Here's a lineup of K-dramas with the same mix of magic, adventure, and heart-tugging romance.
If you loved watching Alchemy of Souls, you're in for a treat because there's a whole world of K-Dramas on Netflix, Viki and other streaming platforms that will keep you glued to your screen, just like you were with this one.
1. "Goblin" (2016-2017)
An immortal goblin, seeking to end his eternal life, needs his human bride to remove the sword impaled within him; his life takes a turn when he meets Ji Euntak, a cheerful high schooler with a tragic past, who claims to be his destined bride, intertwining their fates with a grim reaper with amnesia and a sunny chicken restaurant owner.
2. "Hotel del Luna" (2019)
Jang Manwol, bound by a curse to run a hotel for ghosts due to a sin from her past, crosses paths with Goo Chansung, a perfectionist hotelier, who becomes the establishment's manager, leading to revelations about forgiveness, unresolved life issues, and their intertwined destinies.
3. "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo" (2016)
A 21st-century woman is transported back to the Goryeo Dynasty into the body of Hae Soo, finding herself caught in the political rivalries and romances of the ruling princes, particularly with the troubled 4th Prince, Wang So, which alters the course of history.
4. "Mr. Queen" (2020-2021)
A modern-day chef's soul gets trapped in the body of a Queen in the Joseon period, leading to humorous and dramatic antics, as he navigates palace life, royal politics, and a complicated relationship with the King, all while trying to find a way back to his original time.
5. "My Name" (2021)
Following her father's murder, Yoon Jiwoo joins a gang under the guidance of a gang boss to find his killer, infiltrating the police as an undercover agent, leading her down a path of vengeance, identity crisis, and the quest for truth.
6. "Forbidden Marriage" (2022)
The story follows the King of Joseon, who declares a ban on marriages in the kingdom to mourn his deceased wife, and a scam artist posing as a fortune teller, as they engage in a fake marriage that brings love, challenges, and changes to the ban.
7. "Extraordinary You" (2019)
A high school girl, Eun Danoh, discovers she is a character in a Korean webtoon and decides to change her predetermined fate in the story, seeking true love and altering the plot lines with the help of a nameless extra.
8. "The King's Affection" (2021)
In a Joseon where the birth of a girl is deemed ominous, a princess is secretly raised as a male after her twin brother's death; as she ascends to the throne disguised as her brother, she faces political intrigue, forbidden love, and the struggle to maintain her secret.
9. "Are You Human?" (2018)
To protect the heir of a conglomerate family, an AI robot, Nam Shin III, is created to take his place after an accident, becoming involved in unexpected emotional entanglements and conspiracies, blurring the lines between human and machine.
10. "Secret Garden" (2010-2011)
A stuntwoman and a wealthy CEO accidentally switch bodies due to a magical potion, leading them through a series of comedic and romantic events as they attempt to navigate their swapped lives and gradually fall in love.
11. "W: Two Worlds" (2016)
A cardiothoracic surgeon gets pulled into the world of a webtoon created by her father, finding herself involved with its main character, leading to a dangerous quest that blurs the lines between reality and fiction, facing off against a faceless villain.
12. "While You Were Sleeping" (2017)
A woman with the ability to see future events through her dreams meets a prosecutor and a police officer, who discover they have similar prophetic abilities, leading them to solve various cases and prevent unfortunate events while untangling their intertwined fates.
13. "Signal" (2016)
Detectives from the present and a detective from the past communicate via a mysterious walkie-talkie to solve long-standing cold cases, uncovering deep-rooted corruption and conspiracy within the police force, altering the course of their lives and others'.
14. "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" (2022)
Woo Youngwoo, a brilliant lawyer with autism spectrum disorder, showcases her unique perspective and empathy in solving cases at a top law firm, challenging societal prejudices and finding friendship, love, and professional success.
15. "Healer" (2014-2015)
A night courier with a hidden identity, known only as "Healer," gets involved with a tabloid reporter and a famous journalist as they uncover the truth behind a decades-old incident, leading to revelations that change their lives.
16. "I'm Not a Robot" (2017-2018)
A man with a human allergy develops a relationship with a woman pretending to be a robot, leading to comedic scenarios and a complex romance as they deal with his condition, her secret, and a conspiracy involving the robot's creation.
17. "Sweet Home" (2020)
Following a tragic family incident, a reclusive high school student moves into a new apartment, only to find it and the world outside overrun by horrific monsters; he and the other residents fight for survival while grappling with the threat of losing their humanity.
18. "Business Proposal" (2022)
An employee goes on a blind date to scare away her suitor, only to discover he is her company's CEO; what starts as a series of misunderstandings leads to a contract relationship filled with comedic moments, challenges, and unexpected love.
19. "The Silent Sea" (2021)
Set in a future Earth with scarce water, a specially selected team embarks on a dangerous mission to an abandoned lunar base to retrieve a mysterious sample, uncovering startling secrets and facing life-threatening challenges.
20. "Coffee Prince" (2007) A tomboyish girl, mistaken for a boy, starts working at a coffee shop that only hires male employees, leading to complex emotions and misunderstandings when she and the shop's owner develop feelings for each other, challenging their perceptions of love and identity.
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