Romcom K-Dramas are like a warm hug after a long day; they're full of funny moments, sweet romance, and characters you wish you could be friends with in real life.
This March, Netflix is bringing us 25 of the cutest ones that are sure to make you laugh, cry, and maybe even fall in love a little bit.
1. "Romance is a Bonus Book" (2019)
An aspiring writer disguises her identity to work at a publishing company, reuniting with a childhood friend who is now a successful editor; their professional and personal lives intertwine as secrets unravel, leading to love and new beginnings.
2. "Strong Woman Do Bong Soon" (2017)
Born with supernatural strength, Bong Soon dreams of creating a video game with herself as the protagonist, but her life takes a turn when she becomes a bodyguard for a CEO with a stalker and they stumble upon a kidnapping case, pulling them into a dangerous investigation while their relationship deepens.
3. "What's Wrong With Secretary Kim" (2018)
A narcissistic vice president of a major corporation realizes his dependence on his long-serving secretary when she announces her resignation, sparking a journey of self-discovery, unresolved past trauma, and unexpected romance.
4. "Our Beloved Summer" (2021)
Years after their high school documentary goes viral, a bickering ex-couple is forced to confront their past and unresolved feelings when asked to participate in a sequel, leading them through a journey of understanding, forgiveness, and rekindled love.
5. "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" (2022)
A brilliant young lawyer with autism spectrum disorder tackles challenging cases at a top law firm, navigating her professional journey with unique perspectives and personal growth, alongside friendships and a budding romance that challenge societal norms.
6. "Hometown Cha Cha Cha" (2021)
A dentist moves to a seaside village to start over and meets a jack-of-all-trades who helps everyone around town; their initial clashes turn to love as they help solve the villagers' problems, uncovering secrets and healing from their pasts.
7. "Descendants of the Sun" (2016)
A special forces captain and a surgeon fall in love in a war-torn country but their duties and moral dilemmas test their relationship; back home, they face threats and challenges that test their commitment and survival.
8. "Crash Landing On You" (2019)
A South Korean heiress accidentally paraglides into North Korea, where she meets and falls in love with an army officer, who decides to help her return home, entangling them in a cross-border romance that defies politics and danger.
9. "Goblin" (2016)
An immortal goblin seeking to end his eternal life needs a human bride to remove his curse, but when he meets a cheerful girl who can see ghosts, their fates become intertwined with a grim reaper and a past life's sins.
10. "Touch Your Heart" (2019)
An actress, seeking to revive her career by experiencing regular work life, becomes the secretary to a cold, no-nonsense lawyer; as they work on cases together, their initial misunderstandings give way to affection and understanding.
11. "Healer" (2014-2015)
A skilled "night courier" gets involved with a tabloid reporter and a famous journalist's daughter as they uncover the truth behind a decades-old incident, facing danger and a complex web of conspiracy, leading to love and justice.
12. "My Roommate is a Gumiho" (2021)
A 999-year-old gumiho (a nine-tailed fox spirit) accidentally loses his fox bead to a college student, who must live with him to prevent the bead's power from harming her; their cohabitation leads to mishaps, challenges, and eventually, romance as they seek a solution to their supernatural dilemma.
13. "Itaewon Class" (2020)
After his father's death caused by a powerful CEO, Park Saeroyi gets expelled, serves jail time, then vows revenge by opening a bar in Itaewon, aiming to turn it into a franchise and outdo the CEO's company, while navigating love, friendships, and rivalries in Seoul's competitive restaurant scene.
14. "Nevertheless" (2021)
Yoo Nabi, disillusioned with love yet drawn to the allure of romance, and Park Jaeeon, who sees love as bothersome, start a flirtatious relationship full of push and pull, despite Jaeeon's reputation for being a heartbreaker and Nabi's wariness of falling in love.
15. "My Secret Romance" (2017)
Cha Jinwook, a wealthy businessman, and Lee Yoomi, a nutritionist, experience a one-night stand, only to be reunited years later when Yoomi becomes the company cafeteria's nutritionist, forcing them to confront their past and the feelings that linger.
16. "Something in the Rain" (2018)
Yoon Jinah, a 30-something woman, finds herself falling for Joonhee, her best friend's younger brother who has just returned from abroad, challenging societal norms and family expectations as they pursue a relationship frowned upon by those around them.
17. "Doom at Your Service" (2021)
Tak Dongkyung, living a mundane life and facing a terminal diagnosis, unwittingly summons Myul Mang, a being who causes misfortune, and enters a risky contract to avoid her fate, leading to a complex relationship filled with challenges, supernatural elements, and the exploration of life's fragility.
18. "Oh My Ghostess" (2015)
Na Bongsun, a timid assistant chef who can see ghosts, becomes possessed by a lustful virgin ghost, Shin Soonae, leading to a series of comedic and romantic events with her crush, the star chef Kang Sunwoo, while they uncover the mystery behind Soonae's untimely death.
19. "Heirs" (2013)
Kim Tan, an heir to a large Korean conglomerate, falls for Cha Eunsang, the daughter of his family's housekeeper, amidst a power struggle within the elite society and his engagement to another conglomerate's heiress, leading to conflicts, reconciliations, and the challenge of choosing between love and duty.
20. "Vincenzo" (2021)
Vincenzo Cassano, an Italian mafia lawyer of Korean descent, returns to Korea to recover hidden gold, becoming entangled with a sharp-tongued lawyer, Hong Chayoung, and using his mafia tactics to take down corrupt entities, while navigating threats to his life and developing complex relationships.
21. "Start-Up" (2020)
Set in South Korea's fictional Silicon Valley called Sandbox, Seo Dalmi dreams of becoming Korea's Steve Jobs, navigating challenges in the high-tech startup world with the help of Nam Dosan, the founder of a struggling tech company, and Han Jipyeong, a successful investor, leading to a love triangle and personal growth.
22. "Because This Is My First Life" (2017)
A pragmatic contract marriage between software developer Nam Sehee and homeless writer Yoon Jiho leads to unexpected camaraderie, understanding, and a reevaluation of their views on relationships, marriage, and personal dreams.
23. "Cinderella and the Four Knights" (2016)
Eun Hawon, a bright and optimistic high school student, ends up living in a mansion with three wealthy cousins and their bodyguard, under the condition she brings them together as a family, leading to romance, personal growth, and the uncovering of family secrets.
24. "Coffee Prince" (2007)
Choi Hankyul, the heir to a food company, hires Go Eunchan, whom he thinks is a man, to pretend to be his gay lover to escape the dating pressures from his grandmother, leading to unexpected love and complications when he discovers her true identity.
25. "Fight For My Way" (2017)
Childhood friends Ko Dongman, a former taekwondo athlete, and Choi Aera, a department store employee who dreams of becoming a television anchor, support each other's attempts to pursue their forgotten dreams, facing life's obstacles and discovering love along the way.
