15 K-Dramas Just as Addictive as Crash Landing on You (or Even Better)
Forget predictable plots; these series bring twists you won't see coming, characters as real as your mates, and emotions that hit hard.
If you thought CLOY was the peak of K-Drama addiction, brace yourself; you're about to climb a whole new mountain of binge-worthy content.
1. Flower of Evil (2020)
A skilled metal craftsman with a dark past lives under a new identity, married to a detective unaware of his true history; their seemingly perfect life unravels when his wife begins investigating a series of murders that leads her closer to his secrets.
2. Vincenzo (2021)
After returning to Korea from Italy, where he was adopted and rose to become a mafia consigliere, Vincenzo Cassano uses his cunning to take down corrupt individuals by manipulating a battle between nefarious forces, finding unexpected alliances and romance along the way.
3. Hometown Cha Cha Cha (2021)
A dentist moves to an idyllic little seaside village, where she meets a handyman who helps everyone around him; their interactions lead to a heartwarming romance, revealing his complex past and their mutual growth.
4. Something in the Rain (2018)
An older woman falls in love with her best friend's younger brother, challenging societal norms and family expectations, navigating through the complexities of work-life balance, societal judgment, and the challenges of maintaining their relationship.
5. When the Camellia Blooms (2019)
A single mother moves to a small town to open a bar called Camellia, where she meets a kind-hearted but bumbling policeman; amidst dealing with gossip, a serial killer, and their pasts, they forge a strong bond.
6. My Love From Another Star (2013-2014)
An alien stranded on Earth for centuries falls in love with a modern-day actress, combining elements of fantasy, romance, and comedy as they face challenges from his unearthly origins and threats to her life.
7. Live Up to Your Name (2017)
A traditional Korean medicine doctor from the Joseon era time-travels to the present, where he clashes and collaborates with a modern-day doctor, leading to humorous situations, romance, and shared insights into the essence of healing.
8. Memories of Alhambra (2018-2019)
A CEO travels to Granada for a business deal involving an AR game that blurs the lines between reality and virtuality; he becomes entangled in mysterious incidents, with the game's creator's sister being his only ally.
9. What's Wrong with Secretary Kim (2018)
A highly skilled secretary decides to quit her job after nine years, prompting her narcissistic boss to realize his feelings for her. Hilarity (and a bit of romance, of course) ensues as they discover each other's past and true feelings.
10. Itaewon Class (2020)
An ex-convict seeks to defy the odds by opening a bar-restaurant in Itaewon, aiming for success while seeking revenge against a powerful food conglomerate, accompanied by a group of misfits with their own stories.
11. Hyde, Jekyll, Me (2015)
A chaebol with a split personality disorder, one personality being kind and the other cold and ruthless, meets a circus master, leading to a complex love triangle as they deal with his psychological condition and external threats.
12. Cheese in the Trap (2016)
A hardworking college student's life becomes intertwined with her seemingly perfect senior, uncovering the dark side of his personality and the reality behind their university's facade, testing their relationship and personal ethics.
13. Our Beloved Summer (2021-2022)
A documentary brings a bickering ex-couple back into the spotlight. Now reunited (though nobody asked to), they are forced to confront past feelings and reasons behind their breakup, leading to rediscovery and understanding amidst new and old relationships.
14. The Empress Ki (2013-2014)
A Goryeo-born woman rises to power in the Yuan dynasty, navigating through love, politics, and betrayal, as she becomes Empress, confronting her internal and external adversaries to protect her homeland.
15. Her Private Life (2019)
An art curator with a secret life as a fan site manager for a pop idol faces challenges when her new boss, who has his own scars, discovers her double life, leading to romance and mutual healing amidst the world of fandom and art galleries.