The Top 10 K-Dramas & RomComs to watch this weekend

Over the years, Indians have come to love all things Korean – from the electronic products, automobiles, exquisite skincare products for porcelain skin to music (remember Psy and Gangnam Style to BTS), and K-Dramas. Even before the world discovered the Oscar-winning ‘The Parasite’ and ‘Minari’, K-Dramas have been garnering a sizeable loyal viewer base. And thanks to OTT platforms, Indians can now access K-Dramas at the click of a button.

What has endeared the K-Dramas to Indian viewers is that they revolve around human relationships, families, love stories. The plots are tight and compact, and these series have familiar settings and societal challenges that the youth of India are facing today, making them perfect for binge-watching. Moreover, the fresh-faced actors, with a high cuteness quotient, are a joy to watch.

If you are a K-Drama fan – or even if you aren’t one – do make the time to watch these 10 Korean romantic-comedy series that Adgully has picked out for you...

The Legend of the Blue Sea

Where to watch: Rakuten Viki App

Episodes: 20

Cast: Lee Min Ho, Jun Ji Hyun

Storyline: The drama is about a mermaid who comes to land following the man whom she loves (Lee Min Ho), who is a con artist. The story takes a beautiful turn when Heo Joon Jae (Lee Min Ho) realises that Shim Cheong (Jun Ji Hyun) and his fate are intertwined from the past. A drama which a Lee Min Ho fan would love to watch. This drama was the last of the actor prior to his mandatory military service and the first of Jun Ji Hyun after a hiatus of two years.

Cinderella and Four Knights

Where to watch: Rakuten Viki App

Episodes: 16

Cast: Park So Dam, Jung Il Woo, Ahn Jae Hyun, Lee Jung Shin, Son Naeun, Choi Min

Storyline: Eun Ha Won (Park So Dam) is a poor girl living at the mercy of her step mother and taking up odd jobs to make her ends meet. Her life takes a 360 degree turn when she is hired by a rich man Kang Hyun Min (Ahn Jae Hyun), who wants her to be his date at his grandfather's wedding. With her no-nonsense personality, she is picked up by the grandfather to mind his 3 grandsons. While Eun Ha Won lives with the 3 grandsons, all of them start to develop feelings for her. Watching this drama was quite interesting as one must have watched a drama with love triangle, but this one's an exception. Remember there are three males and one female. Imagine the confusion, jealousy and drama.

What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim

Where to watch: Rakuten Viki App, Netflix, kissasian

Episodes: 16

Cast: Park Seo Joon, Park Min Young, Lee Tae Hwan

Storyline: The drama is about a self-obsessed and absorbed Vice President of Yoomyung Group, Lee Young Joon (Park Seo Joon). Kim Mi So (Park Min Young) is his obedient and trustworthy secretary. After working for Young Joon for a long time, Mi So one day announces that she is quitting her job. Young Joon is taken aback and is unwilling to accept her decision. It is then that he realises his feelings for her. This romcom is worth a watch and enjoyable. The chemistry between Park Seo Joon and Park Min Young is loveable.

My Love from the Star

Where to watch: Rakuten Viki App

Episodes: 21

Cast: Jun Ji Hyun, Kim So Hyun, Park Hae Jin, Yoo In Na, Shin Sung Rok

Storyline: The drama is about an alien Do Min Jun (Kim So Hyun), who had landed on earth 400 years ago. Over the years, he has managed to keep his super powers and his identity under wraps. However, when Chun Song Yi (Jun Ji Hyun), a superstar, moves in an apartment adjacent to Do Min Jun, Mim Jun falls for her. After a few instances, Chun Song Yi realises who Min Jun actually is. It is a lovely drama to watch. Jun Ji Hyun is as always excellent with her performance. Kim So Hyun is loveable. Park Hae Jin and Yoo In Na also played well their parts. All in all, it is a drama which one can watch.

While You Were Sleeping

Where to watch: Rakuten Viki App

Episodes: 16

Cast: Lee Jong Suk, Suzy, Jung Hae In

Storyline: Nam Hong Joo (Suzy) has been having bad premonition dreams ever since she was young. Each time she experiences such a premonition, she realises that they are turning into reality. One day she dreams of an unknown man, the next day seeing him to be her new neighbour, Jae Chan (Lee Jong Suk), a prosecutor. Hong Joo also comes across Han Woo Tak (Jung Hae In), a police officer. After meeting Hong Joo, Jae Chan and Woo Tak realise that they too are experiencing bad premonition dreams and that their fates are intertwined. The drama is a must watch. The chemistry of Lee Jong Suk and Suzy is enjoyable.

Heirs/ Inheritors

Where to watch: Rakuten Viki App, Netflix, kissasian

Episodes: 16

Cast: Lee Min Ho, Park Shin Hye, Kim Woo Bin, Kim Ji Won, Krystal Jung, Park Hyug Sik, Choi Jin Hyuk, Im Joo Eun, Kang Min Hyuk, Kang Ha Neul, Jun Soo Jin

Storyline: Kim Tan (Lee Min Ho) is the heir to the rich business conglomerate, the Empire Group. His half brother Kim Won (Choi Jin Hyuk) has a strong standing in the business. Tan, although being engaged to Rachel Ryu (Kim Ji Won), falls for Cha Eun Sang (Park Shin Hye), who is the daughter of his housekeeper. Yoon Chan Young (Kang Min Hyuk), son of Empire Group’s Secretary, and Eun Sang are best of friends. Chan Young falls for Lee Bo Na (Krystal Jung), the daughter of entertainment executive and Tan’s ex-girlfriend. Whereas Choi Young Do (Kim Woo Bin), the heir to luxury resort conglomerate too falls for Eun Sang. The matter becomes complicated when their super rich families get involved. The love triangle between Eun Sang, Tan and Young Do suffers from great twists and turns. The best part of the drama is the love triangle which embroils between the characters played by Lee Min Ho, Kim Woo Bin and Park Shin Hye.

Pinocchio

Where to watch: Rakuten Viki App

Episodes: 20

Cast: Lee Jong Suk, Park Shin Hye, Lee Pil Mo, Lee Bo Yi, Kim Young Kwang

Storyline: Choi In Ha (Park Shin Hye) suffers from a condition, wherein the moment she lies or rather hides something, she starts hiccupping. Suffering from such a condition, In Ha is ambitious of becoming a reporter. Gi Ha Myeong (Lee Jong Suk) is adopted by In Ha’s grandpa. Ha Myeong also desires to be a reporter due to the trauma he had gone through when he was young. Both in the urge to bring out the truth behind every story fall for each other. This drama is wonderful in the sense that it brings out the struggles which amateur reporters go through. The chemistry between Lee Jong Suk and Park Shin Hye is definitely worth watching. Viewers will enjoy every scene of this drama.

It’s okay to be not okay

Where to watch: Netflix, kissasian

Episodes: 16

Cast: Kim Soo Hyun, Seo Ye Ji, Oh Jung Se, Park Kyu Young, Kwak Dong Yeon, Park Jin Joo

Storyline: This Kdrama has a unique plot which one would enjoy watching and the storyline which keeps getting better with each passing episode. The cinematography, characters and the perfect timing of humour, romance, sorrow and problems makes this Kdrama one of the best dramas released this year till date. The sincerity, emotions and the story which the director wants to convey, one can actually feel while watching the show. 

My Girlfriend is a Gumiho

Where to watch: Rakuten Viki App, kissasian

Episodes: 16

Cast: Lee Seung Gi, Hyomin, Shin Min Ah, No Min Woo, Park Soo Jin

Storyline: This drama is all about how a vixen (female fox), who emerges or rather is freed from a painting, in the urge to turn into a real human offers a fox bead to the master who let her free. The fox bead apparently is a magic mole which grants inherent powers to its possessor. The vixen, called Mi Ho, urges the master Dae Woong to help her in transforming into a human. Overtime both develop feelings for each other.

Her Private Life

Where to watch: Rakuten Viki App

Episodes: 16

Genre: Romantic Comedy

Cast: Park Min Young, Kim Jae Wook, Jung Je Won

Storyline: Sung Deok Mi (Park Min Young) works as a Curator at an art gallery. However, she has a secret which she has hid from the world. She is a fan of singer Cha Shi An (Jung Je Won) and a devoted manager of Shi An fansite. But things change when Ryan Gold (Kim Jae Wook) is appointed as the new Director of the art gallery. When Ryan uncovers this secret of Deok Mi, everything changes. The drama is a sweet romcom to watch and enjoy. The chemistry between Jae Wook and Min Young is cute and loveable.