Best Noona-Themed Romance Drama Series

My Favorite Dramas with Noona or Older Woman/Younger Man-Themed Storylines

I put them in order of how much Noona-Themed Romance is involved, based on:

1) The struggle the female character has with dating the male character because of age

2) How insistent/sweet the male character is in wanting to date the female character

3) How female-centered it is and how much power the female character has over the male character

4) The Forbidden-ness of the couple together

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1. Biscuit Teacher and Star Candy

Korean Drama - 2005, 16 episodes

10

Sentimental Favorite...It is also a bonus because the female character shapes the male character as a mentor.
2. Encounter

Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes

9.0

I am surprised by how much I liked this newer drama. It is great to see a female CEO and how she struggles with her social status vs. the male character's social status.
3. I Hear Your Voice

Korean Drama - 2013, 18 episodes

9.0

Not only a noona-romance but also supernatural and thriller themes in there too! Great for those a fan of Lee Jong Suk (he is such a noona-killer!).
4. Last Cinderella

Japanese Drama - 2013, 11 episodes

10
5. Witch's Romance

Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes

8.5
6. I Need Romance Season 3

Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes

8.5
7. Still, Marry Me

Korean Drama - 2010, 16 episodes

8.5
8. I'm Taking the Day Off

Japanese Drama - 2014, 10 episodes

8.0
9. Romance Is a Bonus Book

Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

8.0

One word....Lee Jong Suk. (Again)
10. Secret Love Affair

Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes

9.0

Darker themed show between an older woman and a younger man.
11. Meet Me after School

Japanese Drama - 2018, 11 episodes

8.0

Also, a darker take on teacher-student relationship than Biscuit Teacher and Star Candy. But still really good, but you may be squeamish because of the underage-ness of the male lead.
12. Angry Mom

Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes

9.5

Even though there isn't really any romance between the two characters...it is mainly one-sided but it's soooo worth watching for the cute looks Go Bok Dong (Ji Soo) gives!!!
13. What's Up, Fox?

Korean Drama - 2006, 16 episodes

8.5
14. My Lovely Sam Soon

Korean Drama - 2005, 16 episodes

10

Classic. One of my favorite dramas but it doesn't really emphasize the noona romance which is why I am not putting it at the top.
15. A Story to Read When You First Fall in Love

Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes

9.0
16. High School King of Savvy

Korean Drama - 2014, 17 episodes

7.5
17. Flower Boy Ramen Shop

Korean Drama - 2011, 16 episodes

8.0
18. Doctors' Affairs

Japanese Drama - 2015, 11 episodes

8.0
19. Second 20's

Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes

9.0

Though the two main leads have a bit of an age difference, it isn't really talked about. Still I'm adding it to the list as it is a GREAT drama!
20. A Girl & Three Sweethearts

Japanese Drama - 2016, 10 episodes

7.0
21. Learning to Love

Japanese Drama - 2025, 11 episodes

10