5 must-watch K-drama rom-coms that will cheer you up

Craving for something lighthearted and captivating? K-drama rom-coms are what you must watch! These shows aren't just renowned for their humor but also for lifting moods with great stories.

Whether it's an adorable meet-cute, a ridiculous misunderstanding, or the wholesome journey of two vastly different people falling in love, K-drama rom-coms always serve up both laughs and love.

If you're feeling overwhelmed or just need a feel-good escape, this list of five standout romantic comedies is for you. From hilarious superpowered heroines to time-crossed lovers and office flirtations that blossom into something real, each drama brings its flavor of joy.

They’re easy to binge, emotionally satisfying, and most importantly, incredibly fun. So, keep reading to explore what's special in these shows.

5 K-drama rom-coms you shouldn't miss out on watching

As previously mentioned, K-drama rom-coms don't just offer laughs and intriguing characters, but also follow meaningful stories to ensure a smile on their viewers' faces. So if you also wish to dive into these engaging shows, here's the list:

5) My Love From the Star

My Love From the Star (Image Source: SBS)

My Love From the Star is one of the most loved K-drama rom-coms, featuring two acclaimed South Korean stars, Kim So-hyun (Queen of Tears) and Jun Ji-hyun (The Thieves). It follows So-hyun as an alien named Do Min-joon who has lived on Earth for over four decades.

For years, Min-joon has lived several different identities to hide the truth about himself. By the present day, he works as a university professor and is quietly waiting to return to his planet.

Just when things were about to change for Min-joon, he came across Cheon Song-yi, a top actress with a glamorous but chaotic life. She even becomes her next-door neighbor, and their interactions are filled with comedic moments.

Gradually, Min-joon falls for Cheon Song-yi as the two get closer. However, their journey isn't free from obstacles as Min-joo finds it hard to hide his identity and stay with the woman he loves.

The show became incredibly popular worldwide among K-drama lovers as it blends sci-fi with comedy. It's also a good start for those who've recently started watching Korean dramas.

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4) Love Next Door

Choi Seung-hyo and Bae Seok-ryu (Image Source: Netflix)

The next K-drama rom-com on our list is Love Next Door, featuring the fan-favorite Jung Hae-in and Jung So-min in the leading roles of Choi Seung-hyo and Bae Seok-ryu. The show came out last year on Netflix and was well-received by fans.

Love Next Door follows two childhood best friends: Choi Seung-hyo and Bae Seok-ryu. They grew up together as Choi Seung's parents were mostly busy, and he wasn't very close to them.

From going to the same school to the kids taking a bath together, they developed an unbreakable bond. Things started changing when Bae Seok got engaged and was about to walk down the aisle.

She didn't know Choi Seung was in love with her from the beginning, as he never confessed. The two achieved success in their lives, but soon Bae Seok returned to South Korea and the drama unfolded. They engage in humorous fights and arguments while also getting drawn to each other.

After all the drama and conflicts, Choi Seung finally confessed his love, and the two decided to marry. The show also features another adorable duo, just like every good K-drama.

3) Business Proposal

Shin Ha-ri pretending to be rich (Image Source: Netflix)

Business Proposal begins with a cheerful employee named Shin Har-ri filling in a blind date for her best friend. Little did she know that the man sitting in front of him would turn out to be the CEO of her company, Kang Tae-moo.

Since Tae-moo is under extreme pressure from his grandfather, he randomly chooses Shin Ha-ri, without knowing she's one of his employees and pretending to be Jin Young-seo (Ha-ri's best friend). As the story continues, Ha-ri struggles to keep her identity hidden, often leading to close calls and funny misunderstandings.

But one day, the truth finally comes out, and instead of firing Ha-ri or punishing her, Tae-moo starts admiring her. The two then find it hard to keep their relationship a secret from other employees, but it finally comes out.

This K-drama rom-com also features another adorable duo of Tae-moo's secretary and Ha-ri's best friends. They live next to each other, and their lighthearted but meaningful journey begins.

2) Strong Girl Bong-soon

Bong-soon carrying her man (Image Source: JTBC)

Do Bong-soon is a bright and small woman who was born with superhuman strength, a talent inherited by the women in her family. Even though she can move nearly anything and fend off any attacker, she wishes to have a normal life and create a video game where she's the hero.

She keeps her power hidden when she's out in public, but secretly saves people in trouble when necessary. Her life turns around when she's hired as the bodyguard of Ahn Min-hyuk, who is the CEO of a big gaming company, and witnesses her powers in person.

As invites her to work at his company if she passes the test. As they grow closer, their relationship gradually transitions from awkward boss-employee moments to a true romance filled with sweet and humorous moments.

1) The Legend of the Blue Sea

Heo Joon-jae and Shim Cheong (Image Source: SBS)

Another must-watch K-drama rom-com is The Legend of the Blue Sea, featuring globally acclaimed actor Lee Min-ho and Jun Ji-hyun (My Love From the Star). Ji-hyun plays a beautiful mermaid named Se-hwa who once fell in love with a human.

However, their love story was cut short due to societal pressures, and Se-hwa then erases all her memories from Kim Dam-ryeong's mind. In another timeline, or the present, Se-hwa rappers as a woman named Shim Cheong and Dam-ryeong takes rebirth with the name Heo Joon-jae.

The two then cross paths as Shim Cheong still remembers him, while Joon-jae knows nothing. Since Shim Cheong is a mermaid, their interactions in this K-drama rom-com are comedic and heartfelt.