Just Watched "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha"? Here Are More Top Korean Dramas to Try!

If "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" warmed your heart and made you wish you lived in a small seaside village, you're not alone. This drama wasn’t just a love story—it was comfort, healing, and charm in one perfect package. But now that it’s over, where do you go from here? Don’t worry. These top Korean dramas bring the same cozy, heartfelt energy that made "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" so special. Whether you're in it for the romance, the healing, or the community vibes, these 12 dramas will feel like home.

1. When the Camellia Blooms

Dongbaek is a single mom running a bar in a small town. People gossip, judge, and whisper behind her back—until she meets Yong-sik, a local cop with a huge heart. This drama is funny, romantic, and emotional, with a bit of mystery to spice things up. If you loved the village warmth in "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha," you'll love this too.

2. Our Blues

Set on Jeju Island, "Our Blues" tells the lives of several residents as their stories cross and collide. It’s about healing, pain, second chances, and everyday love. The show carries the same emotional depth, seaside atmosphere, and bittersweet moments that fans of “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha” crave.

3. Reply 1988

If it’s the nostalgia and community bonds you loved, "Reply 1988" is a must-watch. Set in a neighborhood where everyone knows everyone, this drama will make you laugh, cry, and think of your own childhood. It’s not just about love—it’s about growing up, family, and friendship.

4. Because This Is My First Life

This quiet, thoughtful drama follows a man and a woman who marry for convenience but slowly fall for each other. It has a soft tone, deep emotional layers, and a lot of heart. The romance feels real, messy, and touching—just like in “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha.”

5. It’s Okay to Not Be Okay

This one is more dramatic, but still healing. A children’s book writer with a dark past meets a caregiver with scars of his own. It’s a story about love, trauma, and learning to feel again. The quirky characters and emotional journey will stay with you.

6. One Spring Night

If you want a drama that feels like real life, this one hits hard. A librarian and a pharmacist fall in love, but it's complicated—just like real love often is. The pace is slow and thoughtful, and the chemistry is undeniable.

7. Summer Strike

A young woman walks away from her busy life and moves to a small, quiet town to do nothing. But through stillness, she finds healing, connection, and unexpected love. It’s peaceful, sweet, and deeply relatable for anyone who's ever needed to stop and breathe.

8. Run On

This drama is about connection across different worlds. A former athlete and a subtitle translator fall for each other. Their love grows slowly and honestly, with lots of meaningful conversations. Like “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha,” it celebrates being true to yourself and finding love on your terms.

9. Chocolate

This one’s for the deep feelers. A neurosurgeon and a chef both carry pain from the past. Their paths cross at a hospice, where food becomes healing, and love slowly blooms. It’s a beautiful, emotional drama that mixes sadness with warmth.

10. Do You Like Brahms?

This gentle drama is about young classical musicians who are figuring out life, love, and ambition. It’s quiet, emotional, and comforting. If you loved the tenderness of “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha,” you’ll feel right at home here.

11. My Liberation Notes

Three siblings feel stuck in their lives, until a mysterious man moves into their town. This drama is slow, poetic, and emotional. It’s not flashy, but it’s honest and raw. It’s about longing for something more—and finding peace in small moments.

12. Yumi’s Cells

Funny, cute, and creative—this drama shows the inner thoughts of an ordinary woman through animated “cells.” It’s quirky and relatable, especially if you liked Hye-jin’s internal struggles in “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha.” Love, work, and self-growth all come into play.