18 Best Romantic Comedy Korean Dramas To Binge-Watch

Updated: April 25, 2022

If you’re looking for a romantic-comedy Korean content to binge-watch, here are 18 best rated series from IMDb:


18. Romance Is A Bonus Book (2019) | 8.0%

Synopsis: A gifted writer who’s the youngest editor-in-chief ever at his publishing company becomes enmeshed in the life of a former copywriter desperate for a job.
Genre: Romantic comedy
No of episodes: 16
Starring: Lee Na-young, Lee Jong-suk
Written by: Jung Hyun-jung
Directed by: Lee Jeong-hyo
Date: January 26 – March 17, 2019
Network: TVN and Netflix


17. I Am Not A Robot (2017) | 8.1%

Synopsis: A woman becomes entangled in a strange love triangle after pretending to be a robot that looks exactly like her.
Genre: Romantic comedy, Sci-fi
No of episodes: 16
Starring: Yoo Seung-ho, Chae Soo-bin, Um Ki-joon
Written by: Kim Sun-mi, Lee Seok-joon
Directed by: Jung Dae-yoon
Date: December 6, 2017 to January 25, 2018
Network: MBC and Netflix


16. Because This Is My First Life (2017) | 8.1%

Synopsis: To save money, two housemates get married but soon face unexpected complications, such as demanding in-laws and having to face their own growing bond.
Genre: Romantic comedy
No of episodes: 16
Starring: Lee Min-ki and Jung So-min
Written by: Yoon Nan-joong
Directed by: Park Joon-hwa
Date: October 9 – November 28, 2017
Network: TVN and Netflix


15. Doom At Your Service (2021) | 8.1%

Synopsis: A woman who lost her parents in early age is diagnosed with a brain tumour, forcing her to have less than 100 days to live. As she prays for the destruction of the world, the destruction himself comes to her and live with her for the last 100 days.
Genre: Romantic comedy, fantasy
No of episodes: 16
Starring: Park Bo-young and Seo In-guk
Written by: Im Me-a-ri
Directed by: Kwon Young-il
Date: May 10 – June 29, 2021
Network: TVN and Viu


14. What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim (2018) | 8.1%

Synopsis: Problems arise when a narcissistic executive romances his secretary.
Based on: Why Secretary Kim by Jung Kyung-yoon
Genre: Romantic comedy
No of episodes: 16
Starring: Park Seo-joon and Park Min-young
Written by: Jung Eun-young
Directed by: Park Joon-hwa
Date: June 6 – July 26, 2018
Network: TVN and Netflix


13. Fight For My Way (2017) | 8.1%

Synopsis: Despite an increasingly hostile world, Ko Dongman and Choi Aera decide not to give up. No matter what others say, together they make their own way to live a happy life.
Genre: Romantic comedy, Slice of life
No of episodes: 16
Starring: Park Seo-joon, Kim Ji-won, Ahn Jae-hong, Song Ha-yoon
Written by: Im Sang-choon
Directed by: Lee Na-jeong
Date: May 22 – July 11, 2017
Network: KBS and Netflix


12. True Beauty (2020-2021) | 8.2%

Synopsis: A female student’s life changes as she learns make-up techniques. Jugyeong lives hidden behind the make-up from her hurtful past, and Suho also loses joy from his hurtful past. The two rely on each other, sharing their secrets.
Based on: True Beauty by Yaongyi
Genre: Romantic comedy, Slice of life, coming of age
No of episodes: 16
Starring: Moon Ga-young, Cha Eun-woo, Hwang In-youp, Park Yoo-na
Written by: Lee Si-eun
Directed by: Kim Sang-hyeop
Date: December 9, 2020 to February 4, 2021
Network: TVN and Viu


11. The Legend Of The Blue Sea (2016-2017) | 8.2%

Synopsis: A magistrate’s plan to release mermaids into the ocean backfires when they’re caught by fishermen.
Based on: Eou yadam by Yu Mong-in
Genre: Romantic comedy, Fantasy
No of episodes: 20
Starring: Jun Ji-hyun and Lee Min-ho
Written by: Park Ji-eun
Directed by: Jin Hyuk, Park Seon-Ho
Date: November 16, 2016 – January 25, 2017
Network: SBS and Netflix


10. Dali And Cocky Prince (2021) | 8.2%

Synopsis: A smart but poor girl falls for a rich guy who wants to help her save her father’s art gallery.
Genre: Romantic comedy
No of episodes: 16
Starring: Kim Min-jae and Park Gyu-young
Written by: Son Eun-hye, Park Se-eun
Directed by: Lee Jung-seob
Date: September 22 to November 11, 2021
Network: KBS2, KOCOWA


9. Strong Girl Bong-soon (2017) | 8.2%

Synopsis: A woman born with superhuman strength is hired by the CEO of a gaming company, to be his bodyguard.
Genre: Romantic comedy, Fantasy
No of episodes: 16
Starring: Park Bo-young, Park Hyung-sik and Ji Soo
Written by: Baek Mi-kyung
Directed by: Lee Hyung-min
Date: February 24 – April 15, 2017
Network: JTBC and Netflix


8. Coffee Prince (2007) | 8.2%

Synopsis: An irresponsible bachelor pretends to be gay so he can avoid blind dates arranged by his grandma. He hires Eun-chan to be his lover, not knowing that she is actually a female.
Based on: The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince by Lee Sun-mi
Genre: Romantic comedy, Drama
No of episodes: 17
Starring: Yoon Eun-hye; Gong Yoo; Lee Sun-kyun; Chae Jung-an
Written by: Lee Jung-ah, Jang Hyun-joo
Directed by: Lee Yoon-jung
Date: July 2 to August 28, 2007
Network: MBC and Netflix


7. My Love From The Star (2013-2014) | 8.3%

Synopsis: An alien who has been stranded on Earth for more than 400 years is almost able to return home, but finds himself developing feelings for a famous actress.
Genre: Romantic comedy, Fantasy
No of episodes: 21
Starring: Jun Ji-hyun, Kim Soo-hyun, Park Hae-jin, Yoo In-na, Shin Sung-rok and Ahn Jae-hyun
Written by: Park Ji-eun
Directed by: Jang Tae-yoo
Date: December 18, 2013 – February 27, 2014
Network: SBS and Netflix


6. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo (2016) | 8.4%

Synopsis: A coming-of-age story about a group of college athletes who are fighting for their dreams, experiencing and finding love in the process.
Genre: Romantic comedy, Coming of age
No of episodes: 16
Starring: Lee Sung-kyung, Nam Joo-hyuk
Written by: Yang Hee-seung
Directed by: Oh Hyun-jong
Date: November 16, 2016 to January 11, 2017
Network: MBC and Netflix


5. A Business Proposal (2022) | 8.4%

Genre: Romantic, Comedy
Synopsis: A woman goes on a blind date in her friend’s place only to find that her date is the CEO of the company where she works.
Based on: a webtoon The Office Blind Date by HaeHwa
No. of episodes: 12
Starring: Ahn Hyo-seop, Kim Se-jeong, Kim Min-kyu and Seol In-ah
Written by: Han Sul-hee, Hong Bo-hee
Directed by: Park Sun-ho
Original network: SBS, Netflix
Date: February 21 to April 5, 2022


4. Our Beloved Summer (2021-2023) | 8.5%

Synopsis: Years after filming a viral documentary in high school, two former lovers get pulled back in front of the camera and into each other’s lives.
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama
No. of episodes: 16
Starring: Choi Woo-shik, Kim Da-mi, Kim Sung-cheol, Roh Jeong-eui
Written by: Lee Na-eun
Directed by: Kim Yoon-jin
Date: December 6, 2021 – January 2022
Network: SBS, Netflix


3. Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021) | 8.6%

Synopsis: At a crossroads, a dentist moves to a seaside village where she meets a handyman intent on helping his neighbours.
Based on: 2014 Mr. Hong film by Kang Seok-beom and Shin Jung-goo
Genre: Romantic comedy, Slice of life
No of episodes: 16
Starring: Shin Min-a, Kim Seon-ho and Lee Sang-yi
Written by: Shin Ha-eun
Directed by: Yu Je-won
Date: August 28 – October 17, 2021
Network: TVN and Netflix


2. Crash Landing On You (2019-2020) | 8.8%

Synopsis: A paragliding mishap drops a South Korean heiress in North Korea – and into the life of an army officer, who decides he will help her hide.
Genre: Romantic comedy
No of episodes: 16
Starring: Hyun Bin, Son Ye-jin, Kim Jung-hyun, Seo Ji-hye
Written by: Park Ji-eun
Directed by: Lee Jung-hyo
Date: December 14, 2019 – February 16, 2020
Network: TVN and Netflix


1. Twenty-Five Twenty-One (2022) | 8.9%

Genre: Romantic, Drama, Coming of age
Synopsis: The series depicts the romantic life of five characters from 1998 to 2021. 
No. of episodes: 16
Starring: Kim Tae-ri, Nam Joo-hyuk, Bona and Lee Joo-myung
Written by: Kwon Do-eun
Directed by: Jung Ji-hyun
Original network: tvN, Netflix
Date: February 12 to April 3, 2022


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