If you're on the hunt for these kinds of hidden gems from before 2020s, where the romance feels both heartwarming and genuine, then you're in for a treat.
Rom-com K-Dramas from the 2010s have this special charm that even the new shows can't seem to match; it's all about the way they show love stories, filled with moments that make you grin like you're in on the secret, especially for those of us who can't get enough of that electric chemistry between leads.
1. "It's Okay, That's Love" (2014)
A bestselling mystery writer with Tourette syndrome and a psychiatrist discover love while confronting their own mental health issues, unraveling their past traumas together in a story that blends romance with the stark realities of psychological disorders.
2. "Shopping King Louie" (2016)
Amnesiac heir Louie, accustomed to a life of luxury, learns about true friendship and love when he meets Bok-shil, a kind, country girl, who teaches him the value of earning his own living and navigating life without his wealth.
3. "Mischievous Kiss" (2010)
After her home is destroyed, klutzy but lovable Oh Ha-ni moves in with her crush, perfectionist Baek Seung-jo, leading to a series of comedic and romantic encounters as she tries to win his heart despite the odds stacked against her.
4. "Heartstrings" (also known as "You've Fallen for Me") (2011)
Set in an arts university, a traditional music student with a painful family history and a modern music student with a secret passion for traditional music overcome their initial misunderstandings and conflicts to find love and shared dreams in music.
5. "My Love From the Star" (2013)
An alien stranded on Earth for centuries, awaiting his return home, unexpectedly falls in love with a famous actress, which complicates his existence as he deals with both his diminishing time on Earth and protecting her from dangers.
6. "The Heirs" (2013)
A group of wealthy high school students are prepared for their inherited empires, navigating love, friendships, and the pressures of their future roles, with the main focus on a poor girl who gets caught up in their world and the love triangle that ensues.
7. "Cheese in the Trap" (2016)
A hard-working college student's life gets tangled when she becomes involved with a senior who seems perfect on the outside but harbors a dark side, leading to a complex relationship filled with misunderstandings and emotional turmoil.
8. "Personal Taste" (2010)
A straight man pretending to be gay to become roommates with a woman who wants to live with a male roommate without the complexity of romantic involvement, finds himself entangled in unexpected love and complications.
9. "Cunning Single Lady" (2014)
A divorced woman, who once left her husband due to his lack of success, attempts to seduce him back after he becomes a wealthy and successful CEO, sparking a series of comedic and romantic misadventures.
10. "The Master's Sun" (2013)
A woman who can see ghosts meets a cold-hearted CEO who starts to experience strange occurrences that draw him to her, finding that her ability may cure his insomnia and fill the emptiness in his life, leading to unexpected love and ghostly encounters.
11. "Love in the Moonlight" (2016)
A crown prince, bored with his palace life, crosses paths with a girl disguised as a eunuch, leading to comedic situations and a forbidden romance that challenges the strictures of Joseon Dynasty's royal court.
12. "Oh My Ghost" (2015)
A timid kitchen assistant possessed by a lustful virgin ghost becomes entangled with her arrogant yet talented chef boss, sparking a series of humorous and heartwarming events that help them solve the ghost's unfinished business.
13. "Emergency Couple" (2014)
Once married and now divorced, two medical students reunite as interns in the same hospital, where they must deal with their unresolved feelings amidst the chaotic life-and-death environment of the emergency room.
14. "I Have a Lover" (2015)
After a tragic accident causes her to lose her memory, a woman estranged from her husband begins a new life under a new identity, only to encounter her husband again and rediscover their love amidst layers of betrayal, secrets, and reconciliation.
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