5 Fast-Paced Romantic K-Dramas If You Don’t Like Wasting Time
Can we skip to the good part?
Of course, there is something charming and enticing about slow-burn love stories that go on for hours and hours. But not everyone's attention span is cut out for that. Some viewers cannot be fed with longing for so long and need at least some kind of action.
K-dramas with early love confessions are a rare breed, but that doesn't mean they don't exist. Here are 5 romantic stories where the two leads don't take forever to realize and admit their attraction to each other.
King the Land (2023)
This story might be perfect for all romance lovers as it focuses purely on the main couple and throws only a few little problems in their way to deal with. It's very low stakes, it doesn't waste much time beating around the bush about the characters' mutual attraction, and that's what makes it so pure and believable.
Destined With You (2023)
It's hard not to fall in love with a person to whom you hold the key to your heart (and life in general). Luckily for the viewer, the romance between civil servant Lee Hong Jo and efficient lawyer Jang Shin Yu blossoms very quickly and in a very funny way. A great movie for those who don't mind a bit of embarrassment.
Marry My Husband (2024)
The newest addition to the list is the show that has been on the air since the first day of 2024 and still hasn't finished. However, viewers who have been tuning in since the beginning have already experienced the joy of a love confession. Based on the webtoon, Marry My Husband tells a story of revenge, so if you are interested in such stories, be sure to tune in.
Lovestruck in the City (2020)
Many find this show very refreshing, not only because of the interview format or some hot takes on taboo topics, but also because of how quickly the relationship between the main couple progresses. Unfortunately, it's not a perfect choice for those who prefer happy endings, but the messiness of the breakup does not minimize the chemistry.
Nevertheless (2021)
Technically, it's not a love story in the beginning, as both leading characters deny love as a concept. However, neither of them can deny the attraction, and viewers are invited to see how their relationship develops against all their principles. Given the premise of the show, the couple comes together almost immediately.