Even if the idea of love starting from a one-night stand might seem a bit unlikely, these K-dramas show it in a way that's full of charm and sincerity, making you root for the characters as they navigate through misunderstandings.
1. "Lovestruck in the City" (2020)
Architect Jaewon meets and falls deeply in love with Eunoh, a freelance marketer, during a beach getaway; however, their whirlwind romance takes a hit when she suddenly disappears, leading him on a heartfelt quest through Seoul to uncover the truth behind her identity and their relationship's abrupt end.
2. "My Secret Romance" (2017)
After a passionate one-night stand in a beach resort, nutritionist Lee Yoomi and chaebol heir Cha Jinwook cross paths again years later at his company, where she works as a nutritionist, sparking a comedic and romantic journey as they navigate the complexities of love and secrecy.
3. "Fated to Love You" (Korean version) (2014)
An accidental one-night stand between timid office worker Kim Miyoung and wealthy heir Lee Gun leads to an unexpected pregnancy and a contract marriage, which, despite various trials and misunderstandings, blossoms into genuine love and transformation for both.
4. "Because This Is My First Life" (2017)
Software designer Nam Sehee and writer Yoon Jiho enter a pragmatic marriage of convenience due to financial and personal reasons, only to discover the depth of their feelings and life lessons through cohabitation, challenging traditional marital expectations.
5. "Search: WWW" (2019)
Bae Tami, a competitive employee at a leading search engine company, navigates her career ambitions and personal beliefs while dealing with professional rivalries, a younger love interest, and the challenge of balancing power in a male-dominated industry.
6. "I Do, I Do" (2012)
High-powered shoe designer Hwang Jian unexpectedly becomes pregnant after a one-night stand with a much younger aspiring designer, Park Taekang, leading both to reevaluate their life choices, ambitions, and the unconventional path to finding love and family.
7. "Forecasting Love and Weather" (2022)
Depicting the personal and professional lives of people working at the Korea Meteorological Administration, focusing on a forecaster and a newcomer who experience the unpredictable weathers of love and relationships, mirroring their daily job of predicting the weather.
8. "Be Melodramatic" (also known as "Melo Is My Nature") (2019)
The intertwined lives of three best friends in their 30s – a drama writer dealing with a recent breakup, a documentary director, and a marketing executive facing her boyfriend's sudden death – as they tackle love, career challenges, and personal growth in Seoul.
9. "Now, We Are Breaking Up" (2021)
Fashion company designer Ha Youngeun navigates the highs and lows of the fashion industry, her romantic entanglement with freelance photographer Yoon Jaeguk, and the complexities of modern love and breakups, set against the backdrop of Seoul's fast-paced fashion scene.
10. "Ending Again" (2020)
Chan Inyoung and Yoo Chanhee enter a fake marriage to secure a cohabitation grant, but their plan to maintain a strictly business relationship becomes complicated as old and new lovers enter the picture, leading them to question their feelings for each other.
11. "No Matter What" (2020)
The life and loves of a resilient florist, Lee Bomi, who, despite facing numerous trials from family drama to romantic entanglements, perseveres to find her happiness and place in the world, with a focus on the enduring strength of family bonds.
12. "My Unfamiliar Family" (2020)
Kim Eunhee navigates her estranged family dynamics when secrets begin to unravel, leading her to question the nature of family ties as they all confront misunderstandings and hidden truths, ultimately bringing them closer or driving them further apart.
