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24 Best K-Dramas With Love Triangles, According to Reddit

24 Best K-Dramas With Love Triangles, According to Reddit
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The cornerstone of any self-respecting Korean drama: the infamous, the maddening, the "why-can't-they-just-pick-someone-already?" love triangle.

From the second leads who steal our hearts (and sometimes the show) to the main love interests who can't seem to make up their minds, these K-dramas have it all. For even more love triangle goodness, head over to this Reddit thread (link). We, though, decided to sum it all up and pick 25 greatest Korean series with two male leads chasing one girl.

Let's take a look:

1. "Marriage Not Dating" (2014)

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A romantic comedy where a successful plastic surgeon, pressured by his family to get married, devises a plan to introduce a woman they would never accept, leading to unexpected complications and real feelings.

2. "100 Days My Prince" (2018)

A historical romantic comedy where a crown prince suffering from amnesia ends up in a village and is forced to live as a commoner for 100 days, leading to love and revelations about his past and the kingdom's secrets.

3. "Don't Dare to Dream / Jealousy Incarnate" (2016)

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A quirky love triangle forms between a weather reporter, a wealthy heir, and a news anchor, leading to a humorous and heartwarming exploration of jealousy, ambition, and love in the world of broadcasting.

4. "Extraordinary You" (2019)

In this fantasy romance, a high school girl discovers she's a character in a comic and sets out to change her predetermined fate, challenging the plot and falling in love with an extra who's not part of the original story.

5. "The King Loves" (2017)

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Set in the Goryeo dynasty, this historical drama revolves around a crown prince, his close friend, and the woman they both love, leading to a story of friendship, betrayal, and a heartbreaking love triangle.

6. "Cheese in the Trap" (2016)

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A realistic romance that delves into the complicated relationship between a hardworking student and her seemingly perfect senior, uncovering his darker side and dealing with the psychological aspects of their university life.

7. "My First First Love" (2019)

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A coming-of-age story about a group of friends dealing with love, dreams, and challenges as they transition into adulthood, exploring the ups and downs of their firsts in life and love.

8. "Who Are You: School 2015" (2015)

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A gripping tale of a bullied girl who gets a chance to start anew when she switches places with her missing twin sister, leading to mysteries, romance, and the challenges of high school life.

9. "Moonlovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo" (2016)

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A 21st-century woman is transported back to the Goryeo Dynasty, finding herself in the body of another woman and entangled in the complicated lives of the royal princes, leading to a tragic romance and power struggles.

10. "Heart to Heart" (2015)

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A romance develops between a woman with social anxiety disorder who becomes beautiful when she's in disguise and a psychiatrist with his own emotional scars, leading to healing and heartfelt moments.

11. "What Happened in Bali" (2004)

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A gripping melodrama where a tour guide, caught in a love triangle with a wealthy heir and his cousin, faces twists of fate, leading to intense emotional entanglements and a tragic ending.

12. "Mouse" (2021)

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A suspenseful thriller that delves into the psyche of a rookie police officer as he becomes involved in the case of a highly intelligent psychopath, questioning the nature of evil and justice.

13. "Mr. Sunshine" (2018)

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Set in the early 20th century, a young boy who returns to Korea after being raised in the U.S. falls in love with an aristocrat's daughter and becomes embroiled in the fight for Korea's independence.

14. "Youth of May" (2021)

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A heart-wrenching love story set against the backdrop of the Gwangju Uprising in May 1980, where a medical student and a nurse fall in love amidst the chaos and struggle for democracy.

15. "Snowdrop" (2021-2022)

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Set in 1987 Seoul, a forbidden love story unfolds between a college student and a North Korean spy who hides in her dormitory, entwining their fate with political intrigue and espionage.

16. "Revolutionary Love" (2017)

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A wealthy heir goes undercover in the real world, working low-wage jobs to understand life outside his bubble, leading to romance and personal growth as he falls for a hardworking woman with big dreams.

17. "She Was Pretty" (2015)

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A romantic comedy about childhood friends who reunite as adults; the once handsome boy is now unattractive, while the girl who was once overlooked has become beautiful, challenging their perceptions and leading to love.

18. "True Beauty" (2020-2021)

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A high school girl becomes popular for her makeup skills, hiding her bare face and forging a love triangle with a boy who knows her secret and his seemingly perfect friend.

19. "Hotel Del Luna" (2019)

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A centuries-old hotel catering to the dead is run by a beautiful but aloof owner who is bound by a curse, and her fateful encounter with a pragmatic new manager leads to unexpected romance and resolutions of lingering spirits' affairs.

20. "Wok of Love" (2018)

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A rich hotel heir turned chef, a struggling neighborhood restaurant owner, and a former heiress form an unlikely trio, battling a culinary rivalry while stirring up romance and personal dreams.

21. "Go Back Couple" (2017)

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A married couple on the brink of divorce magically travels back in time to their college days, giving them a chance to rediscover themselves and each other, and to decide if they should make different choices.

22. "The Spies Who Loved Me" (2020)

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A wedding dress designer, unknowingly married to undercover spies from opposing countries, gets entangled in espionage and romantic complications as she navigates her relationships and a complex web of secrets.

23. "Meow, the Secret Boy aka Welcome" (2020)

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A graphic designer takes in a stray cat who turns out to be a man with the ability to transform between human and feline forms, leading to endearing, comedic, and romantic scenarios.

24. "Cinderella and the Four Knights" (2016)

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A plucky high school girl is hired by a wealthy grandfather to live with his three grandsons and reform them, leading to a life of luxury, romance, and the unraveling of family secrets.