The front page of this subreddit is meant to be a living representation of quality content on Netflix and you might see the same submissions multiple times. I was beyond frustrated to complete this drama, I thought there would be something at the end that would make up for the frustration. Favourite non-2023 drama watched in 2023: D. Orange Marmalade. I've searched a lot for a kdrama where there are no love triangles and tbh there's always a second ML or FL who shows some interest in one of the Main Leads if you count that as a love triangle. Chicago Typewriter! Actually anything with Yoo Ah In. Duration: 70 minutes. SuperstarKenta. I’ve loved one such as “When the Camellia Blooms”, “While you were Sleeping”, and “It’s Okay Not To Be Okay”, and “Healer”. Great cast. My favourite all-time Kdrama is Alchemy of Souls, which is dubbed in English, it's a fantasy romance that follows the story of Nak-su, an assassin whose soul took over the body of a girl named Mu-Deok in order to evade capture, she then tries to figure out a way to regain her power while stuck in the body of a weak girl, with the help of Jang-Uk, they form a deal to protect one another while All of them have really good mystery/thriller as the main plot and romance as the sub plot. ML is a well loved celebrity who is deemed god of romance but is secretly afraid of (read hates) women; FL is his legal rep, who also moonlights as his bodyguard, but oh wait, she also fills in as a stunt double. Happiness (friends to lovers, fighting evil humans and zombies) 12. Still 17 - is a good wholesome romcom. Oldies But Goodies. That would be the end of all humanity. But Flower of Evil comes a surprise for me for a suspense drama mixed with romance. It doesn't have ANY romance though if you are looking for that. here are all of the kdramas i have watched that have been similar to what i am Misaeng, an Incomplete Life also fits the bill. Airing Schedule: Saturday & Sunday @ 9:10PM (KST) Airing Dates: January 14 - March 5, 2023. The Three Color Fantasy dramas: Vivid Romance/Romance Full of Life. My non Kdrama watching husband enjoyed Taxi Driver but that one is full on action. W: Between Two Worlds (action romance) Pinochio My Secret Romance Oh My Venus. Please help me find the ones that are just Romantic Comedy. ShadowTail101. It has everything: comedy, action, romance, mystery. No romance. 30-year-old female trio struggle with career frustrations, patriarchy (sexism, workplace harassment, and relationships (1 marries for a roof over her head, the other 2 face diff types of commitment issues). There is a budding bromance as well as just genuine camaraderie. Piece of your mind has a slow romance but it's calming and nice. It's about a spy who poses as a bodyguard for a temperamental, pampered actor - no romance. I usually like romance + action or + historical or + something else that's keeping the show moving. Fated to Love You - this show is a roller coaster of emotions; cried a lot. if there is its small) The Silent Sea Little Women Fiery Priest Black Dog. The love portion is secondary to the revenge. Awaken - 8/10 - it was very addictive, and plot was very dark and interesting. Also, will add my vote to the Descendants of the Sun - it's one of the staples of action romance along with Healer. There is no romance with the leads, but it is one of a kind and the epitome of good story telling. ML is a con-artist and FL is a very kind-hearted mermaid. Crash Course In Romance [Episodes 3 & 4] On-Air: tvN. Best Rom-com: Love To Hate You - fun romcom in a year lacking fun romcoms. - the first season is brilliant if you like darker/heavier stuff. Skanaker. Plenty of romance. Reposts are not only allowed, but are encouraged to some extent. Military prosecutor doberman (2022, 16ep) corruption, murder and political mystery. It's a crime drama starring Kim Nam Gil - no romance. Streaming Sources: Netflix. I really enjoyed watching Tempted, weightlifting Kim bok joo, love alarm, dream high 1-2 AND IM CURRENTLY LOVINGGG TRUE BEAUTYYYYYYY!!! Archived post. Abyss (2019, 16ep) murder mystery with fantasy. Beyond Evil, Stranger, Doctor Prisoner, Taxi Driver. Recommendation for romance kdrama. Into The Ring - frenemies to lovers, a must if you like good cinematography, best kisses. What are some romance Kdramas that you wish you could unwatch to experience again for the first time. -Crash Landing on You. I think one of the reasons older romance dramas are better is because they don't censor or cut out kiss scenes for a peck on the lips or on the forehead. a perfect example of this would be the glory but i dont think that drama could ever be topped. The Heirs: this drama is cheesy, but the good cheese and always very entertaining. a. P. I enjoyed the steamy part of Nevertheless but the story was lacking imo. Kdrama with young romance. Oldies: Dream High, Delightful girl, Playful kiss, Devil beside you (taiwanese), Boys over flowers. It makes me see my life and accept some of my flaws as well. There's no specific villain and the side characters all have loveable characteristics. Live Up to Your Name - 7/10 - it was nice, but I don't like historical drama so it was a little boring. C-drama : Love O2O, a sweet campus couple. when the devil calls your name. There are so many better dramas to watch, I’m sure you can rather invest your time there than in My Secret Romance. adramaaday. Episodes: 16. Your favorite Slice of Life kdramas? Recommendation Request. He's motivated by his lingering fixation on his first love, academy teacher Seo Hye Jin. This drama is like a warm hug. if you liked hotel del luna u might also like Goblin. 20th Century Boy and Girl. There are a ton of kdrama rom coms to watch, but as many others have suggested A Business Proposal is hands down the best show you could watch for what you're looking for. Tomorrow With You - Rewatched this recently and still That's my typical taste as a horror, suspense fan. DispenseDOven. Super fluffy. It is a sweet rom-com full of funny moments. I hated how annoyingly the female lead role was written. A-Teen. Train (for the most part) My Mister (top tier) Misaeng Law School Stove League Good Manager (Chief Kim) (i dont remember romance anyway. Visually arresting ML. I don't stream dramas or movies illegally, but I watch variety shows and idol reality shows from websites hi! i want to watch something spicy or at least something with very good chemistry between two main leads with passion or steaminess. as the title says, i want to watch romance dramas where the leads have superrr good chemistry. Hey everyone! Let's just say I'm going through things these days and I wanna watch the most emotion- stirring k-drama there is! I want something that has intense romance, longing, desperation you name it! Something that puts me on an emotional Romance, comedy, thriller. *Phantom/Ghost *Vincenzo (almost non-existent romance) *Stranger. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Boys Over Flowers. It’s not a bad boy and innocent girl, but I think you’d really enjoy Queen In-Hyun’s Man. Award. More overtly comedic, though there’s a lot of genuine emotion built into the characters and relationships. I second The Smile Has Left Your Eyes. Uncontrollably Fond - I don't actually remember much so I don't know if I would like it now but I remember crying a lot for the leads. Best Comedy: Behind Your Touch: some of the best & funniest comedy I’ve ever seen in a kdrama and most definitely the funniest kdrama this year imo. Defendant. Find all the latest What Are You Watching posts here . As a matter of fact my fave kdrama falls under this genre I thought it was really tiring to watch because the only thing going on was the romance and there weren't any other interesting parts of the plot, but that's just me. Classic for a reason. city hunter. few people recommend this but it is one of the best kdramas i watched: mr sunshine. Basic plot of the drama: (very) poor FL moves into (very) rich ML’s house as a maid, and also ends up going to his school (which is full of VERY rich people also). descendants of the sun (watched) my secret terrius. k. The Midnight Romance in Hagwon [Episodes 5 & 6] Plot Synopsis: After resigning from a big company, Lee Joon Ho returns to the academy where he'd studied, this time as an instructor. Goong. Healer - action, romance, thriller-lite. University dramas ive watched: • weightlifting fairy kbj • my id is gangnam beauty (im not looking for one like this) •cheese in the trap • Law school (not looking for a serious one like this) • sassy go go. Boss and Me. But the only thing I liked was gl couple and the guy from another side couple I loved it when he leaves his gf and clearly states he can't accept her behavior and she should change herself if she wanted him I was like at least they showed some sense finally. But personally loved the show. Vagabond (2019, 16ep) corruption, murder and political mystery. • 2 yr. It’s Korean Charlie’s Angels with an amazing cast, lots of action, niche & quirky humor and with just enough romance that it isn’t a huuuge focus away from the storyline but more so of a focus on the relationships these women have 10/10 hysterical. this is my favorite sub genre of kdramas!!! a good revenge story but with a heartfelt romance behind it. Any descriptions wont just justify how good this is. Inhouse Marriage Honey. Love Rain aired in 2012 starring Jang Keun Suk and YoonA (SNSD). Team Bulldog is also underrated IMO and deserves better! Yoon Se-Ri is super rich, she's quirky, but she's a strong, independent woman with her own successful business. shinsengummies. Archived post. I am a sucker for cute love storiesss, please help, a kdrama noob here :) Archived post. By the second episode I was absorbed into the TV series and couldn't stop watching. The Package MDL rating: 8. Marriage Not Dating. Hi there, so basically I kind of dislike love triangles and those moments in most romance drama where a third party gets involved and make one of the mc wondering, and the other jealous (but actually the first mc was not interested but the other being jealous make them annoyed at each other and so on for 2 episodes). It's a medical drama about a young autistic doctor - no romance. I really enjoyed watching Business Proposal, Crash Landing on You, Kind the Land, True Beauty, Hidden Love (Cdrama), Hometown Cha Cha Cha, and other similar ones. I just got into watching Korean dramas recently and so far have watched Sweet Home, Extracurricular and Flower of Evil. It's immensely hard to write up a plot that could keep the viewers engaged with an ordinary romance plot. 6. Some of the romances in some shows are more prevalent than in other shows but all of them are worth the try because their plots are too damn good to miss :)) Reply reply. legend of the blue sea is the best one in this category. Thanks in advance for the help! Sunshine of my Life. uniqueunicorn_hk. Not mentioned yet (except Survivor there are some time travel elements): God's Gift - 14 Days, Life on Mars, Designated Survivor: 60 Days, 365: Repeat the Year, Times (no romance at all), Kairos, Again My Life. Drama: Crash Course in Romance. I think Korean movies are usually a bit sadder. Submissions should be for the purpose of informing or initiating a discussion, not just to entertain readers. Two Cops starring Jo Jung-suk, Kim Seon-ho, and Hyeri. Reply 1988 - One of the main points are for sure romantic relationships, but this drama makes you realize a lot of things, like the importance of family and friends. and the ending destroying me. You are my Glory. A woman starts to dream of the future and starts to find a way to avoid the bad things she foresaw to happen. fatenumber. The Legend of the Blue Sea. 5. Politenesstoall. The goal of /r/Movies is to provide an inclusive place for discussions and news about films with major releases. 7. while you Where sleeping (watched) welcome 2 life (watched) come and hug me. A little more meta and adventurous in terms of format. Reply reply. ♡. looking for revenge drama with romance. My Strange Hero - set in a high school but main character is older. A Love So Beautiful! It's not as melodramatic as 18 again, but it's a heartwarming and wholesome highschool romance drama (that's not too cringe) as well. 1% of Something. One the woman (2021, 16ep) mystery about who the FL is. If you want an easy romance watch, I recommend Queen of Tears! Thank me later. suspicious partner. It's packed with action and has a satisfying romance. High school dramas: Live On. Lawless lawyer. It's about a 17 year old violinst who wakes up from a comma thirteen years later as a 30 year old woman. He might like Money Flower too - intrigue and revenge. Good Doctor starring Joo Won is great. 99. Nevertheless is a college based k drama , not to give No romance, just great bromance. ML falls in love with FL…but so does his ex-best-friend-turned-enemy! I've watched most of kdramas on your list, I think you will love fight for my way!!!Pls watch it bc it's criminally underrated 😭 One of my top kdramas of all time, it's so cute and down to earth. Very intricate plotline. The Classic - I know this is for kdrama recs but just in case you are in the mood to watch a movie If you liked Mad Dog, you’ll prob like Leverage or Lookout. sleepyjungkooky. I loved Business proposal and that had a good amount of steam in it. Tale of the Nine-Tailed (2020) Crash Landing on You (2019) Mr. Wentkat. Another light rom com where the hero is a small girl with a supernatural strength. 3. Extracurricular and Strangers from Hell are thrillers/crime/mystery drama that are very well made and worth a watch. In 2023, Im Sol (Kim Hye-yoon), is a 34-year-old who uses a wheelchair and a dedicated fan of K-pop I’ve listed some dramas that I’ve watched already and LOVED. God forbid the girl liked it. Goblin - Sad af throughout. also, if there is cdramas, jdramas, or thai I can understand HPL not making many Top 10 lists as it generally gets lost in the fray of more popular dramas like What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim, Strong Woman DBS, Touch Your Heart, Hometown CCC, Business Proposal, King the Land, etc. it has an essence of revenge too 365 Past year - Complete thriller will recommend it but a little bit of romance He is Psychometric - I really enjoyed watching it. Perfect and Casual. One of my real life friends introduced me to DramaFever and Viki after finding out I started watching Korean dramas, so I stopped using Netflix. Because This is My First Life — another slice of life romcom. Beyond Evil - 7/10 - I hate actor which plays this younger police officer, and it was a little boring. 1. Chemistry is so strong even the plot not beeing romance. Random Recommendation: Behind Your Touch - you can tell everyone involved had lots of fun making this. A fantasy drama very romantic and funny showcasing the romance of a man and a mermaid. Very funny too. MarketVirtual. D. Han Ji-min is amazing and Lee Min-ki was so badass and HOT (but in a quirky funny way). The Package - set in France, more “mature” themes than your usual romance kdrama. Very underappreciated drama. It is a very warm, comforting yet bold drama that shows the power of people and small acts of kindness, thoughtfulness, love and friendship. 4. Playful Kiss. Other popular and decent/amazing dramas wiith law as genre are: Law School, Hyena, Vincenzo, One Dollar Lawyer, Divorce Attorney Shin, Big Mouth, One Ordinary Day, Juvenile Justice, the Devil Judge, currently airing is Delightfully Deceitful, but i don't now how much The primary purpose of /r/NetflixBestOf is to shitpost about Breaking Bad. Love Designer. duel. I initially watched korean dramas soley on Netflix, since I was accidentally introduced to it. 9% of the times it is just too annoying for me because it causes JUST NO. Crash Landing on you. Crash Course In Romance [Episodes 1 & 2] On-Air: tvN. Strong Woman Bo Dong Soon. They never made me cry, but their pretty freaking sad. +100 for Love to Hate You. Hometown Cha Cha Cha — a big-city dentist opens her own clinic in a small seaside town, home to a charming Jack-of-all-trades who is her polar opposite in every way. Lawless Layer - 7/10 - just okey. Sunshine (2018) Strong Woman Do Bong Soon (2017) Descendants of the Sun (2016) Guardian: The Lonely and Great God a. Put your head on my shoulder. Shopping King Louis - for cute and puppy love romance. one of my top 5 fav kdrama Lawless Attorney - The lead chemistry is on fire and it's a law based thriller. Nobody Knows. Part of the drama is out of Seoul. Pure romance dramas are hard to find, probably because romance is often seen as cringe and cheesy. Sassy Go Go. Recommendation Request. Mr queen (comedy/ historical) a successful chef from modern day wakes up and finds himself trapped in the body of a queen. Queen of the Ring. Feels unique, both genre-wise and in terms of the tonal balance and cultural perspective. If you search ‘My Mister’ in this sub or /kdrama, you will find 100s of recommendations for the drama. They have an overall group dynamic as well as a little romance. These romance KDramas of all flavors, I found to be quite enjoyable each in their own way, not in any particular order, but I would love to watch shows that are similar to or as good as any of the following: Recommendation Request. The ML is truly not a good person, and above all else is self-serving and does what will benefit him or amuse him regardless of peoples feelings. The King Eternal Monarch had a FL police officer. The only dramas that made me cry is The Smile Has Left My Eyes (still not over this one), , Uncontrollably Fond, Moon Lovers, Todome no Kiss (Japanese drama). Looking for a Kdrama with mystery/thriller and stuff romance. What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim. Please share underrated ones as well. The Fiery Priest (2019) Bad Guys (2014) Romance with some action. There has been a division of how people see slice of life as a bit boring, but i beg to differ, this genre is the most healing among all. i would love to to watch something like a mafia/gangster romance that’s very steamy between the main characters but i’m also open to anything that’s just good chemistry, passion, and something just spicy lol. 1. It is fluffy and even if they are strangers they will try to build a very healthy relationship. Flower of Evil was by far my favorite of the 3. •. Favorite K-drama yet. It's a romance galore with chemistry so strong it practically jumped out of the tv into real life. Looking for more kdramas to consume, and I like when the leads get together around the middle of the arc and I also really prefer them to actually have some on screen PDA moments. Ghost / Phantom (2012) You might like Beyond Evil or SKY Castle. It Every episode is engaging, captivating, and hits you with that fast pace. Man to Man is a spy caper that's actually really funny. Chocolate is also slow and it'll make your heart hurt cuz the main leads can't be together. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. ADMIN MOD. Let us know what you are looking for as well as what you’ve enjoyed in the past and let our community of drama lovers suggest Korean dramas for you to watch! Any recommendations for steamy romance dramas. Loved it. 2. I thought the drama made a breakthrough move with the whole one night stand thing, only to reveal that girl regretted it and the guy "fell in love" so that, you know, it doesn't look "bad". terribly cringy and boring. • 3 yr. Jun 18, 2024 · This popular romance-fantasy drama mixes time travel with every K-pop fangirl's wildest dreams. The Light in Your Eyes has some very few romance elements but has nothing do with romance and also excellent. Revised Romanization: Ilta Seukaendeul. • 4 yr. When camellia blooms is also nice drama with slow romance. Share. I'm a sucker for sad stuff lmao. So I’m looking for light hearted romance/romcom drama recommendations. A weekly thread to talk about all the things that we are watching! You are not limited to Korean things, feel free to talk about other dramas/shows you are watching. Legend of the blue sea. I usually enjoy action or thriller shows with a romance subplot, but I will watch anything if it comes highly recommended. Recommendation for a k-drama with intense romance, desperation and longing? Recommendation Request. Love 020. Kryssi30. The Boy Next Door - just throwing this short kdrama in for fun if you want to check it out pure bromance comedy when you have nothing to Japanese Drama. I recently watched 18 again and it was very good is there any similar kdrama which is romance based in high school or any other must What Are You Watching? - [2024/01/17] Weekly Post. cleanduckk. . NOPEEEE it's the worst kdrama i've watched. Director: Yoo Je Won (Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, The King: Eternal Monarch) Writer: Yang Hee Seung (Once Again, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo) Network: tvN. the plot, country or how old it…. It is very unique, has very fresh plot and memorable characters. THIS WAS SO HILARIOUS! 7. The Liar and His Lover - FL is in high school. Oh I almost forgot. ago. I love very much this one. 30 but 17. DarkKnight2001135. When The Camellia Blooms - has sad parts towards the end. Stranger (has two seasons) is a classic in the law kdrama genre. Coffee Prince. Oh then trust me, what youre looking for is Save me. School 2013, Move to Heaven, Navillera, Kingdom, My name, The Uncanny Counter. Another Oh Hae Young. (Her Private Life first kiss is just chefs kiss ) My top 3 fav romance kdrama’s are: -Hometown Cha Cha Cha. 65 votes, 87 comments. although there is this one scene with a car accident but it Be Melodramatic (aka Melo is My Nature) (10/10): Another of my favs. Great soundtrack, literally no bad song at all- and the 2nd lead couple is also cute and has great chemistry. Strong friendship plots and tsundere male leads a plus! Basically anything that’ll give me the happy feels! Like the following: Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo. Dali and Cocky Prince. Here are some of my recommendations : I’ll go to you when the weather is nice Come and hug me < it’s not a romance per say, but I loved the interactions between leads > It’s okay that’s love When the Camelia blooms. Extracurricular. But Love Rain is one of the few dramas that does it right. It’s a little older, which shows a bit in the cinematography, but the story holds up and the chemistry is on fire. •• Edited. It is a steamy fast paced rom-com starting with a convenience marriage (that will be consummated soon). It gives you very good vibes and leave you with very warm emotions. Not exactly a school romance but it's on campus and a good story on finding yourself, FL grows a backbone and as a person. Vincenzo. - if you want a drama with a serious plot, this is a serious plot that is really compelling. 18 Again — ML is a middle-aged man Extraordinary You - This was a lighter watch but I enjoyed the twists and rooted so hard for the main couple's happiness. I’m sure my friend here u/iam_uncertainty will agree with me. Its short, funny, doesn't take itself seriously and really leans into the kdrama tropes. Bring it on, Ghost - summer is a great time for a ghost stories so I would recommend this one. It could've done in 8-10 episodes honestly, but it wasn't too bad. Healer - Again it has the right amount of thrill, romance, and action . Rookie Historian - good gateway historical. Both leads have great chemistry and great acting. Alchemy of souls (fantasy/ mystery/ romance) THIS IS THE BEST EVER KDRAMA IN THE HISTORY OF KDRAMAS. 11 out of 12 episodes in Europe since it tells the story of a group of tourists in an excursion to France. Beyond Evil is a police thriller with great acting and no romance. Come and Hug Me. It's not dark and sexy, but it's a dark drama with a beautiful romance between star-crossed lovers. Great chemistry bw main leads and I love so much male lead character. Please recommend me some romance Kdramas that are more realistic, serious and understated but are still kinda cute rather than… Keep in mind, this was made around the late 2000s so the camera wasn’t all that great and the cliches are everywhere LOOOL. The Smile Has Left Your Eyes (2018) It's more of a thriller-drama-romance but it's reaallly reallyyy good. Sassy Go Go (aka Cheer Up) (set in high school). Loved W two worlds, binged it in a few days. The Worst of Evil (Disney+/Hulu) Love & attraction add volatility and tension to the crime drama. 59 votes, 82 comments. Fight your way (2017) What's wrong with secretary Kim (My all time favourite drama) (2018) Another vote for Healer. Its an amazing drama. Goblin (2016) Suspicious partner (2017, 40ep) murder mystery. Hangul: 일타 스캔들. Romance/thriller kdramas I like: Suspicious Partner: female mc is a law student that gets framed for murder and is teased by the culprit whom she promises to catch. Reply. The ending is so good and surprising! 😻😻😻. ww qw uk fc ix cn di gn co cd