AMAZING ROMANTIC KOREAN DRAMAS

All of my favorite K-dramas are in it. These are the OG romantic ones for me. I judge that based on how much I felt, swooned, and screamed during a drama, and how much I loved the feelings it evoked in me. Do check the other lists I have on my account as well. Thank you.

notyourmalyshka Feb 26, 2026
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  • Head over Heels

    1. Head over Heels

    Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes

    Head Over Heels was my most favorite in 2025. I absolutely loved the male lead. He was so broken, such a sad character, but the character development he got was incredible, and he deserves all the kindness in the world. The romance was so young, perfect, and heartwarming. I was literally head over heels for them. This drama is such a must watch, and it has such fun elements. It is a perfect blend of emotional depth, comedy, and romance.

  • Full House

    2. Full House

    Korean Drama - 2004, 16 episodes

    9.5

    Full House might be my most favorite drama. The romance, the enemies to lovers dynamic, the banter, the communication, the jealousy, the possessiveness, and the contract marriage were all so perfect. I cannot even explain in words how good this drama was. If I had to rate it, it would probably be in my top five. It is so good. Believe me, it is literally one of the best dramas out there, and people are missing out on it. It is on YouTube as well.

  • Perfect Marriage Revenge

    3. Perfect Marriage Revenge

    Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

    Perfect Marriage Revenge had such intense chemistry. Not only did this drama have perfect revenge, but the romance was just so hot and intense. The main lead was so down bad and obsessed with the girl, and the “my wife” moments were everything. The man was literally about to die for her. He was that obsessed. This drama is peak romanticism.

  • Wedding Impossible

    4. Wedding Impossible

    Korean Drama - 2024, 12 episodes

    Wedding Impossible is such an underrated gem. The enemies to lovers trope was done so right. The way the main lead was in denial for months and made one thousand paper cranes because he refused to admit he was in love with the girl, who was his brother’s fake girlfriend, was so good. The enemies to lovers dynamic, the seduction game, and the banter were amazing. I was so in love with this one.

  • Destined with You

    5. Destined with You

    Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes

    Destined to Be With You had been on my list forever, and it was so good. Rowoon was literally the hottest person ever, and the jealousy and possessive scenes in this drama were done so right. He literally said, “So words are not enough,” pushed her onto a chair, and was about to kiss her because she said she was uncertain about them. I know I sound lame, but that scene was so intense. His expressions at that time were everything.

  • Business Proposal

    6. Business Proposal

    Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

     Business Proposal hands down deserved the hype from the start. This drama is so worth it. You will never get tired of watching it. Both couples are extremely intense and lovable. This might be the drama where both couples became equally famous. You cannot miss a single scene.

  • Mr. Plankton

    7. Mr. Plankton

    Korean Drama - 2024, 10 episodes

    It was not a happy ending, but trust me when I say this is such a good drama. They were like a second chance at love and enemies who had broken up, and it was extremely messy. This drama is so sad, and I felt so bad, but I love it so much. The ending was bad in the last five minutes, but even though I knew it was sad, I still watched it and I do not regret it at all. I love it.

  • Secret Love

    8. Secret Love

    Korean Drama - 2013, 16 episodes

    9.5

    Secret Love (2013) is such an intense and toxic drama. It was way too toxic, and the female lead suffered a lot, but this is the only K-drama that served dark romance right. The intense chemistry between the leads was unbelievable. This drama was toxically good. I cannot talk enough about it. You need to watch this. don't think about the cover, i know it's bad.

  • No Tail to Tell

    9. No Tail to Tell

    Korean Drama - 2026, 12 episodes

    No Tail to Tell had such low ratings that left me shocked because this drama was genuinely so heartwarming and so cute. I mean it was very lovable. The first three episodes are no doubt boring, and I felt like dropping it because I was bored, but the way it picks up after that. I absolutely love both the main leads, and omg I kid you not, the calmness and patience with which the main lead, Siyeol, handles Eunho’s tantrums was to die for. I was giggling, blushing, and dying just watching that. Like damn guys, the gentleness he showed to her and their banter was so damn fun and good. Ugh this drama is a must watch. I recommend this a lot.

  • Bon Appetit, Your Majesty

    10. Bon Appetit, Your Majesty

    Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes

    This drama is just so freaking hilarious and good. I literally became a fan of historical tropes, and it had been such a long time since I saw a proper psychotic male lead. He was just so ridiculously insane, and I gagged each time, like what do you mean you will kill her if the food is not up to standard? He was so unhinged, and even if she showed that he did not care, he actually did care, and a lot at that. He was just so freaking obsessed with his chef, and ugh, the way he loved her, omg. The plot was just so good, and I absolutely loved the food tasting scenes. The way it ended made me scream, everyone screamed. It was just so freaking good. Such a masterpiece and a perfect enemies to lovers.

  • My Demon

    11. My Demon

    Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes

    My Demon is such a good enemies to lovers drama. This was pure love. I loved it.

  • Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo

    12. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo

    Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

    8.5

    Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo might possibly be the sweetest and most adorable drama, with both leads being the absolute cutest and funniest ever. You simply cannot help but love them. They are literally such cuties. I love Lee Sung Kyung.

  • Nevertheless,

    13. Nevertheless,

    Korean Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

    Nevertheless is such a toxic drama, and I would never love to have Park Jae Eon in real life, but Song Kang was an absolute treat to watch. I hate whatever he did here, but the romance was just so intense. You cannot deny that. I love this drama for that exact reason, and I love that it had a happy ending.

  • True Beauty

    14. True Beauty

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

    True Beauty was my first drama, so I obviously have to mention this. I know many people love Seo Jun, and while I loved him in the webtoon as well as the drama, and he was Jugyeong’s first boyfriend in the webtoon and such an amazing and loving boyfriend, I am Team Suho. I love Suho so much that I cannot even explain it.

  • Crazy Love

    15. Crazy Love

    Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes

    Crazy Love is peak enemies to lovers romance. If any drama truly screams enemies, it is this one. They were legitimate enemies, and I am not exaggerating or sugarcoating it at all. I hate when enemies to lovers is not done right, but this was so good. It was absolutely worth the time.

  • My Roommate Is a Gumiho

    16. My Roommate Is a Gumiho

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

    My Roommate Is a Gumiho was such a good K-drama. The romance element was so strong and emotional, and I even cried while watching the second male lead pine for her. Both leads did such a great job.

  • King the Land

    17. King the Land

    Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes

    King the Land was boring in the first two episodes, but then it picked up. This drama had one of the sweetest romances ever. You will fall hard for the couple. They are genuinely so adorable.

  • Crash Landing on You

    18. Crash Landing on You

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

    9.0

    Crash Landing on You has always made me cry. I cried so hard while watching this. The romance and the yearning were unforgettable.

  • Tempted

    19. Tempted

    Korean Drama - 2018, 32 episodes

    9.5

    Tempted is a toxic drama with a dating for a dare type of trope. While it is not everyone’s favorite, I enjoyed this drama a lot, so I hope someone who loves this genre might understand why I liked it.

  • Love Next Door

    20. Love Next Door

    Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes

    Love Next Door was such a fun drama. Many people found it okay when it was airing, but for me, during the time of Queen of Tears and When the Phone Rings, it felt like such a soft, fun, and hot drama. I loved this one a lot, and the forty episodes are so lovely.

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