1. Crash Landing on You (2019-2020)
Cast: Hyun Bin, Son Ye-jin, Seo Ji-hye, Kim Jung-hyun
Release Date: December 14, 2019 (Season 1)
Budget: $19.1 million (approx.)
IMDb Rating: 8.3
Plot: This rom-com with a dramatic twist features Yoon Se-ri, a South Korean heiress who accidentally paraglides into North Korea and lands in the arms of Ri Jeong-hyeok, a North Korean captain. As they try to find a way to reunite her with the South, an unlikely romance blossoms amidst the political divide between their countries.
2. Her Private Life (2018)
Cast: Park Min-young, Kim Jae-wook, Ahn Bo-hyun, Jung Jae-won
Release Date: April 16, 2018
IMDb Rating: 8.1
Plot: This rom-com follows Sung Duk-mi, a talented art curator who secretly runs a fan club for a popular idol. When Ryan Gold, a cold and enigmatic CEO, takes over the gallery where she works, their paths collide, leading to a hilarious and heartwarming romance.
3. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo (2016-2017)
Cast: Lee Sung-kyung, Nam Joo-hyuk, Jung Joo-young, Ahn Eun-jin
Release Date: November 18, 2016
IMDb Rating: 8.6
Plot: This coming-of-age sports rom-com follows Kim Bok-joo, a weightlifting athlete training for the Olympics, and her journey to overcome challenges, achieve her dreams, and find love with Jung Joon-hyung, a competitive swimmer.
4. What's Wrong with Secretary Kim (2018)
Cast: Park Seo-joon, Park Min-young, Lee Tae-hwan, Kang Ki-young
Release Date: June 6, 2018
IMDb Rating: 8.7
Plot: This office rom-com features Lee Young-joon, a narcissistic vice-president, and his highly competent secretary, Kim Mi-so, who decides to quit her job. Lee Young-joon is determined to convince her to stay, leading to hilarious situations and a blossoming romance.
5. Strong Woman Do Bong-soon (2017)
Cast: Park Bo-young, Park Hyung-sik, Ahn Bo-hyun, Kim Ji-soo
Release Date: February 24, 2017
IMDb Rating: 8.7
Plot: This fantasy rom-com follows Do Bong-soon, a woman born with superhuman strength, who aspires to become a video game developer. She gets hired as a bodyguard for Ahn Min-hyuk, a wealthy and arrogant CEO, and their relationship develops amidst hilarious situations and action sequences.
6. Descendants of the Sun (2016)
Cast: Song Joong-ki, Song Hye-kyo, Kim Ji-won, Jin Goo
Release Date: March 14, 2016
Budget: $13 million (approx.)
IMDb Rating: 8.3
Plot: This romance drama features a Captain Yoo Shi-jin leading a special forces unit who encounters Dr. Kang Mo-yeon, a headstrong surgeon, in a fictional war-torn country. As they work together to save lives in a harsh environment, they develop a deep connection.
7. Business Proposal (2022)
Cast: Ahn Hyo-seop, Kim Sejeong, Kim Min-kyu, Seol In-ah
Release Date: February 28, 2022
IMDb Rating: 8.7
Plot: This rom-com with a Cinderella twist follows Shin Ha-ri, who goes on a blind date in place of her wealthy friend. However, she is surprised to discover that her date is Kang Tae-mu, the CEO of her company. As they navigate their complicated situation, a hilarious and heartwarming romance unfolds.
8. Goblin
Cast: Gong Yoo, Kim Go-eun, Lee Dong-wook, Yoo In-na
Release Date: December 2, 2016
IMDb Rating: 8.6
Plot: This fantasy romance drama tells the story of a centuries-old goblin searching for his bride to end his immortal life. He encounters Ji Eun-tak, a cheerful high school student who can see ghosts and is fated to be the goblin’s bride.
9. Touch Your Heart (2019)
Cast: Lee Dong-wook, Yoo In-na, Kim Sun-young, Lee Jong-suk (cameo)
Release Date: February 6, 2019
IMDb Rating: 8.0
Plot: This rom-com features Oh Yoon-seo, a top actress facing a career crisis, who takes on a role as a secretary in a drama to salvage her image. She ends up working for Kwon Jung-rok, a perfectionist lawyer, and their initial clashes gradually develop into a sweet romance.
10. Twenty Five Twenty One (2022)
Cast: Kim Tae-ri, Nam Joo-hyuk, Bona, Choi Hyun-wook
Release Date: February 12, 2022
IMDb Rating: 8.3
Plot: This coming-of-age rom-com follows Na Hee-do, a passionate fencer, and Back Yi-jin, a hardworking young man whose family is struggling financially. Set against the backdrop of the 1998 financial crisis in South Korea, the series depicts their growth, friendship, and blossoming romance as they navigate the challenges of youth.
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