5 Charming Rom-Com K-dramas For Those Seeking Wholesome Romance
If you want to indulge in some heartwarming love stories, look no further because these five have got you covered.
K-dramas cover a wide range of genres, from horror and thriller to sci-fi and fantasy, but romance remains one of the most popular, especially when spiced with a dash of comedy.
So if you are looking for some heartwarming romantic comedies to brighten your day, these five might be of interest.
Strong Girl Bong-soon (2017)
Blessed to be born into a family where superhuman strength is passed down through generations only to women, Do Bong-soon isn't particularly thrilled with her gift, struggling to become delicate and elegant to match her crush's type.
However, she also dreams of creating a video game with herself as the main character, so thanks to her impressive strength, she becomes the bodyguard of an obnoxious CEO of a gaming company.
King the Land (2023)
Gu Won is a wealthy heir to a luxury hotel conglomerate who despises people's deceitfulness and desperately tries to remember his mother, who disappeared years ago.
When he meets Cheon Sa-rang, a hotelier and the "smile queen" of the King Hotel, the two are attracted to each other, but problems arise when Gu Won becomes involved in an inheritance war.
Touch Your Heart (2019)
Based on the web novel of the same name, the story revolves around struggling actress Oh Jin-shim, who decides to work as a secretary in a real law firm in order to secure a role.
What was supposed to be a simple quest to gain the experience necessary for the role takes an unexpected turn when she falls in love with her new colleague, Kwon Jung-rok.
Business Proposal (2022)
Based on the webtoon of the same name, this show follows Shin Ha-ri who goes on a blind date secretly replacing her friend whose father arranged the whole thing in order to get rejected on purpose.
Much to her surprise, Ha-ri meets Kang Tae-moo, the CEO of the company she works for, who is also under pressure from his family, so the plan quickly gets out of hand.
Mad for Each Other (2021)
Noh Hwi-oh lived a pretty decent and ordinary life as a detective until one day he suddenly found himself unable to control his emotions, leading to constant angry outbursts.
While trying to get things back on track, he meets another troubled person, Lee Min-kyung, who has also experienced a personality change and no longer trusts anyone.