16 Rom-Com K-Dramas Overflowing with Feel-Good Moments

These shows take you on a journey through the ups and downs of falling in love, with characters that feel like old friends you're cheering for from your living room; each episode is packed with scenes that make you laugh out loud, sigh with empathy, or even shed a tear because you're so wrapped up in the happiness and heartaches of the characters.

1. Dali and the Cocky Prince (2021)

An art museum director with a financial crisis, Dali, and Jin Moo-hak, a man from a family that runs a global food company but lacks cultural sophistication, cross paths; their contrasting personalities and backgrounds lead to a series of comedic and romantic events that challenge their preconceptions.

2. Monthly Magazine Home (2021)

A home magazine editor with a passion for owning her home crosses paths with the magazine's CEO, who believes houses are merely assets; their differing views on homes and love lead to conflict, growth, and an unexpected romance.

3. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo (2016)

Kim Bok-joo, a talented weightlifter aspiring for Olympic gold, encounters Jung Joon-hyung, a competitive swimmer with a shared past, leading to a story of young love and personal growth as they both pursue their athletic dreams while overcoming personal challenges and discovering their true selves.

4. Fight for My Way (2017)

Childhood friends Ko Dong-man, a former taekwondo athlete, and Choi Ae-ra, a department store employee dreaming of becoming a TV anchor, defy societal expectations to chase their forgotten dreams, navigating through friendship, love, and the harsh realities of life.

5. Mr. Queen (2020)

In a bizarre twist, a modern-day male chef's spirit finds itself trapped in the body of Queen Cheorin in the Joseon period, leading to comedic and dramatic turns as he tries to navigate palace life, royal politics, and a growing affection for the king, all while searching for a way back to his own time.

6. The Beauty Inside (2018)

Han Se-gye, an actress who mysteriously changes appearance for a week every month, and Seo Do-jae, an airline executive who cannot recognize faces, develop a romantic relationship while concealing their secrets, finding love and understanding in their unique vulnerabilities.

7. She Was Pretty (2015)

Once a beautiful, wealthy girl, Kim Hye-jin's fortunes change for the worse; when she reunites with her handsome, successful childhood friend, Ji Sung-joon, who does not recognize her, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, love, and transformation while working at a fashion magazine.

8. Pinocchio (2014)

Choi In-ha, a budding journalist with "Pinocchio syndrome" that causes her to hiccup when she lies, and Choi Dal-po, an intelligent young man with a tragic past, work together to uncover the truth about a family scandal, challenging corruption and seeking justice in the news industry.

9. Start-Up (2020)

Set in South Korea's fictional Silicon Valley called Sandbox, Seo Dal-mi dreams of becoming Korea's Steve Jobs, and with the help of Nam Do-san, the founder of a struggling start-up, they tackle the world of tech innovation while dealing with rivalry, romance, and the challenges of starting anew.

10. Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021)

A big-city dentist, Yoon Hye-jin, moves to the seaside village of Gongjin, where she meets Hong Du-sik, a handyman jack-of-all-trades, and together they form a bond while helping to solve the villagers' problems, finding love and community spirit along the way.

11. My Second 20s (2015)

38-year-old Ha No-ra, who married young and sacrificed her dreams, enrolls in the same university as her son and estranged husband, embarking on a journey of self-discovery, second chances at youth, and the pursuit of long-forgotten dreams.

12. Go Back Couple (2017)

A married couple, regretting their life choices, unexpectedly wakes up back in their college days, before they were together; they get a second chance to navigate their relationship differently and to see if they can make better decisions or if fate will pull them back together.

13. Into the Ring (2020)

Goo Se-ra, a young woman known for her tenacity and a knack for getting into trouble, decides to run for local office to prevent the demolition of her childhood community, sparking a quirky romance with Seo Gong-myung, an elite civil servant with a strong sense of justice.

14. Mad for Each Other (2021)

Neighbors in an apartment complex, Noh Hwi-oh, a detective with anger issues, and Lee Min-kyung, a woman with her own psychological wounds, find themselves drawn together through a series of misadventures, helping each other heal and find love in the chaos of their lives.

15. Our Beloved Summer (2021-2022)

Years after their breakup, a documentary filmmaker and his ex-girlfriend, now a rising star, are forced back together when their high school documentary goes viral, rekindling old feelings and unresolved tensions as they reflect on their past and present.

16. Romance is a Bonus Book (2019)

Kang Dan-i, a former successful copywriter struggling to re-enter the professional world, secretly starts working at a publishing company run by her long-time friend, Cha Eun-ho, a talented writer; as they work closely, their friendship evolves into something more amidst the backdrop of the busy publishing world.