kdramas w NO romance focus or subplot

sometimes you don't wanna see any romance, so here are some kdramas that have none of that, perhaps some of these have relationships (or implied feelings for each other) but no romance.... my definition of romance is when two characters are actively falling in love with each other, or the show focuses on their love, but if a show already has an established relationship and it explores other issues that aren't that relationships romance, then I do not count that as romance (especially if its dark) i'll add more as I watch more!... btw I won't put weak hero because i fully believe sieun and suho are a romance subplot, sue me (or glitch cuz its obviously queercoded romance)
rangshark Jan 6, 2026
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  • Vigilante

    1. Vigilante

    Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

    9.5
  • Juvenile Justice

    2. Juvenile Justice

    Korean Drama - 2022, 10 episodes

    8.0
  • The Silent Sea

    3. The Silent Sea

    Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

    8.0
  • Nine Puzzles

    4. Nine Puzzles

    Korean Drama - 2025, 11 episodes

    8.5

    it seems like there is something going on between the ml and fl, but i ignore it

  • Kingdom

    5. Kingdom

    Korean Drama - 2019, 6 episodes

    10

    I won't put the other seasons here, but yeah, there is no romance in the other ones either

  • Through the Darkness

    6. Through the Darkness

    Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

    9.0
  • Zombie Detective

    7. Zombie Detective

    Korean Drama - 2020, 24 episodes

    9.0

    fl has one-sided crush

  • The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call

    8. The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call

    Korean Drama - 2025, 8 episodes

    10
  • Mercy for None

    9. Mercy for None

    Korean Drama - 2025, 7 episodes

    8.0
  • Karma

    10. Karma

    Korean Drama - 2025, 6 episodes

    6.0

    there is an established relationship, but the focus is not on their romance even if they have romantic moments (which are minimal)

  • Trigger

    11. Trigger

    Korean Drama - 2025, 10 episodes

    8.5
  • Hot Stove League

    12. Hot Stove League

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

    10
  • D.P.

    13. D.P.

    Korean Drama - 2021, 6 episodes

    10
  • Bloodhounds

    14. Bloodhounds

    Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

    10
  • Seoul Busters

    15. Seoul Busters

    Korean Drama - 2024, 20 episodes

    10

    there are some established relationships, but like i said, not the focus and usually out of sight

  • No Way Out: The Roulette

    16. No Way Out: The Roulette

    Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes

    9.0
  • As You Stood By

    17. As You Stood By

    Korean Drama - 2025, 8 episodes

    9.0
  • Misaeng: Incomplete Life

    18. Misaeng: Incomplete Life

    Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes

    8.5

    some ppl have crushes on each other but that's all it gets to

  • Strangers from Hell

    19. Strangers from Hell

    Korean Drama - 2019, 10 episodes

    8.5

    i mean... moonjo is totally in love with jongwoo... but yall can ignore that... i guess............. (i don't)

  • The Bequeathed

    20. The Bequeathed

    Korean Drama - 2024, 6 episodes

    8.5

    i think there is an established relationship?? i can't remember but the plot is wild that i am 80 percent sure that there is no romance

  • Move to Heaven

    21. Move to Heaven

    Korean Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

    8.0

    there's a crush mention at the end but i pretend it doesn't happen

  • The Kidnapping Day

    22. The Kidnapping Day

    Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

    8.0

    i am 85 percent sure there is no romance,, im not sure about established relationships though

  • Black Knight

    23. Black Knight

    Korean Drama - 2023, 6 episodes

    6.0

    i don't think it does but if it does some1 tell me

  • Light Shop

    24. Light Shop

    Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes

    10

    i will say there are some established relationships and look into their struggles, but it does thisw both platonic and romantic relationships,, not to mention the romance is minimal and it gets really sad that I don't think its imposing, so I'll just leave it here

  • One Day Off

    25. One Day Off

    Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

    9.0

    romance ish in on a SINGULAR episode (srry spoilers), but the focus of the show is on other stuff

  • Evilive

    26. Evilive

    Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

    8.5

    established relationship but believe me no romance... minimal screen time for mcs wife as well rip :,,(

  • The Witch's Diner

    27. The Witch's Diner

    Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

    7.0

    it looks like there's gonna be romance, but believe me u wont feel it and it doesnt go anywhere srry spoilers

  • Inspector Koo

    28. Inspector Koo

    Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

    9.0
  • Psychopath Diary

    29. Psychopath Diary

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

    9.0
  • The Guardians

    30. The Guardians

    Korean Drama - 2017, 32 episodes

    8.0

    there is a side couple but they barely get any romance screen time, and this one side chara has a one sided crush on the mc,, but no main romance (none between the leads at all)

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