Korean dramas have captured hearts worldwide with their unique blend of romance and comedy. These shows offer a perfect escape with charming characters, hilarious situations, and heartfelt moments.
This article highlights 20 of the best romantic comedy Korean dramas. Each show brings a fresh take on love and laughter, making them must-watches for any K-drama fan.
From timeless classics to modern hits, these dramas promise to entertain and delight. The list is blended with quirky romances and unexpected love stories that keep viewers hooked from start to finish.
Whether you’re a seasoned K-drama enthusiast or a newcomer, these romantic comedies have something for everyone. Their engaging plots and relatable characters make them perfect for binge-watching.
Join us as we discover these 20 gems of Korean television. Each drama offers a unique twist on romance and humour, ensuring a delightful viewing experience that will leave you smiling long after the final episode.
1. My Love from Star (2013)
“My Love from the Star” is a South Korean fantasy romantic comedy series featuring Jun Ji-hyun and Kim Soo-hyun. The show, directed by Jang Tae-yoo and written by Park Ji-Eun, tells a unique love story between an alien and a top actress.
Do Min-joon (Kim Soo-hyun) is an extraterrestrial who arrived on Earth in 1609 and has been stranded here ever since. With enhanced abilities and a cynical outlook, he has lived through the centuries under various identities and is now a college professor.
Cheon Song-Yi (Jun Ji-Hyun) is a famous actress with a tumultuous career and personal life. As Min-joon’s new neighbour, her unpredictable situations lead him to use his powers to help her, all while discovering she resembles a woman he loved 400 years ago.
As Min-joon nears his departure to return to his planet, he falls for Song-Yi. Despite his attempts to remain detached, their growing love complicates his plans.
Meanwhile, Song-yi faces a career crisis and dangerous threats from Lee Jae-kyung (Shin Sung-rok), who poses a serious threat to Min-joon and those close to him. With the help of Hee-kyung, Min-joon battles to protect Song-yi while dealing with his own impending departure.
- Aired: Dec 18, 2013 – Feb 27, 2014
- No of Episodes: 21
- Cast: Kim So Hyun, Jun Ji Hyun
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
2. The Master’s Sun (2013)
Master’s Sun is a romantic comedy written by the Hong sisters. It revolves around Joo Joong-won (So Ji-sub), a cold CEO, and Tae Gong-shil (Gong Hyo-jin), a woman who sees ghosts after an accident.
Joo Joong-won, the ambitious president of Kingdom Group, uses his wealth and power to track down a ransom lost during a kidnapping. His life changes when he discovers that ghosts disappear whenever Gong-shil touches him. Despite his initial skepticism, he begins to value more important aspects of life as he grows closer to Gong-shil.
Tae Gong-shil struggles with her supernatural ability to see ghosts, which makes her life difficult. She starts working as a cleaning lady at Joong-won’s mall and becomes his secretary, finding solace in his presence as it banishes the ghosts.
Seo In-Guk plays Kang Woo, a former soldier who becomes Joong-won’s head of security. He initially pursues Gong-shil but eventually falls for Tae Yi-Kyung (Kim Yoo-ri), a top star seeking revenge against Gong-shil. Yi-ryung’s plan to seduce Joong-won fails as she develops genuine feelings for Kang Woo.
- Aired: Aug 7, 2013 – Oct 3, 2013
- No of Episodes: 17
- Cast: Gong Hyo Jinm, So Ji Sub, Seo In Guk, Kim Yoo Ri
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
3. Oh My Venus (2015)
Oh My Venus is a romantic comedy about Kim Young-ho, also known as John Kim, a personal trainer for Hollywood stars. After a scandal forces him to return to Korea, he meets Kang Joo-eun, a once-beautiful lawyer who has struggled with weight gain.
Young-ho, dealing with family issues and a past illness, rescues Joo-eun when she collapses on a flight. Despite his problems, he helps her after she blackmails him with his secret identity. As Joo-eun transforms her body, the two grow close and heal each other’s emotional wounds.
In a flashback, it’s revealed that Joo-eun once helped Young-ho during his battle with bone cancer, linking their pasts. As they develop feelings for each other, a tragic event threatens their future together.
- Aired: Nov 16, 2015 – Jan 5, 2016
- No of Episodes: 16
- Cast: So Ji Sub, Shin Min Ah, Jung Gyu Woo, Yoo In Young
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
4. She Was Pretty (2015)
She Was Pretty is a romantic comedy about two former acquaintances who reunite after undergoing dramatic changes in their fortunes and appearances.
Kim Hye-jin, once a beautiful and wealthy girl, faces hardship after her family’s company goes bankrupt. She grows up with freckles and curly hair, far from her childhood beauty. Meanwhile, Ji Sung-Joon, once an unattractive boy with low self-esteem, becomes a successful and handsome editor.
When they meet again, Sung-joon doesn’t recognize Hye-jin. To protect her past image, Hye-jin asks her attractive friend Ha-ri to impersonate her. Hye-jin, now working at Sung-joon’s magazine, endures his mistreatment, unaware she is his long-lost friend.
Ha-ri also falls for Sung-joon, while Hye-jin finds a friend in Shin-hyuk, who eventually falls in love with her. As Sung-joon gets to know Hye-jin, he suspects she might be his childhood friend.
- Aired: Sep 16, 2015 – Nov 11, 2015
- No of Episodes: 16
- Cast: Hwang Jung Eum, Park Seo Joon
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
5. Legend of the Blue Sea (2016)
The Legend of the Blue Sea follows Shim Chung, a Joseon-era mermaid, as she faces modern-day Seoul. She tracks her ancient love, Kim Ryung, who has a present-day counterpart in Heo Joon Jae, a skilled scam artist intrigued by Shim Chung’s $6 million jade bracelet.
With nowhere to go, Shim Chung is taken in by Joon Jae, who is also hiding from a past victim of his scams. As Shim Chung settles in, she encounters Joon Jae’s rival Cha Shi Ah, a researcher of ancient artefacts.
Shim Chung faces further challenges when Joon Jae’s stepmother sends a killer, Ma Dae Yeong, to eliminate him. Amidst these dangers, Shim Chung must adapt to her new life and protect Joon Jae from the threats closing in on him.
- Aired: Nov 16, 2016 – Jan 25, 2017
- No of Episodes: 20
- Cast: Jun Ji Hyun, Lee Min Ho
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
6. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo (2016)
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo is a coming-of-age sports drama inspired by Olympic gold medalist Jang Mi-ran. The show aired on MBC from November 16, 2016, to January 11, 2017.
The series follows Kim Bok-joo (Lee Sung-kyung), a talented weightlifter at a sports university, who develops a crush on Jung Jae-yi (Lee Jae-yoon), the older brother of her friend, Jung Joon-hyung (Nam Joo-hyuk). Initially, Joon-hyung teases Bok-joo, but he soon realizes he has feelings for her.
Bok-joo’s journey involves balancing her athletic dreams with her evolving emotions. Despite her strong exterior, she hides insecurities and a fragile heart. She initially falls for Jae-yi but eventually finds love with his brother, Joon-hyung.
The show also features Song Shi-ho (Kyung Soo-jin), Joon-hyung’s ex-girlfriend, who grapples with jealousy and stress. Her evolving relationship with Bok-joo highlights themes of growth and forgiveness.
- Aired: Nov 16, 2016 – Jan 11, 2017
- No of Episodes: 16
- Cast: Lee Sung Kyung, Nam Joo Hyuk, Lee Jae Yoon, Kyung Soo Jin
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
7. Fight for My Way (2017)
Fight for My Way follows the struggles of underdogs with big dreams in a career they’re underqualified for. Ko Dong-man (Park Seo-Joon), a former taekwondo athlete turned mixed martial artist, and Choi Ae-ra (Kim Ji-won), a department store employee aspiring to be an announcer, facing their challenging paths while a long-standing friendship blossoms into romance.
The series features the “Crazy Fantastic Four,” a group of friends who initially seem lacking in abilities but grow significantly throughout the show. Ko Dong-man battles to succeed both in his career and in love with his best friend, Choi Ae-ra.
Kim Joo-man (Ahn Jae-hong) is the “brain” of the group, working at a home shopping network and facing challenges in his long-term relationship. Baek Seol-hee (Song Ha-yoon) is a customer service employee deeply in love with Joo-man, and her dedication becomes a central part of her character’s journey.
As each character strives for their goals, they deal with personal and professional setbacks, illustrating the importance of perseverance and friendship in achieving their dreams. The series blends humour, romance, and drama, showcasing how these four individuals support each other in their pursuit of success and happiness.
- Aired: May 22, 2017 – Jul 11, 2017
- No of Episodes: 16
- Cast: Park Seo Joon, Kim Ji Won, Ahn Jae Hong, Song Ha Yoon
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
8. Because This is My First Life (2017)
Because This is My First Life tells the story of socially awkward IT employee Nam Se-hee (Lee Min-ki) and broke homeless writer Yoon Ji-ho (Jung So-min), who entered into a contract marriage for two years. They agree to a marriage of convenience with the terms of being landlord and tenant, sharing their home based on common goals and values.
Nam Se-hee, a quirky computer designer, rents out a room in his expensive townhouse to Yoon Ji-ho, believing she is male and hoping to avoid further problems with tenants. Yoon Ji-ho, an assistant screenwriter in a career crisis, moves into the room after being displaced by her brother’s marriage, thinking Se-hee is female. Their initial platonic arrangement faces complications due to personal trauma, social expectations, and familial pressures.
The series also follows the lives of their friends, presenting diverse views on love and marriage as they overcome their relationships and aspirations.
- Aired: Oct 9, 2017 – Nov 28, 2017
- No of Episodes: 16
- Cast: Jung So Min, Lee Min Ki, Esom, Park Byung, Kim Ga Eun, Kim Min Seok
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
9. I Am Not A Robot (2017)
I Am Not A Robot centres on Kim Min Kyu, a wealthy financial company shareholder with a rare “human allergy” that hinders his ability to interact normally with people. His interest is piqued by a robotic project, Aji-3, developed by the Santa Maria team led by Hong Baek Gyun.
Hong Baek Gyun, a renowned robotics professor, designed Aji-3 based on his ex-girlfriend, Jo Ji Ah, a struggling inventor and personal shopper. When a battery malfunction jeopardizes Aji-3’s operation, Hong Baek Gyun persuades Jo Ji Ah to impersonate the robot to secure funding from Min Kyu.
As Jo Ji Ah poses as Aji-3, Kim Min Kyu finds a semblance of genuine human interaction, deepening his connection to the “robot” and complicating the situation.
- Aired: Dec 6, 2017 – Jan 25, 2018
- No of Episodes: 32
- Cast: Yoo Seung Ho, Chae Soo Bin
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
10. My Secret Romance (2017)
My Secret Romance begins with Jin-wook and Yoo-mi meeting at a resort in Gangwon-do. Yoo-mi is there for her mother’s second wedding, while Jin-wook works as a bellhop, a job given by his father to teach him responsibility. Despite a series of misunderstandings, they spend a night together on the beach, but Yoo-mi vanishes by morning, leaving Jin-wook confused and insulted.
Three years later, Yoo-mi becomes a nutritionist at the company where Jin-wook works. Jin-wook, once a carefree playboy, has matured and now harbours feelings for Yoo-mi. He has kept a bra-pad from their night together as a keepsake. Though initially strict with Yoo-mi, it’s his way of staying close to her. He eventually confesses his feelings and agrees to wait for her.
During the interim, Yoo-mi’s mother had another child, Dong-goo, who was three years old. Jin-wook’s father mistakenly thinks Dong-goo is Yoo-mi’s son, leading to a misunderstanding that Jin-wook fathered the child out of wedlock. Jin-wook, feeling he wronged Yoo-mi, warms up to her and accepts Dong-goo as his son. The confusion is later cleared, but Yoo-mi gets upset, thinking Jin-wook was with her only because of the child.
The drama intensifies with the entrance of Joo Hye-ri, a suitable match for Jin-wook, and Yoo-mi’s friend Jung Hyun-tae, who secretly loves her. Despite these complications and issues with their parents, Jin-wook and Yoo-mi’s love endures.
- Aired: Apr 17, 2017 – May 30, 2017
- No of Episodes: 13
- Cast: Sung Hoon, Song Ji Eun
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
11. Strong Woman Do Bong-soon (2017)
“Strong Girl Bong-soon” (2017) is a South Korean TV series starring Park Bo-young as a woman with superhuman strength. The show also features Park Hyung-sik and Ji Soo and aired on JTBC from February 24 to April 15, 2017.
Do Bong-soon (Park Bo-young) inherits her extraordinary strength from the women in her family. She dreams of creating a video game with herself as the main character while also wanting to become the ideal type of her crush, the police officer In Guk-doo (Ji Soo).
Bong-soon’s strength lands her a job as a bodyguard for Ahn Min-hyuk (Park Hyung-sik), the rich heir and CEO of a gaming company. A series of kidnappings in Bong-soon’s neighbourhood drive her to use her powers for good, especially after her best friend is targeted.
With Min-hyuk’s help, Bong-soon learns to control her strength to fight crime. As they work together, their relationship deepens, blending comical and dangerous situations that bring them closer.
- Aired: Feb 24, 2017 – Apr 15, 2017
- No of Episodes: 16
- Cast: Park Bo Gum, Park Hyung Sik, Kim Ji Soo
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
12. What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim? (2018)
“What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim” (2018) stars Park Seo-Joon and Park Min-young. The series is based on Jung Kyung-yoon’s 2013 novel, later serialized into a webtoon by KakaoPage in 2015.
Lee Young-Joon (Park Seo-Joon) is the vice-chairman of a major corporation. His life is disrupted when his highly capable secretary, Kim Mi-so (Park Min-young), announces her resignation after nine years.
Determined to keep her, Young-Joon tries to persuade Mi-so to stay. His narcissism initially makes it hard for Mi-so to work with him, but he soon realizes his true feelings for her.
The series follows their evolving relationship, highlighting Young-joon’s attempts to keep Mi-so and their shared past. Through humour and heartfelt moments, the show delves into their journey from professional colleagues to something more.
- Aired: Jun 6, 2018 – Jul 26, 2018
- No of Episodes: 16
- Cast: Park Min Young, Park Seo Joon
- Streaming Platform: Netflix, Viki
13. Backstreet Rookie (2020)
Backstreet Rookie follows Dae-hyun (Ji Chang-wook), who struggles to manage his family-owned convenience store and faces exhaustion. After being dumped by his girlfriend, he reluctantly hires Saet-Byul (Kim You-Jung), a high-school tough girl, as a part-timer.
Their professional relationship evolves into a complicated mix of personal and romantic entanglements. Saet-Byul initially joins to get closer to Dae-hyun, causing tension with his ex, Yeon-joo.
As Yeon-joo becomes increasingly insecure and distant, Saet-Byul and Dae-hyun grow closer, facing challenges like Saet-Byul’s homelessness and career struggles. Saet-Byul leaves to avoid complications, prompting Dae-hyun to realize his feelings and pursue her.
In the end, Saet-Byul returns, and Dae-hyun resigns from his corporate prospects to focus on the store and their relationship. They reunite, and Dae-hyun’s friend decides to turn their story into a webcomic.
- Aired: Jun 19, 2020 – Aug 8, 2020
- No of Episodes: 16
- Cast: Ji Chang Wook, Kim You Jung
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
14. Mr. Queen (2020)
Mr. Queen follows Jang Bong Hwan, a top South Korean chef for the country’s politicians. After a serious accident, he finds himself in the body of young queen Kim So Yong in Korea’s past.
Queen Kim So Yong’s husband, King Cheol Jong, is the monarch in name only. The late King Sunjo’s Queen, Sun Won, rules the realm in his stead, competing with her brother, Kim Jwa Geun, for power.
As Queen Kim So Yong tackles this new life, she discovers that her husband harbours secrets and is not as gentle and meek as he appears. The story unfolds as Bong Hwan, in Kim So Yong’s body, deals with political intrigue and personal revelations.
- Aired: Dec 12, 2020 – Feb 14, 2021
- No of Episodes: 20
- Cast: Shin Hye Sun, Kim Jung Hyun
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
15. Dali and Cocky Prince (2021)
Dali and Cocky Prince revolve around Kim Dali, a visiting researcher who returns to her home country after her father’s death. She must take over her family’s struggling art museum, which is on the brink of bankruptcy.
In the Netherlands, Dali meets Jin Moo-hak, a restaurateur, in a case of mistaken identity. Moo-hak, a major creditor of the art museum, comes to collect the debt, leading to an unexpected reunion.
Moo-hak, who grew up as a market peddler, now manages a successful global restaurant chain. Despite his money-focused approach, he becomes intrigued by Dali’s dedication to the art world.
Initially, Moo-hak is driven by the need to recover his money. However, as he learns more about Dali and her struggles, he starts to genuinely care about helping her.
The contrast between Moo-hak’s business-driven mindset and Dali’s artistic passion sets the stage for their evolving relationship. As they realize their differences, they begin to understand and appreciate each other, finding common ground in their shared challenges.
- Aired: Sep 22, 2021 – Nov 11, 2021
- No of Episodes: 16
- Cast: Park Gyu Young, Kim Min Jae
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
16. My Roommate Is a Gumiho (2021)
My Roommate Is a Gumiho follows Shin Woo Yeo, a charming and intelligent writer who is a 999-year-old nine-tailed fox. To become human, he needs to collect human energy through a special bead.
One night, university student Lee Dam’s drunk friend falls asleep in Woo Yeo’s expensive car. As Lee Dam tries to move her friend, Woo Yeo inadvertently drops his bead, which Lee Dam swallows.
The bead can only remain inside a human for a year before causing their death. To prevent this, Woo Yeo proposes that they live together while they find a solution.
Lee Dam, who has never had a boyfriend, is now faced with living with Woo Yeo. Together, they face this unusual situation, working towards finding a way to save her life and fulfill Woo Yeo’s dream of becoming human.
- Aired: May 26, 2021 – Jul 15, 2021
- No of Episodes: 16
- Cast: Jang Ki Yong, Lee Hye Ri
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
17. Our Beloved Summer (2021)
Our Beloved Summer is a coming-of-age romantic comedy centred around Choi Ung (Choi Woo-shik) and Kook Yeon-soo (Kim Da-mi), former lovers who vowed never to meet again after their breakup. Their high school documentary unexpectedly goes viral, forcing them to reunite and face the cameras together, thanks to their producer friend. This situation stirs up old feelings and leads to personal growth for both characters.
The drama follows the essence of love through subtle, often unnoticed acts. It focuses on emotions like throb, memory, and dreams rather than practical issues like family conflicts. Through their interactions, Choi Ung and Kook Yeon-soo felt their complex feelings and rediscovered what love truly means.
As they work on the documentary, they relive their past and confront unresolved emotions. Their journey is a mix of heartache and healing, capturing the beauty and pain of young love. The series beautifully portrays how romance can be found in small, everyday moments, making it a heartfelt and relatable story for viewers.
- Aired: Dec 6, 2021 – Jan 25, 2022
- No of Episodes: 16
- Cast: Choi Woo Shik, Kim Da Mi, Kim Sung Cheol
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
18. A Business Proposal (2022)
“Business Proposal” is a South Korean romantic comedy series based on a webtoon by HaeHwa. Directed by Park Seon-ho, it stars Ahn Hyo-seop, Kim Se-jeong, Kim Min-kyu, and Seol In-ah.
Shin Ha-ri (Kim Se-jeong) goes on a blind date pretending to be her friend, Jin Young-seo (Seol In-ah). Her date turns out to be her boss, Kang Tae-moo (Ahn Hyo-seop), CEO of Go Food.
Tae-moo, pressured by his grandfather to find a wife, decides to marry Ha-ri without knowing her true identity. Ha-ri’s deception is exposed, but she pretends to be Tae-moo’s fiancée for money.
Their relationship grows closer despite initial frosty interactions. Meanwhile, Young-seo falls for Tae-moo’s secretary, Sung-hoon, leading to another romantic subplot.
- Aired: Feb 28, 2022 – Apr 5, 2022
- No of Episodes: 12
- Cast: Ahn Hyo Seop, Kim Se Jeong, Kim Min Gue, Seol In Ah
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
19. Sh**ting Stars (2022)
Sh**ting Stars centres around Gong Tae Sung, one of the nation’s most beloved stars, and his complicated relationship with Oh Han Byeol, the head of his management company’s PR team. Tae Sung is used to living in the spotlight, constantly keeping a smile on his face and his temper in check for the public. However, those working for his management company, especially Han Byeol, know the real Tae Sung, who has a strong desire to win and a hot temper.
Han Byeol, well-versed in speech and crisis management, has often had to use her skills to maintain Tae Sung’s spotless reputation. Despite their constant bickering and seemingly endless arguments, they are perfect natural enemies. The series whether their mutual loathing will persist or if the time spent together will change their feelings.
As Tae Sung and Han Byeol their professional and personal lives, the drama delves into their evolving relationship. It highlights the tension and chemistry between them, raising questions about whether their animosity could turn into something more. This series combines the glamour of celebrity life with the complexities of human emotions, making it a compelling watch.
- Aired: Apr 22, 2022 – Jun 11, 2022
- No of Episodes: 16
- Cast: Lee Sung Kyung, Kim Young Dae
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
20. Doctor Slump (2024)
Doctor Slump follows Yeo Jeong Woo, who excelled academically and became a popular plastic surgeon. His life takes a turn due to a mysterious medical accident, pushing him to the edge.
At his lowest point, Jeong Woo meets Nam Ha Neul, a past rival. Ha Neul, an anesthesiologist, was a childhood genius who dedicated her life to work and studying, leaving no time for fun.
Realizing her unhappiness, Ha Neul decides to make a change. She encounters Jeong Woo during one of her worst moments, and they begin to comfort each other.
A romantic relationship blossoms between Jeong Woo and Ha Neul as they support each other through their struggles.
- Aired: Jan 27, 2024 – Mar 17, 2024
- No of Episodes: 16
- Cast: Park Hung Sik, Park Shin Hye
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
