Copilot AI Recommends: 50+ Underrated Older K-Dramas

Historical Romeo-and-Juliet style romance, overshadowed by Moon Embracing the Sun.

since it's older it may be less talked about nowadays, but it is my favourite historical romance drama <3

Family-centered romance, healing and happy. 

it gets a bit gloomy towards the end. 

Amnesia romance, resolves happily.

probably inspired by random harvest (1942)

Adaptation of Overboard, fun but not as famous as Goong. 

(but way better than Goong in my humble opinion!)

Rural romance, lighthearted and happy. 

slice of life, funny, but it is a slowww burn

Cross-cultural marriage story, warm but rarely mentioned.

Quirky found-family story, underrated compared to mainstream hits.

Romantic comedy with a unique twist, rarely mentioned today.

Offbeat rom-com about a woman chasing wealth and love.

Revenge melodrama with suspense, overshadowed by bigger titles.

(I already skipped through the ending a while back, so I don't plan on watching this - 4th december 2025)

annoying female lead.

Quirky, modern romance with destiny themes, cult following but niche.

Early rom-com with Jang Na-ra, charming but overlooked.

Melodrama with strong emotional arcs, rarely revisited.

Family melodrama with Gong Yoo, overshadowed by his later hits.

Slice-of-life romance, simple but heartfelt, not often recommended now.

Gambling, romance, and ambition with Lee Byung-hun.

Business drama set in a hotel, mature romance.

Sisters separated at birth, melodrama with twists.

Emotional family melodrama with Go Soo and Kim Ha-neul.

dropped at ep 3 -> but I skipped through some of the rest

Childhood friends reunited, melodrama with secrets.

Historical romance set in the fashion industry.

Action-romance about arms dealers, unusual setting.

Epic family saga spanning decades.

Cinderella-style romance, but more heartfelt than mainstream hits.

Female lead with terminal illness, romance and healing.

Romance with disability themes, touching and overlooked.

Healing drama set in a traditional restaurant.

Fantasy-tinged melodrama, but grounded in love and redemption.

Finance-centered drama, rare theme in K-dramas.

Mature romance about women in their 30s.

Fashion industry drama with identity swap.

Emotional melodrama, underrated gem.

Quirky rom-com with sports backdrop.

Long daily drama with heartfelt family themes.

Daily drama with healing family arcs.

Family-centered slice-of-life, underrated ensemble cast.

Struggling singer’s journey, gritty but inspiring.

Identity swap melodrama, rarely revisited.

Revenge melodrama with Park Yong-ha, overshadowed by bigger hits.

Comedy-drama about housewives, witty but underrated.

Country girl romance, lighthearted but forgotten. love triangle. 

Tragic romance with illness themes, beautifully shot.

Spanning generations, underrated compared to Winter Sonata.

Realistic cohabitation romance, slice-of-life tone.

Romance blossoms while the female lead raises a sick child.

I have heard of this and skipped through a little before

Doctor with secrets, melodrama with romance at its core.

Modernized folk tale, fun and romantic. 

well, do not be fooled by the poster thinking this will be a lighthearted drama! it turns into a melodrama with an evil second male lead

Classic rom-com, playful and sweet ending.

Young parents raising a child, ends warmly.

Mature romance, stylish with a hopeful ending.

Dance/music-centered romance, ends positively.