2023 is over, but the K-drama magic lingers! Do you recall the heart-fluttering romances, the nail-biting mysteries, and the laugh-out-loud moments that kept you glued to the screen? We certainly do! But with SO MANY incredible shows, where do you even start if you want to relive the magic?
Relax, fellow drama fans! We’ve got you covered. Just like the awesome lists you’ve seen before, we’ve put together a must-watch list of 60 K-dramas from 2023. Whether you’re looking to revisit old favorites or discover hidden gems, this list has something for everyone. So let’s get started!
1.Twinkling Watermelon (2023)
The drama follows Eun Gyeol, a high school student who is a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) and has a love for music. Despite his studious and responsible daytime persona, he indulges his passion for music by playing guitar in a band at night. One day, he discovers a mysterious music store and is transported back in time to 1995 where he meets his father, Ha Yi Chan, who is in high school at the time. However, Yi Chan doesn’t believe Eun Gyeol’s claims of being his future son and is more interested in a girl named Se Kyeong. Eun Gyeol joins a band with his future father in an attempt to bring his future parents together and return to his own time.
Genres: Romance, Youth, Drama, Fantasy
Starring: Ryeoun, Choi Hyun Wook, Seol In Ah
2.Dr. Romantic Season 3 (2023)
At Doldam Hospital, Dr. Kim Sa Bu and his team work tirelessly to save lives. As they prepare for the opening of a state-of-the-art trauma centre, a crisis arises when a North Korean ship drifts into South Korean waters with critically injured patients. Despite opposition from the government to return the patients to their country, the Doldam team flies out to help and successfully stabilizes the patients. However, tensions rise when Cha Jin Man, a former rival of Dr. Kim Sa Bu, is brought in to run the new trauma centre.
Genres: Romance, Drama, Medical
Starring: Han Seok Kyu, Lee Sung Kyung, Ahn Hyo Seop
3.My Dearest (2023)
The love story is set in 17th century Korea during the Qing invasion. The protagonist, Yu Gil Chae, is a well-known and beautiful young lady known as the “99 tailed fox” in her hometown. She is seen as an outcast by other young ladies who are jealous of her bold and straightforward nature, but admired by young noblemen. Despite her ability to make men fall for her, Gil Chae struggles to win the heart of the person she likes.
Lee Jang Hyun, a mysterious man, suddenly appears in the social scene of Neunggun-ri. He is not well-liked by young nobles, but the elderly are charmed by him. Although he has been dating around, he becomes intrigued by Gil Chae and their paths cross when she literally falls into his arms.
However, their budding romance is cut short when war breaks out, separating them before they can fully understand their feelings for each other.
Genres: Historical, Romance, Drama, Melodrama
Starring: Namkoong Min, Ahn Eun Jin, Lee Hak Joo
4.My Dearest Part 2 (2023)
Jang Hyun, a cold-hearted man living without purpose or desire, until he meets Gil Chae, a charming and admired woman. However, Gil Chae’s first love, Yeon Jun, is engaged to her best friend Eun Ae. Despite his feelings for Gil Chae, Yeon Jun cannot break off his engagement due to tradition. Jang Hyun becomes entangled in this love triangle, causing confusion for Gil Chae about her own feelings. As the relationship between these four becomes more complicated, war breaks out, adding even more challenges to their love.
Genres: Historical, Romance, Drama, Melodrama
Starring: Namkoong Min, Ahn Eun Jin, Lee Hak Joo
5.Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938 (2023)
Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938 follows Lee Yeon, who is unexpectedly transported back in time to 1938 where he reunites with Ryu Hong Joo, a former guardian spirit who now runs a restaurant in the capital city. Lee Yeon also meets his younger brother Lee Rang, while another former guardian spirit and former friend Cheon Moo Young has become an enemy. Lee Yeon attempts to return to the present and his loved one amidst the turmoil caused by his former friends.
Genres: Historical, Horror, Romance, Fantasy
Starring: Lee Dong Wook, Kim So Yeon, Kim Bum
6.Welcome to Samdalri (2023)
The story of two childhood friends, Cho Yong Pil and Cho Sam Dal, who grew up in a small town called Samdalri. After losing his mother due to a mistaken weather report, Cho Yong Pil becomes determined to become a weather forecaster and protect the elders of his hometown. However, his persistence in combating misinformation at work earns him a reputation as a troublemaker. Meanwhile, Cho Sam Dal moves to Seoul to pursue her dreams of becoming a successful fashion photographer. However, when her career comes crashing down, she returns to Samdalri where she is still known as Sam Dal. Despite an incident that drove them apart, Cho Yong Pil and Cho Sam Dal’s childhood affection for each other is reignited when they are reunited in their hometown.
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Life, Drama
Starring: Ji Chang Wook, Shin Hye Sun, Seo Hyun Chul
7.My Perfect Stranger (2023)
Yoon Hae Joon, a calm and straightforward journalist, and Baek Yoon Young, a dreamer who works at a publishing company, unexpectedly travel back in time to 1987. While there, Hae Joon investigates a serial murder case and Yoon Young tries to prevent her parents’ marriage. They soon discover that their goals are intertwined.
Genres: Mystery, Romance, Drama, Sci-Fi
Starring: Kim Dong Wook, Jin Ki Joo, Seo Ji Hye
8.Castaway Diva (2023)
Mok Ha, a young girl with dreams of becoming a singer, is stranded on a deserted island during middle school and survives alone for over fifteen years. Upon her rescue, she must adapt to a drastically changed world and navigate its complicated social dynamics. Despite the challenges, Mok Ha remains determined to become a singer and will do whatever it takes to make her dream a reality.
Genres: Music, Comedy, Romance, Drama
Starring: Park Eun Bin, Kim Hyo Jin, Chae Jong Hyeop
9.Tell Me That You Love Me (2023)
“Tell Me That You Love Me” is about deaf artist Cha Jin Woo and aspiring actress Jung Mo Eun as they navigate their different forms of communication and develop a romantic relationship. Jin Woo is used to expressing himself through drawings due to the lack of understanding and interest in learning sign language from those around him. However, when he meets Mo Eun, she begins to appreciate his world and learns sign language to better communicate with him. Through their friendship and growing love, they both learn how to navigate relationships and love despite their different ways of expressing themselves.
Genres: Romance, Life, Drama, Melodrama
Starring: Jung Woo Sung, Shin Hyun Been, Lee Jae Kyoon
10.Love to Hate You (2023)
Yeo Mi Ran is a novice lawyer at Gilmu Law Firm, which caters to the entertainment industry. She has no interest in romantic relationships and dislikes losing to men. Nam Kang Ho, a famous actor known for his looks, intelligence, and kindness, is skeptical about love and is in high demand for romantic movie roles.
Despite their shared distrust of love, Yeo Mi Ran and Nam Kang Ho become involved in a romantic competition.
Starring: Kim Ok Bin, Yoo Teo, Kim Ji Hoon
11.Perfect Marriage Revenge (2023)
Han Yi Joo is a painter who was adopted by wealthy parents. Despite her family’s wealth, she is not loved by her parents or her younger sister, Han Yoo Ra. Han Yi Joo is married to Jung Se Hyeok, but she soon learns that he actually loves her sister. On the same day, Han Yi Joo gets into a fatal car accident and dies.
However, she wakes up and finds herself back in time when she was engaged to Jung Se Hyeok. Determined to change her fate and seek revenge on her family, Han Yi Joo breaks off her engagement and approaches Seo Do Guk, the grandson of a wealthy family. He agrees to a contract marriage with her, but he wants it to become a real marriage. Han Yi Joo sees this as an opportunity to get back at her family and agrees to the proposal.
Genres: Business, Romance, Drama, Fantasy
Starring: Sung Hoon, Jung Yoo Min, Jin Ji Hee
12.Crash Course in Romance (2023)
The drama follows the relationship between Nam Haeng Sun, a retired national athlete who now runs a side dish store, and Choi Chi Yeol, a successful private instructor known as the “1 Billion Won Man.” As they work together in the private education field, they develop a romantic relationship despite their different teaching styles. However, they face challenges as they navigate their personal and professional lives and must learn to trust in each other’s strengths. The story explores whether their love can overcome these obstacles.
Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Comedy, Romance
Starring: Jeon Do Yeon, Jung Kyung Ho, Lee Bong Ryun
13.See You in My 19th Life (2023)
Ban Ji Eum is a woman with the extraordinary ability to remember all her past lives. After experiencing a tragic death in her previous life, she sets out to reconnect with the people from her past, particularly Moon Seo Ha whom she met in her 18th life. However, her memories of her 18th life may hinder their potential romance in her current life. Meanwhile, Yoon Cho Won, who is still grieving the loss of her sister, meets Ban Ji Eum and sees a resemblance to her sister. Ha Do Yoon, Moon Seo Ha’s childhood friend and secretary, also feels a strong connection to Ban Ji Eum despite their different backgrounds.
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama, Fantasy
Starring: Shin Hye Sun, Ahn Bo Hyun, Ha Yoon Kyung
14.A Time Called You (2023)
Han Jun Hee’s boyfriend Koo Yeon Jun passed away a year ago and she is still struggling to move on. She unexpectedly travels back in time to the year 1998 and becomes Kwon Min Joo, a high school student. She meets Nam Si Heon, a popular and charming student who bears a striking resemblance to her late boyfriend. Nam Si Heon’s best friend, Jung In Kyu, develops feelings for Kwon Min Joo.
Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Romance, Fantasy
Starring: Ahn Hyo Seop, Jeon Yeo Been, Kang Hoon
15.The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract (2023)
The drama tells the story of Park Yeon Woo, a woman from 19th century, who on the night of her wedding, loses her husband to a heart condition. She is then kidnapped and thrown into a well, where she mysteriously wakes up in present-day Seoul. The man who saves her, Kang Tae Ha, resembles her deceased husband and is the successor of SH Seoul Corporation. Despite his reluctance to open up and have a romantic relationship due to his own heart condition and traumatic past, Kang Tae Ha enters into a contract marriage with Park Yeon Woo to fulfill his ill grandfather’s wish of seeing him get married before he passes away.
Genres: Historical, Mystery, Romance, Fantasy
Starring: Lee Se Young, Bae In Hyuk, Joo Hyun Young
16.My Demon (2023)
Do Do Hee, the successor of the Future Group, forms a contract marriage with a demon named Jung Gu Won. Jung Gu Won can live forever by striking deals with humans who are suffering, but after meeting Do Do Hee he loses his power and must protect her to avoid his own demise.
Genres: Action, Comedy, Romance, Fantasy
Starring: Kim You Jung, Song Kang, Lee Sang Yi
17.Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramun (2023)
The drama depicts the events that take place in Arth approximately a decade after the events of Season 1. After over eight years of struggle, Arthdal successfully puts down a massive rebellion led by Ta Gon and achieves reunification of the 30 clans under Eun Seom’s leadership. However, in Season 2, tensions rise as Ta Gon’s Kingdom of Arthdal and Eun Seom’s Ago Union are headed towards an inevitable great war. Eun Seom is now the ruler of the East, with Tan Ya as the successor to the Wahan clan. The story takes place eight years after Ta Gon becomes king.
Genres: Action, Historical, Romance, Fantasy
Starring: Jang Dong Gun, Lee Joon Gi, Shin Sae Kyeong
18.King the Land (2023)
Heir Goo Won inherits his family’s business empire, but faces a tug-of-war for control. Despite his intelligence and charm, he struggles with dating. Cheon Sa Rang, with her bright smile and childhood connections to the King Hotel, must navigate prejudice in her new job.
Starring: Lee Jun Ho, Im Yoon Ah, Go Won Hee
19.Call It Love (2023)
The romantic melodrama follows the story of Sim Woo Joo and Han Dong Jin as they navigate the difficulties and challenges of their respective lives. After Woo Joo’s father’s death, she is forced to leave her home and seeks revenge on her father’s mistress by approaching Dong Jin. However, as they spend more time together, they develop a deep understanding and empathy for each other, leading to a transformative journey filled with new emotions. This unexpected connection also brings about a major change in Dong Jin’s workaholic and lonely life.
Genres: Romance, Drama, Melodrama
Starring: Kim Young Kwang, Lee Sung Kyung, Sung Joon
20.My Lovely Liar (2023)
Mok Sol Hee is a young woman who has the ability to detect lies. Due to this power, she has become jaded and distrustful of others. However, her perspective changes when she meets Kim Do Ha, a successful music producer who has gone into hiding in the residence next door. Mok Sol Hee is surprised to find that her power does not work on him. As she becomes drawn to him, she learns that he is involved in a murder case and his secret is known by his friend Jo Deuk Chan. Mok Sol Hee becomes determined to uncover the secrets of Kim Do Ha’s heart.
Genres: Mystery, Comedy, Romance, Supernatural
Starring: Kim So Hyun, Hwang Min Hyun, Seo Ji Hoon
21.A Breeze of Love (2023)
It tells the story of Do Hyun, the captain of the basketball team, as he prepares for the championship. Hye In, the team manager, brings in Do Hyun’s first love, Dong Wook, to fill in for an injured teammate. Dong Wook and Do Hyun used to go to the same high school and had a romantic past, but Dong Wook had to transfer schools. They reunite on campus and have to play together in a game where they make a bet that if Dong Wook wins, he can officially join the basketball club. After winning, Dong Wook suggests they live together, but Do Hyun is hesitant. However, Dong Wook reveals that he can only sleep well when they are together, leading to uncertainty about the future of their relationship.
Starring: Shin Jeong You, Woo Ji Han, Kim Hyun Jae
22.Like Flowers in Sand (2023)
Kim Baek Doo is a retired ssireum wrestler from a prestigious family who meets his childhood friend Oh Yoo Kyung who is now the leader of a struggling ssireum team. They have people around them like Min Hyun Wook, Joo Mi Ran, new coach Kwak Jin Soo, and Baek Doo’s best friend and police constable Cho Seok Hee. Baek Doo’s meeting with Yoo Kyung becomes a turning point in his life as he considers coming out of retirement to help the struggling team.
Genres: Mystery, Comedy, Romance, Life
Starring: Jang Dong Yoon, Lee Joo Myung, Lee Joo Seung
23.Destined with You (2023)
Lee Hong Jo, a hardworking but lonely civil servant, acquires an old wooden chest and the key to breaking the curse that has plagued Jang Shin Yu’s family for generations. Jang Shin Yu, a successful and handsome lawyer, is desperate to find a way to lift the curse as his condition continues to deteriorate. As the two work together to unravel the mystery and break the curse, they unexpectedly fall in love.
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama, Fantasy
Starring: Jo Bo Ah, Rowoon, Ha Joon
24.The Secret Romantic Guesthouse (2023)
Yoon Dan Oh, a once pampered youngest daughter of a wealthy family, now runs the Ihwawon Inn as the family’s breadwinner. The inn is currently hosting scholars preparing for the civil service exam, including Kang San, Kim Si Yeol, and Jeong Yoo Ha, all of whom have hidden secrets. Together with Yoon Dan Oh, they work together to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of Lee Seol, who went missing 13 years ago.
Genres: Historical, Mystery, Romance, Drama
Starring: Shin Ye Eun, Ryeoun, Kang Hoon
25.Our Blooming Youth (2023)
Min Jae Yi, a poised young woman preparing for marriage, is falsely accused of the murder of her family shortly before her wedding. She meets the cursed crown prince, Lee Hwan, who offers to help her in exchange for her help in breaking his curse. As they grow closer, their love is tested by various obstacles, including their pasts and the curse.
Genres: Historical, Mystery, Romance, Drama
Starring: Park Hyung Sik, Jeon So Nee, Pyo Ye Jin
26.Not Others (2023)
“Not Others” follows the intertwined lives of a mother and her daughter as they navigate through their complex relationship and unexpected challenges arising from their work and personal lives. After discovering she is pregnant in high school, Kim Eun Mi raises her daughter Jin Hee on her own. Now in their forties, the two women still live together but constantly bicker. Things become more complicated when a mysterious doctor appears in Eun Mi’s life and Jin Hee has to deal with a new director at work.
Genres: Mystery, Comedy, Romance, Drama
Starring: Jeon Hye Jin, Choi Soo Young, Ahn Jae Wook
27.Bo Ra! Deborah (2023)
The love story of Yeon Bo Ra, a renowned love coach and author, and Lee Soo Hyuk, a charismatic man struggling with matters of the heart. Soo Hyuk, a discerning publishing planner, is initially unimpressed by Bo Ra. However, their lives become intertwined and he gradually develops feelings for her. Meanwhile, Soo Hyuk’s friend and business partner, Han Sang Jin, runs the Jinri book publishing company.
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Life, Melodrama
Starring: Yoo In Na, Yoon Hyun Min, Joo Sang Wook
28.The Eighth Sense (2023)
Ji Hyun, a new university student from a quiet rural town, meets Jae Won, a recent military service graduate, who shares his love for surfing. As they spend time together, they start to develop feelings for each other. However, after sharing a kiss on a surfing trip, Jae Won acts distant, leaving Ji Hyun unsure of their relationship.
Genres: Romance, Drama, Melodrama
Starring: Lim Ji Sub, Oh Jun Taek, Lee Mi Ra
29.Sing My Crush (2023)
“Sing My Crush” tells the story of Ram and Han Tae, who had a bad first meeting in school but later become close friends. As time passes, Ba Ram finds himself developing a crush on Han Tae and struggles to keep it hidden.
Genres: Music, Comedy, Romance, Youth
Starring: Jang Do Yoon, Son Hyun Woo, Bang Yoo In
30.Our Dating Sim (2023)
Our Dating Sim follows two men who were childhood friends and meet again as adults in a work setting. They decide to collaborate and create a dating simulation game, using their past experiences and knowledge to make it successful. As they work together, their friendship is tested and they must navigate challenges and conflicts within the gaming industry. However, their passion and dedication lead to the game’s success and also helps them strengthen their bond as friends.
Starring: Lee Seung Gyu, Lee Jong Hyuk, Yu Seong Yong
31.Joseon Attorney: A Morality (2023)
“Joseon Attorney: A Morality” revolves around Kang Han Su, a cunning lawyer who manipulates his clients and the legal system for his own benefit. As he gains a reputation as a hero among the common people, he starts to realize the importance of seeking true justice. Over time, he transforms into a just and ethical lawyer and gains support from former client, Yi Yun Ju, who initially sought revenge but now supports his mission to uphold the law and defend the innocent. This transformation highlights Kang Han Su’s growth as a legal professional and as an individual.
Genres: Historical, Law, Romance, Drama
Starring: Woo Do Hwan, Bona, Cha Hak Yeon
32.Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist Season 2 (2023)
Yoo Se Poong, a former royal physician, is forced to leave the palace due to his involvement in a conspiracy. He ends up in the village of Gyesu, where he meets Seo Eun Woo and Gye Ji Han. With their help, Se Poong learns how to be a better physician and human, treating both the physical and mental well-being of his patients. Despite thinking he has fulfilled his mission, Se Poong faces new challenges and must continue to grow and improve. He uses unconventional methods to treat his patients and hopes to gain a deeper understanding of the heart and mind through his adventures.
Genres: Historical, Mystery, Romance, Medical
Starring: Kim Min Jae, Kim Hyang Gi , Kim Sang Kyung
33.My Man Is Cupid (2023)
Cheon Sang Hyuk is a charismatic fairy who has a knack for making women fall in love with him. However, 500 years ago, his wings were burned and to restore them, he must go through 27 metamorphoses. On his 28th attempt, he becomes involved with Oh Baek Ryun, a beautiful veterinarian who has had many men fall for her. However, these men always experience a near-death encounter and end up leaving her. Due to this, Baek Ryun has given up on dating, but she longs to meet her destined partner.
Genres: Mystery, Comedy, Romance, Fantasy
Starring: Jang Dong Yoon, Nana, Park Ki Woong
34.Doona! (2023)
Doo Na, a member of Dream Sweet, unexpectedly leaves the group and moves into a share house with college student Won Jun. Mistaking him for a sasaeng fan, Doo Na becomes intrigued by Won Jun, who is unaware of her identity. As they get to know each other, both become curious about the other’s past.
Starring: Bae Suzy, Yang Se Jong, Ha Young
35.My Lovely Boxer (2023)
Kim Tae Young is a ruthless sports agent who quickly exploits talented players for profit, including his client Kim Hee Won. However, when Kim Hee Won faces personal struggles, Kim Tae Young is tasked with bringing back female boxer Lee Kwon Sook, who had abruptly left the sport at the height of her success three years prior. Despite her initial reluctance, Lee Kwon Sook agrees to return to the boxing ring at the urging of Kim Tae Young, who has a personal connection to her.
Genres: Romance, Youth, Drama, Sports
Starring: Lee Sang Yeob, Kim So Hye, Park Ji Hwan
36.Love Tractor (2023)
Seon Yul is a city man who temporarily moves to the countryside and meets Ye Chan, a rural man who loves the countryside. As Seon Yul learns about farming and adjusts to rural life, he becomes drawn to Ye Chan’s authenticity and passion. The two then embark on a journey of love and healing in the countryside.
Starring: Do Won, Yoon Do Jin, Kim Do Yeon
37.A Good Day to Be a Dog (2023)
“A Good Day to Be a Dog” is a rom-com that follows Han Hae Na, a single high school teacher with a family curse. Due to an ancestor’s mistake, anyone in her family who is kissed turns into a dog at midnight for six hours. This happens every night until they are kissed by the same person again. Han Hae Na avoids romantic relationships and asks potential partners not to kiss her. One night while drunk, she accidentally kisses Jin Seo Won, a fellow teacher. She then desperately tries to get another kiss from him, but he has a fear of dogs.
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Fantasy, Supernatural
Starring: Cha Eun Woo, Park Gyu Young, Lee Hyun Woo
38.The Matchmakers (2023)
Sim Jung Woo is a highly intelligent and handsome man who is unexpectedly chosen to marry the princess. However, during their wedding ceremony, the princess suddenly dies, leaving Sim Jung Woo with a ruined reputation and unable to take any government posts or remarry according to Joseon custom. He then meets Jung Soon Deok, a widow who leads a secret life as a successful matchmaker known as Yeo Joo Daek. The two become involved and work together to help older single individuals find love through matchmaking. Despite societal obstacles and their own personal struggles, Sim Jung Woo and Jung Soon Deok strive to bring happiness to others through their work.
Genres: Historical, Comedy, Romance
Starring: Rowoon, Cho Yi Hyun, Jo Han Chul
39.Delivery Man (2023)
“Delivery Man” is about a taxi driver named Seo Young Min who begins to pick up ghosts as passengers. One day, he meets Kang Ji Hyun, who has no memory of her past life and becomes the sales manager for Young Min’s taxi. Together, they use the taxi to fulfill the wishes of various ghosts, including helping to track down a serial killer. With the help of an ER doctor, they try to prevent sinister events from happening at the hospital.
Genres: Mystery, Comedy, Romance, Supernatural
Starring: Yoon Chan Young, Bang Min Ah, Kim Min Seok
40.Love Class Season 2 (2023)
This drama follows the lives of six university students as they navigate love and relationships while also focusing on their academic success. Lee Hyun falls for Kim An, a tutor in his department, and follows her around like a puppy. Joo Hyuk has a fling with a man named Sung Min, who turns out to be his new teaching assistant. Meanwhile, Min Woo has a crush on his unemployed best friend Ma Roo. As the students strive for both academic and romantic success, their love lives become increasingly chaotic and they turn to Cupid for help.
Starring: J-min, Lee Kwang Hee, Woo Hyo Won
41.Unintentional Love Story (2023)
Ji Won Young is fired from his job after his superior is involved in a corruption scandal. In an attempt to get his job back, he tracks down the chairman’s favorite artist, Yoon Tae Joon. But Tae Joon, who is living in self-imposed exile, wants nothing to do with Won Young. Despite this, Won Young decides to stay in the town and spy on Tae Joon, but ends up developing feelings for him. However, Tae Joon eventually discovers Won Young’s deception, leading to potential consequences for their relationship.
Starring: Cha Seo Won, Gongchan, Do Woo
42.Snap and Spark (2023)
The high-teen drama “Han Arts High School” takes place in a society where popularity determines social standing and receiving hearts equates to success. The story follows a group of students at the school as they navigate their anxieties, desires, and growth in a society obsessed with love and social status.
Starring: Wooyeon, Jeon Geon Hu, Yoo Kang Min
43.Moon in the Day (2023)
Han Joon Oh, a leading South Korean celebrity who is plagued by an inferiority complex, is hired to appear in a public service video. During the shoot, he is involved in a car collision and is rescued by female firefighter Kang Young Hwa. Han Joon Oh’s representatives hire Kang Young Hwa as his personal bodyguard due to her heroic rescue. However, when Han Joon Oh awakes from his injuries, he has been possessed by the spirit of a nobleman named Do Ha who was killed by his wife Han Ri Ta. The vengeful spirit is determined to seek revenge.
Genres: Thriller, Historical, Romance, Fantasy
Starring: Pyo Ye Jin, Kim Young Dae, Ohn Joo Wan
44.All That We Loved (2023)
This drama tells the story of 18-year-old Go Yoo, a talented basketball player at Hara High School. Go Yoo is also known for his charm and academic abilities, despite not studying much. He is best friends with Joon Hee and is focused on protecting him. When he donates his kidney to Joon Hee, he starts to develop feelings for Joon Hee’s first love, So Yeon. This is due to the unique concept of cellular memory, which proposes that memories can be transferred to organ transplant recipients. Go Yoo and Joon Hee find themselves in a love triangle as they navigate the complexities of friendship and love.
Starring: Oh Se Hun, Jang Yeo Bin, Cho Jun Young
45.A Shoulder to Cry On (2023)
“A Shoulder to Cry On” follows the life of Lee Da Yeol, an outsider at school who finds joy in his passion for archery. His scholarship is put in jeopardy when he gets into trouble with the popular student, Jo Tae Hyun, who accuses him of trying to make out with him. Despite his efforts to clear his name, Tae Hyun continues to torment Da Yeol, causing conflicting feelings to arise between hate and love.
Genres: Psychological, Romance, Youth, Drama
Starring: Kim Jae Han, Shin Ye Chan, Shin Si Ye
46.Oasis (2023)
During the tumultuous 1980s in South Korea, two high school friends, Lee Doo Hak and Choi Cheol Woong, try to navigate their adolescence in a small town in Jeolla Province. Their lives are changed when Oh Jung Shin, a girl from Seoul, transfers to their school and they become close friends. However, both boys develop romantic feelings for Oh Jung Shin, causing a love triangle. As their young lives are rocked by external events, including a tragic incident in Lee Doo Hak’s family, violence and revenge become a possibility. Against the backdrop of political turmoil, the question remains: will love be the solution for these three friends?
Genres: Historical, Romance, Youth, Drama
Starring: Jang Dong Yoon, Seol In Ah, Choo Young Woo
47.Soundtrack #2 (2023)
” Soundtrack #2″ follows the reunion of former lovers Ji Soo Ho and Do Hyun Seo, who now find themselves in very different positions in life. Despite their awkward reunion, they agree to piano lessons for their own respective purposes. Things become complicated when talented musician Kei joins them, causing tension and confusion among the trio. As they all work on a collaborative project and live under the same roof, old feelings resurface and a bumpy romantic journey ensues. The story raises the question of whether history will repeat itself for the two former lovers.
Starring: Geum Sae Rok, Steve Noh, DEMIAN
48.Live Your Own Life (2023)
Hyo Shim is a successful personal trainer at TS Fitness, but her family obligations become overwhelming as she is the only girl among four siblings and constantly handles undesirable tasks and financial struggles for her brothers. Her only supporter is her mother, who sides with her brothers. Kang Tae Ho, a new gym member, becomes the catalyst for Hyo Shim to take control of her life and find peace.
Genres: Romance, Family, Melodrama
Starring: Uee, Ha Joon, Go Joo Won
49.Secret Playlist (2023)
Han Joo is a 24-year-old college student who appears to be a diligent job seeker, but secretly dreams of becoming a singer. She runs a cover song SNS account under the name ‘Plii’ to pursue her passion while hiding her identity. Meanwhile, popular idol Do Gook, who is approaching the end of his contract, seeks out Plii for a collaboration project as he prepares to go solo. To their surprise, they discover that they were classmates in college. Han Joo must keep her identity as Plii a secret, while Do Gook tries to uncover Plii’s true identity.
Starring: Kim Hyang Gi , Shin Hyun Seung, Yeon Oh
50.Bon Appetit (2023)
This is a story about a man named Do Hoon who leads a monotonous and lonely life due to his dedication to his job. However, his life takes a drastic turn when his former college junior, Yoon Soo, appears and brings sweetness and warmth into his life through a bowl of sweet rice soup. Yoon Soo confesses his past feelings for Do Hoon and the two begin to spend time together, gradually forming a strong bond. Their meals become a cherished time together and Do Hoon’s feelings for Yoon Soo deepen.
Starring: Lee Ki Taek, Yoo Jung Hoon, Yoo Jang Hee
51.The Heavenly Idol (2023)
“The Heavenly Idol” follows the adventures of Pontifex Rembrary, a character with divine powers, as he is transported to a new world while battling a devil. Upon arrival, he inhabits the body of Woo Yeon Woo, a member of a struggling idol group. Using his charisma and abilities, he helps the group regain success after a failed live performance. However, he must also face challenges from his past, including encounters with peculiar religious groups and ongoing battles with the devil.
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama, Fantasy
Starring: Kim Min Gue, Go Bo Gyeol, Lee Jang Woo
52.Love Mate (2023)
A rom-com about Seo Lee Joon, a tough and demanding team leader at So What Media, and Jeong Ha Ram, a new employee who is open about his beliefs on love. Lee Joon is initially skeptical of Ha Ram’s beliefs, but begins to develop feelings for him. As they get closer, they learn about each other’s past and struggles. Ultimately, the question becomes whether they can overcome their differences and allow themselves to experience true love.
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Starring: Cho Han Gyeol, Cho Hyun Min, Lee Sae Bom
53.The Real Has Come! (2023)
Oh Yeon Doo is a successful Korean language instructor and internet celebrity, who discovers her boyfriend of one year, Kim Joon Ha, is cheating on her and she is pregnant with his child. Her paths keep crossing with Gong Tae Kyung, a talented obstetrician and gynecologist from a prestigious family who has no intention of getting married. In an effort to escape an arranged marriage, Gong Tae Kyung proposes a “fake” relationship with Oh Yeon Doo. However, complications arise as both Jang Se Jin, Gong Tae Kyung’s ex-girlfriend, and Kim Joon Ha, Oh Yeon Doo’s ex-boyfriend and father of her child, try to interfere. The story navigates through this messy love triangle as Cupid tries to sort out the tangled mess of romance.
Genres: Romance, Drama, Melodrama
Starring: Baek Jin Hee, Ahn Jae Hyun, Cha Joo Young
54.Heartbeat (2023)
Seon Woo Hyul is a vampire who longs to become human. However, he wakes up from a 100-year sleep one day before completing his transformation, leaving him half-human. Meanwhile, Joo In Hae is a modern woman who initially shows no sympathy for Hyul and only cares about her own survival. However, as fate brings them together, they may find love and learn to care for each other.
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Fantasy
Starring: Ok Taec Yeon, Won Ji An, Yoon So Hee
55.Finland Papa (2023)
Lee Yu Ri is a young woman who is trying to move on from the recent death of her grandmother. She decides to apply for a job at a café called Finland Papa, run by a mysterious figure known as “Papa.” During her interview, she is surprised when the staff members sit down to eat with her. She soon finds out that the interview was actually a meal and she lands the job. However, she discovers that none of the staff members know who Papa is and they are all required to take on “family names” and eat together to maintain “family harmony.” These rules remind her of her grandmother’s wise words and her first love, Baek Woo Hyun. Lee Yu Ri wonders if working at Finland Papa will bring about a reunion with Baek Woo Hyun.
Starring: Kim Bo Ra, Kim Woo Seok, Hwang Seok Jung
56.Why R U? (2023)
Jung Lee Won is a South Korean university student majoring in acting, and his rival, Kim Ji Oh, who is majoring in directing. Although they constantly bicker and accuse each other of hindering their success, they often have to work together due to the nature of their majors. However, Jung Lee Won’s perspective on their relationship changes when he discovers that his sister is writing a web novel where he and Kim Ji Oh are lovers. Outraged, he makes a vow to make the novel’s storyline a reality if he secretly has feelings for Kim Ji Oh. As fate would have it, they are forced to spend more time together at university and Jung Lee Won starts to question if he is truly falling for his nemesis.
Starring: Lee Jung Min, Lee Ye Hwan, Lee Sang Min
57.Romance by Romance (2023)
This romance drama follows Ha Yoon, who has never been in a long-term relationship before, and her boyfriend Nam Tae Ryun. When Tae Ryun suddenly announces he wants to break up before they reach their 100th day together, Ha Yoon is determined to make their relationship work. She suggests a month-long “break-up grace period” where they can spend time apart without ending things completely. Tae Ryun agrees and they draw up a contract outlining the terms of their grace period. However, during this time, Ha Yoon finds herself signing a contract with her friend Kang Jin. As Tae Ryun begins to have feelings of jealousy, he must decide if he is willing to fight for Ha Yoon or let her go.
Genres: Romance
Starring: Cha Hun, Lee Eun Bi, Kim Jin Woo
58.Jun & Jun (2023)
Lee Jun is a former pop star who has given up on his dreams and now works as an intern in a cosmetics company in South Korea. He is reunited with Choi Jun, a talented and flirtatious manager at the company. The interns, including Lee Jun, are constantly given tasks by the managers, but their only ally is assistant manager Lee Joo Ha. As Lee Jun’s workload increases, so does the romantic tension between him and Choi Jun. Meanwhile, two other employees, Simeon and Song Hyun Jae, also find themselves falling in love in the office.
Starring: Ki Hyun Woo, Yang Jun Mo, Jo Chan Hyun
59.Race (2023)
“Race” is a business drama revolves around the office politics and dynamics between Park Yoon Jo, a dedicated marketer without an academic background, and Ryu Jae Min, a smart and just colleague who has no expectations towards their company. Despite their differing backgrounds and approaches to work, they both navigate through office politics and strive to succeed in their careers.
Genres: Business, Romance, Drama, Melodrama
Starring: Lee Yun Hee, Hong Jong Hyun, Moon So Ri
60.Durian’s Affair (2023)
Two noble women from the Joseon Dynasty are transported to the present year, 2023, through time travel. As they adjust to their new surroundings, they become involved with two men, leading to a melodramatic fantasy as they navigate their relationships and the challenges of being out of their own time.
Genres: Romance, Fantasy, Melodrama
Starring: Park Joo Mi, Choi Myung Gil, Kim Min Joon
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