Korean romantic comedies are sweeping the globe, overtaking Western romcoms on streaming services like Netflix. They’re a pleasant change from other television shows since they’re equal parts cute, funny, odd, and full of elements that make them apart (there are wolves, ghosts, dark pasts, murders, and so much more). Switch to one of these shows instead of re-watching F.R.I.E.N.D.S for the billionth time! They’ll not only warm your heart and lift your emotions, but they’ll also open up a whole new world of information to you.

It Appears That There Was Something In The Rain

She falls in love with the younger brother of her best friend, but the two must strive to keep their illicit relationship hidden. This contemporary romance contains all of the charming elements we’ve come to expect from Korean romances, but it’s a lot more progressive and realistic in its portrayal of Korean culture, particularly in terms of how it treats women. This is the one Korean show that should be seen by everyone.

Oh, Ghostess

Bong-Sun is constantly exhausted and dejected, and her job as a restaurant assistant suffers as a result. That is, until a sex-crazed virgin spirit takes over her body with the intention of losing her virginity in order to gain access to paradise. What exactly is the problem, aside from the stupid plotline? This ghost is enamored with Bong-attractive Sun’s head chef and boss, whom Bong-Sun adores as well.

The Princess’s Hours

This drama, also known as Goong, is set in a hypothetical world where modern-day Korea, like England, retains its monarchy. Because of a promise made by an elder member of the royal family, the prince is betrothed to a “ordinary” girl while they are both still in high school. Despite the fact that neither of them is in love with the other, they are compelled to stay together, and she is groomed to be the future princess. Will they be able to fall in love or will they be forced to separate? That is what will hold your attention until the finish.

Boys vs. Flowers

This is the gateway drug of Korean shows; it’s an old adolescent drama that you must see if you want to learn about Korean culture. The four cutest and poshest guys at Shinhwa High School come from wealthy families, yet they are bullies. The boys’ lives are turned upside down when a daring dry-daughter, cleaner’s Geum Jan Di, enrolls at their school. Jan Di draws more than one hunk from this band of best friends, so be warned. So, what’s going to happen next? You’ll be eager to find out more!

My girlfriend’s name is Gumiho.

Korean performances are incomplete without food, and this one is entirely based on it! My Girlfriend Is a Nine-Tailed Fox is a lovely anime in which the female character is actually a werewolf, or gumiho. As a result, the audience is hungry during the first half of the act, and the female lead is eating a lot of meat owing to the male lead. While this may appear to be a good idea, there is a catch: one cannot survive while the other does.

She was stunning.

Hye-jin is approached by her childhood best friend and first love years after they broke up. When they meet, he, on the other hand, does not recognize her. Hye-jin is no longer as “pretty” as she was in her youth. When her family is in financial distress, she spends all of her time working and has little time to maintain her appearance. The twist is that this crush turns out to be her new boss, and she now has to constantly lie about who she is in front of him so that he doesn’t notice she isn’t as gorgeous as she once was. To be sure, she’s still wonderfully attractive.

What is the issue with Secretary Kim?

Young-joon, a demanding industrialist, assumes that his competent superwoman secretary, Mi-so, would always be there to clean up after him. That is, until she decides to leave one day, leaving him with the realization that he can’t function without her. Is it only a matter of habit, or do they share anything more? The last month of Secretary Kim’s tenure shows a lot about their shared history. This Korean drama, one of the most well-received, starts slowly but gradually gathers up momentum.

The Heirs/The Inheritors

It’s not true that all that glitters is gold. Like a Korean Gossip Girl, this series reveals the untidy lives of wealthy adolescents at Korea’s best school. They have their own classist and elitist network and ranks until the hottest man in school falls in love with the poor new girl. He is betrothed to his childhood friend due to an agreement between their affluent parents. Isn’t it delicious?

Attached in an Uncontrollable Way

Make sure you have tissues on hand for this one because it will make you cry. Joon-Young is a well-known actor whose life is consumed by a dark secret. He refuses to work until he sees Eul, an old classmate with whom he had a quarrel when they were younger. She asks him to appear in her documentary because she has little money due to a tough childhood. In order to recapture her, Joon-Young accepts. That, however, is only half of the story.

GUARANTEE FOR 12 YEARS

High school sweethearts Jang Guk and Yu Jun-su sleep together shortly before the conclusion of the school year, and Guk becomes pregnant. Guk then suffered a miscarriage as a result of an accident. The mothers of the two teens, who had always opposed their being together, took advantage of the resulting distance and split them up. After twelve years, they meet again, but Guk now goes by the name Dal-lae and has a completely different appearance. Will Jun-su recognize who she is, or will she continue to hide her actual identity from him out of misplaced hatred over her abandonment?