They made me giggle, blush, and question my love life

Once upon a time, when most dramas revolved around romance or rom-coms, these are the gems I’ve enjoyed over the years that left a lasting impression on me. Each of these had at least one (or more!) scenes that gave me butterflies in my stomach.

Some also feature incredible OSTs—I’ll try to add YT links as I go.

I’ve sorted them by release date because I love seeing how productions evolve over time.

fazola Dec 14, 2024

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1. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes

10

Year Completed: 2016
OST Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUeSrIceXE0&t=2s
Special OST: The entire playlist is a masterpiece—it has my whole heart and gives me chills every time I listen, just like the very first time.
Notes: The drama dearest to me. It holds the most special place in my heart.
Fantasy
Romance
Melodrama
Historical
2. Healer

Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes

10

Year Completed: 2015
OST Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cK3h74LGWig&t=422s
Special OST: BEN(벤) - You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcaXKzuR8DI
Notes: The reason I fell hard for Ji Chang Wook.
Action
Romance
Mystery
Thriller
3. Guardian: The Lonely and Great God

Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

9.0

Year Completed: 2020
OST Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1YWgE8mKPA
Special OST: [도깨비 OST Part 1] 찬열, 펀치 (CHANYEOL, PUNCH) - Stay With Me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcKR0LPwoYs
Notes: This was like the first ever Fantasy show I thoroughly enjoyed back in the day.
Comedy
Romance
Fantasy
Melodrama
4. Fight for My Way

Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

9.0

Notes: I never thought I'd love a sports related show also, the main couple's chemistry is top notch.
OST Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8JPub_J1tI
Sports
Comedy
Romance
Business
5. Hit the Top

Korean Drama - 2017, 32 episodes

10

Notes: A motivational show that makes you want to pursue your dreams despite all.
OST Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtmfPGRnXN8
Special OST: [최고의 한방 OST Part 2] 김민재 (Kim Min Jae) & 윤하 (Younha) - 꿈은 (Dream)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQU9m2-kkJM
Life
Drama
Comedy
Romance
6. A Korean Odyssey

Korean Drama - 2017, 20 episodes

10

Year Completed: 2020
Notes: How i fell in love with Lee Seung Gi. It's a great watch if you don't mind Fantasy stories with a hint of horror.
OST Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVKI0SBtY5s&list=PLcOf-jV0-p1iD-yfcVB_gTne2F3jy9XFD
Special OST: [화유기 OST Part 3] 멜로망스 (MeloMance) - 네 옆에 있을게 (I Will Be By Your Side)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awX3wbalAAM&list=PLcOf-jV0-p1iD-yfcVB_gTne2F3jy9XFD&index=6
Horror
Comedy
Fantasy
Romance
7. Welcome to Waikiki

Korean Drama - 2018, 20 episodes

10

Notes: This is my all time number one comedy drama.
OST Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6t2uLK6AWw
Life
Drama
Comedy
Romance
8. Wok of Love

Korean Drama - 2018, 38 episodes

10

Notes: I remember falling in love with the ML, also I loved the fact that the FL was a chef and portraying love through food.
OST Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWAvASR4FXs
Romance
Comedy
Drama
Food
9. My ID Is Gangnam Beauty

Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes

9.0
10. Devilish Joy

Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes

10

Notes: This was like a fever dream type of drama. A show that one would watch only to swoon over the kiss scenes.
OST Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaCNNSZEmss
Drama
Comedy
Romance
11. Welcome to Waikiki Season 2

Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

10

Notes: Season 2 of my all time number one comedy drama.
OST Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FapF6T2MGpw&list=PLIDckZuI0IdWPTPr-xChF3uElIaS8k5Eb
Life
Drama
Comedy
Romance
12. Angel's Last Mission: Love

Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes

10

Notes: This drama had that dreamy feel about it, and Kim Myung Soo made it even dreamier. I'd like to salute Shin Hye Sun for perfecting this role too.
OST Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMecoXeZVno&list=PLrn-3EXEmgipzdiLPq41KxPI-Nhs_dCkq
Special OST: CHAI(이수정) _ Oh My Angel (Angel's last mission : love(단, 하나의 사랑) OST Part.2)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMecoXeZVno
Drama
Comedy
Fantasy
Romance
13. Perfume

Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes

10

Notes: I think I fell in love with Shin Sung Rok harder with this one. The SML syndrome hits hard though.
OST Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgQL72GPFHU&list=PLPqh9nBiGoqafXAzoIf1lqH3SRspZiTR2&index=1
Special OST: Sohyang (소향) - Starlight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgVE39qulzU
Comedy
Romance
Melodrama
Supernatural
14. Hotel del Luna

Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

10

Notes: IU did an amazing job in here, even though it was my first ever drama watching her, it left a huge impression on me.
OST Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUAt0j0m4EQ&list=PLtKYsy9gZwasmbif6gOoEUVQIT-Vjmok_
Special OST: 태연 (TAEYEON) - All about you (그대라는 시) (Hotel Del Luna (호텔 델루나) OST Part.3)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHEOj3d7YS4
Horror
Comedy
Fantasy
Romance
15. Doctor John

Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes

10

Notes: I think this drama made me fall in love even more with Medical themed dramas.
OST Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8Xo8f7hzkA
Special OST: 민서 - Star [의사요한 OST Part.3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEyj_I38W7c
Life
Medical
Mystery
Romance
16. Extraordinary You

Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes

9.0

Notes: I remember fangirling hard over Rowoon and the height difference, more than anything.
OST Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrTq41lLjho&list=PLtEINgbJVeYuzhDmg5FrHwMPb4SyXJIWv
Special OST: Stray Kids (스트레이 키즈) - 끝나지 않을 이야기 [어쩌다 발견한 하루 OST Part.7
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j08LDhYC9cU
Youth
Comedy
Fantasy
Romance
17. Crash Landing on You

Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

10

Notes: The comedy in this one was on point, adorable FL and the couple's chemistry is a plus.
OST Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rc7veCcQBvk
Special OST: 10cm - 우연인 듯 운명 (But it's Destiny)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGGQyqohOaw
Comedy
Romance
Military
Political
18. True Beauty

Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

8.0

Year Completed: 2021
Notes: The drama that introduced me to Hwang In Yeop, my baby. I am team Seo Jun for life.
OST Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5RD702KxJo&list=PLtKYsy9gZwasRwI6Bb8cN2xQRvwexTXJ4
Special OST: 선재(Sunjae) - I'm Missing You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUK7CJEqMJI
Romance
Comedy
Drama
Youth
19. Mr. Queen

Korean Drama - 2020, 20 episodes

10

Year Completed: 2021
Notes: If you'd like a drama free show with lots of comedy, this is it.
OST Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bho7F4Vm8Qg
Comedy
Fantasy
Romance
Historical
20. Lovely Runner

Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes

10

Year Completed: 2024
Notes: Introduced me to Byeon Woo Seok, a giant puppy. So not original, but not sure what made it enjoyable.
OST Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-u9cP2e2TE
Special OST: [(Lovely Runner) OST Part 1] 이클립스 (ECLIPSE) - 소나기 (Sudden Shower)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBB4MaBybyg
Romance
Comedy
Fantasy
Music
21. Master's Sun

Korean Drama - 2013, 17 episodes

9.0

Notes: TBA
OST Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INW7qd3bOKs&list=PL9G0wEJ0sK7l0C_WpDqucu11w0wRvUw7I
Special OST: Hyolin(효린) (Sistar) _ Crazy of you(미치게 만들어)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Iov70BaXM4
Supernatural
Romance
Comedy
Horror
22. Another Miss Oh

Korean Drama - 2016, 18 episodes

10

Notes: TBA
OST Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=achgvXP9x_M&list=PL92PpYhccuDb0NRLLWs7U-hDb4XQFRnY-&index=1
Special OST: Entire playlist is Chef's kiss.
Ben (벤) - Like a Dream
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ2g3CQDjLI
Comedy
Romance
Melodrama
Supernatural
23. Because This Is My First Life

Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

9.0

Year Completed: 2017
OST Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8q5reaEX0tY&list=PLtEINgbJVeYvTmDcuDEX61yb_Cap7h_PX
Notes: Contract Marriage trope done very well.
Romance
Comedy
Drama
Life
24. Kill Me, Heal Me

Korean Drama - 2015, 20 episodes

10

Year Completed: 2016
OST Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csYgHVQ-63Y
Special OST: Kill Me Heal Me OST Part.1- 환청 Hallucination(Feat.나쑈 NaShow) - 장재인 Jang Jane
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVoE9_eN8TE
Notes: Ji Sung is a legend is all I have to say.
Psychological
Romance
Comedy
Drama
25. Cinderella and the Four Knights

Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

9.0
26. She Was Pretty

Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes

9.5

Year Completed: 2016
OST Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUrR45xFZwg&t=953s
Special OST: SiWon(시원) _ Only you(너뿐이야)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwqBZy_YMWc
Notes: SLS hit me so hard, I was crying for Kim Shin Hyuk. Secretly rooted for him more.
Romance
Comedy
Drama
27. Uncontrollably Fond

Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes

9.0

Year Completed: 2017
OST Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gqsIJvaYuE
Notes: Don't watch this unless you wanna cry tbh.
Melodrama
Romance
Comedy
Drama
28. Shopaholic Louis

Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

9.5

Year Completed: 2017
OST Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CFuLM9xKss
Notes: The reason I fell in love with Seo In Guk. This is his best role imo.
Romance
Comedy
Drama
Life
29. Marriage, Not Dating

Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes

8.0