Think King the Land Was the Peak of Romance? These Top Korean Dramas Might Change That!

Let’s talk about King the Land.

The visuals? Gorgeous.

The chemistry? Sizzling.

The plot? A dreamy chaebol-romantic-comedy setup we couldn’t help but fall for.

But was it the peak of K-drama romance? Or… just the beginning?

If you adored Gu Won’s soft heart under that cold CEO exterior and watched Sa-rang smile through every storm — get ready. Because there are 12 other Korean dramas that just might steal your heart all over again. They hit harder, love deeper, and stick with you longer. Some are classics. Some are underrated. All of them? Totally binge-worthy.

1. Crash Landing on You (Romance, Drama)

A South Korean heiress crash-lands in North Korea (literally) and falls for a soldier. CLoY gave us slow-burn tension, stolen glances, and a love story that defied borders. Still one of the most beloved modern K-dramas for a reason.

2. Business Proposal (Rom-Com)

Fake dating between a chaebol CEO and a hilarious employee. It’s flirty, fun, and full of heart. If you loved the office setting of King the Land, this one hits that sweet spot with even more comedic charm.

3. It's Okay to Not Be Okay (Romance, Psychological)

This one’s not just romantic — it’s healing. A children’s book writer with deep scars and a caregiver with buried trauma find love in the most unexpected place. Emotional, artistic, unforgettable.

4. Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (Romance, Slice of Life)

A city dentist and a laid-back small-town handyman? Sounds simple, but the execution is perfection. Healing, wholesome, and beautifully paced. The kind of show that makes you want to move to a seaside village and fall in love.

5. Something in the Rain (Romance, Melodrama)

A noona romance (older woman, younger man) that’s tender, realistic, and complicated. The chemistry is raw. It’s about love in the real world — messy, difficult, and worth fighting for.

6. Twenty-Five Twenty-One (Youth, Romance, Nostalgia)

A heart-wrenching coming-of-age romance set in the late '90s. It’s about dreams, first loves, and the bittersweet timing of life. If King the Land made you smile, this one might make you cry — in the best way.

7. My Love from the Star (Fantasy, Romance)

A centuries-old alien falls for a modern-day actress. Sounds wild? It is — and it totally works. Iconic in every way, with comedic highs and heartbreaking lows.

8. Romance Is a Bonus Book (Rom-Com, Workplace)

An older woman restarting her career and her love life meets a younger CEO with long-held feelings. Warm, intelligent, and filled with literary charm. A slow, thoughtful romance for grown-ups.

9. While You Were Sleeping (Fantasy, Legal, Romance)

She dreams of the future. He’s a prosecutor who starts to believe her. A unique blend of mystery and romance with one of the softest male leads in K-drama history.

10. Queen of Tears (Melodrama, Romance)

In 2025, this one took over every chart. A married couple on the verge of divorce… until life throws a curveball. It’s intense, emotional, and beautifully acted. One of the most buzzed-about romances of the year.

11. Her Private Life (Rom-Com)

An art curator with a secret fangirl life falls for her new boss. Sexy, hilarious, and full of heart. Park Min-young and Kim Jae-wook’s chemistry? Off the charts.

12. Doona! (Youth, Romance, Slice of Life)

A former K-pop idol and a quiet college student in the same share house. It's moody, intimate, and hits that aching kind of romance — the kind that feels just out of reach.

So, Was King the Land the Peak?

Honestly… it might’ve been a peak — but it wasn’t the only one.

K-dramas have a way of serving romance in every flavor: sweet, painful, healing, steamy, and sometimes all at once. If King the Land was your gateway into Korean love stories, these 12 will open the floodgates.

Go ahead — fall in love again.

Just maybe… keep the tissues nearby this time.