Popular romantic K-dramas

1. Business Proposal/ The Office Blind Date (2022)
2. Goblin/Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016-2017)
3. It's Okay to Not Be Okay (2020)
4. What's Wrong with Secretary Kim (2018)
5. Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021)

1.Business Proposal/ The Office Blind Date (2022)

The South Korean romantic comedy television series, Business Proposal (Korean: 사내맞선), is based on a webtoon of the same name written by HaeHwa and illustrated by Narak. It was directed by Park Seon-ho and written by Han Seol-hee and Hong Bo-hee. The show stars Ahn Hyo-seop, Kim Se-jeong, Kim Min-kyu, and Seol In-ah and follows the story of Shin Ha-ri, who agrees to go on a blind date in place of her friend but discovers that her date is her boss.

In the show, Shin Ha-ri (played by Kim Se-jeong) pretends to be her friend Jin Young-seo (played by Seol In-ah) on a blind date arranged by Young-seo's father. The plan was for Ha-ri to get rejected, but things go awry when her date turns out to be Kang Tae-moo (played by Ahn Hyo-seop), the CEO of the company where she works. Tae-moo's grandfather pressures him to marry and go on blind dates with suitable partners.Unbeknownst to Tae-moo, Ha-ri is his employee, and she tries to hide her identity from him. However, her fake identity is exposed, and Tae-moo blackmails her into pretending to be his fiancée in exchange for a payment.During their fake dating, Ha-ri uses a fake background created by Tae-moo and his secretary, Cha Sung-hoon, to make a good impression on Tae-moo's grandfather. Despite their frosty start, Ha-ri and Tae-moo grow closer, but Tae-moo eventually discovers Ha-ri's true identity. Although he initially feels betrayed, he still loves her, and they become a couple.

Meanwhile, Young-seo moves out of her father's house to avoid blind dates and becomes Sung-hoon's neighbor. Although Sung-hoon is upset with her for deceiving his boss, he can't deny his growing feelings for her, and they eventually get together.

2.Goblin/Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016-2017)

"Goblin" is a South Korean television drama series that aired from December 2016 to January 2017. It was written by Kim Eun-sook and directed by Lee Eung-bok. The show stars Gong Yoo, Kim Go-eun, Lee Dong-wook, Yoo In-na, and Yook Sung-jae in the main roles.

The story follows the lives of a goblin, a grim reaper, and a young woman who has the ability to see ghosts. The goblin, played by Gong Yoo, is an immortal being who seeks to end his life, but he can only do so by finding a human bride who can pull out the sword that has been stuck in his chest for hundreds of years. The grim reaper, played by Lee Dong-wook, is a servant of death who has lost his memory and is trying to uncover his past.

The young woman, played by Kim Go-eun, is a high school student who has the ability to see ghosts and has a connection to the goblin's past. As the three characters' fates become intertwined, they must navigate love, loss, and their own destinies. "Goblin" was a commercial and critical success and is often cited as one of the best Korean dramas of all time.

3.It's Okay to Not Be Okay (2020)

"It's Okay to Not Be Okay" is a South Korean romantic television series that aired in 2020. The show stars Kim Soo-hyun as Moon Kang-tae, a psychiatric ward caregiver, and Seo Ye-ji as Ko Moon-young, a successful children's book author with an antisocial personality disorder.

The series follows their journey as they navigate their respective emotional traumas and gradually develop a deepening romantic connection. The show also deals with themes such as mental health, familial relationships, and societal expectations. "It's Okay to Not Be Okay" received critical acclaim for its portrayal of mental illness and unique storytelling, and has been praised for its beautiful cinematography and strong performances by the cast.

4.What's Wrong with Secretary Kim (2018)

What's Wrong with Secretary Kim is a South Korean romantic comedy television series that aired in 2018. It is based on a novel of the same name by Jung Kyung-yoon and stars Park Seo-joon as Lee Young-joon, the vice president of a large corporation who is narcissistic and self-absorbed, and Park Min-young as Kim Mi-so, his competent and efficient secretary who has been working for him for nine years.

The story follows Lee Young-joon, who is unwilling to let Kim Mi-so resign from her job, as he realizes how much he depends on her for both his personal and professional life. As he tries to uncover the reason why she wants to leave, he finds himself developing feelings for her. Meanwhile, Kim Mi-so also starts to question her own feelings towards her boss as she faces her own personal struggles.

The drama received high ratings and critical acclaim for its performances, writing, and direction. It is known for its witty dialogue, romantic plot, and strong character development. The series has been praised for portraying a healthy and respectful relationship between the two main characters, despite their initial power dynamic.

5.Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021)

Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha is a South Korean television series that aired in 2021. Directed by Yoo Je-won and written by Shin Ha-eun, it stars Shin Min-a and Kim Seon-ho in the lead roles. The series is a romantic comedy-drama that tells the story of Yoon Hye-jin, a dentist who moves to a seaside village called Gongjin, and Hong Doo-sik, a jack-of-all-trades who helps the villagers with their odd jobs. As they get to know each other, they develop feelings for one another and start a romance amidst the picturesque backdrop of the village.

The series aired on tvN on Saturdays and Sundays at 21:00 (KST) from August 28 to October 17, 2021, and was also available for streaming on Netflix in selected regions. The series received positive reviews for its heartwarming story, strong performances, and beautiful cinematography.