20 Most Romantic K-Dramas on Netflix in February 2024, Ranked

We've sifted through the offerings and ranked the top 20 that'll have you swooning, laughing, and maybe even shedding a tear or two.

1. A Love So Beautiful (2020)

A heartwarming story about a cheerful high school girl's unrequited love for her neighbor, a genius student, as they navigate their way through school, friendship, and various trials of young love.

2. Forecasting Love & Weather (2022)

Set in the Korea Meteorological Administration, the series follows the professional and personal lives of people working at the national weather forecast service, dealing with unpredictable weather and relationships.

3. Inheritors (The Heirs) (2013)

A group of privileged high school students destined to take over their families' business empires navigates rivalry, romance, and friendship, with a focus on the love story between the heirs of two rival conglomerates.

4. Cinderella and the Four Knights (2016)

A bright and optimistic girl is hired to live with three wealthy cousins and their distant cousin in their mansion, tasked with transforming them into responsible, compassionate people.

5. The King: Eternal Monarch (2020)

A modern-day Korean emperor of a constitutional monarchy passes through a mysterious portal to a parallel world, where he encounters a feisty police detective and battles dark forces to protect his kingdom.

6. Reply 1988 (2015)

Set in the year 1988, this nostalgic series focuses on five friends and their families living in the same neighborhood, exploring the dynamics of their relationships, family life, and the societal changes of the time.

7. Flower of Evil (2020)

A detective's life turns upside down when she discovers that her loving husband, living under a false identity, may be hiding a dark past as a suspected serial killer.

8. Mr. Sunshine (2018)

In the early 1900s, a Korean boy who ends up in the United States returns to Korea as an American soldier and falls in love with an aristocrat's daughter amidst the turmoil of the Korean Empire's downfall.

9. Secret Royal Inspector & Joy (2021)

Set in the Joseon dynasty, a young, dedicated civil servant teams up with a divorced woman searching for happiness as they embark on a mission to uncover corruption and injustice.

10. Backstreet Rookie (2020)

A convenience store owner and his quirky part-time employee navigate their age gap, societal judgments, and various challenges as they grow closer and learn about life and love.

11. Her Private Life (2019)

A talented curator of an art gallery, who secretly runs a fan website for a pop idol, navigates her dual life when a new art director, who has his own secrets, joins the gallery.

12. She Would Never Know (2021)

A romantic drama about a young woman who aspires to become a marketer for a cosmetics brand and her relationship with a charming junior colleague who wants to win her heart.

13. Record of Youth (2020)

The lives of aspiring actors and models trying to achieve their dreams in the fashion and entertainment industry, dealing with the realities of youth, love, and the challenges of the competitive world.

14. My ID is Gangnam Beauty (2018)

A college student, who underwent cosmetic surgery to avoid ridicule for her looks, navigates the challenges of society's beauty standards, romance, and self-esteem in her university life.

15. Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung (2019)

Set in the early 19th century, a noblewoman becomes one of the first female historians of the Joseon Dynasty, challenging gender norms and finding love with a prince who secretly writes romance novels.

16. A Korean Odyssey (2017)

A modern spin on the Chinese classic "Journey to the West," involving a powerful but selfish deity and a gutsy entertainment producer who strike a deal that entangles them in a chaotic battle of wits and dark forces.

17. Something in the Rain (2018)

A woman in her mid-30s reunites with her best friend's younger brother after he returns from working abroad, leading to a complicated romantic relationship that challenges societal norms.

18. Beauty Inside (2018)

An actress who periodically changes into a different person and a man who can't recognize faces navigate their unique challenges to maintain their relationship and careers in the entertainment industry.

19. Run On (2020)

A former track and field athlete who now works as a sports agent and an aspiring film subtitle translator navigate their differences in career and social standing to pursue a relationship.

20. Doom at Your Service (2021)

A woman who receives a terminal diagnosis summons a mysterious being who causes everything he touches to vanish, leading to an unexpected romance that challenges fate and destiny.