Love Alarm Rang True — These Top Korean Dramas! 2026

Sometimes a drama sweeps you away so completely, you forget reality exists. Alchemy of Souls did exactly that — with its spellbinding world, tangled fates, and a romance that felt written in the stars. But once the final episode ends, that emptiness hits hard. If you’re looking for something to fill that magic-shaped hole in your heart, these 12 K-dramas have the same sense of wonder, deep emotions, and worlds you’ll want to live in.

1. Goblin (Fantasy, Romance, Drama)

If Alchemy of Souls was a poetic love letter to fate, Goblin is a whole epic saga. This modern fantasy mixes immortality, reincarnation, and soulmates — all wrapped in stunning cinematography. Gong Yoo plays an immortal goblin searching for his bride, and Kim Go-eun is the quirky high school girl who can see ghosts. It’s whimsical, heartbreaking, and funny all at once.

2. Hotel Del Luna (Fantasy, Mystery, Romance)

IU’s haunting performance as the centuries-old owner of a hotel for ghosts is reason enough to watch. The world-building is as rich as Alchemy of Souls, and each guest’s story adds layers of mystery and emotion. It’s both eerie and gorgeous — the kind of drama that makes you pause just to admire the sets.

3. Tale of the Nine Tailed (Fantasy, Action, Romance)

Lee Dong-wook plays a gumiho (nine-tailed fox) living among humans while guarding supernatural balance. The romance with Jo Bo-ah’s fearless reporter has an epic past-lives twist that makes every scene carry emotional weight. If you loved the reincarnation themes in Alchemy of Souls, this will hit hard.

4. My Roommate Is a Gumiho (Fantasy, Comedy, Romance)

For something lighter, this drama’s a cute, charming spin on gumiho legends. Jang Ki-yong is a 999-year-old fox spirit whose magical bead ends up inside a human college student — cue hilarious cohabitation hijinks, slow-burn romance, and supernatural tension.

5. Arthdal Chronicles (Fantasy, Historical, Adventure)

Think Game of Thrones, but with Korean mythology. This sprawling saga is set in an ancient mythical land filled with warring tribes, prophecy, and political intrigue. It’s intense, beautifully shot, and ideal if you want to immerse yourself in a fully developed fantasy world.

6. The King: Eternal Monarch (Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi)

Parallel universes, time travel, and a royal romance — this is Alchemy of Souls meets modern-day Seoul. Lee Min-ho plays a king trying to protect his kingdom while navigating a dangerous multiverse. It’s grand, romantic, and just complex enough to keep your mind spinning.

7. Doom at Your Service (Fantasy, Romance, Drama)

When a woman learns she only has 100 days to live, she strikes a deal with Doom himself. This is less about action and more about the emotional pull of life, death, and love. If you liked the bittersweet moments of Alchemy of Souls, you’ll find them here in abundance.

8. The Bride of Habaek (Fantasy, Romance, Comedy)

Based on a popular manhwa, this one blends divine worlds and mortal life. A water god comes to Earth to claim his throne but ends up entangled with a skeptical human psychiatrist. It’s playful, romantic, and visually lush.

9. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (Historical, Romance, Tragedy)

For fans who want maximum heartbreak. A 21st-century woman is transported to the Goryeo era, where she gets tangled in palace politics and multiple princes’ affections. The emotional payoff is intense — the kind that sticks with you for weeks.

10. Black (Fantasy, Thriller, Mystery)

This dark, twisty drama follows a grim reaper who inhabits a human detective’s body to solve a mystery. It’s suspenseful, unpredictable, and brimming with supernatural lore.

11. Legend of the Blue Sea (Fantasy, Romance, Comedy)

Jun Ji-hyun as a mermaid and Lee Min-ho as a conman — what more could you want? The drama shifts between historical and modern timelines, giving a layered love story that blends humor and fantasy.

12. Mirror of the Witch (Fantasy, Historical, Drama)

A cursed princess grows up hidden in the mountains until she meets a young scholar who changes her fate. Magical curses, folklore, and tender romance make this feel like a classic fairy tale.