Whether You Love Zombies or Rom-Coms, These 52 K-Dramas Have You Covered

Fans of "I'm Not a Robot" will also enjoy "My Holo Love" due to its similar premise. In this series, Ko Sung-hee stars as Han So-yeon, a woman who has prosopagnosia, which is the inability to recognize faces. Because of this, she often keeps to herself. However, things change when she finds a mysterious pair of glasses in her purse that allow her to see an AI named "Holo," whom she befriends. Holo assists So-yeon at work, where she's often misunderstood, and even helps her gain confidence in herself. She grows really close with Holo, then Holo's developer, Go Nan-do (Yoon Hyun-min), joins the picture and slowly falls for So-yeon.

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Kim Seon-ho and Shin Min-a star alongside each other in this beloved 2021 rom-com series. The show tells the story of Yoon Hye-jin, a sophisticated city girl who moves to a small, coastal town in order to open up a dental clinic, and Hong Du-sik, the neighborhood handyman. Although Du-sik is technically unemployed, he's still always willing to do odd jobs for those in his community. Despite coming from different worlds, Hye-jin and Du-sik develop feelings for each other and strike up a romance. But of course, what's a lovely romance without a little drama tossed in?

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"You Are My Spring" is a thriller, mystery, romance, and drama all in one. The K-drama focuses on Kang Da-jeong (Seo Hyun-jin), a hotel concierge manager who moves to the Guju building and forms a connection with her neighbor, Ju Young-do (Kim Dong-wook), a psychiatrist. After getting wrapped up in a murder case together, both characters unpack their traumatic pasts as they get to know each other. As the show progresses, Da-jeong and Young-do grow from their shared experiences and are able to finally move forward with their lives. Since this show spans across a variety of dramas, "You Are My Spring" definitely has massive appeal to a broader audience.

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A young man on the autism spectrum named Geu-ru (Tang Jun-sang) runs a business with his father called "Move to Heaven." Their job is to collect and organize possessions left behind by people who have passed. When Geu-ru's father dies, his estranged uncle, Sang-Gu (Lee Je-Hoon), becomes his guardian and helps him run the trauma-cleaning company. Together, they uncover untold stories about the deceased. Sang-Gu, a cold and distant man, also learns to deal with his traumatic past involving his brother. The series is inspired by the essay "Things Left Behind," which was written by a real-life trauma cleaner named Kim Sae-byul.

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As you can tell by the title, this series revolves around young entrepreneurs that are trying to navigate the world of startup companies. Singer-turned actress Bae Suzy plays the protagonist Seo Dal-mi, who is a young woman in her 20s that dreams of becoming a CEO like Steve Jobs. She drops out of college and takes up several part-time jobs in order to earn enough money to start her own business. She soon joins the Sandbox, which is a company that helps entrepreneurs turn their innovative ideas into reality. While "Start-Up" is about Dal-mi's journey toward fulfilling her dreams of becoming a successful businesswoman, it also tells the story of her getting involved in a love triangle.

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"Mine" is about a wealthy family behind the real estate development firm Hyowon Group, led by Chairman Han Suk-chul (Jung Dong-hwan). His first daughter-in-law, Jung Seo-hyun (Kim Seo-hyung), is a strong and intelligent woman who married Han's first son, while former actress Seo Hi-soo (Lee Bo-young) gave up her career to marry his second son. Together, the two women help each other navigate the money-hungry world of the Hyowon Group while trying not to lose themselves in the process. Their dream is to figure out who they really are and find true happiness, all for the sake of owning something that's theirs.

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Based on the 2011 novel "Fantastic Girl "by Kim Hye-jung, "Hello, Me!" stars Choi Kang-hee as a 37-year-old single woman named Ban Ha-ni, who is timid and insecure about herself. Just as she begins to lose hope, Ha-ni's 17-year-old self appears before her. Young Ha-ni is full of positivity and optimism, and she encourages her older self to change and learn how to love herself again. "Hello, Me! "will leave you feeling so inspired, making it one of the most feel-good shows to watch right now. For those looking for a wholesome K-drama, "Hello, Me!" certainly is the way to go.

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"Her Private Life" may be one of the most hilarious K-dramas ever. Park Min-young stars as Sung Deok-mi, an art curator that spends her free time fan-girling over a K-pop idol named Shi-an. She runs a famous website about him, but tries to keep it a secret from those around her. Deok-mi eventually gets wrapped up in dating rumors with Shi-an, causing his fanbase to send her threatening messages. In an effort to convince everyone she's not romantically involved with Shi-an, Deok-mi and her new boss, Ryan Gold (Kim Jae-wook), pretend to date. Of course, they gradually develop real feelings for each other, making for one cute love story.

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Inspired by Carlos and Lee Jae-jin's webtoon, "The Deluxe Taxi," "Taxi Driver" focuses on Kim Do-gi (Lee Je-hoon), a man with a traumatic past. When he was just a young boy, Do-gi's mother is killed, leaving a massive hole in his heart that he hasn't quite processed. After growing up and graduating from the Korea Military Academy, Do-gi begins working for the Rainbow Taxi Company, which is a taxi service that offers "revenge-calls" to its clients — which is exactly how it sounds. The company allows passengers to ask their drivers to help them seek revenge, making for a truly thrilling watch.
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Don't let the title fool you, "Happiness" is anything but a lighthearted K-drama. The apocalyptic thriller is about a disease that begins to slowly spread throughout an apartment building, which gets sealed off, forcing its residents to remain isolated from the rest of the world. As you can imagine, the people inside grow terrified about getting infected by one of their neighbors. While some outsiders believe they should help the residents, others think killing them off is their best option in order to prevent the disease from spreading even further. The show gets especially intense when you learn that one of the residents may hold a secret that could potentially save them all.

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"True Beauty" is about a high school girl named Lim Ju-kyung (Moon Ga-young) who gets bullied because of her appearance. She learns how to do her makeup by watching YouTube tutorials, and after getting really good at it, she never wants to be seen with her bare face again. When she transfers to a new school, she instantly becomes popular and is considered one of the most beautiful girls in class. Ju-kyung fears someone will discover what she really looks like, and this comes true when she runs into Lee Su-ho (Cha Eun-woo), a handsome boy who she met before while wearing no makeup. Su-ho recognizes her and encourages her to not care about others' opinions of her, however.

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Those who enjoy a good romantic drama will love "Yumi's Cells." The show, which is based on the hit webtoon of the same name, tells the story of an office worker named Yumi (Kim Go-eun), who's looking to fall in love, but has a hard time expressing her feelings to others. Because of this, we learn about her innermost thoughts through the cells in her head (yes, you read that right), which are portrayed as cute animated characters like Riley's emotions in Disney's 2015 film "Inside Out." This series is very wholesome, so if you're looking for something lighthearted to watch, this show is for you.

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In "A Piece of Your Mind," which is also referred to as "Half of a Half "in Korean, Moon Ha-won (Jung Hae-in) is a hard-working AI programmer and founder of the popular site M&H. His latest project involves creating a device that is able to become an extension of a person. Ha-won works with a recording engineer named Han Seo-woo (Chae Soo-bin) to bring the project to life, and during the process, the two grow close and fall in love. The show's title is meant to be a reference to the idea that two different halves can make a whole.

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"When My Love Blooms," which is also called "The Most Beautiful Moment in Life" in Korean, is a story about the importance of second chances. Han Jae-hyun (Yoo Ji-tae), a popular law student, and Yoon Ji-soo (Lee Bo-young), a freshman studying music, meet as university students and fall in love. They eventually go their separate ways, and 20 years later, Jae-hyun is a successful businessman and Ji-soo is a single mother going through several hardships in her life. They are reunited by fate and are given another opportunity to be in each other's lives. The series makes you wonder whether love can really stand the test of time.

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"Police University" is full of action, drama, romance, and comedy. The series takes place at the National Police University, where we meet a professor named Yoo Dong-man (Cha Tae-hyun), who has 20 years of experience in various departments. One of his students turns out to be Kang Seon-ho (Jung Jin-young), who is a former hacker that Dong-man met before when Seon-ho got in trouble with the police. Seon-ho only enrolls in the university after falling in love with a first-year student named Oh Kang-hee, played by Krystal Jung. Over time, Seon-ho learns to respect Dong-man and even gets inspired to become a police officer for real.

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"Melancholia" is a moving K-drama about a high school teacher named Ji Yoon-soo (Im Soo-jung), who gets wrongly accused of having an affair with one of her students, Baek Seung-yoo (Lee Do-hyun). Yoon-soo is a caring instructor who is passionate about helping her students achieve their full potential. When she sees Seung-yoo, an introverted boy, struggling in school, she takes it upon herself to help him boost his grades. A rumor soon spreads that the two are in a relationship, which results in Yoon-soo getting fired from her job. She reunites with Seung-yoo years later, and together, they hope to clear her name.

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"Doom at Your Service," stars Park Bo-young as Tak Dong-kyung, a young woman who spends most of her time working as an editor at a publishing company after her parents die in an accident. One day, she experiences a series of terrible events. Dong-kyung not only learns that she's dying from cancer and only has three months left to live, but her boyfriend has been cheating on her with a woman who's secretly his wife, and they're having a child together. This leads Dong-kyung to get drunk and shout that she wishes for the world to be doomed. Myeol Mang (Seo In-guk), who is a mysterious immortal being, decides to help Dong-kyung make her wish come true.

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"The Devil Judge" is a legal drama that's set in a dystopian version of South Korea. In this world, there's a head judge named Kang Yo-han (Ji Sung) who has the final say in court and doesn't hesitate to brutally punish those who are dishonest. His courtroom is inside a TV studio, which allows his trials to be broadcast live for everyone to see. Those watching often can't determine whether he's a hero or a devil for having so much power. There's one person who isn't afraid of challenging him, and that's Jung Sun-ah (Kim Min-jung), an ambitious woman who has connections with top politicians and business leaders.

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"Now, We Are Breaking Up" is a show that takes you on a roller coaster of emotions as it depicts the highs and lows of a relationship. The story begins with a woman named Ha Yeong-eun (Song Hye-kyo), who is the leader of a design department at a fashion company. She meets a handsome freelance photographer named Yoon Jae-gook (Jang Ki-yong), and the two develop feelings for each other and begin dating. They experience a few setbacks in their relationship, and seeing all the drama unfold will make you wonder whether their story ends on a happy note, or with heartbreak.

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"Lovers of the Red Sky" is a historical romance based on the novel of the same name by Jung Eun-gwol. The show follows a girl named Hong Cheon-gi (Kim Yoo-jung), who is born blind but later gains vision and becomes the first female painter at a prestigious art school. She meets a man named Ha Ram (Ahn Hyo-seop), who was born with vision but then loses his sight in an accident. Ha Ram works as an astrologer who is able to look into the future using the stars in the sky. As the story unfolds, viewers learn that Ha Ram wants to seek revenge on the royal family that destroyed his life.

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"Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo" is a 16-episode series inspired by the life of Olympic gold-medalist Jang Mi-ran. The show follows a group of college athletes with big dreams, including Kim Bok-joo (Lee Sung-kyung), a young woman who wants to become a champion weightlifter, and her friend Jung Joon-hyung (Nam Joo-hyuk), a gifted swimmer who's trying to overcome his traumatic past. Over the course of the series, Joon-hyung slowly falls for Bok-joo, but she has eyes on his older brother, Jung Jae-yi (Lee Jae-yoon), a former athlete turned doctor. This moving series is sure to keep viewers engaged as they fully immerse themselves in the lives of these beloved characters.
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"Strong Woman Do Bong Soon" centers on the titular character (played by Park Bo-young) who has superhuman strength. All the women in her family are born with these powers, and although Bong-soon wishes she could be an ordinary girl, she won't hesitate to use her powers for good. She ends up getting a job as the bodyguard of Ahn Min-hyuk (Park Hyung-sik), who is the CEO of a popular gaming company. When a series of kidnappings take place in the district where Bong-soon lives, she becomes determined to stop the person behind them and find the girls who went missing. Besides its thrilling mystery, one of the other highlights of this show is seeing Bong-soon and Min-hyuk develop feelings for each other since they're two very different people.
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