With Valentine’s Day 2024 right around the corner, avid K-drama fans can choose indoor celebrations with their favorite dramas and lead couples. Cuddle up with your partner and enjoy some of the most popular romantic K-dramas on Netflix. K-dramas with the romance between the leads are one of the most popular genres among viewers, and what better day to tune in to some of them and celebrate the love for your partner, friends, or family?
Below is a list of a few K-dramas, sorted as per IMDb’s ranking. These dramas involve gripping storylines, interesting characters, and lovable leads, giving fans a full Valentine’s Day package to binge on. From the most popular to some of the underrated dramas, here are some popular series.
Alchemy of Souls (IMDb rating – 8.8/10)
Alchemy of Souls is a popular K-drama that premiered on June 18, 2022. The drama, set in the fictional country of Deho, follows the story of an elite assassin, Naksu (Go Youn-Jung). Her whole soul traps itself inside Mu Deok’s weak body. Eventually, she becomes Jang-Uk’s (Lee Jae-Wook) servant. He holds a dark secret about his birth and seeks her help to change the course of his life. Moreover, the series became so popular that it premiered a second season in December 2022. Viewers can stream the drama on Netflix.
Crash Landing on You (IMDb rating – 8.7/10)
Crash Landing on You is one of the most popular romantic K-dramas. The series follows the story of a chaebol heiress, Yoon Se-Ri (Son Ye-Ji), who experiences a paragliding accident that lands her in North Korea. However, soldier Ri Jeong-Hyeok (Hyun Bin) rescues her and takes her to his home. Throughout the series, the two fall deeply in love amid enduring tensions when he helps her hide and return safely to South Korea. Viewers can stream the romantic drama, which premiered on December 14, 2019, here.
Twenty Five Twenty One (IMDb rating – 8.6/10)
Twenty Five Twenty One is a popular K-drama that premiered on Netflix on February 12, 2022. The series, set during the South Korean financial crisis, tells the story of an ambitious fencer, Na Hee-Do (Kim Tae-Ri). After her school fencing team disbands due to the crisis, she aims to join the national team. Meanwhile, she meets and falls in love with Baek Yi-Jin (Nam Joo-Hyuk), whose life turns upside down after his father’s business goes bankrupt. Although the two fall in love, they end up going their separate ways. K-drama enthusiasts can stream the drama here.
Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (IMDb rating – 8.6/10)
Guardian: The Lonely and Great God is a fan-favorite romantic K-drama. The series follows the story of an immortal goblin named Kim Shin (Gong Yoo), who is searching for his bride. His bride is the only one who can remove the invisible sword from his chest and end his life. Meanwhile, school student Ji Eun-Tak (Kim Go-Eun) crosses paths with him, revealing that she is the chosen bride. Their connection goes way back into the past, and they fall in love with each other. The drama also stars Lee Dong-Woo and Yoo In-Na in pivotal roles. It premiered on December 2, 2016, and is available to stream on Netflix.
Descendants of the Sun (IMDb rating – 8.2/10)
Descendants of the Sun is another fan-favorite K-drama that premiered on February 24, 2016. The series follows the story of a South Korean special forces officer, Yoo Shi-Jin (Song Joong-Ki), who falls in love with surgeon Kang Mo-Yeon (Song Hye-Kyo). The two have completely different ideals of life and initially don’t see eye to eye. However, they end up forming a bond during the time of war and gradually fall in love. The drama can be streamed on Netflix.
Business Proposal (IMDb rating – 8.1/10)
Business Proposal offers K-drama fans equal dozes of romance and comedy. The series premiered on Netflix on February 28, 2022, and follows the story of office employee Shin Ha-Ri (Kim Se-Jeong), who goes on a blind date in disguise of her friend. Although she aims to scare away her friend’s prospective suitor, chaos ensues after Ha-Ri discovers that it is the CEO of the company, Kang Tae-Moo (Ahn Hyo-Seop). He ends up making a proposal, leading the way for the two to fall in love. The series can be streamed here.
Other popular romantic K-dramas include Our Beloved Summer, My Demon, Something in the Rain, Her Private Life, What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim, Hometown Cha Cha Cha, Love Alarm, It’s Okay to Not Be Okay, and several others.
