25 Enemies-to-Lovers K-Dramas Any CLOY Fan Should Watch
For anyone who's ever been swept away by the romance and drama of Crash Landing on You, there are so many other shows out there where enemies turn into lovers, showing us that sometimes, the person you least expect becomes the one you can't imagine your life without.
K-Dramas have this magical way of taking two characters who can't stand each other and turning their story into a heart-fluttering journey where they end up falling deeply in love; it's like watching two puzzle pieces that don't seem to fit at first, but then you see the picture they create together and it just makes sense.
1. "Love To Hate You" (2023)
For fiercely independent attorney Yeo Miran who sees love as a weakness and star actor Nam Kangho who distrusts women, their constant bickering leads to unexpected romance as they navigate misunderstandings, professional challenges, and personal growth, proving opposites do attract.
2. "Gaus Electronics" (2022)
Centered around the eccentric employees of the marketing team at Gaus Electronics, including the overly optimistic Lee Sangsik, the series showcases their hilarious office dynamics, personal vendettas, and the quirky yet heartwarming ways they tackle workplace challenges and romantic endeavors.
3. "Crazy Love" (2022)
Noh Gojin, a CEO who pretends to have amnesia upon receiving death threats, and his secretary Lee Shinah, who pretends to be his fiancée after falsely believing she's terminally ill, embark on a series of misunderstandings and comedic situations, only to genuinely fall for each other against the backdrop of corporate intrigue.
4. "Go Ho's Starry Night" (2016)
Go Ho faces the challenges of working under her tyrannical boss, who turns out to be her former boyfriend, amidst office politics and romantic entanglements with colleagues, leading to a journey of self-discovery and love in the advertising world.
5. "Kiss Sixth Sense" (2022)
Hong Yesul, who can see the future when she kisses someone, foresees herself in bed with her prickly boss, Cha Minhu; as they navigate this awkward situation, they uncover corporate conspiracies and personal traumas, leading to unexpected romance and revelations about her abilities.
6. "Jealousy Incarnate" (2016)
In a love triangle between a weather girl, Pyo Nari, her long-time crush, news anchor Lee Hwashin, and their wealthy best friend, Go Jungwon, professional rivalries and personal jealousies abound as they deal with health struggles, career ambitions, and their complex feelings for each other.
7. "It's Okay to Not Be Okay" (2020)
A psychiatric ward worker, Moon Gangtae, and a children's book author, Ko Munyeong, with antisocial personality disorder, form an unlikely bond that helps them confront their traumatic pasts, as they embark on a healing journey together, uncovering family secrets and developing a unique love story.
8. "My Love from the Star" (2013)
Do Minjoon, an alien who landed on Earth 400 years ago, discovers he has a deep connection with Cheon Songyi, a famous actress, as he navigates his final months on Earth, dealing with love, a mysterious serial killer, and the complexities of his supernatural existence.
9. "Cinderella and the Four Knights" (2016)
Eun Hawon, a bright and optimistic girl, is drawn into a contract living arrangement with three wealthy cousins and their bodyguard at a large mansion, where she attempts to unite the estranged family and finds herself entangled in romance and family secrets.
10. "The Go Back Couple" (2017)
A married couple, Choi Bando and Ma Jinjoo, unhappy with their current lives, magically find themselves back in their 20-year-old bodies before they met; they seize this chance to reshape their futures, rediscover themselves, and reevaluate their relationship.
11. "Introverted Boss" (2017)
The extremely shy CEO of a public relations company, Eun Hwanki, and the effervescent new hire, Chae Rowoon, embark on a journey of overcoming misunderstandings and personal scars as she seeks to uncover the truth behind her sister's death, leading to mutual healing and love.
12. "Mad For Each Other" (2021)
Following their respective traumatic experiences, Noh Hwioh, a detective with anger management issues, and Lee Minkyung, a woman displaying erratic behavior, become unlikely neighbors who initially clash but gradually peel away their defensive layers, finding solace and laughter in each other's company amidst their personal battles.
13. "Secret Love" (2013)
After a tragic accident that kills her boyfriend, a woman's life is forever changed when she discovers his heart was donated to her new boss, leading her on a path of revenge, secrets unraveling, and an unexpected love story.
14. "Call It Love" (2023)
A woman discovers her father's affair, leading to a devastating family fallout; seeking vengeance, she ends up entangled in a complicated relationship with the son of her father's mistress, navigating betrayal, forgiveness, and love.
15. "Shooting Stars" (2022)
The lives of a top star, who shines brightly in the sky of the entertainment world, and the head of a PR team, who cleans up the messes created by celebrities, collide in a mix of misunderstandings, public relations battles, and romance under the glitzy surface of showbiz.
16. "True Beauty" (2020)
A high school girl gains popularity for her makeup skills but fears her bare face being exposed; her life takes a turn when two boys uncover her secret, leading to a journey of self-acceptance, friendship, and a love triangle that challenges societal standards of beauty.
17. "Cunning Single Lady" (2014)
A divorced woman, seeing her ex-husband's newfound success, decides to re-enter his life as his secretary to win back his affections, sparking a series of comedic and heartfelt misadventures that rekindle old flames and mutual growth.
18. "She Would Never Know" (2021)
A romantic drama about a marketing team member at a cosmetics company who dreams of having her own cosmetics brand and her mentor, who starts to see her not just as a junior colleague but as a woman, leading to a complex office romance.
19. "Romance Is a Bonus Book" (2019)
An aspiring writer and a successful editor, both at different points in their lives, find solace and love in each other as they work at a publishing company, facing challenges in their careers and personal lives, proving that romance is just an added bonus.
20. "Café Minamdang" (2022)
A former profiler turns into a shaman and opens a café to secretly offer spiritual consultations, using his skills to solve clients' problems and uncover a larger conspiracy, with help from a passionate detective.
21. "Boys Over Flowers" (2009)
A working-class girl attends an elite academy where she clashes with a group of popular boys known as F4, leading to a turbulent relationship that transforms from rivalry to romance, challenging the social divides and personal growth.
22. "Secret Garden" (2010)
A stuntwoman and a wealthy CEO swap bodies after a strange sequence of events, forcing them to live each other's lives, which complicates their budding romance and leads to revelations about love, identity, and societal expectations.
23. "Uncontrollably Fond" (2016)
A top actor and a documentary producer, former high school sweethearts, reunite years later under complicated circumstances: his terminal illness and her need to succeed; their story is one of rekindled love, redemption, and making every moment count.
24. "Full House" (2004)
A naive writer loses her house in a deceitful scheme and ends up living with a famous actor due to an unlikely contract marriage; their cohabitation brings them closer, turning fake affection into real love amidst misunderstandings and jealousy.
25. "1% of Something" (2016)
In order to inherit his grandfather's fortune, a wealthy but arrogant chaebol is forced to live with a school teacher for six months; what starts as a contractual relationship slowly evolves into real love as they overcome misunderstandings and personal differences.