Romantic Korean dramas, also referred to as K-Dramas, are one of the genres that most effectively captures the essence of human emotion among the enormous array of television dramas. With their emotional writing and enticing character chemistry, these fascinating stories of love, heartbreak, and determination have crossed cultural barriers over time, attracting audiences all around the world. We cordially invite you to join us as we set out to celebrate the best in romantic K-Dramas by losing yourself in a world where love has no boundaries, and every heartbeat is filled with desire and passion. These list of the best 10 romantic Korean dramas ever produced includes both classics and contemporary works that are sure to take your breath away and leave a lasting impression on your heart. So, grab a box of tissues, prepare to swoon, and let the magic of Korean romance TV unfold before your eyes.

Top 10 Romantic K-Dramas of all Time:

Guardian: The Lonely and Great God

Director – Lee Eung-bok, Kwon Hyuk-chan, Yoon Jong-ho

Starring – Gong Yoo, Kim Go-eun, Lee Dong-wook

Guardian: The Lonely and Great God is a South Korean television series starring Gong Yoo in the title role, alongside Kim Go-eun, Lee Dong-wook, Yoo In-na, and Yook Sung-jae. Written by Kim Eun-sook.

Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

Director – Kim Kyu-tae

Starring – Lee Joon-gi, Lee Ji-eun, Kang Ha-neul

Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo is a South Korean television series based on the Chinese novel Bu Bu Jing Xin.

Healer

Director – Lee Jung-sub; Kim Jin-woo

Starring – Ji Chang-wook, Park Min-young, and Yoo Ji-tae

Healer is a 2014–2015 South Korean television series starring Ji Chang-wook, Park Min-young, and Yoo Ji-tae. Though the drama received modest ratings in its home country, it gained a fanbase overseas and made Ji Chang-wook known outside Korea.

Signal

Director – Kim Won-seok

Starring – Lee Je-hoon, Kim Hye-soo, and Cho Jin-woong

Signal is a 2016 South Korean fantasy police procedural television series starring Lee Je-hoon, Kim Hye-soo, and Cho Jin-woong. Based on the 2000 film Frequency in premise.

Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo

Director – Oh Hyun-jong

Starring – Lee Sung-kyung, Nam Joo-hyuk, Lee Jae-yoon

Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo is a 2016–2017 South Korean television series starring Lee Sung-kyung in the title role, with Nam Joo-hyuk. The series resonated with the young demographic; although it averaged 4.6% in audience share and received the lowest viewership ratings in its timeslot throughout its run, it gained a cult following among young viewers and received mostly favourable reviews.

Kill Me, Heal Me

Director – Kim Jin-man, Kim Dae-jin

Starring – Ji Sung, Hwang Jung-eum, Park Seo-joon

Kill Me, Heal Me is a 2015 South Korean television series starring Ji Sung, Hwang Jung-eum, Park Seo-joon, Oh Min-suk, and Kim Yoo-ri.It reunited Ji Sung and Hwang Jung-eum, who previously starred together in Secret Love (2013).

It’s Okay, That’s Love

Director – Kim Kyu-tae

Starring – Zo In-sung, Gong Hyo-jin, Sung Dong-il

It’s Okay, That’s Love is a 2014 South Korean television series starring Zo In-sung, Gong Hyo-jin, Sung Dong-il, Lee Kwang-soo, and Doh Kyung-soo.

Descendants of the Sun

Director – Lee Eung-bok; Baek Sang-hoon

Starring – Song Joong-ki, Song Hye-kyo, Jin Goo

Descendants of the Sun is a 2016 South Korean television series starring Song Joong-ki, Song Hye-kyo, Jin Goo, and Kim Ji-won.

Strong Girl Bong-soon

Director – Lee Hyung-min

Starring – Park Bo-young, Park Hyung-sik and Ji Soo

Strong Girl Bong-soon is a 2017 South Korean television series starring Park Bo-young in the title role as a woman with superhuman strength, with Park Hyung-sik and Ji Soo.

My Love from the Star

Director – Jang Tae-yoo; Oh Chung-hwan

Starring – Jun Ji-hyun, Kim Soo-hyun, Park Hae-jin

My Love from the Star is a South Korean fantasy romantic comedy television series written by Park Ji-eun and directed by Jang Tae-yoo. Produced by Choi Moon-suk and Moon Bo-mi, it stars Jun Ji-hyun, Kim Soo-hyun, Park Hae-jin, Yoo In-na, Shin Sung-rok, and Ahn Jae-hyun. It tells the story of an extraterrestrial alien who landed on Earth in 1609 during the Joseon Dynasty and 400 years later falls in love with a top female actor.

So, as the final credits roll and the curtain falls on our cinematic odyssey, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for joining us on this journey. May your love story be filled with as much joy, passion, and devotion as those depicted on screen, and may the enchanting world of Korean dramas continue to inspire and uplift your spirit for years to come. Until we meet again, may your heart always find its way back to the captivating allure of love’s eternal embrace.