Top 15 Heartwarming K-Dramas About Single Dads

Hopefully, this list of Korean series will be perfect for anyone looking for a feel-good watch with just a bit of life's messiness.

1. "One Spring Night" (2019)

A librarian, Jung-in, and a pharmacist, Ji-ho, both entrenched in their respective unsatisfying relationships, meet and experience a profound connection that compels them to confront and question societal norms about love, commitment, and personal happiness, leading them through a poignant journey of self-discovery and genuine affection.

2. "One More Happy Ending" (2016)

Han Mi-mo, once a popular girl group member and now a divorcee running a remarriage consulting business, crosses paths with a single dad, Song Soo-hyuk, a gossip magazine reporter, leading to comedic yet heartfelt situations as they, along with their friends, navigate through misunderstandings, past loves, and new romantic possibilities.

3. "Hospital Playlist" (2020)

Five doctors, who have been friends since medical school, share not only a passion for music forming a band but also their lives and work at Yulje Medical Center, dealing with life-and-death decisions, personal struggles, and the complexities of relationships in the hospital's fast-paced environment.

4. "Five Enough" (2016)

After divorces leave them skeptical of love, a kind-hearted manager, Sang-tae, and a spirited flight attendant, Mi-jung, find themselves in a tentative relationship, blending their families with three children each, facing the challenges of creating a new family dynamic with humor and empathy.

5. "A Young Lady and A Gentleman" (2021)

In this contemporary take on a classic story, a young widow working as a live-in tutor for the troublesome grandson of a wealthy family finds herself entangled in a complex web of family secrets, personal ambition, and unexpected romance.

6. "Move to Heaven" (2021)

Geu-ru, a young man with Asperger's syndrome, and his ex-convict uncle, Sang-gu, take over a trauma cleaning business, "Move to Heaven," uncovering the stories of the deceased, leading them on a journey of emotional healing and familial bonds as they deal with their own past traumas.

7. "The Great Show" (2019)

Wi Dae-han, a disgraced former member of the National Assembly, sees an unexpected opportunity to restore his reputation by taking in four orphaned siblings, leading him on a challenging yet heartwarming journey to become a genuine family while navigating the rough waters of politics and public perception.

8. "Oh My Baby" (2020)

Jang Ha-ri, a 39-year-old workaholic magazine editor who has given up on love, decides she wants a baby without the complications of a husband, but her plans get complicated when she finds herself caught in a love triangle with a childhood friend and a younger colleague.

9. "Oh My Geum-Bi" (2016)

A con artist's life is turned upside down when he discovers his young daughter, Geum-Bi, who he never knew existed; she has a rare genetic disease, leading them on a bittersweet journey of bonding, redemption, and the true meaning of family as they face her inevitable decline together.

10. "Pinocchio" (2014)

In-ha, suffering from a condition that causes her to hiccup when she lies, dreams of becoming a journalist; she and her childhood friend, Dal-po, who hides his past and identity, become reporters for rival networks, tackling justice through journalism while untangling a web of family secrets and societal injustices.

11. "Lies of Lies" (2020)

Convicted for a murder she didn't commit, Ji Eun-soo, upon her release, embarks on a desperate quest to reconnect with her daughter, who has been adopted by the son of the victim, leading to an intricate dance of deceit, love, and redemption as she tries to rebuild her life.

12. "My Little Baby" (2016)

Cha Jung-han, a tough detective who specializes in violent crimes, becomes the unexpected guardian of his niece, forcing him to trade in handcuffs and stakeouts for diapers and bottles, leading to comedic situations and a newfound appreciation for family and love.

13. "Uncle" (2021)

A down-and-out musician with a heart of gold becomes a guardian to his young nephew amidst a custody battle with the boy's abusive father, navigating the challenges of parenthood, societal judgment, and their mutual healing from past wounds through music and compassion.

14. "Two Weeks" (2013)

Accused of murder and learning he has a daughter with leukemia needing his bone marrow, Jang Tae-san goes on the run, fighting to prove his innocence and survive long enough to save his daughter, in a tense, action-packed countdown against time and corruption.

15. "Bossam: Steal the Fate" (2021)

In the Joseon period, Ba-woo, a rogue living on the fringes of society, accidentally kidnaps a princess, leading them both on an unexpected journey of political intrigue, survival, and romance, as they become entwined in a rebellion against the corrupt regime.