KDramas of 2021

January 6

"When your coworkers are the real corporate horror."

A slice-of-life workplace comedy about the chaos and absurdity of working at a small Korean company. From awkward office politics to painfully relatable blunders, it turns everyday struggles into laugh-out-loud moments.

• 5 episodes, 9 minutes each
• Business, Comedy
• watch if: you’ve ever suffered through a pointless meeting or bonded with coworkers over mutual incompetence.
• skip if: you're looking for a traditional plot or prefer slick, high-stakes corporate dramas.

January 7 

"Love and rebellion in a no-failure future."

In a post-pandemic dystopia where scoring less than 90% means expulsion, two teens at a brutal elite academy try to survive and quietly fall in love. A speculative take on pressure, identity, and rebellion in the age of AI.

• 8 episodes, 15 minutes each
• Youth Romance
• watch if: you’re into high-concept teen dystopias, dark academic settings, or futuristic social critique. 
• skip if: you dislike bleak school settings or want something more grounded and character-driven. 

January 7 

"First loves, flip phones, and feelings that hit like a 2000s ballad."

A nostalgic coming-of-age romance that takes you back to 2008, where youth burned bright and heartbreaks were handwritten. It's a throwback to simpler times and sweeter pains.

• 10 episodes, 10 minutes each
• Youth Romance
• watch if: you love retro teen dramas, wistful schoolyard romances, or a good OST-powered memory lane.
• skip if: you need modern relevance or fresh narrative twists.

January 11 

"One tiny diner, four lives slowly stewing."

In a humble countryside eatery, four childhood friends grow up, fall in love, and heal from life’s leftovers. A warm, slow-paced family and youth drama centered around food, memory, and quiet devotion.

• 120 episodes, 30 minutes each
• Family, Drama, Romance
• watch if: you enjoy long-running daily dramas, found-family warmth, and food-as-love metaphors.
• skip if: you need tight pacing or can’t commit to 100+ episodes.

January 18 

"She’s all business. He’s all in."

A noona romance between a cosmetics marketer chasing her dreams and the younger colleague who falls for her. Office romance gets a glossy, emotional makeover with jealousy, ambition, and slow-burn attraction.

• 16 episodes, 1 hour and 5 minutes each
• Business, Drama, Romantic Comedy
• watch if: you like mature workplace romances, handsome persistent leads, and complicated slow burns.
• skip if: age-gap dynamics aren’t your thing or you prefer fast-moving love stories.

January 21 

"Damaged goods? More like a secondhand treasure."

After being dumped by her long-term boyfriend, Nara starts to believe she's past her prime in love. But when she meets someone who sees value in life’s gently used hearts, she begins to rewrite her story.

• 6 episodes, 15 minutes each
• Romantic Comedy, Drama, Life
• watch if: you enjoy stories of self-worth, slow and healing romances, and second-chance charm.
• skip if: you prefer fast-paced love triangles or high-stakes drama over grounded emotional arcs.

January 22 

"A celebrity. A chef. And a love that doesn’t follow the script."

An A-list actor meets a reserved chef and they fall into a relationship that challenges both of them to rethink what love should look like. But conflicting worldviews threaten to pull them apart.

• 9 episodes, 15 minutes each
• BL Youth Romantic Comedy
• watch if: you're into soft-spoken romance, opposites-attract dynamics, and thoughtful emotional tension.
• skip if: you want immediate resolution or dislike understated, character-driven storytelling.

January 23 

"Clock in for work, clock out with four crushes."

Joo Ah takes over a shift at a convenience store and finds herself the center of attention for four very different—and very charming—young men. A short, lighthearted dating drama with a reverse harem twist.

• 6 episodes, 12  minutes each
• Romance
• watch if: you’re here for flirty fun, breezy romance vibes, and web drama aesthetics.
• skip if: you want depth, realism, or one solid love line.

January 23 

"Three marriages, countless lies, and way too much piano music."

Behind the glossy facades of three women’s “perfect” marriages lie betrayals, regrets, and unraveling identities. This ensemble melodrama doesn’t hold back on dramatic twists and emotional turmoil.

• 16 episodes, 1 hour and 10 minutes each
• Mystery, Romance, Drama
• watch if: you crave messy, makjang relationship chaos and love to hate-watch.
• skip if: you want healthy relationships or hate watching women suffer endlessly.

January 26 

"Teenage dreams, tangled feelings, and a band that just wants to play."

High schoolers form a band, but when feelings get in the way of friendship and creativity, things get complicated. A gentle coming-of-age drama filled with music, awkward confessions, and bittersweet growth.

• 10 episodes, 14 minutes each
• Youth Romance, Music, Drama
• watch if: you like musical youth dramas, shy first loves, and sweet, subdued storytelling.
• skip if: you're not in the mood for unresolved tension or high school-level stakes.

February 1 

"Four women. Four ages. Four stories of love, longing, and self-discovery."

From a 23-year-old dating like it’s an experiment to a 42-year-old reckoning with aging and desire. Four women at turning points in life, love, and identity. A candid and contemplative exploration of modern womanhood.

• 8 episodes, 1 hour each
• Romance, Life, Drama
• watch if: you like multi-perspective narratives, introspective storytelling, and female-centered dramas.
• skip if: you're looking for fast pacing, plot-heavy stories, or a single cohesive arc.

February 1  

"He has powers. She has questions. Together, they’re running from the past."

A genetically modified man with no memory and a determined detective with a tragic past collide in a tense chase for answers. Science fiction, action, and dark conspiracies fuel this gritty thriller.

• 12 episodes,  1 hour and 15 minutes each
• Sci-Fi Thriller, Mystery, Action
• watch if: you like dystopian sci-fi, intense action sequences, and dark secret organizations.
• skip if: you’re not into violent chase plots or mysterious origin backstories.

February 15

"A warrior princess. A gentle outcast. A love that could shape a kingdom."

Pyeong Gang, a fierce woman with her eyes on the throne, and On Dal, the pacifist who becomes her protector. Political ambition meets emotional devotion in this reimagined folk tale.

• 20 episodes, 1 hour and 5 minutes each
• Historical Romance, Political Drama, Action
• watch if: you enjoy epic sageuk dramas, strong female leads, and star-crossed lovers.
• skip if: you’re not into historical settings or long, emotional arcs with shifting loyalties.

February 15

"Betrayed by friendship. Reborn for revenge."

A talented fashion designer is betrayed by her closest friends and returns from the brink of death with a new identity and a singular purpose: revenge. A modern melodrama inspired by The Count of Monte Cristo.

• 100 episodes, 35 minutes each
• Melodrama, Romance, Thriller, Drama
• watch if: you love dramatic betrayals, stylish revenge, and over-the-top twists.
• skip if: you prefer grounded characters, subtle drama, or slow-burn stories.

February 17 

"Your younger self shows up and calls you out."

37-year-old Ha Ni, stuck in a rut and afraid of everything—until her fearless 17-year-old self shows up, demanding she remember who she used to be. A heartwarming and funny story of second chances and self-love.

• 16 episodes, 1 hour and 10 minutes each
• Romantic Comedy, Life, Fantasy
• watch if: you like whimsical time-slip dramas, emotional healing arcs, and charming humor.
• skip if: you're not in the mood for magical realism or introspective character growth.

February 17

"Time travel, conspiracies, and a genius who really should’ve stayed in the lab."

A world-renowned engineer gets pulled into a deadly chase when a woman from the future shows up to stop a dystopian timeline. Between unraveling hidden truths and fighting off dangerous enemies, their only hope might lie in each other.

• 16 episodes, 1 hour and 10 minutes each
• Time Travel, Action, Mystery, Sci-Fi Thriller
• watch if: you like high-concept sci-fi, fate-crossed duos, and action-packed timelines.
• skip if: you don’t vibe with convoluted plots or suspension of disbelief-stretching logic.

February 19

"Two detectives. One serial killer. Everyone’s a suspect—including themselves."

A disgraced officer and an elite newcomer team up to solve brutal murders linked to an old cold case. As the investigation spirals, both are forced to confront the darkness within their town—and their pasts.

• 16 episodes, 1 hour and 5 minutes each
• Psychological Thriller, Mystery, Drama
• watch if: you crave psychological thrillers, slow-burn bromance, and morally murky storytelling.
• skip if: you prefer clear-cut heroes or clean, happy endings.

February 19

"Revenge, betrayal, and a never-ending war of the rich and ruthless."

After betrayal and murder shake up the palace, old enemies return with new allies—and secrets. The claws come out once again in this high-drama, high-stakes world of wealth, power, and spiraling vendettas.

• 13 episodes, 1 hour and 15 minutes each
• Mystery, Thriller, Drama
• watch if: you’re here for outrageous drama, operatic plot twists, and villainous fashion.
• skip if: you like your shows grounded or subtle.

February 20

"A mafia consigliere returns to Korea with style, sarcasm, and some serious explosives."

After fleeing Italy, a Korean-Italian lawyer takes on a corrupt conglomerate with the help of an equally cunning local attorney. Justice isn’t served cold—it’s flambéed.

• 20 episodes, 1 hour and 25 minutes each
• Comedy, Law, Crime, Drama
• watch if: you enjoy antiheroes, dark comedy, and stylish revenge with a side of heart.
• skip if: you want realism over entertainment or prefer less morally ambiguous leads.

February 20

"A phone call from the future. A president in danger. A race against time."

A determined reporter in 2020 makes contact with a journalist five years in the past. Together, they try to prevent a political assassination that could change the nation’s future.

• 12 episodes, 1 hour each
•  Political Thriller, Mystery, Fantasy
• watch if: you love time-bending thrillers, political intrigue, and reporter protagonists chasing the truth.
• skip if: temporal paradoxes and plot-heavy mysteries aren’t your thing.

February 22

"What if your second chance at life meant letting go of the one you love most?"

A woman gets one week back on Earth to save her boyfriend’s life—but only if she can break his heart. A tender, time-bending romance about love, loss, and self-sacrifice.

• 10 episodes, 30 minutes each
• Time Travel, Romance, Drama, Fantasy 
• watch if: you enjoy tearjerkers with a touch of fantasy and stories about impossible choices.
• skip if: you don’t like sad romances or endings that lean bittersweet.

February 23

"Thirty, flirty, and figuring it all out—again."

Three women navigate love, career, and friendship as they enter their thirties, balancing past relationships with present ambitions. A warm, slice-of-life romance that’s equal parts relatable and comforting.

• 15 episodes, 20 minutes each
• Romantic Comedy, Drama
• watch if: you like mature romances, strong female friendships, and low-stakes emotional drama.
• skip if: you want fast-paced plotting or a single focused romance.

February 25

"He’s a nobody. She’s a queen bee. What could go wrong with a fake high school romance?"

A shy student ends up in a pretend relationship with the most popular girl in school, but playing pretend starts to feel very real. A short and sweet BL-adjacent rom-com with classic teen drama vibes.

• 15 episodes, 13 minutes each
• Youth Romantic Comedy, Drama
• watch if: you like school-based romances, fake dating hijinks, and light comedy.
• skip if: you prefer more grounded plots or dislike cliché teen tropes.

February 26

"A Joseon-era musician, a struggling songwriter, and a destiny that defies time."

A mysterious man from the past time-travels to modern-day Seoul to help a young woman chase her musical dreams—only to get tangled in fate, love, and rival time travelers.

• 8 episodes, 30 minutes each
• Time-travel, Music, Historical, Romance, Fantasy
• watch if: you’re into gentle fantasy, quiet time travel stories, and music as a bridge between hearts.
• skip if: you dislike love triangles, low-budget production, or slower-paced storytelling.

February 26

"Two broken artists. One rooftop. A dance that brings them together."

A contemporary dance student and a debt collector with a forgotten past find unexpected connection while sharing a rooftop apartment. A soft, understated BL with emotional undercurrents and creative expression.

• 8 episodes, 14 minutes each
• BL Romance, Life, Drama
• watch if: you like minimalist storytelling, heartfelt BL, and artistic metaphors for healing.
• skip if: you’re looking for high drama, fast pacing, or physical intimacy.

March 3

"What if you could detect a killer before they strike?"

A rookie cop’s life is shattered after a run-in with a serial murderer—but the deeper he digs, the darker the truth becomes. A chilling psychological thriller that tests the line between justice and monstrosity.

• 20 episodes, 1 hour and 15 minutes each
• Psychological Thriller, Mystery
• watch if: you like twisty mysteries, high-stakes thrillers, and moral dilemmas.
• skip if: you can’t handle graphic violence, dark themes, or slow-burn suspense.

March 10

"When your job is selling dreams, who cleans up the nightmares?"

Back for another round, the employees of the PR agency once again spin crises into gold for high-profile clients. But as they juggle secrets, scandals, and the emotional cost of selling the perfect image, the line between manipulation and truth gets dangerously thin.

• 10 episodes, 11 minutes each
• Business, Comedy
• watch if: you liked Season 1, enjoy behind-the-scenes workplace drama, or love sharp social commentary on media and image.
• skip if: you find episodic storytelling repetitive or prefer character-driven plots over PR case-of-the-week setups.

March 12

"The app tells you who loves you—but what if the heart still says otherwise?"

Four years later, Jojo, Hye-Young, and Sun-Oh face new versions of the same love triangle, now shaped by an upgraded version of Love Alarm. Feelings evolve, but technology still gets in the way.

• 6 episodes, 57 minutes each
• Youth, Romance, Drama
• watch if: you enjoyed Season 1 and want closure, or like tech-driven romance drama.
• skip if: you found the first season frustrating or dislike love triangles with slow emotional payoff.

March 13

"When your mother is murdered mid-divorce, and everyone in your family is a suspect..."

Three sisters clash, bond, and unravel decades of tension while facing the fallout of their mother’s death. A mix of mystery, comedy, and family melodrama with murder at the center.

• 50 episodes, 1 hour and 10 minutes each
• Romantic Comedy, Drama, Thriller
• watch if: you like sprawling family sagas, murder mysteries with humor, and strong ensemble casts.
• skip if: you prefer concise stories or get overwhelmed by tonal shifts.

March 14

"She’s pretending to fall for fame. He’s pretending not to fall for her."

A dating coach known for creating celebrity scandals falls for an undercover reporter posing as a rookie actress. A light, breezy rom-com about romance, reputation, and unexpected sincerity.

• 10 episodes, 10 minutes each
• Romantic Comedy
• watch if: you like rom-coms with playful deception, quirky professions, and quick runtime.
• skip if: you want deep emotional stakes or long-form development.

March 21

"Home is where the runway ends."

A married couple running a boarding house near the airport find their lives intertwined with a quirky crew of airport employees. From laughter to life lessons, each guest brings their own turbulence—and heart.

• 12 episodes, 1 hour each
•  Romance, Drama, Family, Sitcom
• watch if: you enjoy slice-of-life comedies with found family warmth and light airport-adjacent hijinks.
• skip if: you're looking for deep plotlines or fast-paced storytelling.

March 22

"It’s never too late to take the leap."

A 70-year-old man with a long-buried dream of becoming a ballerino crosses paths with a discouraged young dancer. Through their unlikely friendship, they learn to heal, grow, and soar—onstage and in life.

• 12 episodes, 1 hour and 5 minutes each
• Life, Drama
• watch if: you love emotional slow-burn stories, male friendship, and life-affirming intergenerational bonds.
• skip if: you're impatient with gentle pacing or aren't in the mood to cry.

March 24

"He writes thrillers. She stars in rom-coms. Now they share a house."

A prickly screenwriter and a top actress become reluctant roommates when their fates clash over a shared home—and a very particular writing room. A classic opposites-attract contract cohabitation tale with a meta wink.

• 16 episodes, 1 hour and 20 minutes each
• Romantic Comedy, Fantasy, Melodrama
• watch if: you're into odd-couple romances, bickering leads, or shows about creatives navigating love.
• skip if: you dislike trope-heavy setups or can't suspend disbelief for "just live somewhere else" conflicts.

March 24

"Her blood’s thicker than water—and way more tempting."

A half-vampire trying to live as a normal teen fights her instincts when her classmate’s irresistible blood attracts unwanted supernatural attention. Between hormones and hunting, high school was never this dangerous.

• 15 episodes, 10 minutes each
• Youth Romance, Supernatural
• watch if: you're into supernatural teen dramas, vampire romance, or love triangles with bite.
• skip if: you want something grounded, or dislike cheesy effects and school drama tropes.

March 26

"He writes destiny. He didn’t plan on falling for hers."

A god of fate borrows a mortal’s love story to script someone’s destiny—only to fall for her himself. Disguised as her landlord, he scrambles to follow the script… or maybe rewrite the ending.

• 10 episodes, 25 minutes each
• Romantic Comedy, Fantasy
• watch if: you enjoy light fantasy rom-coms, fated love stories, or dramas about writers and destiny.
• skip if: you want high-stakes mythology or dislike divine meddling in romance.

March 26

"At 1:11, time stops—but the heart doesn’t."

A man and a woman, unable to let go of their first loves, find themselves frozen in time—literally—at 1:11 every day. In those paused moments, they relive the bittersweet memories they can't move past.

• 10 episodes, 15 minutes each
• Youth Romance, Music
• watch if: you're into wistful, time-bending romances with a touch of magical realism.
• skip if: you need clear plots or faster pacing to stay emotionally engaged.

March 29

"They fell in love late—but their families clashed early."

When two seniors remarry, their families—polar opposites in culture and values—struggle to adjust. Through awkward dinners, family fights, and unexpected connections, they slowly learn what it means to become one.

• 120 episodes, 30 minutes each
• Romantic Comedy, Family Drama
• watch if: you enjoy multigenerational family dramas, slow-burn harmony, and heartwarming lessons.
• skip if: you’re looking for romance in the foreground or stories with youthful leads.

March 30

"Four strangers. One beach bar. All the summer feels."

A group of twenty-somethings from wildly different walks of life team up to revive a run-down seaside cocktail bar. Sparks fly, secrets unfold, and the heat isn’t just from the sun.

• 10 episodes, 30 minutes each
• Youth Romance, Music, Drama
• watch if: you're craving a breezy, aesthetic youth drama with cocktails, healing, and flirty tension.
• skip if: you prefer plot-heavy shows or don’t vibe with summer rom-coms.

April 2

"Healing grows where you least expect it."

A quirky horticultural therapist and a dutiful public official clash over farmland but grow something more meaningful: connection, healing, and maybe love—rooted in soil and soul.

• 8 episodes, 15 minutes each
• Life, Psychological Drama
• watch if: you're into quiet healing dramas with offbeat characters and therapeutic themes.
• skip if: you want traditional romance or a polished plot structure.

April 9

"He’ll drive you to revenge—no questions asked."

By day, he’s a taxi driver. By night, he’s part of a covert vigilante crew delivering brutal justice where the legal system fails. But when a sharp prosecutor starts digging, even vengeance has its limits.

• 16 episodes,  1 hour and 5 minutes each
• Action, Thriller, Crime, Drama
• watch if: you like gritty revenge thrillers, anti-heroes, and cathartic takedowns of corrupt systems.
• skip if: you’re sensitive to violence or prefer lawful justice over vigilante morality.

April 12

"Two strangers. One diagnosis. A second chance at life and love."

A divorced father with nothing to his name and a single woman battling cancer cross paths when they each hit rock bottom. Together, they begin to heal—offering each other the comfort, strength, and hope that neither thought they’d find again.

• 120 episodes, 35 minutes each
• Romance, Drama
• watch if: you appreciate slow, healing melodramas with grounded romance and emotional resilience.
• skip if: you’re looking for fast-paced plots or lighthearted romantic fluff.

April 13

"Six couples. Six countries. One lifelong love story."

Real-life elderly couples from around the world open their homes—and hearts—for a moving documentary series filmed over one year. Through ordinary routines and extraordinary love, we witness decades of partnership through the lens of time.

• 6 episodes,  1 hour and 10 minutes each
• Romance, Drama, Documentary
• watch if: you want to cry quietly about love, aging, and enduring connection.
• skip if: you prefer fictional dramas or don’t vibe with slice-of-life documentary formats.

April 14

"Justice is the goal—but the classroom might be the courtroom."

A murder shakes the halls of a prestigious law school, and a group of students—alongside their hard-edged professors—must unravel the truth while wrestling with the ethical limits of the law.

• 16 episodes, 1 hour and 5 minutes each
•  Mystery, Law, Crime, Drama
• watch if: you like whodunits, character-driven legal dramas, and sharp academic tension.
• skip if: you’re not into slow-burn mysteries or law-heavy dialogue.

April 14

"They sell haunted houses—with ghosts still attached."

A fiery exorcist and a charming conman team up to cleanse and flip haunted properties—but every ghost has a backstory, and every sale comes at a supernatural cost.

• 16 episodes,  1 hour and 10 minutes each
• Supernatural Thriller, Mystery, Comedy, Fantasy 
• watch if: you enjoy ghost stories with emotional closure, odd couple partnerships, and light horror.
• skip if: you’re not into episodic ghost-of-the-week formats or occult themes.

April 15

"A groom, a runaway bride... and her brother in disguise."

When nobleman Ryu Ho Seon unknowingly marries a man in place of his bride, he becomes entangled in a whirlwind of mistaken identity, secret romance, and family duty—set against the backdrop of the Joseon Dynasty.

• 8 episodes,  11 minutes each
• BL Historical Romantic Comedy, Drama
• watch if: you want a historical BL romance with crossdressing, pining, and period drama flair.
• skip if: you prefer modern settings or strictly traditional historicals without queer subtext.

April 21

"One advertising club. Two very different people. A campus story begins."

Green joins an advertising club on a whim and meets Do Heon, the seemingly perfect club president. As they clash and connect, the two begin to navigate dreams, romance, and self-discovery in a classic campus coming-of-age tale.

• 5 episodes,  20 minutes each
• Youth
• watch if: you like youthful college romances, clubroom dynamics, and light character growth.
• skip if: you want a fast-paced plot or a deeply dramatic storyline.

April 23

"A secret agent. A rising politician. One marriage built on lies."

Han Jung Hyun’s hidden past as a government agent comes back to haunt him when his wife, a human rights lawyer, is nominated for a powerful post. As her investigations threaten to expose the truth, both are caught in a high-stakes fight between justice and loyalty.

• 16 episodes, 1 hour and 15 minutes each
• Action, Thriller, Mystery, Crime 
• watch if: you enjoy espionage thrillers with strong emotional stakes and political intrigue.
• skip if: you’re not into slow-burning dramas or morally complex protagonists.

April 26

"Living together for two weeks—just as friends. Or so they say."

A guy and a girl decide to cohabit platonically for two weeks, claiming they’re just friends. But as domestic chaos and romantic tension build, the line between friendship and love begins to blur.

• 10 episodes,  5 minutes each
• Romantic Comedy
• watch if: you enjoy friends-to-lovers tropes, casual cohabitation setups, and relationship ambiguity.
• skip if: you want clear romantic progression or dislike slice-of-life dramas.

April 30

"They signed up to ruin each other. They ended up falling in love."

When a feisty reporter becomes the most famous anti-fan of a top idol, the two are cast in a reality show where they must live together. What starts as revenge turns into reluctant attraction in this enemies-to-lovers rom-com.

• 16 episodes,  1 hour and 2 minutes each
• Music, Romantic Comedy
• watch if: you love bickering leads, fake reality show hijinks, and celebrity romance.
• skip if: you’re not into trope-heavy setups or over-the-top antics.

April 30

"Inhale the smoke. Become a monster."

A mysterious black smoke transforms a city’s residents into savage mutants. Police detective Lee Hwa Sun and ex-cop Yoo Tae Han must fight to survive, stop the infection, and hunt down a personal enemy in the heart of the apocalypse.

• 12 episodes,  1 hour and  each
• Sci-fi Thriller, Action, Horror
• watch if: you’re into gritty survival horror, monster mayhem, and action-packed thrills.
• skip if: you dislike graphic violence or high-tension genre dramas.

May 1 

"He meant to steal a widow. He kidnapped a princess instead."

In Joseon-era Korea, Ba U lives by gambling, stealing, and participating in bossam—a remarriage custom where widows are abducted. But one job goes wrong when he accidentally kidnaps Princess Hwa In, a royal entangled in deadly politics and tragic fate.

• 20 episodes,  1 hour and 5 minutes each
• Historical Romance, Life, Drama
• watch if: you enjoy historical romance with strong political intrigue and emotional depth.
• skip if: you’re not a fan of period settings or slower-paced storytelling.

May 3

"In the season of youth, some loves bloom—and some become history."

Set against the backdrop of the 1980 Gwangju Uprising, a medical student and a nurse fall in love while entangled in activism, sacrifice, and destiny. As the country trembles, so do their hearts.

• 12 episodes,  1 hour and 10 minutes each
• Youth Romance, Drama, Melodrama
• watch if: you love heartbreaking historical romance with emotional storytelling and real-world resonance.
• skip if: you're not ready for a tearjerker or politically charged narrative.

May 7

"Fame, fandom, and forbidden love—welcome to the K-pop jungle."

Rookie idol Ma Ha gets a second shot at stardom with Tea Party but finds herself caught between rival idols, public scrutiny, and a secret romance with top star Kwon Ryok. In the idol world, image is everything—and love is the biggest scandal.

• 12 episodes,  1 hour and 10 minutes each
• Music, Romantic Comedy, Drama
• watch if: you're into idol dramas, secret relationships, and showbiz politics.
• skip if: you’re not interested in the inner workings of the K-pop industry or love triangles.

May 7

"A writer vanishes. A mystery unfolds."

When beloved author Rebecca disappears under the weight of life’s burdens, two people embark on a determined search that blurs the line between fiction and reality.

• 10 episodes
• Adventure, Thriller, Mystery, Fantasy
• watch if: you enjoy artistic, slightly surreal mysteries about mental health, creativity, and identity.
• skip if: you prefer straightforward plots or high-paced thrillers.

May 8

"Behind every luxury gate, there’s a secret waiting to explode."

Two women—one a former actress, the other a poised chaebol wife—navigate power, control, and self-discovery within a wealthy, tightly-guarded household. As secrets unravel, both fight to reclaim what’s truly theirs.

• 16 episodes, 1 hour and 10 minutes each
• Thriller, Mystery, Drama
• watch if: you love female-led dramas with themes of identity, wealth, and hidden agendas.
• skip if: you don’t enjoy slow-burn melodramas or character-driven family intrigue.

May 10

"She wished the world would disappear. Doom answered."

Diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, Dong Gyeong wishes for everything to vanish—summoning Myeol Mang, the embodiment of ruin. In a contract that gives her 100 days to live as she wants, their bond begins to blur the line between fate and love.

• 16 episodes, 1 hour and 5 minutes each
• Romantic Comedy, Fantasy Drama
• watch if: you enjoy emotional fantasy romances with poetic themes of life, death, and hope.
• skip if: melodrama with a supernatural twist isn’t your thing.

May 10

"Blind dates, awkward confessions, and messy youth—one webtoon panel at a time."

A slice-of-life anthology weaving together stories of friendship, romance, and growing pains, told through the changing seasons of school and early adulthood.

• 20 episodes, 10 minutes each
• Youth Romance
• watch if: you want bite-sized, relatable drama with a nostalgic, comic-strip charm.
• skip if: you’re looking for a single, cohesive plot or high-stakes drama.

May 14

"Every life leaves a story behind. Someone has to tell it."

After the death of his father, autistic young man Geu Roo teams up with his estranged uncle to run “Move to Heaven,” a trauma cleaning service that preserves the final moments of strangers—and heals their own broken pasts in the process.

• 10 episodes, 52 minutes each
• Life, Drama
• watch if: you appreciate heartfelt, slow-paced dramas about grief, healing, and found family.
• skip if: you’re not in the mood for emotional storytelling or heavy subject matter.

May 19

"Her plan was revenge. His was kindness."

So Hyun has only known hardship and wants revenge on those who ruined her life. But her plans falter when she meets Jae Young, a kind restaurant owner who offers warmth instead of judgment.

• 4 episodes, 58 minutes each
• Romance, Drama
• watch if: you like underdog stories with redemption arcs and gentle, found-family vibes.
• skip if: you want fast-paced drama or high emotional stakes.

May 24

"They’re both falling apart. Somehow, they fall for each other too."

A hotheaded detective with anger issues and a woman trapped in delusions clash as neighbors—and find unexpected comfort in each other. Together, they navigate healing and heartbreak one chaotic day at a time.

• 13 episodes, 35 minutes each
• Romantic Comedy, Drama
• watch if: you enjoy quirky, emotionally raw romances with mental health themes.
• skip if: you prefer neat characters or lighthearted rom-coms.

May 26

"She swallowed a fox bead. Now she’s living with a 999-year-old gumiho."

Lee Dam accidentally ingests a magical marble belonging to Shin Woo Yeo, a handsome nine-tailed fox trying to become human. To prevent her untimely death, the two must cohabitate—and possibly fall in love—in a modern fantasy rom-com full of myth, awkward tension, and growing affection.

• 16 episodes, 1 hour and 10 minutes each
• Romantic Comedy, Fantasy
• watch if: you like supernatural romance, cohabitation hijinks, and swoony leads with ancient secrets.
• skip if: you’re not into folklore-based plots or fantasy logic in your romance.

May 28

"He hurt you? She’ll hurt him back. With flair."

Bok Soo Hae offers a unique service: exacting revenge on terrible men on behalf of wronged women. But each time she acts, a mysterious man begins appearing—just who is he, and why does he keep getting involved?

• 3 episodes, 1 hour and 8 minutes each
• Comedy, Drama, Melodrama
• watch if: you like femme revenge stories with a hint of mystery and cathartic satisfaction.
• skip if: episodic structures or vengeance-themed plots aren’t your style.

May 31

"From underdogs to shuttlecock champions."

A struggling boys’ badminton team in a rural town gets a new chance when a former star becomes their coach—and his prickly son joins the team. As friendships form and rivalries brew, both the boys’ and girls’ teams take their shot at athletic glory.

• 16 episodes, 1 hour and 10 minutes each
• Sports Drama, Comedy, Life
• watch if: you love feel-good sports dramas, underdog teams, and found-family dynamics.
• skip if: you’re not into youth sports stories or slow-burn ensemble casts.

June 3  

"What if your mom... became you?"

A magical cosmetic product causes a mother and daughter to swap souls, leading to comedic and heartfelt chaos as they try to navigate each other’s lives—and bodies.

• 8 episodes, 15 minutes each
• Comedy, Family, Supernatural, Fantasy
• watch if: you enjoy body-swap comedies with family bonding and light fantasy.
• skip if: exaggerated humor or quirky concept plots aren't your thing.

June 4 

"Revenge never dies at Hera Palace."

Su Ryeon finally gets revenge, but peace is short-lived when new betrayals and tragedies erupt in the final season of this ultra-makjang saga. Twists, deaths, and courtroom drama collide as the residents of Hera Palace fall further into ruin.

• 14 episodes, 1 hour and 15 minutes each
• Crime Thriller, Mystery, Drama
• watch if: you’ve made it this far in Penthouse and want the ultimate payoff in chaotic revenge.
• skip if: you haven’t watched seasons 1–2 or can’t handle over-the-top melodrama.

June 4

"She’s a viral beauty queen. He’s a clueless CEO. Will their algorithm match?"

Beauty creator Seo Je Yi is confident and sharp-tongued online—and off. Cosmetics CEO Lee Woo Bin wants her endorsement, but his zero dating skills make things awkward fast. Toss in a rival creator and a lovelorn manager, and you’ve got a beauty-industry rom-com full of clashing egos and chemistry.

• 12 episodes, 11 minutes each
• Romantic Comedy, Drama
• watch if: you enjoy influencer drama, love triangles, and stylish, career-driven leads.
• skip if: the social media world or OTT rivalry tropes don’t appeal to you.

June 4 

• Season 3 continues to depict the reality of small and medium-sized Korean companies with comical situation settings and detailed real-life storyline. 
  • 11 episodes, 12 minutes each
  • Business, Comedy

June 10

"Everyone knows a 'savage' 20-year-old. This is their story."

Set on a college campus, this short-form drama pokes fun at the chaotic, blunt, and emotionally unfiltered behavior that defines youth. Whether it’s friendship, dating, or just daily messiness, nothing escapes these students' savage honesty.

• 35 episodes, 10 minutes each
• Youth Romance
• watch if: you like quick, chaotic slice-of-life college humor with a rough edge.
• skip if: you prefer polished character arcs or more structured storytelling.

June 11

"Lost phone, new love, and a web of misunderstandings."

College student Choi Soo Yeon misplaces her phone just as she’s job-hunting—and stumbles into a whirlwind involving a mysterious café owner, a doting older singer, and unexpected emotional connections. A soft romantic comedy about grief, growing up, and starting anew.

• 7 episodes, 18 minutes each
• Youth Romantic Comedy
• watch if: you like slow-burn romance, found family, and gentle storytelling with emotional undertones.
• skip if: you’re not into dramas with a meandering pace or indirect love stories.  

June 12

"Cheating husbands? Now the wives know everything."

The radio show wives return—angrier, wiser, and fully aware of their husbands’ affairs. As betrayals come to light, the tangled mess of secrets and heartbreak only deepens in this soapy sequel.

• 16 episodes,  1 hour and 10 minutes each
• Romance, Life, Drama
• watch if: you loved Season 1’s messy marital drama and want more confrontation, tears, and emotional payback.
• skip if: melodrama about adultery exhausts you or you didn’t vibe with the first season.

   

June 14

"To everyone else, spring is green. To him, it’s gray."

Freshman Yeo Joon is rich, charming, and lonely. When he gets paired on a project with the prickly, overworked Nam Soo Hyun, their awkward dynamic slowly shifts into something deeper. A quiet campus drama about mental health, friendship, and unseen burdens.

• 12 episodes,  1 hour and 3 minutes each
• Youth Romance
• watch if: you enjoy emotional character growth, slow-burn male friendships, and healing through connection.
• skip if: you’re looking for fast-paced romance or a more dramatic campus setting.  

June 16

"He owns her house. She edits his magazine. Enemies to lovers... over rent."

Na Young Won loves homes; Yoo Ja Sung loves buying them. When her new landlord turns out to be the cold, calculating CEO of her company, sparks fly—and not the friendly kind. But as they clash over real estate, something more personal takes root.

• 16 episodes,  1 hour each
• Business, Romantic Comedy, Drama
• watch if: you love enemies-to-lovers, workplace banter, and dramas with adult characters navigating career and housing.
• skip if: property talk and romantic tension driven by class differences don’t interest you.  

June 16

"One soul. Three lives. Endless love triangle."

In this fantasy romance spanning 1,500 years, three people are trapped in a reincarnated love triangle stretching from Korea’s ancient kingdoms to the present-day city of Yeosu. Fate keeps pulling them together, but the past may still haunt them.

• 5 episodes,  9 minutes each
• Historical Romance, Fantasy
• watch if: you like epic reincarnation sagas, love triangles with high stakes, and a mix of history and fantasy.
• skip if: you’re not into nonlinear timelines or romantic fates that drag across lifetimes.  

June 17

"Five friends. A thousand lives. One hospital."

The beloved doctors of Yulje Hospital are back, juggling their personal lives, professional growth, and weekly band jams. Every day brings new stories of life, loss, and love—told with warmth, humor, and heart.

• 12 episodes,  1 hour and 40 minutes each
• Romance, Life, Medical Drama
• watch if: you adored Season 1 or want an emotionally rich, character-driven slice-of-life medical drama.
• skip if: you need high-stakes plot twists or tightly plotted procedural cases.  

June 17

"Behind the curtain, everyone’s acting."

Two actors take the stage in a revenge-themed play, each hiding their own secrets—and perhaps falling for each other along the way. Set in the world of theater, this provocative romance blurs the line between role and reality.

• 8 episodes,  11 minutes each
• Mystery, Romance
• watch if: you enjoy mysterious, unconventional romances with dramatic flair and stage metaphors.
• skip if: you prefer more straightforward storytelling or need clear character motivations upfront.  

June 18

"What if the killer could hear your heartbeat?"

A new killer emerges with the same super-hearing ability as Kang Kwon Joo. Plagued by PTSD and suspicion, she teams up with Derek Jo, a principled LAPD detective, to stop murders that strike too close to home.

• 14 episodes,  1 hour and 3 minutes each
• Supernatural, Action Thriller, Mystery
• watch if: you like high-stakes cat-and-mouse thrillers, tense audio-focused crime solving, or dark serial killer plots.
• skip if: violence, trauma-heavy storylines, or multiple seasons of lore aren't your thing.  

June 18

"A global dorm, a K-drama life."

Seoul’s quirkiest international dorm is full of students from around the world—with clashing personalities, languages, and crushes. From chaotic miscommunications to heartfelt bonding, this sitcom serves up a goofy mix of culture shock and campus comedy.

• 12 episodes,  35 minutes each
• Youth Romantic Comedy, Sitcom
• watch if: you want lighthearted fun, multicultural hijinks, or a drama that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
• skip if: you prefer plot-heavy narratives or dislike sitcom-style humor.

June 18 

"They all look like him. One face, many secrets."

After his mother’s mysterious death, a man begins encountering people who look exactly like him. As he digs deeper, he’s drawn into a conspiracy that spans identity, family, and fate.

• 6 episodes,  52 minutes each
• Thriller, Mystery
• watch if: you’re intrigued by mystery thrillers, doppelgängers, or psychological twists.
• skip if: you want clear-cut answers or a grounded, realistic storyline.  

June 19

"He doesn’t believe in love. She doesn’t believe in him."

Park Jae Eon plays games with hearts, while Yoo Na Bi is done getting hurt. When the two meet, their on-again, off-again attraction becomes a magnetic tug-of-war—intoxicating, toxic, and painfully relatable.

• 10 episodes,  1 hour and 10 minutes each
• Youth Romance, Life, Drama
• watch if: you crave messy romance, emotional angst, and slow-burning attraction between flawed characters.
• skip if: love triangles, poor communication, or emotionally unavailable leads frustrate you.  

June 23

"When layoffs loom, HR becomes the battlefield."

Laid-back engineer Choi Ban Seok faces a career crisis and transfers to HR to save his job. There, he butts heads—and eventually bonds—with his driven new boss, Dang Ja Young. A workplace slice-of-life about survival, reinvention, and quiet courage.

• 16 episodes,  1 hour and 10 minutes each
• Comedy, Life, Drama
• watch if: you like mature workplace dramas with dry humor, found-family energy, and realistic character arcs.
• skip if: you're not into corporate settings or slower, character-driven pacing.  

June 29

"Making friends is hard. Catching feelings is harder."

Lonely high schooler Tae Kyung joins the student council to break out of his shell. There he meets the warm-hearted Da On and the aloof but sincere Shin Woo, sparking an unexpected love triangle that slowly transforms his world.

• 16 episodes, 24 minutes each
• Youth Romance, Drama
• watch if: you enjoy sweet school BLs, wholesome character growth, or love triangles with emotional depth.
• skip if: slow-burn romances or school drama setups don’t hold your interest.

June 30

"Time-traveling coffee, but make it romantic."

A quirky café serves coffee that lets customers return to the past—giving them one more shot at love. But rewinding time doesn’t guarantee a happily ever after.

• 6 episodes,
• Fantasy Romance, Comedy
• watch if: you like low-stakes fantasy, second chances in romance, or magical realism with a cozy vibe.
• skip if: episodic or wish-fulfillment setups aren’t your thing.

July 3

"Court is in session—and it’s televised."

In a crumbling dystopia, a charismatic judge turns justice into a spectacle. As his brutal verdicts captivate the public, hidden agendas and moral conflicts emerge, forcing a young idealist to question what real justice looks like.

• 16 episodes,  1 hour and 15 minutes each
• Mystery, Law, Crime, Drama
• watch if: you want high-concept political thrillers, stylish courtroom drama, or morally complex anti-heroes.
• skip if: dystopian setups or layered power struggles feel too heavy or bleak.

July 5

"They came looking for peace—and found each other in pieces."

Haunted by childhood trauma, a hotel manager and a psychiatrist form an unlikely bond while investigating a neighborhood murder. Their journey is one of quiet healing, unresolved grief, and the search for warmth amid emotional winter.

• 16 episodes,  1 hour and 10 minutes each
• Romantic Comedy, Life, Drama
• watch if: you’re drawn to melancholic romance, found family, or healing through love and therapy.
• skip if: slow emotional pacing or tragic backstories feel draining.

July 5

"She walked out. Now her daughter’s walking straight into revenge."

A woman abandoned by her mother seeks retribution after being left behind to care for her dying brother. As she grows into adulthood, her path crosses with her mother’s once more—this time, on her terms.

• 100 episodes,  35 minutes each
• Romance, Family, Drama, Melodrama
• watch if: you enjoy classic revenge melodramas, mother-daughter conflict, or long-form emotional storytelling.
• skip if: you’re not up for intense family betrayals or extended, dramatic plotting.  

July 7

"Friendship, first love, and cover songs at seventeen."

A gentle high school drama about a group of teens in a cover song club, discovering music, connection, and their own dreams along the way.

• 10 episodes,  10 minutes each
• Youth Romance, Music
• watch if: you love slice-of-life youth dramas, soft friendships, or shows that feel like a warm spring day.
• skip if: you need heavy plot or intense drama to stay engaged.

July 16

"Careful what you wish for—it comes with a side dish."

After losing everything, Jung Jin partners with a witch to open a mysterious diner that grants wishes through its food. But every wish has a price, and magic doesn’t come cheap.

• 8 episodes,  44 minutes each
• Psychological, Life, Fantasy, Supernatural
• watch if: you like stylish fantasy, moral dilemmas, and a dark fairytale vibe with bite.
• skip if: magical realism or allegorical storytelling isn't your taste.

July 23

"You only get 8 chances to save him."

Ten years after her first love’s tragic death, Ha Rin finds a way to travel back to the past using old photographs. With only eight photos, she must uncover the truth—and maybe change it.

• 16 episodes,  20 minutes each
• Thriller, Romance, Drama, Fantasy
• watch if: you enjoy emotional time-travel stories, bittersweet romance, or second-chance mysteries.
• skip if: high-stakes teen melodrama or looped timelines feel repetitive to you.

July 28

"One internship. Two generations. Only one winner."

When a struggling daughter and her retired father both land the same internship, they become unlikely workplace rivals in a cutthroat job market.

• 4 episodes,  13 minutes each
• Drama
• watch if: you want a heartfelt, lightly comic take on intergenerational struggles and job-hunting realism.
• skip if: workplace dramas without romance or fast pace aren’t your thing.

July 30

"She sees ghosts. He’s learning to. Together, they fight evil."

Ga Doo Shim is a reluctant shaman, and Na U Su is a golden boy who unexpectedly gains the power to see spirits. As mysterious deaths shake their school, the two team up to battle dark forces—and maybe, find something more. 

• 12 episodes,  20 minutes each
• Supernatural, Mystery, Youth Romance
• watch if: you enjoy supernatural high school dramas, ghost-hunting duos, or enemies-to-friends-to-maybe-romance.
• skip if: fantasy teen plots or spirit lore leave you cold.

July 30

"One haunted mansion, many horrors."

A webtoon writer visits an abandoned apartment complex for research, only to encounter chilling, real-life terrors. Told in anthology format, each floor hides its own nightmare.

• 8 episodes,  25 minutes each
• Thriller, Mystery, Horror, Supernatural 
• watch if: you like short horror stories, urban legends, or creepy anthology formats.
• skip if: horror without a clear overarching plot feels unsatisfying to you.  

August 4

"Behind every perfect life is a secret worth killing for."

In a gated community for Korea’s elite, one tragedy triggers a chain of secrets, betrayals, and hidden ambitions. The truth, buried beneath privilege and pretense, begins to surface.

• 12 episodes,  1 hour and 20 minutes each
• Thriller, Mystery, Drama 
• watch if: you enjoy slow-burn thrillers, secrets behind high society, or morally gray characters.
• skip if: you prefer lighthearted or fast-paced dramas over intense melodrama.  

August 9

"From hacker to hero."

A former teenage hacker enters police university chasing a crush—and a new purpose. But when his professor turns out to be the detective who once chased him, things get complicated fast.

• 16 episodes,  1 hour and 10 minutes each
• Mystery, Romantic Comedy, Drama 
• watch if: you enjoy underdog stories, mentor-student bonds, or light campus dramas with heart.
• skip if: idealistic youth dramas or romanticized law enforcement arcs don’t appeal to you.  

August 9

"Betrayed, broken, and burning for revenge."

After a heartbreaking betrayal and the loss of her family, Seon Hwa reinvents herself, determined to expose the powerful people who wronged her.

• 150 episodes,  35 minutes each
• Romance, Drama, Melodrama 
• watch if: you crave classic makjang revenge, long-run daily dramas, or resilient female leads.
• skip if: you don’t have time or patience for 100+ episodes of emotional turbulence.  

August 14

"One breakup. One trip. One last chance?"

Botanical curator Song Yi is dumped by her moody musician boyfriend—but when she wins a couples trip to Jeju Island, she drags him along. Will the island fix what’s broken, or reveal why it shattered?

• 4 episodes,  50 minutes each
• Youth Romantic Comedy
• watch if: you like romantic angst, healing getaways, or emotional realism in short-form dramas.
• skip if: watching unresolved couples bicker makes you anxious rather than intrigued.  

August 27

"Some soldiers run. He chases the reason why."

Jun Ho is drafted into the military like any other young Korean man—until he's assigned to a unit that tracks down deserters. The job forces him to confront the cruelty, injustice, and trauma baked into military life.

• 6 episodes,  50 minutes each
• Action, Military, Drama
• watch if: you want raw, socially conscious drama that critiques institutional violence.
• skip if: you’re sensitive to bullying, abuse, or need a more hopeful or romantic tone.  

August 27

"Real calls. Real fears. One haunted voicemail box."

A horror anthology based on ghost stories submitted by viewers to a real, working hotline. From urban legends to eerie personal encounters, each episode brings new nightmares.

• 8 episodes, 9 minutes each
• Horror
• watch if: you enjoy bite-sized horror, eerie mysteries, or experimental formats.
• skip if: you want a traditional narrative or high production values throughout.  

August 27

"A broke kid. A magic bankbook. What could go wrong?"

Young Gye Sal Gu is always short on allowance—until a mysterious bankbook falls from the sky and starts giving him money. But free money always comes with strings.

• 5 episodes,  20 minutes each
• Youth Fantasy
• watch if: you’re into whimsical, moral fables or family-friendly fantasy.
• skip if: you prefer grounded realism or complex adult themes.  

August 28

"City teeth, seaside heart."

Burned out by city life, a dentist moves to a charming coastal town and clashes with the local handyman—who somehow knows how to fix everything but his own past.

• 16 episodes,  1 hour and 20 minutes each
• Romantic Comedy, Life, Drama
• watch if: you love cozy small-town romances, healing stories, or slice-of-life warmth.
• skip if: you’re not into slow-burn relationships or sentimental storytelling.  

August 30

"She paints destiny. He reads the stars."

In a Joseon-era fantasy romance, a once-blind painter and a blind astrologer are drawn together by fate, divine powers, and palace intrigue.

• 16 episodes,  1 hour and 10 minutes each
•  Historical, Romance, Drama, Fantasy
• watch if: you love historical fantasy, tragic romance, or visually stunning period dramas.
• skip if: political subplots or supernatural lore aren’t your thing.