company where she works. Tae-moo has also been set up on a series of blind dates by his grandfather. Things get even more complicated when Young-Seo bumps into the man of her dreams at a convenience store only to later discover he is Tae-moo’s right hand man, Cha Sung-hoon.
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25. ‘Can This Love Be Translated?’ (2026)
Netflix
Starring Go Youn-jung, Kim Seon-ho
Available on Netflix
No. of Episodes: 12
Can This Love Be Translated? is an unpredictable romantic comedy that unfolds as multilingual translator Joo Ho-jin (Kim) is assigned to translate for global celebrity Cha Mu-hee (Go). He is the consummate professional. She, not so much. As she throws his life in chaos, he is unable to do anything to stop the whirlwind that is Cha Mu-hee and what she’s doing to his heart.
26. ‘My Dearest’ (2023)
Starring Ahn Eun Jin, Lee Hak Joo, Lee Do In, Namkoong Min
Available on Kocowa
No. of Episodes: 21
During the tumultuous second Manchu invasion of Joseon, noblewoman Yoo Gil Chae (Ahn Eun Jin) dreams of a love that mirrors the tales in her favorite romance novels. However, her first love, Nam Yeon Jun (Lee Hak Joo) is engaged to her best friend Kyung Eun Ae (Lee Da In). Gil Chae’s romantic pursuits take a turn when she meets Lee Jang Hyun (Namkoong Min), a mysterious man who appears aloof but harbors a deep, unyielding love for her. As war engulfs their homeland, tearing apart families and forcing unimaginable sacrifices, their paths repeatedly cross. While Gil Chae is initially dismissive of Jang Hyun and still holds onto her feelings for Yeon Jun, she begins to see his true character as he selflessly protects her and those around him. Will they manage to survive the perils of war and find love in the darkest of times?
27. ‘Alchemy of Souls’ (2022)
Starring Go Youn-jung, Lee Jae-wook, Hwang Min-hyun, Jung So-min,
Available on Netflix
Seasons: 2
No. of Episodes: 30 (Season 1 – 20 episodes, Season 2 – 10 episodes0
A powerful sorceress in a blind woman’s body encounters a man from a prestigious family, who wants her help to change his destiny.
28. ‘Perfect Marriage Revenge’ (2023)
Starring Jung Yoo-min, Sung Hoon
Available on Apple TV, Viki
No. of Episodes: 12
I don’t know why this series isn’t on more “Best of” lists. This was such a great show. In this series, Han Yi-joo (Jung) is the adopted eldest daughter of a wealthy family. Despite their cold demeanor toward her, she is constantly working for their love and approval. Within a single day, she discovers the famous paintings her mother asked her to recreate were her side hustle—ripping people off by selling fakes as the real thing. She also learns her husband has been secretly lusting after her sister for years and has filed for divorce. Distraught, she drives off and gets into a car accident. She wakes up in the past where she decides not to play the chump. She calls off her engagement and sets her sights on Seo Do-guk (Sung), the man her sister wants to marry. She proposes to him and without hesitation he agrees.
29. ‘Dream to You’ (2026)
Starring Lee Hye Ri, Hwang In Youp
Available on Viki
No. of Episodes: 12
As a high schooler, Ju Yi Jae (Lee Hye Ri) dreamed of becoming a filmmaker, pushing aside other obligations to create her own short films. Her classmate Woo Soo Bin (Hwang In Youp), on the other hand, was studious but passionless, resigned to follow his family’s wishes. Soo Bin found inspiration in Yi Jae’s tenacity, and the two developed a friendship that later turned romantic. However, shortly after their college entrance exams, Soo Bin withdrew from Yi Jae’s life, telling her that his family was sending him overseas. In their thirties, they live drastically different lives: Yi Jae is a struggling TV reporter disillusioned with life, while Soo Bin is an award-winning film director. Upon their sudden reunion, Soo Bin resolves to help Yi Jae get her spark back, while Yi Jae still holds a grudge from years before. Can they use this second chance to reconcile?
30. ‘The Midnight Studio’ (2024)
Starring Joo Won, Kwon Nara, Yoo In-Soo, Eum Moon-suk
Available on Viki
No. of Episodes: 16
Seo Ki Joo is a photographer and runs a small photo studio. He is the 7th owner of the photo studio, and the shop is only for ghosts. Ki Joo takes portraits of the ghosts that come into the store for a final portrait before they cross over to the other side.
Han Bom is a lawyer who is passionate about her work and does not tolerate injustice. Somehow, she ends up in a partnership with Ki Joo’s photo studio.
31. ‘Twinkling Watermelon’ (2023)
Starring Ryeo Un, Choi Hyun Wook, Seol In Ah
Available on Viki
No. of Episodes: 16
In 2023, Ha Eun Gyeol (Ryeoun) is a high schooler and a budding rock musician. He stumbles upon a magical music store that sends him back in time to 1995… where he comes face-to-face with his father Ha Lee Chan (Choi Hyun Wook), who is still in high school! Things get even weirder when he discovers that Lee Chan has a crush on the icy cellist Se Kyeong (Seol In Ah) – not Eun Gyeol’s mother, Cheong Ah (Shin Eun Soo)! To try and make things right, Eun Gyeol must join a band fronted by his father. Can Eun Gyeol bring his future parents together? And will he ever get back to his “modern” life?
32. ‘Love in Sync’ (2026)
Starring Kim Myung-soo, Kang Min-ah
Available on Disney+, Viu
No. of Episodes: 8
A romance takes place between a woman who denies empathy and a man, who is burdened with the feelings of others, as they begin to share emotions with each other.
A psychological counselor (Kim), finds his life upended by a sudden incident that throws his emotions and daily routine into chaos. Just as he is struggling to cope, someone from his past reappears, setting off a chain reaction that reshapes his life and heart.
A former girl group member Kang), who became an actress, buter acting skills come under fire due to her lack of empathy, throwing her into crisis. However, working with counselor Eun-hwan sparks an “emotional transfer” that helps her regain her emotional depth and growth.
33. ‘IDOL I’ (2025)
Starring Choi Soo Young, Kim Jae Yeong
Available on Viki, Viu
No. of Episodes: 12
Maeng Se Na (Choi) is well-known in the legal field for her tendency to take on high-profile criminal cases that other lawyers avoid, earning her the nickname “lawyer for villains.” But behind her tough exterior lies a devoted fan of Gold Boys, an idol group she’s supported ardently for ten years. When Do La lk (Kim), Gold Boys’ main visual and vocalist, is accused of murder, Se Na is ready to defend her idol, concealing her true identity as a fan in order to prove his innocence. However, in the process of investigating the case and spending more time with her client, Se Na discovers an unexpected side to La Ik that will change her relationship to him and the group forever.
Oldies But Goodies
These may be new, but they’re still worth a watch and still so popular that fans return to watch them again and again.
34. ‘The King: Eternal Monarch’ (2020)
Starring Lee Min-ho, Kim Go-eun
Available on Netflix
No. of Episodes: 16
A modern-day Korean emperor passes through a mysterious portal and into a parallel world, where he encounters a feisty police detective.
35. ‘Touch Your Heart’ (2019)
Starring Lee Dong-wook, Yoo In-na
Available on Viki, Tubi, The Roku Channel
No. of Episodes: 16
Oh Yoon Seo (Yoo In Na), a glamorous actress with a tarnished career, is given a chance at redemption with a new lead part. To prepare for it, she must work as a secretary for icy lawyer Kwon Jung Rok (Lee Dong Wook) for several months. As she struggles to adapt to her new role and prove her acting skills, tensions rise between the two – his cold demeanor constantly clashes with her determination. Amidst professional challenges and personal conflicts, Yoon Seo must navigate this tumultuous journey to restore her reputation and find her true self. Will this unexpected opportunity be her path to success or lead to more setbacks?
36. ‘What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim?’ (2018)
Park Min-young, Park Seo-joon, Park Min Young
Available on Hulu, Viki
No. of Episodes: 16
Lee Yeong Joon (Park Seo Joon) is the arrogant hotshot vice president of his family’s company, thanks to the tireless efforts of his incredibly talented secretary, Kim Mi So (Park Min Young). With her by his side for the last nine years, Yeong Joon has been able to appear like the shining star he believes he is. But when Mi So suddenly decides to quit, Yeong Joon quickly realizes just how important she is… and not just to his career. Jealous over his older brother, Lee Seong Yeon’s (Lee Tae Hwan) growing relationship with Mi So, Yeong Joon decides it’s time to get his secretary back, no matter what.
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37. ‘Cinderella and the Four Knights’ (2016)
Starring Park So-dam, Jung Il-woo, Ahn Jae-hyun, Lee Jung-shin, Choi Min
Available on Viki, The Roku Channel
No. of Episodes: 16
This one might be a decade old, but it’s still a great series. It follows the story of a young woman who is hired by a grandfather to watch over his three adult grandsons as he determines who is worthy of being his successor. She is given additional tasks to accomplish for extra rewards and the only rule he has—she can’t fall in love with any of them. Park So-dam (Parasite) stars as the Cinderella figure in the series.
38. ‘Fight for My Way’ (2017)
Starring Park Seo-joon, Kim Ji-won
Available on Viki
No. of Episodes: 16
High school friends Ko Dong Man (Park Seo Joon), Choi Ae Ra (Kim Ji Won), Kim Joo Man (Ahn Jae Hong), and Baek Seol Hee (Song Ha Yoon) struggle to balance their big dreams with the realities of adulthood. After an injury, Dong Man was forced to quit taekwondo, but he still longs to return to fighting. Ae Ra, a department store employee with dreams of becoming a news anchor, faces constant setbacks in her stagnant relationship. Their lifelong friendship, built on playful bickering and unwavering support, begins to blossom into something more. Meanwhile, Joo Man and Seol Hee both work at a home shopping network where they’ve hidden their six-year relationship, but their love is about to be put to the test by new employees with less-than-pure intentions. Will these friends manage to find their way in life?
39. ‘Level Up’ (2019)
Starring Sung Hoon, Park Bo Reum
Available on Viki
No. of Episodes: 12
The cold, calculating Ahn Dan Te (Sung Hoon) is the director of a company that specializes in restructuring companies on the brink of bankruptcy. His latest assignment sends him to video game company Joybuster, but he dreads it due to unpleasant childhood gaming memories. Regardless, Dan Te agrees to assume control of the company. However, he immediately butts heads with the company’s new hot-tempered game development lead Shin Yeon Hwa (Han Bo Reum), who found herself heading the department after a slew of senior colleagues quit. Dan Te’s plan for saving Joybuster involves developing a new game title that will put the company back on the map. However, Yeon Hwa doesn’t see eye to eye with Dan Te, and the duo gets off to a shaky start. Can they find a way to get along and save the company – and maybe even find love?
40. ‘Crash Landing On You’ (2019)
Netflix
Starring Son Ye-jin, Hyun Bin
Available on Netflix
No. of Episodes: 16
This popular rom-com series was inspired by a real-life event when South Korean actress Jung Yang’s boat accidentally strayed into the boundary waters between North Korea and South Korea. In the show, however, it’s a paragliding incident that takes Yoon Se-ri (Son) into the northern country. The heiress to a Korean company, Se-ri is smart, determined and set to take over her father’s company–much to the dismay of her brothers and their wives–when she accidentally drifts into North Korea, propelled by strong gusts of wind. She meets a North Korean soldier (Hyun) who promises to protect her in foreign territory and love blossoms.
Fun Fact: The two actors, Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin, fell in love and married in real life!
41. ‘Suspicious Partner’ (2017)
Starring Ji Chang-wook, Nam Ji-hyun
Available on Netflix, Viki
No. of Episodes: 40
Noh Ji-wook (Ji) is a prosecutor and Eun Bong-hee (Nam) is training to become a prosecutor. When a murder happens close to her, she becomes the prime suspect. Circumstances find Noh as a private attorney and the two work together to prove her innocence. As they investigate the case, they discover how deeply they both are connected.
42. ‘The K2’ (2016)
Starring Lim Yoon, Ji Chang-wook
Available on Viki, The Roku Channel, Tubi
No. of Episodes: 16
Action-packed with car chases, gun fights and martial arts, this drama will be enjoyed by fans of franchises like Mission: Impossible. Former soldier Je-ha (Ji) is haunted by his time as a mercenary for a private military company. Framed for the murder of his girlfriend in Iraq, he goes on the run. He returns to Korea to work as a private bodyguard, but when he falls in love with An-na (Lim)—the disfavored stepdaughter of his boss—he’s not sure where to place his loyalty.
43. ‘Guardian: The Great and Lonely God (Goblin)’ (2016)
Starring Goo Yoo, Kim Go-eun, Lee Dong-wook, Yoo In-na
Available on Viki
No. of Episodes: 19
This series is still so popular they recently filmed a multi-episode special in honor of the 10th anniversary of the show, reuniting the four main cast members.
Betrayed by his king, Kim Shin (Gong Yoo), a decorated military general from the Goryeo Dynasty, was forced to watch his family die before him. Saved by the Almighty, yet condemned to an eternal life as a goblin, Kim Shin uses his supernatural abilities to save humans, including the mother of Ji Eun Tak (Kim Go Eun), an optimistic high school student with a strange connection to the supernatural. When Eun Tak is repeatedly drawn to him, Kim Shin wonders if she might be the one he has spent an eternity searching for, the only one who can set his soul free, the Goblin Bride.
44. ‘Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth’ (2016)
Starring Park Seo-joon, Go Ara, Park Hyung-sik, Kim Taehyung, Choi Min Ho
Available on Viki
No. of Episodes: 20
This series features BTS’ V (Kim Taehyung) in his first professional acting role. It’s also the series where V became friends with Park Seo-Joon and Park Hyung-sik and later became part of the friend group known as the “Wooga Squad” which includes Peakboy and Choi Woo-sik.
In the Kingdom of Silla, the reigning queen strives to keep her son Jin Heung (Park Hyung Sik) safe from enemies and assassins. Hoping to disrupt the existing noble hierarchy, she forms a group of warriors known as Hwarang with the intent of protecting Jin Heung, who joins the Hwarang’s ranks under the name Ji Dwi. Alongside him are mysterious commoner Moo Myung (Park Seo Joon), spirited physician’s daughter Ah Ro (Go Ara), aristocratic swordsman Su Ho (Choi Minho), the stoic Ban Ryu (Do Ji Han), the playful Yeo Wool (Cho Yoon Woo), and the innocent Han Sung (V), each grappling with their own burdens and aspirations. Amidst political machinations and forbidden romance, they navigate loyalty, friendship, and the quest for justice. Can they successfully usher in a new era for Silla?
Fun Fact: Actor Do Ji Han, who plays one half of the second lead couple in the series, has mostly left acting and is now a professional boxer.
45. ‘My Love From the Star’ (2013)
Starring Kim Soo-hyun, Jun Ji-hyun
Available on Netflix, Viki
No. of Episodes: 21
An alien lands in Korea in 1609, but 400 years later his handsome face hasn’t aged a day. Min-joon (Kim Soo-hyun) poses as a professor but can’t trust anyone with his true identity. Three months before he’s set to return to his home planet, he meets his snobby, disaster-prone actress neighbor Song-yi (Jun Ji-hyun). Though they fall in love, Min-joon knows he needs to leave and distances her. But when an evil man threatens her, he’s determined to save her life.
46. ‘The Bride of Habaek (The Bride of the Water God)’ (2017)
Starring Shin Se Kyung, Nam Joo Hyuk
Available on Viki, Viu
No. of Episodes: 16
Yoon So Ah (Shin), a pragmatic neuropsychiatrist, struggles with her family’s ancient duty to serve Ha Baek (Nam), a reincarnated water god. As So Ah navigates her demanding medical practice and the burden of this strange legacy, Ha Baek begins to develop feelings for her. However, their relationship faces complications from Hoo Ye (Im Joo Hwan), a CEO who clashes with So Ah over land but falls for her, and Moo Ra (Krystal Jung), a goddess from the Water Kingdom who resents So Ah for capturing Ha Baek’s affection. Meanwhile, Bi Ryeom (Gong Myung), a wind god with unspoken feelings for Moo Ra, adds to the tension.
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