60+ Dramas From The First Half Of 2026 (K-Drama Masterlist)

The first half of the year has flown by in the blink of an eye, and it’s time look back on the K-dramas that have graced the screens over the past six months. Here is a masterlist of over 60 K-dramas that have aired in 2026 so far!

Includes dramas that premiered in 2025 and ended in 2026.

“A Graceful Liar”

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Korean Title: “친밀한 리플리”

Cast: Lee Shi Ah, Lee Il Hwa, Lee Seung Yeon, Choi Jong Hwan, Park Chul Ho, Seol Jung Hwan

Broadcast Period: September 22, 2025 – February 20

Number of Episodes: 101

“A Graceful Liar” is about Cha Jung Won (Lee Shi Ah) and her birth mother Han Hye Ra (Lee Il Hwa), who becomes her stepmother-in-law, as they begin a battle of lies in order to win over the Geonhyang family.

“Absolute Value of Romance”

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Korean Title: “로맨스의 절댓값”

Cast: Kim Hyang Gi, Cha Hak Yeon, Kim Jae Hyun, Sohn Jeong Hyuck, Kim Dong Gyu

Broadcast Period: April 17 – May 29

Number of Episodes: 16

“Absolute Value of Romance” tells the story of high school student Yeo Eui Ju (Kim Hyang Gi), who secretly writes a BL novel featuring her handsome teachers as the main characters. However, when she winds up running into these teachers in real life at unexpected moments, her once-peaceful school life takes a turbulent turn.

“Agent Kim Reactivated”

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Korean Title: “김부장”

Cast: So Ji Sub, Choi Dae Hoon, Yoon Kyung Ho

Broadcast Period: June 26 – July 25

Number of Episodes: 10

“Agent Kim Reactivated” is an action revenge drama about Manager Kim (So Ji Sub), an ordinary dad and employee at a small savings bank who becomes the most dangerous man in the world to save his one and only beloved daughter Min Ji.

“Always Meet Again”

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Korean Title: “언제나 다시 만나”

Cast: Shin Jeong U, Woo Ji Han

Broadcast Period: March 5 – March 26

Number of Episodes: 8

“Always Meet Again” is a fantasy romance BL about 35-year-old Jang Hye Sung (Woo Ji Han) who visits his high school art classroom and time slips to 17 years in the past, reuniting with his first love Lee Woo Jin (Shin Jeong U).

“Azure Spring”

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Korean Title: “아주르 스프링”

Cast: Kim Ye Rim (Yeri), Kang Sang Jun

Broadcast Period: May 11 – May 26

Number of Episodes: 6

“Azure Spring” is a healing youth drama that follows Seo Anna (Kim Ye Rim), who has come to a standstill out of fear of the future, and Yoon Deok Hyun (Kang Sang Jun), who remains trapped in the past and unable to move forward. As they live as a haenyeo (female diver) and haenam (male diver), the two gradually grow through one another.

“Bloodhounds 2”

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Korean Title: “사냥개들 시즌2”

Cast: Woo Do Hwan, Lee Sang Yi, Rain

Broadcast Period: April 3

Number of Episodes: 7

“Bloodhounds” is an action noir about people who step into the world of loan sharks in pursuit of money and get caught up in a web of much darker forces. After taking down a loan shark ring in the first season, Gun Woo (Woo Do Hwan) and Woo Jin (Lee Sang Yi) take on a global underground boxing league led by Baek Jeong (Rain) in Season 2.

“Bloody Flower”

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Korean Title: “블러디 플라워”

Cast: Ryeoun, Sung Dong Il, Geum Sae Rok

Broadcast Period: February 4 – February 25

Number of Episodes: 8

“Bloody Flower” follows serial killer Lee Woo Gyeom (Ryeoun), who possesses the ability to cure all incurable diseases, and the people entangled with him, whose beliefs about law, justice, and ethics are shaken by his existence.

“Boyfriend on Demand”

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Korean Title: “월간남친”

Cast: Jisoo, Seo In Guk

Broadcast Period: March 6

Number of Episodes: 10

“Boyfriend on Demand” is a romantic comedy that follows Seo Mi Rae (Jisoo), an overworked webtoon producer who subscribes to a virtual dating simulation service to experience the dates of her dreams. In the real world, meanwhile, a quiet spark also builds between Mi Rae and her rival webtoon producer Park Kyeong Nam (Seo In Guk).

“Cabbage Your Life”

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Korean Title: “심우면 연리리”

Cast: Park Sung Woong, Lee Soo Kyung, Lee Jin Woo

Broadcast Period: March 6 – June 11

Number of Episodes: 12

“Cabbage Your Life” tells the chaotic story of Sung Tae Hoon (Park Sung Woong), a department manager at a major corporation, and his city family as they struggle to return to Seoul after they suddenly end up in the rural village Yeonriri.

“Can This Love Be Translated?”

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Korean Title: “이 사랑 통역 되나요?”

Cast: Kim Seon Ho, Go Youn Jung, Fukushi Sota

Broadcast Period: January 16

Number of Episodes: 12

“Can This Love Be Translated?” depicts the romance that blossoms between multilingual interpreter Joo Ho Jin (Kim Seon Ho) and top star Cha Mu Hee (Go Youn Jung) as their professional relationship takes unpredictable and heartwarming turns.nd Sun Jae Gyu (Ahn Bo Hyun), the passionate man who melts her frozen heart.

“Climax”

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Korean Title: “클라이맥스”

Cast: Ju Ji Hoon, Ha Ji Won, Nana, Oh Jung Se, Cha Joo Young

Broadcast Period: March 16 – April 14

Number of Episodes: 10

“Climax” follows the story of prosecutor Bang Tae Seop (Ju Ji Hoon), a man with boundless desires and sharp judgment who dives into a power-driven cartel in order to rise to the top of South Korea’s power ladder.

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“Doctor on the Edge”

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Korean Title: “닥터 섬보이”

Cast: Lee Jae Wook, Shin Ye Eun, Hong Min Ki, Lee Soo Kyung, Kim Yoon Woo

Broadcast Period: June 1 – July 7

Number of Episodes: 12

“Doctor on the Edge” is about public health doctor Do Ji Eui (Lee Jae Wook) and nurse Yook Ha Ri (Shin Ye Eun), who is hiding a secret. After crossing paths on a remote island, they embark on a heartwarming journey of saving lives and learning about love as they get to know the island’s residents.

“Doctor Shin”

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Korean Title: “닥터신”

Cast: Jung E Chan, Baek Seo Ra, An Woo Yeon, Joo Se Bin, Cheon Young Min, Song Ji In, Jeon No Min, Ji Young San

Broadcast Period: March 14 – May 3

Number of Episodes: 16

“Doctor Shin” is a medical thriller that follows a doctor who pushes medicine beyond limits. Centered on the romance surrounding a top star who falls into a coma after a tragic accident—along with the man who once loved her and the man who still loves her—the drama explores a bold story of love and desire, taboo, and sacrifice.

“Fifties Professionals”

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Korean Title: “오십프로”

Cast: Shin Ha Kyun, Oh Jung Se, Heo Sung Tae, Kim Sang Kyung, Kim Shin Rok, Kwon Yul, Lee Hak Joo, Han Ji Eun

Broadcast Period: May 22 – June 27

Number of Episodes: 12

“Fifties Professionals” is an action-comedy about three men, who once reigned at the top of their respective fields, as they find themselves exiled to a remote island after a mysterious incident. There, they begin a bittersweet and comedic quest to uncover the truth about the fateful day from 10 years ago that changed their lives.

Watch “Fifties Professionals”:

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“Filing for Love”

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Korean Title: “은밀한 감사”

Cast: Shin Hae Sun, Gong Myoung, Kim Jae Wook, Hong Hwa Yeon

Broadcast Period: April 25 – May 31

Number of Episodes: 12

“Filing for Love” is an office rom-com drama that tells the story of Noh Ki Jun (Gong Myoung), once the ace of a major corporation’s audit team who is demoted to handling internal misconduct, and Joo In Ah (Shin Hae Sun), a tough and eccentric audit team leader with a secret.

Watch “Filing for Love”:

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“First Man”

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Korean Title: “첫 번째 남자”

Cast: Hahm Eun Jung, Oh Hyun Kyung, Yoon Sun Woo

Broadcast Period: December 15, 2025 – July 3

Number of Episodes: 141

“First Man” is a revenge drama about two women whose lives become fatally intertwined—one who lives another person’s life for the sake of revenge, and another who steals someone else’s life in pursuit of her own desires.

“Gold Land”

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Korean Title: “골드랜드”

Cast: Park Bo Young, Kim Sung Cheol, Lee Hyun Wook, Kim Hee Won, Moon Jung Hee, Lee Kwang Soo

Broadcast Period: April 29 – May 27

Number of Episodes: 10

“Gold Land” follows Hee Joo (Park Bo Young), a security screening officer at an international airport who unexpectedly comes into possession of gold bars tied to an illegal smuggling ring. As those around her become consumed by greed and betrayal, Hee Joo is drawn into a dangerous battle.

“Honour”

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Korean Title: “아너 : 그녀들의 법정”

Cast: Lee Na Young, Jung Eun Chae, Lee Chung Ah

Broadcast Period: February 2 – March 10

Number of Episodes: 12

Based on a Swedish series, “Honour” is a mystery thriller about Yoon Ra Young (Lee Na Young), Kang Shin Jae (Jung Eun Chae), and Hwang Hyun Jin (Lee Chung Ah), founding partners of the law firm L&J, as they confront a massive scandal from the past head-on.

“IDOL I”

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Korean Title: “아이돌아이”

Cast: Sooyoung, Kim Jae Yeong, Jeong Jae Kwang, Choi Hee Jin, Kim Hyun Jin

Broadcast Period: December 22, 2025 – January 27

Number of Episodes: 12

“IDOL I” is a mysterious courtroom romance drama as Maeng Se Na (Sooyoung), a virtuous star lawyer and devoted fan, defends her favorite idol Do Ra Ik (Kim Jae Yeong) after he is accused of murder.

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“If Wishes Could Kill”

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Korean Title: “기리고”

Cast: Jeon So Young, Kang Mina, Baek Sun Ho, Hyun Woo Seok, Lee Hyo Je

Broadcast Period: April 24

Number of Episodes: 8

“If Wishes Could Kill” is a horror series about a group of high schoolers who suddenly learn that they are fated to die after being cursed by a mysterious wish-granting app called GIRIGO. As they race against time to escape the app’s deadly curse, they wind up uncovering its sinister truth.

“In Your Radiant Season”

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Korean Title: “찬란한 너의 계절에”

Cast: Lee Sung Kyung, Chae Jong Hyeop

Broadcast Period: February 20 – April 3

Number of Episodes: 12

“In Your Radiant Season” is a romance drama about Sunwoo Chan (Chae Jong Hyeop), a man who lives each day like an exciting summer vacation, and Song Ha Ran (Lee Sung Kyung), a woman who has locked herself away as if life were

“Love Class 3”

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Korean Title: “수업중입니다3”

Cast: Saebyeol, Seo Ihan, Lee Woo Jin, Petch Panutuch Saelee

Broadcast Period: May 28 – July 17

Number of Episodes: 16

The third installment of the BL campus romance series “Love Class,” “Love Class 3″ tells the story of Hyun Jae (Saebyeol), Soo An (Seo Ihan), Jae Min (Lee Woo Jin), and Khun (Petch Panutuch Saelee) as they navigate between their K-pop dreams and romance.

Watch the first season of “Love Class”:

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“Love Class 2” here:

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And “Love Class 3”:

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“Love Me”

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Korean Title: “러브 미”

Cast: Seo Hyun Jin, Yoo Jae Myung, Lee Si Woo, Yoon Sea, Chang Ryul, Dahyun

Broadcast Period: December 19 – January 23, 2026

Number of Episodes: 12

“Love Me” is a remake of a Swedish original series by Josephine Bornebusch that tells the story of a somewhat selfish but perhaps more relatable family, where each member begins their own journey of love and personal growth.

Watch “Love Me”:

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“Love Phobia”

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Korean Title: “러브포비아”

Cast: Yeonwoo, Kim Hyun Jin, Jo Yun Seo, Choi Byung Chan

Broadcast Period: February 19 – March 13

Number of Episodes: 8

“Love Phobia” is about Han Sun Ho (Kim Hyun Jin), a romance novelist who is deeply in tune with his emotions, and Yoon Bi Ah (Yeonwoo), the emotionally detached CEO of an AI-powered dating app, as they cross paths and embark on a journey to find love.

“Mad Concrete Dreams”

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Korean Title: “대한민국에서 건물주 되는 법”

Cast: Ha Jung Woo, Im Soo Jung, Kim Jun Han, Krystal, Shim Eun Kyung

Broadcast Period: March 14 – April 19

Number of Episodes: 12

“Mad Concrete Dreams” is a thriller drama that follows Ki Su Jong (Ha Jung Woo), a struggling landlord whose mounting debts lead him to participate in a staged kidnapping. However, the plan spirals out of control as the fake kidnapping turns dangerously real.

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“Made in Korea”

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Korean Title: “메이드 인 코리아”

Cast: Hyun Bin, Jung Woo Sung, Woo Do Hwan, Cho Yeo Jeong, Seo Eun Soo, Won Ji An, Jung Sung Il

Broadcast Period: December 24, 2025 – January 14

Number of Episodes: 6

“Made in Korea” follows Baek Ki Tae (Hyun Bin), a man driven by ambition for wealth and power, and prosecutor Jang Geon Young (Jung Woo Sung), who sacrifices everything to stop him, as they confront a monumental event in the turbulent 1970s.

“Marie and Her Three Daddies”

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Korean Title: “마리와 별난 아빠들”

Cast: Ha Seung Ri, Hyun Woo, Park Eun Hye, Ryu Jin, Hwang Dong Joo, Gong Jung Hwan

Broadcast Period: October 13, 2025 – March 27

Number of Episodes: 120

“Marie and Her Three Daddies” tells the story of Marie (Ha Seung Ri) on her journey to uncover the truth about her father, ultimately portraying the creation of an unconventional family—one built on bonds deeper than blood.

“My Royal Nemesis”

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Korean Title: “멋진 신세계”

Cast: Lim Ji Yeon, Heo Nam Jun, Jang Seung Jo, Kim Min Seok, Lee Se Hee

Broadcast Period: May 8 – June 20

Number of Episodes: 14

“My Royal Nemesis” is a romantic comedy about Shin Seo Ri (Lim Ji Yeon), a struggling actress who is suddenly possessed by the spirit of a notorious villainess from the Joseon era, and Cha Se Gye (Heo Nam Jun), a ruthless chaebol heir who is known as a “monster created by capitalism.”

“No Tail To Tell”

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Korean Title: “오늘부터 인간입니다만”

Cast: Kim Hye Yoon, Lomon

Broadcast Period: January 16 – February 28

Number of Episodes: 12

“No Tail to Tell” is a fantasy romance about Eun Ho (Kim Hye Yoon), a quirky Gen Z gumiho (magical nine-tailed fox) who is determined not to become human, and Kang Si Yeol (Lomon), an overly confident world-class soccer player.

“Notes from the Last Row”

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Korean Title: “맨 끝줄 소년”

Cast: Choi Min Sik, Choi Hyun Wook, Heo Joon Ho, Kim Yoon Jin, Jin Kyung

Broadcast Period: June 26

Number of Episodes: 6

“Notes from the Last Row” is a gripping suspense drama that follows Heo Mun Oh (Choi Min Sik), a grumpy literature professor and failed novelist, who discovers untapped genius in Lee Kang (Choi Hyun Wook), a mysterious student seated in the last row of his class, and becomes obsessed with his writing.

“Our Golden Days”

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Korean Title: “화려한 날들”

Cast: Jung Il Woo, Jung In Sun, Yoon Hyun Min, Chun Ho Jin, Lee Tae Ran, Ban Hyo Jung, Yoon Joo Sang, Kim Hee Jung, Son Sang Yeon, Shin Su Hyun, Park Jung Yeon

Broadcast Period: August 9, 2025 – January 25

Number of Episodes: 50

“Our Golden Days” is a generational family drama built around the idea that everyone has their own golden era—be it in the past, present, or future. The story explores how people encounter and reflect on those meaningful moments in life.

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“Our Happy Days”

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Korean Title: “기쁜 우리 좋은 날”

Cast: Yoon Jong Hun, Uhm Hyun Kyung, Jung Yoon, Yoon Da Young

Broadcast Period: March 30 – September 18

Number of Episodes: 120

“Our Happy Days” is a warm family series filled with stories from multiple generations, centering on a tense clash between the perfect man Go Gyeol (Yoon Jong Hun) and the endearingly clumsy woman Jo Eun Ae (Uhm Hyun Kyung)—each striving to become the main character of their own life.

“Our Universe”

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Korean Title: “우주를 줄게”

Cast: Bae In Hyuk, Roh Jeong Eui, Park Seo Ham

Broadcast Period: February 4 – March 12

Number of Episodes: 12

“Our Universe” is a romance drama about Sun Tae Hyung (Bae In Hyuk) and Woo Hyun Jin (Roh Jeong Eui), two in-laws who unexpectedly end up raising their nephew Woo Joo together. After moving in together, they embark on a journey of personal growth and blossoming romance.

Watch “Our Universe”:

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“Pearl in Red”

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Korean Title: “붉은 진주”

Cast: Park Jin Hee, Nam Sang Ji

Broadcast Period: February 23 – August 7

Number of Episodes: 103

“Pearl in Red” tells a gripping and intense revenge saga about two women who return under false identities to uncover the sins and hidden truths buried within a chaebol family.

Watch “Pearl in Red”:

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“Perfect Crown”

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Korean Title: “21세기 대군 부인”

Cast: IU, Byeon Woo Seok, Noh Sang Hyun, Gong Seung Yeon, Yoo Su Bin, Lee Yeon

Broadcast Period: April 10 – May 16

Number of Episodes: 12

Set in an alternate universe where modern-day Korea is a constitutional monarchy, “Perfect Crown” tells the love story of Seong Hui Ju (IU), a chaebol heiress who has everything but is only a commoner in status, and Grand Prince Ian (Byeon Woo Seok), a prince who has nothing despite being the son of the king.

“Phantom Lawyer”

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Korean Title: “신이랑 법률사무소”

Cast: Yoo Yeon Seok, Esom, Kim Kyung Nam

Broadcast Period: March 13 – May 2

Number of Episodes: 16

“Phantom Lawyer” is a quirky yet heartwarming legal drama that follows the adventures of Shin I Rang (Yoo Yeon Seok), a lawyer who can see ghosts, and elite attorney Han Na Hyun (Esom) as they resolve the lingering grievances of their very unusual clients—ghosts—through the law.

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“Positively Yours”

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Korean Title: “아기가 생겼어요”

Cast: Choi Jin Hyuk, Oh Yeon Seo, Hong Jong Hyun, Dasom

Broadcast Period: January 17 – February 22

Number of Episodes: 12

Based on a popular webtoon, “Positively Yours” is a romantic comedy that follows the unexpected consequences of a one-night stand between Kang Du Jun (Choi Jin Hyuk) and Jang Hui Won (Oh Yeon Seo), who have both sworn off marriage.

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“Pro Bono”

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Korean Title: “프로보노”

Cast: Jung Kyung Ho, So Ju Yeon, Yoon Na Moo, Seo Hye Won, Kang Hyung Suk, Lee Yoo Young

Broadcast Period: December 6, 2025 – January 11

Number of Episodes: 12

“Pro Bono” is a chaotic courtroom drama about Kang David (Jung Kyung Ho), a materialistic judge obsessed with success who unexpectedly gets trapped in a large law firm’s overlooked pro bono team.

“Reborn Rookie”

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Korean Title: “신입사원 강회장”

Cast: Lee Jun Young, Jin Goo, Son Hyun Joo, Lee Ju Myoung

Broadcast Period: May 30 – July 5

Number of Episodes: 12

“Reborn Rookie” follows Kang Yong Ho (Son Hyun Joo), the powerful chairman of the leading conglomerate Choi Sung Group, who is revered as a business genius. After an accident, he unexpectedly finds himself living a second life when his soul swaps into the youthful body of a soccer player named Hwang Jun Hyun (Lee Jun Young).

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“Recipe for Love”

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Korean Title: “사랑을 처방해 드립니다”

Cast: Jin Se Yeon, Park Ki Woong

Broadcast Period: January 31 – July 19

Number of Episodes: 50

“Recipe for Love” is about two families who have been entangled in bad blood for 30 years. As misunderstandings are resolved and old wounds begin to heal, the two households gradually come together and are reborn as one family.

“Reverse”

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Korean Title: “리버스”

Cast: Seo Ji Hye, Go Soo, Kim Jae Kyung

Broadcast Period: April 17 – May 8

Number of Episodes: 8

“Reverse” is a mystery revenge thriller in which Myo Jin (Seo Ji Hye), who gets caught up in an explosion at a chaebol family’s villa and loses her memory, works to recover those memories in order to uncover the secrets of her suspicious fiancé Jun Ho (Go Soo) and the truth behind the accident.

“See You at Work Tomorrow!”

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Korean Title: “내일도 출근!”

Cast: Seo In Guk, Park Ji Hyun, Kang Mina, Choi Kyung Hoon, Won Gyu Bin

Broadcast Period: June 22 – July 28

Number of Episodes: 12

Based on a hit webtoon, “See You at Work Tomorrow!” is a romance drama about Cha Ji Yoon (Park Ji Hyun), an office worker stuck in a career rut, who winds up making a fresh start both in her career and in her love life after becoming entangled with her prickly boss Kang Si Woo (Seo In Guk).

“Siren’s Kiss”

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Korean Title: “세이렌”

Cast: Park Min Young, Wi Ha Joon, Kim Jung Hyun

Broadcast Period: March 2 – April 7

Number of Episodes: 12

“Siren’s Kiss” is a romance thriller that follows inspector Cha Woo Seok (Wi Ha Joon) as he investigates an insurance fraud case involving people who all died after falling in love with Han Seol Ah (Park Min Young), a mesmerizing woman suspected to be at the center of it all.

“Sold Out on You”

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Korean Title: “오늘도 매진했습니다”

Cast: Ahn Hyo Seop, Chae Won Bin, Kim Bum

Broadcast Period: April 22 – May 28

Number of Episodes: 12

“Sold Out on You” is a romantic comedy that follows Matthew Lee (Ahn Hyo Seop), a perfectionist farmer who juggles multiple jobs, and Dam Ye Jin (Chae Won Bin), a top show host who suffers from severe insomnia, as their lives collide in unexpected ways.

“Spring Fever”

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Korean Title: “스프링 피버”

Cast: Ahn Bo Hyun, Lee Joo Bin, Cha Seo Won, Cho Jun Young, Lee Jae In

Broadcast Period: January 5 – February 10

Number of Episodes: 12

“Spring Fever” is a romantic comedy featuring the love story between Yoon Bom (Lee Joo Bin), an emotionally cold high school teacher, and Sun Jae Gyu (Ahn Bo Hyun), the passionate man who melts her frozen heart.

“Still Shining”

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Korean Title: “샤이닝”

Cast: Park Jinyoung, Kim Min Ju

Broadcast Period: March 6 – April 3

Number of Episodes: 10

“Still Shining” is a drama about Yeon Tae Seo (Park Jinyoung) and Mo Eun Ah (Kim Min Ju), who fell in love in their teens but drifted apart. 10 years later, they reunite and confront their heartbreak, growth, and new challenges as they gradually become each other’s source of light that guides their lives.

“Surely Tomorrow”

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Korean Title: “경도를 기다리며”

Cast: Park Seo Joon, Won Ji An

Broadcast Period: December 6, 2025 – January 11

Number of Episodes: 12

“Surely Tomorrow” is a romance drama about ex-couple Lee Gyeong Do (Park Seo Joon) and Seo Ji Woo (Won Ji An) who cross paths again years later as a journalist covering an affair scandal and as the wife of the man at the center of it.

“Taxi Driver 3”

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Korean Title: “모범택시 3”

Cast: Lee Je Hoon, Kim Eui Sung, Pyo Ye Jin, Jang Hyuk Jin, Bae Yoo Ram

Broadcast Period: November 21, 2025 – January 10

Number of Episodes: 16

“Taxi Driver 3” is the third season of the hit webtoon-based series about a mysterious taxi service that delivers vengeance on behalf of victims who are unable to get justice through the law.

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“Taxi Driver 2” here:

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“Teach You A Lesson”

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Korean Title: “참교육”

Cast: Kim Moo Yul, Lee Sung Min, Jin Ki Joo, P.O

Broadcast Period: June 5

Number of Episodes: 10

Set in a broken school system, “Teach You a Lesson” is about the fictional Educational Rights Protection Bureau, a government task force created to restore teachers’ authority in an era of unruly students, demanding parents, and struggling schools.

“The Art of Sarah”

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Korean Title: “레이디 두아”

Cast: Shin Hae Sun, Lee Jun Hyuk

Broadcast Period: February 13

Number of Episodes: 8

“The Art of Sarah” tells the story of Sarah Kim (Shin Hae Sun), a woman determined to become a luxury icon even if she has to fake it, and Mu Gyeong (Lee Jun Hyuk), a man driven to uncover her ambitions.

“The Judge Returns”

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Korean Title: “판사 이한영”

Cast: Ji Sung, Park Hee Soon, Won Jin Ah

Broadcast Period: January 2 – February 14

Number of Episodes: 14

“The Judge Returns” tells the story of corrupt judge Lee Han Young (Ji Sung), who lives as a slave to a powerful law firm before unexpectedly traveling back 10 years into the past. Given a second chance, he decides to seek justice by punishing great evils.

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“The Legend of Kitchen Soldier”

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Korean Title: “취사병 전설이 되다”

Cast: Park Ji Hoon, Yoon Kyung Ho, Han Dong Hee, Lee Hong Nae, Lee Sang Yi

Broadcast Period: May 11 – June 16

Number of Episodes: 12

“The Legend of Kitchen Soldier” is a military fantasy-comedy drama that tells the story of army cook Kang Sung Jae (Park Ji Hoon). When a mysterious quest window pops up in front of him one day, Private Kang Sung Jae begins an unexpected journey that leads him down the path toward becoming a legendary cook.

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“The Lie We Lived In”

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Korean Title: “거짓말이 사는 집”

Cast: Kim Seung Beom, Kim Gyeong Min, Lee Jeong Ho

Broadcast Period: June 5 – June 26

Number of Episodes: 8

“The Lie We Lived In” is a thriller BL drama about contract killer Seo Yi Do (Kim Seung Beom) whose mission is to kill Heo Dong Hwa (Lee Jong Ho), but his plans go awry when friendly detective Chu Tae Jeong (Kim Gyeong Min) shows up—and feelings get involved.

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“The Practical Guide to Love”

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Korean Title: “미혼남녀의 효율적만남”

Cast: Han Ji Min, Park Sung Hoon, Lee Ki Taek

Broadcast Period: February 28 – April 5

Number of Episodes: 12

“The Practical Guide to Love” is about Lee Ui Yeong (Han Ji Min), a woman who decides to pursue love and dives into the world of blind dates. As she meets two very different men, she finds herself torn and embarks on a journey toward discovering what true love really means.

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“The Prosecutor’s Proposal”

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Korean Title: “검사실의 제안”

Cast: Kim Yoon Sik, Park Si Woo

Broadcast Period: June 26 – July 24

Number of Episodes: 10

“The Prosecutor’s Proposal” is an office investigative BL drama about perfectionist prosecutor Joo Tae Sun (Kim Yoon Sik) and rookie investigator Lee Chae Ha (Park Si Woo). The two start with a precarious relationship, suspecting one another, but as they cooperate to investigate a case, they become intertwined through complex emotions.

“The Scarecrow”

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Korean Title: “허수아비”

Cast: Park Hae Soo, Lee Hee Joon, Kwak Sun Young

Broadcast Period: April 20 – May 26

Number of Episodes: 12

“The Scarecrow” follows detective Kang Tae Joo (Park Hae Soo), who is investigating a series of murders and is forced into an unlikely partnership with prosecutor Cha Si Young (Lee Hee Joon), a man he despises. Set between 1988 and 2019, the suspenseful story tracks the two men bound by misfortune and an uneasy alliance of hatred as they chase the truth across 30 years.

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“The WONDERfools”

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Korean Title: “원더풀스”

Cast: Park Eun Bin, Cha Eun Woo, Choi Dae Hoon, Im Seong Jae

Broadcast Period: May 15

Number of Episodes: 8

“The WONDERfools” is a superpower comic action set in 1999, a time when apocalyptic beliefs were rampant. It follows a group of neighborhood misfits who unexpectedly gain superpowers and fight against villains threatening the peace of Haeseong.

“To My Beloved Thief”

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Korean Title: “은애하는 도적님아”

Cast: Nam Ji Hyun, Moon Sang Min, Hong Min Ki, Han So Eun

Broadcast Period: January 3 – February 22

Number of Episodes: 16

“To My Beloved Thief” is about Hong Eun Jo (Nam Ji Hyun), a woman who unexpectedly becomes a bandit known as Gil Dong, and Yi Yeol (Moon Sang Min), a royal prince of Joseon who switches souls with her while pursuing her.

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“Undercover Miss Hong”

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Korean Title: “언더커버 미쓰홍”

Cast: Park Shin Hye, Ko Kyung Pyo, Ha Yun Kyung, Cho Han Gyul, Yuna

Broadcast Period: January 17 – March 8

Number of Episodes: 16

Set in the late 1990s, “Undercover Miss Hong” is an office comedy about Hong Geum Bo (Park Shin Hye), an elite financial supervisory officer in her 30s who goes undercover as a 20-year-old rookie at a securities firm after catching suspicious fund activities.

“Villains”

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Korean Title: “빌런즈“

Cast: Yoo Ji Tae, Kwak Do Won, Lee Bum Soo, Lee Min Jung

Broadcast Period: December 18, 2025 – January 8

Number of Episodes: 8

“Villains” is a crime-action drama that delves into the intense clashes and fierce confrontations among criminals entangled in an ultra-precise counterfeit bill known as the “Supernote.”

“We Are All Trying Here”

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Korean Title: “모두가 자신의 무가치함과 싸우고 있다”

Cast: Koo Kyo Hwan, Go Youn Jung, Oh Jung Se

Broadcast Period: April 18 – May 24

Number of Episodes: 12

“We Are All Trying Here” tells the story of Hwang Dong Man (Koo Kyo Hwan), who, surrounded by successful friends, believes he is the only one whose life isn’t working out. Consumed by anguish, envy, and jealousy, he sets out on a journey in search of peace.

“Yumi’s Cells 3”

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Korean Title: “유미의 세포들 시즌3”

Cast: Kim Go Eun, Kim Jae Won

Broadcast Period: April 13 – May 4

Number of Episodes: 8

“Yumi’s Cells” tells the story of an ordinary office worker named Yumi (Kim Go Eun)—from the point of view of the many brain cells in her head controlling her every thought, feeling, and action. Yumi, who has become a famous writer by Season 3, goes through big changes when she meets Soon Rok (Kim Jae Won).

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5 K-Drama Second Leads Who Deserved Better

Second leads in K-dramas are often the ones who leave the deepest emotional impact, even when they don’t always get the happy ending. Whether they offer unconditional love or a sense of emotional safety that the main lead can’t, these characters often end up stealing viewers’ hearts.

Here are some K-drama second leads who truly deserved better.

Warning: spoilers for the dramas below.

1. “She Was Pretty”

“She Was Pretty” stars Hwang Jung Eum as Kim Hye Jin, a woman who used to be very put together and popular with the boys as a kid, but grows up caring a little less about her appearance. She gets a chance at a magazine company where she reunites with her first love, Ji Sung Joon (Park Seo Joon). Sung Joon had been madly in love with Hye Jin when he was younger but is unable to recognize her as an adult.

While Sung Joon is unable to figure out who Hye Jin is, Kim Shin Hyuk (Choi Si Won) steps into the picture and attempts to steal her heart. Kim Shin Hyuk loves Hye Jin for who she is, regardless of how she looks, which is where the second-lead syndrome really kicks in.

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Kim Shin Hyuk is the kind of second lead who makes viewers question the main romance entirely. From the very beginning, he constantly encourages Hye Jin’s confidence and makes her smile during some of her lowest moments. Even as Hye Jin is getting her makeover, Shin Hyuk encourages her to stay true to herself and consistently tells her that she doesn’t need to change anything about herself. Watching him quietly support Hye Jin while knowing his love may never be returned is what makes his story so heartbreaking and why so many fans still believe he deserved a happier ending.

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2. “Don’t Dare to Dream”

Jung Won (Go Kyung Pyo) and Hwa Shin (Cho Jung Seok) are the bestest of friends but have the unfortunate tendency of falling for the same girl. This theory is put to the test when Jung Won ends up falling in love with Pyo Na Ri (Kong Hyo Jin). Initially, it seems as though Hwa Shin isn’t interested in Na Ri, but when he sees how they are together and how Na Ri is with Jung Won, Hwa Shin slowly becomes interested.

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What makes Jung Won’s story so sad to watch is that he never does anything wrong. He is kind, thoughtful, and completely sincere in the way he cares for Na Ri, offering her the stability and affection she has always deserved. Even after realizing that his best friend has feelings for the same woman, Jung Won tries to handle the situation with maturity and consideration. His genuine love for both Na Ri and Hwa Shin leaves him caught in an impossible position, making him one of the most sympathized with second leads in K-drama history.

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3. “I’ll Go to You When the Weather Is Nice”

In “I’ll Go to You When the Weather Is Nice,” Mok Hae Won (Park Min Young) decides to leave Seoul and temporarily move to the countryside with her aunt. There, she meets her old high school friend, Im Eun Seob (Seo Kang Jun). Eun Seob has been in love with Hae Won since they first met and is happy to hear that she won’t be leaving for a while. The two become friends again, and as they get to know each other more, they fall in love.

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What makes Young Woo (Kim Young Dae) such a memorable second lead in this series is seeing how unwavering his feelings remain despite the years that pass. He never plays games or hides behind misunderstandings. Even with limited screen time, his confidence, sincerity, and quiet devotion leave a lasting impression on viewers. Many fans found themselves rooting for him simply because he offered Hae Won a genuine and heartfelt love, making it easy to understand why he became such a beloved character.

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4. “In Need of Romance 2012”

“In Need of Romance 2012” stars Jung Yu Mi and Lee Jin Uk as Joo Yeol Mae and Yoon Seok Hyun, respectively. These two were lovers for years until they decided to break up. They have a deep-rooted history together, so they still remain friends and even live next door to each other. But when Yeol Mae meets Shin Ji Hoon (Kim Ji Seok), the charming coffee shop owner, he sweeps her off her feet.

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Shin Ji Hoon quickly became a fan favorite because he seemed to be everything Yeol Mae needed at that point in her life. Warm, attentive, and emotionally available, he offers her a fresh start after years of uncertainty with Seok Hyun. Unlike many second leads, Ji Hoon wasn’t simply a temporary obstacle in the main romance—he was a genuinely strong romantic partner who even dates Yeol Mae for most of the season. He was constantly understanding why his girlfriend couldn’t completely distance herself from Seok Hyun and never pressured her to talk when she wasn’t comfortable. His sincerity and unwavering affection made it difficult not to root for him, leaving many viewers feeling that he deserved far better than the heartbreak he ultimately received.

5. “Autumn In My Heart”

“Autumn In My Heart” stars Song Seung Heon and Song Hye Kyo as Yoon Joon Seo and Yoon Eun Seo, two characters who were brought up as siblings but aren’t blood-related. When Eun Seo returns to her biological mother, the two are separated until they’re older. Eun Seo by chance happens to meet Han Tae Seok (Won Bin), who is Joon Seo’s best friend, and the intense love triangle commences when Joon Seo is reunited with Eun Seo. Tae Seok’s love and devotion for Eun Seo despite her intense feelings for Joon Seo really stole the show. There are even several lines spoken by him that have remained popular throughout the years.

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Tae Seok’s love for Eun Seo continues to stand the test of time in K-dramaland because it is both selfless and quietly devastating. He never tries to force her away from Joon Seo, even when it’s clear he is the one who truly sees and supports her through everything she’s endured. Instead, he stays by her side with a calm patience, offering comfort without expectation, even as he watches her drift toward someone else. His restraint and emotional honesty make his heartbreak feel especially profound, turning him into one of the most unforgettable second leads in classic K-drama history.

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binahearts is a Korean-Canadian published author, content creator, and influencer whose ultimate biases are Song Joong Ki and BIGBANG, but has lately been seen obsessing over Hwang In Yeop. Make sure you follow binahearts on IG as she journeys through her latest Korean crazes!

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5 K-Drama Slow Burns That Are 100 Percent Worth The Wait

Some K-drama romances don’t rush the magic, they let it simmer. That slow-burn build is all about tension, trust, and those small moments that somehow hit even harder because they’re earned over time. If you’re in the mood for romances that take the scenic route, here are six K-dramas worth adding to your list.

Warning: spoilers for the shows below.

1. “My Liberation Notes”

The script written by Park Hae Young stars Son Suk Ku, Kim Ji Won, Lee Min Ki, and Lee El. The series focuses on the ordinary lives of three siblings who try to figure out their place in the world.

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What makes “My Liberation Notes” so memorable is the slow, almost unspoken emotional build between Mr. Gu (Son Suk Ku) and Yeom Mi Jung (Kim Ji Won). They meet each other when they’re at a low point in their lives, not expecting to find love, but they somehow find comfort in each other’s silence. There’s no flashy romance or big dramatic confessions, just two people slowly learning how to exist beside one another. When the emotional release finally comes, it feels earned in every sense.

2. “Itaewon Class”

Park Sae Roy (Park Seo Joon) goes through a lot in his young life. His father is tragically killed in a hit-and-run accident, he is expelled from school, and he is sentenced to jail for three years. All this tragedy happens as a result of one family that owns the biggest restaurant chain in Korea. After getting out of jail, Sae Roy swears that he will get revenge and decides to open up his own restaurant called Dan Bam.

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Sae Roy’s love story is one that starts off being pretty steady, as he has his heart set on one woman. But this changes when he meets Jo Yi Seo (Kim Da Mi), and she completely turns his world upside down. Although Yi Seo’s feelings for Sae Roy is relentless and unchanging, his feelings for her do not develop until much later on in the series. After being very open and persistent about her feelings for Sae Roy, he finally realizes that she is the one.

3. “My Dearest”

Namkoong Min plays Lee Jang Hyun, a wanderer who initially appears aloof and uninterested in love. He vows never to get married and lives life as a nomad, detached from emotional ties. However, once he meets Yoo Gil Chae (Ahn Eun Jin), everything he believes about love and relationships begins to unravel, and nothing in his world stays the same.

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Although Jang Hyun falls for Gil Chae early in the series, it takes a long and difficult journey before they can truly be together. The sacrifices he makes for the woman he loves are the very definition of yearning, making every setback between them all the more heartbreaking. Their relationship is filled with tension, longing, and emotional push and pulls, leaving you desperately rooting for them every step of the way. By the time they finally find their way to each other, the payoff is so moving it may just bring tears to your eyes.

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4. “Because This Is My First Life”

In “Because This Is My First Life,” Lee Min Ki stars as Nam Sae Hee, an awkward computer designer who is house poor, while Jung So Min stars as Yoon Ji Ho, an aspiring drama writer who is on the brink of giving up on her dreams because she can’t afford to live in the city. The two meet and decide to have a contract marriage so that Sae Hee’s parents will stop setting him up on blind dates and so that Ji Ho can look for a job.

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What begins as a practical arrangement between two people with little interest in romance slowly develops into a relationship that is so deep and meaningful. As they spend more time together under the same roof, their walls begin to come down, revealing vulnerabilities neither expected to share. The slow shift from strangers to partners is filled with heartfelt moments and quiet longing, making it impossible not to root for them. By the time they realize their feelings have grown into something real, their journey feels all the more rewarding.

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5. “Don’t Dare To Dream”

Jung Won (Ko Kyung Pyo) and Hwa Shin (Cho Jung Suk) are the bestest of friends but have the unfortunate tendency to fall for the same girl. This theory is put to the test when Jung Won ends up falling in love with Pyo Na Ri (Kong Hyo Jin). Initially, it seems as though Hwa Shin isn’t interested in Na Ri, but when he sees how Na Ri is with Jung Won, Hwa Shin slowly becomes interested.

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Although the love from Jung Won is one that fans really wanted Na Ri to accept, it was Hwa Shin who really had her heart from the start. What makes this series so unique is that for a big chunk of the series, Jung Won and Na Ri are actually dating. While the two are dating, Hwa Shin realizes his feelings for Na Ri, but feels bad about betraying his best friend. Despite these complicated feelings, Na Ri and Hwa Shin do end up together, and Na Ri’s deep wishes of being with Hwa Shin come true.

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3 Reasons To Watch Fantasy Crime K-Drama “Reborn Rookie” 

With an old man who has all the money in the world yet appreciates nothing, and a young man who has nothing but cherishes every single penny he can earn, fantasy and crime K-drama “Reborn Rookie” brings to life a story full of intrigues and manipulations when Chairman Kang Yong Ho (Son Hyun Joo) and footballer Hwang Jun Hyun’s (Lee Jun Young) fates intertwine in a way no one could have predicted. If you are currently looking for a show that will make you eager with anticipation and stay on the edge of your seat, here are some reasons why you shouldn’t miss a second to tune in to this one! 

Warning: spoilers ahead. 

1. The duplicity in the male lead’s character 

Chairman Kang Yong Ho has lived and worked to build a business empire. At his old age, the only concern in his life is to figure out who will be his successor among his two eldest children. He has no real interest in anyone and thinks everything can be fixed with money. That’s when he meets Hwang Jun Hyun, a promising soccer player who sees his future frustrated after an unfortunate accident. As a result, the old man is forced to literally walk in someone else’s shoes to learn a once-in-a-lifetime lesson. 

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At first, Hwang Jun Hyun appears as a merry-go-lucky guy, who, despite the difficulties, is optimistic and caring. However, when twin siblings Kang Jae Gyeong (Jeon Hye Jin) and Kang Jae Seong (Jin Goo) tear his life apart, he has no choice but to seek justice with his own hands. Sadly, in the face of seemingly unlimited power and money, things turn out to be more complicated than he expected. That is, until his and Kang Yong Ho’s souls swap. 

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In the most ridiculous yet amazing way, their souls get swapped, and Hwang Jun Hyun’s problems suddenly become the Chairman’s. The funny thing is, the old man takes over the young one’s body almost as if it were an everyday situation. In that sense, Lee Jun Young portrays the shift in their personalities and mannerisms with charisma and authenticity, making this character both alluring and impressive from the very beginning.   

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2. A tight-gripping power struggle plot

Some villains are born, while others are made. After living under their father’s iron-fist shadow, Kang Jae Gyeong and Kang Jae Seong become Kang Yong Ho’s worst nightmare when, taking advantage of his unconscious state after an incident, they blame him for their crimes. But as Hwang Jun Hyun, the Chairman has no way to stop them from ruining his reputation or fight them back. And the only one to blame for this is none other than himself. What goes around comes around. He spent way too many years either covering up or turning a blind eye to his children’s misdeeds, only to become the target of this same corruption and injustice in the end. 

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From the very first minutes, you can feel the tension, mystery, and the thrill of this all-or-nothing fight. Everybody seems to want a piece of the cake that is his company. Nonetheless, Kang Yong Ho isn’t ready yet to give up on his seat as Choiseong Group’s Chairman. His body might be that of a clueless young man, but his mind is still that of a sharp, seasoned, and capable businessman. Slowly but surely, he takes on the mission to uncover his children’s crimes, defying not only his position as a mere rookie in the trenches of his own company but also putting at risk his own life—because these villains are ready to go to any lengths to ensure their place as the next ruler of this corporation, even if it means sacrificing their father’s life. 

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3. The unlikely father-daughter duo

To recover his position and his identity, Yong Ho will need every trick under his sleeve, and that includes getting the proper support within the company. What he never expects, though, is to find his youngest daughter, Kang Bang Geul (Lee Ju Myoung), among his most important allies. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Anyone can see that she and her father are more similar than they imagined. Even though this pair looks like two interns trying to survive on their first job, on the inside, she is a neglected child with a deep wound in her heart, and he is a distant father trying to fix the mess of a family they have. That makes this unlikely father-daughter duo hilarious and, at the same time, rather bittersweet. 

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Overnight, Kang Yong Ho not only has to work from scratch to save his company and send the rest of his offspring to prison, but he must also rely on Bang Geul, the child he forgot for years, uncertain of her own plans of revenge against Kang Jae Gyeong and Kang Jae Seong. And this happens all while living in the flesh of Hwang Jun Hyun, a young man who might be the key to setting things back straight in this journey of justice and redemption. If you are already curious about how this story unfolds, then start watching “Reborn Rookie” now! 

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Andy zar is an avid drama watcher, from K-dramas to C-dramas, she believes any weekend is a good weekend to enjoy 12 hours of binge-watching dramas. She loves romance, web comics, and K-pop. Find her on Instagram @wuaitboni. 

Currently watching: “Reborn Rookie“
Plans to watch: “The First Jasmine”

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5 Best K-Drama Crying Scenes That Hit Hard

K-dramas are known for sweeping romances and emotional storytelling, but it’s often the most vulnerable moments that leave the deepest impact. When a lead lets their guard down and tears fall, it reveals something deeply human that’s impossible to forget.

Here are a few of the many most memorable scenes.

Warning: spoilers for the dramas below.

1. Lee Junho in “The Red Sleeve”

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“The Red Sleeve” is a historical K-drama that tells the story of an emperor named Yi San (Lee Junho) who falls in love with a court lady named Seong Deok Im (Lee Se Young). Despite their differences in class and status, the two engage in a deep romance while trying to fight for their nation.

The series is filled with emotional moments, but it’s the ending that hits hardest. After Deok Im’s passing, Lee Junho delivers one of the most devastating performances in the entire drama. His grief isn’t restrained, it completely overtakes him. He’s not just crying, he’s undone, mourning the woman he loved and the life they never got to live. It lingers long after the scene ends.

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2. Ji Chang Wook in “Lovestruck in the City”

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Park Jae Won (Ji Chang Wook), a passionate architect, can’t get over a mysterious woman who took his heart and his camera. Lee Eun Oh (Kim Ji Won), an ordinary woman, begins living as the carefree Yun Seon Ah and catches his attention. But due to unexpected circumstances, Eun Oh is forced to walk away from Jae Won, only for their paths to cross again later.

Few performances capture heartbreak as messily and honestly as Ji Chang Wook here. His character clings to memories that no longer exist, unable to let go. When everything finally spills out after one too many drinks, the result is one of the rawest emotional scenes in the series. It’s messy, aching, and painfully real, carrying all the frustration and longing he’s been holding in.

3. Son Ye Jin in “Thirty-Nine”

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“Thirty-Nine” follows three best friends on the edge of turning 40 as they navigate life, love, and loss together. Their bond holds them through every high and low, especially as one of them faces a devastating illness that changes everything.

Son Ye Jin carries much of the emotional weight of the story, but it’s the moment her best friend passes that truly breaks everything open. Her reaction feels unfiltered, like grief arriving all at once with no time to prepare. The shock, pain, and heartbreak hit simultaneously, and her tears say everything she can’t.

4. Park Hyung Sik in “Strong Woman Do Bong Soon”

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“Strong Woman Do Bong Soon” stars Park Bo Young as an aspiring game maker who was born with super strength. She meets Ahn Min Hyuk (Park Hyung Sik), the CEO of a game company who happens to be in need of a bodyguard. He ends up hiring Do Bong Soon with the added bonus of letting her develop a game while she works for him.

Known for his charm and lighthearted energy, Park Hyung Sik shows surprising emotional depth here. His most powerful crying scene comes as Min Hyuk desperately tries to save Bong Soon, trapped behind a locked door with a bomb strapped to her. Panic and fear take over, stripping away his usual composure. That contrast makes the moment hit even harder, turning a rom-com scene into something unexpectedly heartbreaking.

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5. Park Bo Gum in “Good Boy”

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In “Good Boy,” Park Bo Gum delivers crying scenes that feel completely real. As his character begins to lose his sight, his emotions surface all at once, driven by fear, frustration, and the weight of what he’s about to lose. You can feel the panic in the moments where he realizes his vision is slipping, and it makes every tear hit harder. It’s that unfiltered vulnerability that makes his performance so believable and impossible to shake.

In one especially heartbreaking moment, Yoon Dong Ju (Park Bo Gum) is speaking with Kim Jong Hyun (Lee Sang Yi) when everything suddenly becomes blurred. As he realizes he is going blind, panic sets in. His eyes fill with tears as he admits he can no longer see anything. It’s a moment that captures fear, shock, and helplessness all at once, making his vulnerability impossible to ignore.

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5 Reasons Why K-Drama “The Scarecrow” Is The Definitive Answer To Bong Joon Ho’s “Memories Of Murder”

If you’re drawn to dark, realistic crime stories, the K-drama “Beyond Evil” and the Korean movie “Memories of Murder” have probably stayed with you. Directed by Bong Joon Ho and led by Song Kang Ho, the film was inspired by real-life crimes of an unsolved serial killer case and famously left audiences with a deeply unsettling, unresolved ending. Fast-forward to 2026, and the K-drama “The Scarecrow” revisits the same haunting case, but this time it approaches the story with hindsight and a very different emotional lens. Here’s why this K-drama stands out.

1. A cold case with a “solved” perspective

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“The Scarecrow” is set in a world where the truth has already surfaced. The story is shaped by the 2019 breakthrough that finally identified the killer. Through a non-linear narrative, we follow an older Kang Tae Joo (Park Hae Soo) as he revisits the case and comes face-to-face with the man responsible. Moving from the 1980s to 2019, the show shifts its focus from simply uncovering the killer to examining how the system failed for so long and what closure really looks like after decades of uncertainty.

2. The detective vs. the prosecutor

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At the heart of the drama is a tense and emotionally charged relationship. Kang Tae Joo (Park Hae Soo), now a retired profiler, is unexpectedly pulled back into the investigation. Cut to the ’80s, circumstances in Seoul throw him back to his hometown, where his past resurfaces when he’s forced to work again with prosecutor Cha Si Young (Lee Hee Joon), someone tied to a difficult chapter in his life. Their shared history adds weight to every interaction, especially as the imprisoned killer insists that Tae Joo is the only one who can uncover the “real truth.” This dynamic makes the story as much about personal reckoning as it is about solving a crime.

3. The “scarecrow” motif

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Director Park Joon Woo, known for the K-drama “Taxi Driver,” takes a thoughtful and symbolic approach here. Instead of focusing purely on the identity of the killer, the series digs into the investigative failures of the past. The series title comes from a dark, real-life tactic used by police in the 1980s: they actually placed scarecrows in the fields as “psychological warnings” to try and scare the killer away. In the drama, the scarecrow becomes a chilling marker for the crime scenes and a symbol of an investigation that remained “frozen” and stuck for decades. 

4. Voice of victims

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One of the show’s strongest aspects is its commitment to telling the story from the perspective of those affected. Through journalist Seo Ji Won (Kwak Sun Young), we see how fear spread across the town of Gangseong and how deeply the crimes impacted everyday lives. She challenges authority, questions rushed conclusions, and keeps the focus on accountability.

5. Emotional weight of the ensemble

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With more time to explore its characters, the show also builds a layered and emotionally rich world. Seo Ji Hye plays Tae Joo’s younger sister Kang Sun Young, a school teacher whose relationship with Lee Ki Beom (Song Geon Hee) adds a personal conflict to the story. At the same time, the relationship between the Lee brothers—Lee Ki Hwan (Jung Moon Sung), a quiet bookstore owner, and Lee Ki Beom—brings a sense of immediacy and tension. 

Ultimately, “The Scarecrow” serves as the “closing argument” to a trial that lasted 33 years. It is a crime procedural thriller but also a re-telling of the infamous serial killer, but through the lens of victims, survivors, the wrongfully accused, and the long, arduous road to justice. For viewers who have long been haunted by that final, silent gaze of Song Kang Ho in Bong Joon Ho’s film, this 12-episode drama finally allows viewers to look back at the tragedy through a new perspective.

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mon.y is a devoted connoisseur of Asian dramas and pop culture, with a deep-rooted love for storytelling that spans K-dramas, C-dramas, J-dramas, and everything in between. A longtime entertainment addict turned passionate writer, she brings heartfelt enthusiasm and a sprinkle of sass to every review and deep dive.

Currently watching: “Yumi’s Cells 3,” “Perfect Crown,” “We Are All Trying Here,” “Sold Out On You,” and “The Scarecrow.”
Looking forward to: “My Royal Nemesis” and “The Wonderfools.”

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30+ Medical/Law/Office Dramas Of 2025 (K-Drama Masterlist)

If you enjoy seeing professionals in action—this list is for you!

In continuation of Soompi’s K-drama masterlists, which listed all the Korean dramas that aired in 2025 and sorted them by genre from romance to rom-coms, fantasy, historical, action, mystery, comedy, and more, we’ve prepared a list of all the dramas that aired in 2025 that also centered around medical, law, and enforcement professionals as well as office workers.

Includes dramas that premiered in 2024 and ended in 2025 as well as dramas that premiered in 2025 and ended in 2026.

Medical

“The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call”

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Korean Title: “중증외상센터”

Cast: Ju Ji Hoon, Choo Young Woo, Yoon Kyung Ho, Ha Young, Jeong Jae Kwang

Broadcast Period: January 24

Number of Episodes: 8

Based on a hit webtoon, “The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call” is a medical drama about genius surgeon Baek Kang Hyuk (Ju Ji Hoon) who joins the severe trauma team at a hospital and restores it to its former glory.

“Hyper Knife”

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Korean Title: “하이퍼나이프”

Cast: Park Eun Bin, Sul Kyung Gu, Yoon Chan Young, Park Byung Eun

Broadcast Period: March 19 – April 9

Number of Episodes: 8

“Hyper Knife” is a medical crime thriller drama that depicts the fierce rivalry and growth of Doctor Jeong Se Ok (Park Eun Bin), who once had a promising past, and her former mentor Choi Deok Hee (Sol Kyung Gu), who caused her to hit rock bottom.

“Resident Playbook”

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Korean Title: “언젠가는 슬기로운 전공의 생활”

Cast: Go Youn Jung, Shin Sia, Kang You Seok, Han Ye Ji, Jung Jun Won

Broadcast Period: April 12 – May 18

Number of Episodes: 12

A spin-off of “Hospital Playlist,” “Resident Playbook” depicts the lives, growth, and heartwarming friendships of OBGYN residents Oh Yi Young (Go Youn Jung), Pyo Nam Kyung (Shin Sia), Um Jae Il (Kang You Seok), and Kim Sa Bi (Han Ye Ji) at the Jongro branch of Yulje Medical Center.

“Surgical Road Trip”

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Korean Title: “로드 투 외과의사”

Cast: Kim Gun Woo, Lee Won Jung, Jung Shin Hye

Broadcast Period: June 14

Number of Episodes: 2

Part of CJ ENM’s short drama project “O’PENing” written by new screenwriters, “Surgical Road Trip” is a story of growth as medical residents Kim Ju No (Kim Gun Woo) and Lee Dae Gil (Lee Won Jung) work to track down the youngest resident Kim Hye Won (Jung Shin Hye) who has disappeared.

“Hunter With a Scalpel”

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Korean Title: “메스를 든 사냥꾼”

Cast: Park Ju Hyun, Park Yong Woo, Kang Hoon

Broadcast Period: June 16 – July 10

Number of Episodes: 16

“Hunter with a Scalpel” is a psychological crime thriller about forensic pathologist Seo Se Hyun (Park Ju Hyun). While conducting an autopsy one day, Se Hyun recognizes the signature murder method of her father—a serial killer who she thought had died 20 years ago—and sets out to find him before the police.

“Mary Kills People”

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Korean Title: “메리 킬즈 피플”

Cast: Lee Bo Young, Lee Min Ki, Kang Ki Young

Broadcast Period: August 1 – September 12

Number of Episodes: 12

A remake of the Canadian series of the same name, “Mary Kills People” is about Woo So Jung (Lee Bo Young), a doctor who illegally provides euthanasia to patients with incurable illnesses, along with terminally ill patient Jo Hyun Woo (Lee Min Ki) and former plastic surgeon Choi Dae Hyun (Kang Ki Young).

Law

“Oh My Ghost Clients”

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Korean Title: “노무사 노무진”

Cast: Jung Kyung Ho, Seol In Ah, Cha Hak Yeon

Broadcast Period: May 30 – June 28

Number of Episodes: 10

“Oh My Ghost Clients” is a comedy-action drama about Noh Mu Jin (Jung Kyung Ho), a labor attorney who can see ghosts, as he partners up with his sister-in-law Na Hee Ju (Seol In Ah) and video creator Go Gyeon Woo (Cha Hak Yeon).

“Law and The City”

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Korean Title: “서초동”

Cast: Lee Jong Suk, Mun Ka Young, Kang You Seok, Ryu Hye Young, Im Seong Jae

Broadcast Period: July 5 – August 10

Number of Episodes: 12

“Law and The City” follows five associate attorneys—Ahn Ju Hyeong (Lee Jong Suk), Kang Hui Ji (Mun Ka Young), Cho Chang Won (Kang You Seok), Bae Mun Jeong (Ryu Hye Young), and Ha Sang Gi (Im Seong Jae)—as they navigate the challenges and triumphs of their daily lives while commuting each day to the bustling legal district of Seocho.

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“Beyond the Bar”

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Korean Title: “에스콰이어: 변호사를 꿈꾸는 변호사들”

Cast: Lee Jin Uk, Jung Chaeyeon, Lee Hak Joo, Jeon Hye Bin

Broadcast Period: August 2 – September 7

Number of Episodes: 12

“Beyond the Bar” follows the story of Kang Hyo Min (Jung Chaeyeon), an upstanding and confident yet inexperienced rookie attorney at the law firm Yullim. Under the mentorship of Yoon Seok Hoon (Lee Jin Uk), a cold but exceptionally skilled partner attorney, Hyo Min gradually grows into a true lawyer as she navigates the challenges of the legal world.

“Pro Bono”

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Korean Title: “프로보노”

Cast: Jung Kyung Ho, So Ju Yeon, Yoon Na Moo, Seo Hye Won, Kang Hyung Suk, Lee Yoo Young

Broadcast Period: December 6 – January 11, 2026

Number of Episodes: 12

“Pro Bono” is a chaotic courtroom drama about Kang David (Jung Kyung Ho), a materialistic judge obsessed with success who unexpectedly gets trapped in a large law firm’s overlooked pro bono team.

“IDOL I”

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Korean Title: “아이돌아이”

Cast: Sooyoung, Kim Jae Yeong, Jeong Jae Kwang, Choi Hee Jin, Kim Hyun Jin

Broadcast Period: December 22 – January 27, 2026

Number of Episodes: 12

“IDOL I” is a mysterious courtroom romance drama as Maeng Se Na (Sooyoung), a virtuous star lawyer and devoted fan, defends her favorite idol Do Ra Ik (Kim Jae Yeong) after he is accused of murder.

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Enforcement

“Undercover High School”

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Korean Title: “언더커버 하이스쿨”

Cast: Seo Kang Jun, Jin Ki Joo, Kim Shin Rok

Broadcast Period: February 21 – March 29

Number of Episodes: 12

“Undercover High School” is a comedy action drama that follows Jeong Hae Seong (Seo Kang Jun), a National Intelligence Service (NIS) agent who goes undercover as a high school student to track down missing gold.

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“Nine Puzzles”

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Korean Title: “나인 퍼즐”

Cast: Kim Da Mi, Son Suk Ku

Broadcast Period: May 21 – June 4

Number of Episodes: 11

“Nine Puzzles” is a mystery thriller that follows the story of profiler Yoon Yi Na (Kim Da Mi), who was the only witness in an unsolved case from 10 years ago, and detective Kim Han Saem (Son Suk Ku), who still believes her to be a suspect, as they unearth the secrets of a new serial murder case that begins with a mysterious puzzle piece.

“Good Boy”

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Korean Title: “굿보이”

Cast: Park Bo Gum, Kim So Hyun, Oh Jung Se, Lee Sang Yi, Heo Sung Tae, Tae Won Seok

Broadcast Period: May 31 – July 20

Number of Episodes: 16

“Good Boy” is a comic action drama that follows a group of young athletes who become police officers through a special recruitment program. Trading their medals for badges, they take on a world full of corruption, deception, and injustice.

“S LINE”

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Korean Title: “S라인”

Cast: Lee Soo Hyuk, Lee Da Hee, Arin, Lee Eun Saem

Broadcast Period: July 11 – July 25

Number of Episodes: 6

“S LINE” is a webtoon-based fantasy thriller in which red lines suddenly appear above people’s heads, connecting them to people with whom they have had physical relationships and thus revealing sensitive personal information overnight.

“Queen Mantis”

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Korean Title: “사마귀 : 살인자의 외출”

Cast: Go Hyun Jung, Jang Dong Yoon, Cho Seong Ha, Lee El

Broadcast Period: September 5 – September 27

Number of Episodes: 8

“Queen Mantis” is a crime thriller about Jung Yi Shin (Go Hyun Jung), a famous serial killer nicknamed “The Mantis,” and her son Cha Soo Yeol (Jang Dong Yoon), a detective who has despised his mother his entire life, as they end up having to work on a case together.

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“Shin’s Project”

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Korean Title: “신사장 프로젝트”

Cast: Han Suk Kyu, Bae Hyeon Seong, Lee Re

Broadcast Period: September 15 – October 28

Number of Episodes: 12

“Shin’s Project” is about former legendary negotiator Mr. Shin (Han Suk Kyu) who runs a modest chicken restaurant while hiding a mysterious secret and willingly jumps into other people’s conflicts to settle their problems and deliver justice.

“No Mercy”

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Korean Title: “단죄”

Cast: Lee Joo Young, Ji Seung Hyun, Junhoe

Broadcast Period: September 24 – October 16

Number of Episodes: 8

“No Mercy” is a revenge thriller that follows Ha So Min (Lee Joo Young), a voice phishing victim who, after losing her parents to a phishing scam, uses deepfake technology to infiltrate a massive voice phishing organization and take revenge.

“Tempest”

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Korean Title: “북극성”

Cast: Jun Ji Hyun, Kang Dong Won

Broadcast Period: September 10 – October 1

Number of Episodes: 9

“Tempest” follows the story of Moon Ju (Jun Ji Hyun), a UN ambassador who sets out to uncover the truth behind an assassination attempt, and San Ho (Kang Dong Won), a special agent of unknown nationality who must protect her, as they confront a massive truth that threatens the Korean Peninsula.

“Made in Korea”

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Korean Title: “메이드 인 코리아”

Cast: Hyun Bin, Jung Woo Sung, Woo Do Hwan, Cho Yeo Jeong, Seo Eun Woo, Won Ji An, Jung Sung Il

Broadcast Period: December 24 – January 14, 2026

Number of Episodes: 6

“Made in Korea” follows Baek Ki Tae (Hyun Bin), a man driven by ambition for wealth and power, and prosecutor Jang Geon Young (Jung Woo Sung), who sacrifices everything to stop him, as they confront a monumental event in the turbulent 1970s.

Office

“Love Scout”

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Korean Title: “나의 완벽한 비서”

Cast: Han Ji Min, Lee Jun Hyuk, Kim Do Hoon, Kim Yoon Hye

Broadcast Period: January 3 – February 14

Number of Episodes: 12

“Love Scout” is a romance drama about Kang Ji Yun (Han Ji Min), a CEO who is fantastic at her job but inept at everything else, and Yu Eun Ho (Lee Jun Hyuk), her highly competent secretary who is great at not only his job but also childcare and housework.

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“Unmasked”

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Korean Title: “트리거”

Cast: Kim Hye Soo, Jung Sung Il, Joo Jong Hyuk

Broadcast Period: January 15 – February 19

Number of Episodes: 12

“Unmasked” is an office comedy drama set against the backdrop of Korea’s first Investigative Journalism Bureau at a broadcasting company. The series is about a group of investigative reporters who use their cameras to expose bad people.

“My Dearest Nemesis”

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Korean Title: “그놈은 흑염룡”

Cast: Mun Ka Young, Choi Hyun Wook, Im Se Mi, Kwak Si Yang

Broadcast Period: February 17 – March 24

Number of Episodes: 12

“My Dearest Nemesis” tells the love story of Baek Su Jeong (Mun Ka Young) and Ban Ju Yeon (Choi Hyun Wook), who first meet via their online game characters during their school days, then meet again in real life as boss and employee 16 years later.

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“The Potato Lab”

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Korean Title: “감자연구소”

Cast: Lee Sun Bin, Kang Tae Oh, Lee Hak Joo, Kim Ga Eun, Shin Hyun Seung

Broadcast Period: March 1 – April 6

Number of Episodes: 12

Set in a rural potato research institute, “The Potato Lab” is a romantic comedy about Kim Mi Kyung (Lee Sun Bin), a researcher whose life revolves entirely around potatoes, and So Baek Ho (Kang Tae Ho), a cold pragmatist who joins the institute as a new chief.

“The Art of Negotiation”

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Korean Title: “협상의 기술”

Cast: Lee Je Hoon, Kim Dae Myeung, Sung Dong Il, Jang Hyun Sung

Broadcast Period: March 8 – April 13

Number of Episodes: 12

“The Art of Negotiation” follows the story of Yoon Joo No (Lee Je Hoon), an M&A expert who is known as a legendary negotiator, as he leads his team through high-stakes corporate challenges.

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“The Divorce Insurance”

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Korean Title: “이혼보험”

Cast: Lee Dong Wook, Lee Joo Bin, Lee Kwang Soo, Lee Da Hee, Chu So Jung

Broadcast Period: March 8 – April 13

Number of Episodes: 12

“The Divorce Insurance” is a romantic comedy about Noh Ki Jun (Lee Dong Wook), an insurance actuary in the innovative product development team at Plus Insurance who has experienced three divorces himself.

“Our Unwritten Seoul”

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Korean Title: “미지의 서울”

Cast: Park Bo Young, Park Jinyoung, Ryu Kyung Soo

Broadcast Period: May 24 – June 29

Number of Episodes: 12

“Our Unwritten Seoul” is a romantic drama about identical twin sisters Yoo Mi Ji and Yoo Mi Rae (both played by Park Bo Young) who lead completely different lives. After switching identities through a web of lies, they embark on a journey to discover real love and the true meaning of life.

“To The Moon”

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Korean Title: “달까지 가자”

Cast: Lee Sun Bin, Ra Mi Ran, Jo Aram, Kim Young Dae

Broadcast Period: September 19 – October 31

Number of Episodes: 12

Based on a novel, “To the Moon” is about the survival of three working-class women Jung Da Hae (Lee Sun Bin), Kang Eun Sang (Ra Mi Ran), and Kim Ji Song (Jo Aram) who struggle to live on their salaries and turn to cryptocurrency investing.

“Typhoon Family”

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Korean Title: “태풍상사“

Cast: Lee Junho, Kim Min Ha, Sung Dong Il, Kim Ji Young, Kwon Han Sol

Broadcast Period: October 11 – November 30

Number of Episodes: 16

“Typhoon Family” follows the journey of Kang Tae Poong (Lee Junho), a rookie businessman who suddenly becomes the head of a struggling trading company with no employees, no money, and nothing left to sell during the IMF crisis in 1997.

“The Dream Life of Mr. Kim”

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Korean Title: “서울 자가에 대기업 다니는 김 부장 이야기”

Cast: Ryu Seung Ryong, Myung Se Bin, Cha Kang Yoon

Broadcast Period: October 25 – November 30

Number of Episodes: 12

Based on a webtoon, “The Dream Life of Mr. Kim” follows middle-aged man Kim Nak Soo (Ryu Seung Ryong) who loses everything he once believed was valuable. Through his journey, he comes to realize that his worth doesn’t lie in being a major corporate manager but in embracing his true self.

“Dynamite Kiss”

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Korean Title: “키스는 괜히 해서”

Cast: Jang Ki Yong, Ahn Eun Jin, Kim Moo Joon, Woo Davi

Broadcast Period: November 12 – December 25

Number of Episodes: 14

“Dynamite Kiss” is a romantic comedy about Go Da Rim (Ahn Eun Jin), a single woman who disguises herself as a married mother in order to get a job, and Gong Ji Hyuk (Jang Ki Yong), a team leader who falls in love with her.

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Soompi & Viki Staff Talk: What Is Your Favorite K-Drama From 2016?

For K-drama fans, 2016 was an absolutely golden year with so many dramas that are still talked about to this day! As a decade has passed now, we took this chance to look back on some of our favorite K-dramas from 2016 for this edition of Soompi & Viki Staff Talk.

Here are some of our staff’s responses to this very difficult question:

Somni: “Descendants of the Sun”

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A true icon of 2016, “Descendants of the Sun” remains one of the most unforgettable K-drama experiences that I’ve had so far. Starring Song Joong Ki as the soldier Yoo Si Jin and Song Hye Kyo as doctor Kang Mo Yeon, the drama perfectly blends romance, action, and emotional storytelling set against high-stakes humanitarian missions. Equally captivating is the chemistry between the sub couple Seo Dae Young (Jin Goo) and First Lieutenant Yoon Myung Joo (Kim Ji Won), whose intense, slow-burn romance adds another layer of depth. Rewatching the series now, it still delivers the same thrill, butterflies, and tears even a decade later!

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Deanne: “Another Miss Oh”

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For those of us who were K-drama fans in 2016, “Another Miss Oh” was a drama we didn’t just watch—we sat with it, replayed scenes over and over again, and let it ruin our sleep schedules in the best way! Oh Hae Young (Seo Hyun Jin) isn’t the typical polished character we were used to at the time, which made her all the more memorable—expressive, flawed, and refreshingly real. Paired with Park Do Kyung (Eric), whose guarded nature gradually softens throughout the series, this drama gives us a love story that feels raw rather than idealized. For anyone craving a 2016 throwback, I definitely recommend “Another Miss Oh.” It’s a perfect rom-com that blends humor with pure emotion, capturing messy yet truthful love that lingers with you long after the final episode!

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Winnie: “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo”

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It’s hard to believe that “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo” is already celebrating its 10th anniversary! A decade later, the drama still feels just as fresh, heartfelt, and comforting as ever. What truly makes it unforgettable is the sparkling chemistry between Kim Bok Joo and Jung Joon Hyung, brought to life so effortlessly by Lee Sung Kyung and Nam Joo Hyuk. Their playful bickering, heart-fluttering confessions, and soft, supportive moments capture the sweetness of first love in the most natural and adorable way, and their romance remains one of K-drama’s cutest love stories. So…”Do you like Messi?”

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Julia: “Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo”

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As a 2016 throwback, “Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo” is a drama with a very loyal fandom that has only grown stronger over time. IU as Hae Soo appears bright and lively at first, but as the story progresses, the tone turns devastatingly sad. The character goes through intense character development as she endures repeated loss, which gives the drama its lasting emotional weight. Add to that a stacked lineup of actors playing Goryeo princes—each with distinct personalities and tragic arcs—and it’s easy to see why everyone who watches this drama gets so attached. This drama has become one of my lifelong favorites as it’s the kind of series that lingers deeply in your heart forever!

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Jinny: “Dear Fair Lady Kong Shim”

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“Dear Fair Lady Kong Shim” is a drama I loved in 2016 and still do ten years later! What I love about the series is the rare, warm charm that feels both chaotic and comforting at the same time. From the very first episode, the way Ahn Dan Tae (Namkoong Min) crashes into the life of Kong Shim (Bang Minah)—literally kicking the flowerpot she drops and becoming her rooftop tenant—sets up a relationship that feels organic and messy. The drama recently gained spotlight again as Bang Minah got married to On Ju Wan, who played Seok Joon Soo, late last year. An on-screen connection turned into a real-life love story gives K-drama fans even more reason to revisit the series!

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Sala: “Dr. Romantic”

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An oldie but a goldie, ”Dr. Romantic” is so iconic that they needed to bring the cast and story back not once but twice! With three seasons of binge-worthy goodness, “Dr. Romantic” is a classic must-watch K-drama that first aired in 2016, following the stories of the renowned Dr. Kim (Han Suk Kyu) along with realistic doctors working at a rundown hospital in the countryside. I love the heartwarming stories of doctors who sincerely care for their patients and also the phenomenal chemistry and teamwork between the hospital staff, helmed by Yoo Yeon Seok and Seo Hyun Jin in Season 1. The series delivers everything from emotional moments to laughter—so don’t miss out and start by watching the first season, the story that started it all.

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Yeon: “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God”

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We can’t talk about 2016 K-dramas without mentioning “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God”! This fantasy romance tells the emotional story of the immortal Goblin Kim Shin (Gong Yoo) and Ji Eun Tak (Kim Go Eun), the only bride destined to end his eternal life. It’s a tear-jerking romance that is impossible not to get invested in, but there are also plenty of comedic moments that bring smiles and laughter. The stunning cinematography and beloved OST also contribute to the drama’s lasting power that brings me back to watching it every year!

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9 K-Drama Leads Who Have Chemistry With Everyone

In the world of K-dramas, there’s nothing quite like a pairing that just clicks. While strong writing and good direction also play their roles, sometimes it really comes down to the actors and their ability to create believable, heart-fluttering connections. Whether it’s a playful rom-com or a more emotionally layered story, these leads have a way of making every relationship feel natural and compelling.

Here are some K-drama stars who seem to have chemistry with everyone they work with.

1. Park Hyung Sik

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Park Hyung Sik as Ahn Min Hyuk in “Strong Woman Do Bong Soon” delivered one of the most charming and memorable romances in K-drama. What really sets him apart though is how consistently he brings that same level of connection to every role. Across dramas like “Happiness” and “Soundtrack #1,” his performances are reactive and emotionally in tune, which allows his co-stars to shine alongside him. It’s that sincerity and ease that make his chemistry feel effortless, no matter who he’s paired with.

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2. Lee Junho

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Lee Junho brought depth and intensity to his role in “The Red Sleeve,” where his connection with Lee Se Young was filled with longing and emotional weight. He also showed a completely different side in “King the Land” alongside Im Yoona, where the chemistry leaned into lighthearted and romantic moments. Both performances felt equally convincing despite their differences. His ability to shift between emotional tones is what makes him stand out.

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3. Kim Ji Won

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Kim Ji Won as Choi Ae Ra in “Fight for My Way” had a dynamic with Park Seo Joon that felt natural and heartfelt, especially with the banter. But in “My Liberation Notes,” her connection with Son Suk Ku is quieter but just as impactful. She also held her own in “Descendants of the Sun” alongside Jin Goo, creating a romance that resonated with viewers. Her strength lies in how real she makes every interaction feel. No matter the co-star, the chemistry never feels forced.

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4. Yoo Yeon Seok

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Yoo Yeon Seok brought warmth and sincerity to “Hospital Playlist,” especially in his gentle romance with Shin Hyun Been. Their relationship unfolded naturally, making every moment feel earned. In “Dr. Romantic,” he showed a more intense and layered dynamic opposite Seo Hyun Jin. Even in more restrained roles, his presence adds emotional depth to every interaction.

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5. Kim Hye Yoon

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Kim Hye Yoon has a bright and lively energy. She brought this same energy to “Extraordinary You,” where her chemistry with Rowoon felt youthful and so full of life. And in “Lovely Runner,” she explored a more emotional and layered connection with Byun Woo Seok. She has a way of reacting so naturally that every relationship she portrays feels immersive.

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6. Seo In Guk

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Seo In Guk really gained attention for his nostalgic and heartfelt romance in “Reply 1997” alongside Jung Eun Ji. And in “Doom at Your Service,” his chemistry with Park Bo Young took on a more emotional and fated tone. But he also delivered a complex and intense dynamic with Jung So Min in “Hundred Million Stars From the Sky.” With every project, his emotional range allows him to fully meet each co-star.

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7. Park Bo Young

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Park Bo Young brought heart and sincerity to “Strong Woman Do Bong Soon,” especially in her adorable and genuine connection with Park Hyung Sik. In “Doom at Your Service,” she shared a more bittersweet and emotional romance with Seo In Guk. She also showed great chemistry with Ahn Hyo Seop in “Abyss.” Her ability to balance softness with emotional depth makes every pairing feel authentic.

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8. Ji Chang Wook

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Ji Chang Wook delivered unforgettable chemistry with Park Min Young in “Healer,” creating a romance that is full of tension and heart. In “Suspicious Partner,” his dynamic with Nam Ji Hyun balanced humor with emotional growth. He also explored a more realistic and modern relationship with Kim Ji Won in “Lovestruck in the City.” His versatility is what allows him to build strong connections across genres.

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9. Suzy

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Suzy created a warm and natural connection with Lee Jong Suk in “While You Were Sleeping.” And in “Start-Up,” her chemistry with Nam Joo Hyuk brought both sweetness and emotional conflict. She also shared a deeply emotional romance with Kim Woo Bin in “Uncontrollably Fond.” Her understated acting style allows her relationships to unfold organically. She complements her co-stars in a way that always feels balanced and real.

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binahearts is a Korean-Canadian published author, content creator, and influencer whose ultimate biases are Song Joong Ki and BIGBANG, but has lately been seen obsessing over Hwang In Yeop. Make sure you follow binahearts on IG as she journeys through her latest Korean crazes!

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5 K-Drama Male Leads Who Fell First And Harder

There’s just something irresistible about a male lead who knows what he wants and falls first… and then proceeds to fall even harder. Whether it’s quiet devotion, unwavering loyalty, or full-on heart-eyes energy, these K-drama men set the bar high when it comes to love. Here are some unforgettable male leads who didn’t just fall first, they fell with everything they had.

1. Jang Shin Yu in “Destined With You”

Rowoon stars as Jang Shin Yu, a successful lawyer who seems to have it all. When he meets Lee Hong Jo (Jo Bo Ah), he quickly becomes entangled in a mysterious curse tied to an ancient spellbook. Amid all the supernatural chaos, it’s clear that Shin Yu’s feelings for Hong Jo develop fast and deeply.

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What makes Shin Yu stand out is how openly smitten he becomes. He doesn’t shy away from his emotions and instead leans fully into them, even when it confuses everyone around him (including himself). His lovestruck expressions and unwavering pull toward Hong Jo make his journey all the more compelling, drawing viewers into just how shamelessly he wears his heart on his sleeve.

2. Lee Young Joon in “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim”

Park Seo Joon plays Lee Young Joon, a narcissistic vice chairman who believes the world revolves around him until his long-time secretary Kim Mi So (Park Min Young) decides to quit. That’s when Young Joon realizes that Mi So may mean more to him than he had thought.

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Young Joon does not realize it right away, but he falls hard for Mi So and tries his best to earn her affections. His attempts to keep her by his side slowly reveal his genuine feelings, and what starts off as ego-driven desperation turns into sincere love. The best part? Watching him transform from self-absorbed boss to a man completely whipped and willing to do anything for the woman he loves.

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3. Lee Jang Hyun in “My Dearest”

Namgoong Min plays Lee Jang Hyun, a wanderer who initially appears aloof and uninterested in love. He vows never to get married and lives life as a nomad, detached from emotional ties. However, once he meets Yoo Gil Chae (Ahn Eun Jin), everything he believes about love and relationships begins to unravel, and nothing in his world stays the same.

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Jang Hyun’s love is quiet but intense. He falls first and carries that love through war, separation, and heartbreak without ever wavering. His actions speak louder than words, and his sacrifices for Gil Chae are both devastating and beautiful. This is the kind of love that lingers and is deep, enduring, and impossible to forget.

4. Kang Tae Moo in “A Business Proposal”

Ahn Hyo Seop plays Kang Tae Moo, a CEO who goes on a blind date expecting nothing, only to meet Shin Ha Ri (Kim Se Jeong). The two decide to start a fake relationship, but what begins as pretend quickly turns very real… at least for him.

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Tae Moo wastes no time falling head over heels for Ha Ri. Once he realizes his feelings, he’s all in. His directness and confidence make his affection even more swoon-worthy, and the way he pursues Ha Ri with absolute certainty is what makes this romance so satisfying.

5. Gu Won in “King the Land”

Lee Jun Ho plays Gu Won, a wealthy hotel heir who is initially cold and emotionally distant. But when he meets Cheon Sa Rang (Im Yoona), his walls start to crumble.

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Gu Won falls first, and it shows right away. From subtle glances to protective gestures, his feelings for her grow fast and sincerely. What makes him so lovable is how effortlessly soft he becomes without even realizing it. He’s bold about his feelings, not caring who sees, which makes it all the more romantic. His once rigid world slowly begins to revolve around Sa Rang, and watching him embrace love so wholeheartedly is incredibly satisfying.

binahearts is a Korean-Canadian published author, content creator, and influencer whose ultimate biases are Song Joong Ki and BIGBANG, but has lately been seen obsessing over Hwang In Yeop. Make sure you follow binahearts on IG as she journeys through her latest Korean crazes!

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