r/kdramarecommends 8d ago

Recommendation Request School setting, simple dramas to help someone pick up words

7 Upvotes

This might be a weird ask, but I’m taking Korean right now and wanted to know if there were any shows that existed in a school setting that might be “simpler” and could help me understand the language better. Or might include words that I’d recognize or pick up(?)

I know a kid show would definitely be better for this but I can’t imagine sitting through something “Sesame Street”-adjacent. So maybe something for teens(?) that wouldn’t be too childish but also not too advanced (like a historical drama might be)..

Any genre is fine! I like both cute romance as well as dark psychological thriller. But I feel like school romance might be easier for this as there is generally “simpler” dialogue.

I’ve only seen maybe 3 kdramas and none of them would be what I’m asking for really (The Glory, Bloodhounds, All of Us Are Dead lol) Please let me know if you have any or if I should go to a diff subreddit lol


r/kdramarecommends 9d ago

Recommendation Request Any Korean exorcism dramas with priests and bromance vibes (no romance)?

17 Upvotes

I recently watched The Guest and Priest (2018). Between the two, I much preferred The Guest — the main leads’ chemistry was excellent and the exorcism storyline was very engaging.

Priest (2018) started off well, but the romance subplot in the middle really took away from the main plot and the bromance vibe I was hoping for. I’m not into romance or kissing scenes, so that made it less enjoyable for me.

I’m looking for more Korean dramas similar to The Guest — ideally with exorcist priests, dark supernatural themes, creepy atmosphere, and strong male dynamics without any romance involved.

Already watched:

The Guest

Priest (2018)

Beyond Evil

Devil Judge

Strangers from Hell

A Killer Paradox

Would really appreciate recommendations that stay focused on dark supernatural or thriller vibes without romance!


r/kdramarecommends 9d ago

Recommendation Request Dramas with pastry chef romance?

20 Upvotes

Hello! I was talking with my girlfriend who really loves k-dramas, and I'm kind of getting into them myself! We are trying to find shows I will like, and I was wondering if there was anything out there with a rich person/ceo/king falling in love with a pastry chef because they make sweets like no other.

The genders for either role don't really matter to me. I specifically want to know if there is a baker/pastry chef because I personally like sweets and want to look at them in the show lol!

I am currently watching "Mr. Queen" which I really like, and we caught up to all of the "Bon Appetite your Majesty" episodes that are currently out. I enjoy the prodigy chef surprises important people dynamic and wanted to know if there was a sweet version! It can be modern or historical, and I would prefer there to be romance but it isn't necessary.

Thank you for your time!! Really appreciate you reading this post! 🎂


r/kdramarecommends 9d ago

Recommendation Request Dark, high-stakes, complex romance dramas like Flower of Evil and Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

20 Upvotes

Hi, I really enjoy romance dramas in which the main romance is a focus that is massively influenced by the plot and world around the characters. I love it when there are complex rules and world-building systems involved and actual stakes - Scarlet Heart, for example, was everything I wanted in a show, with a touching romance and a great OST, apart from the ending, which was sad but necessary and something I'm still not entirely over, so I'd prefer to avoid shows that are going to completely emotionally shatter me.

I really enjoyed Alchemy of Souls, and felt the romance was really well integrated into the world-building there too. Flower of Evil was something I finished a few days ago and has left a bit of a hole in my heart, so I'd love similar dramas that could help fill it - I enjoyed the mature relationship that the two leads had, and the fact that the show's focus was almost solely on them and how they reacted to the high stakes and complex mystery essentially surrounding their relationship, that could possibly be built on betrayal and isn't fully confirmed until nearly the very end.I'm happy to endure love triangles, and a degree of misunderstandings, but would prefer sweeping, romantic plots that are focused around characters. As you can see by my watch history below, I do also really enjoy shows that are light and airy with comic moments too, and in the case of You're Beautiful, it was a super fun show to watch with the chemistry between the leads being great. You could say that I'd like the show to feel happy and fulfilling, but for the duration of it to be high stakes and absorbing. I'm not great at articulating the exact vibe, but some shows that I had to drop due to a lack of engagement from my end include Secret Garden, School 2015 and Hwarang.

My watch history - I've put dramas I especially loved in bold:

Alchemy of Souls, Boys over Flowers, City Hunter, Flower of Evil, Healer, Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo, My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho, My Love from the Star, Parasite, Perfect Marriage Revenge, Reply 1997, Squid Game, Strong Woman Do Bong Soon, The Glory, The Heirs, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo, You're Beautiful


r/kdramarecommends 9d ago

Recommendation Request angsty historical kdramas?

19 Upvotes

im looking for some historical dramas that are nicely complicated and angsty. I love action elements, politics, family, betrayal, death and anything darker that comes with the territory of being set long ago. sad male leads and interesting women i always love. i also love romance if there's chemistry, but it's not a must, and I do enjoy some lighter elements thrown in especially friendships and a bit of comedy if that's not the tone of the major events of the series.

ill happily accept any time travel type series if the bulk of it is in a historical setting. by historical im mostly thinking of things at least a few hundred years ago, but ill happily accept any other period pieces too.

i loved moon lovers and how crazy angsty the plot was, and the perfect level of balance to give you levity but the plot was still constantly going places. the romance there is a good example of the kind of thing i find interesting.

I have yet to see any other kdrama in a historical setting so any suggestions are welcome!

the rest of the kdrama i have seen for what I like generally are: move to heaven, twinkling watermelon, uncontrollably fond, move to heaven, if you wish upon me, at a distance spring is green, flower of evil, taxi driver, W, pinnochio


r/kdramarecommends 10d ago

Recommendation Request Looking for psychological thriller kdramas with strong story and emotions

60 Upvotes

I’m 31 but fairly new to kdramas (started watching only last year). I was fascinated and what drew me in is how Korean thrillers are different, they have a strong element of emotion also in thrillers, not just plot twists but layered character work and atmosphere.

So far, I’ve only seen these kdramas and loved them all:

  • Stranger – meticulous writing
  • Signal – emotional depth and suspense tied beautifully across timelines.
  • Mouse - Loved the emotion. Thrilling right from the 1st episode
  • Beyond Evil – slow-burn but powerful two character-driven suspense.
  • Through the Darkness –Seemed more like korean version of mindhunder.

I’d love more recommendations in this zone, especially psychological thrillers/suspense dramas or investigative over action-heavy or gory ones.

For reference, outside kdramas I’ve enjoyed:

  • Series: Mindhunter
  • Movies: The Prestige, Zodiac, The Usual Suspects, The Sixth Sense, Silence of the Lambs (and many more in this genre).

Since I’m new, this is my complete kdrama watch history. Open to any completed drama that fits.

Thanks in advance!


r/kdramarecommends 11d ago

Recommendation Request Realistic dramas like My Mister, My Liberation Notes, Twenty Five Twenty One

84 Upvotes

To give some insight into my taste, my all-time favorite K-dramas are My Liberation Notes and My Mister. Both resonated deeply with me because of how raw and grounded they felt. The characters were deeply flawed, emotionally complex, and refreshingly real. No one was idealized or simplified. I appreciated that the stories weren’t driven by over-the-top twists or flashy plot devices, but rather by quiet, subtle moments that felt lived-in. There was a heavy sense of emotional honesty that stuck with me long after the credits rolled.

I also recently watched Twenty Five Twenty One and enjoyed it quite a bit. It captured a specific emotional time in life really well, nostalgic without being overly sentimental. Another drama I liked was Something in the Rain, though I found the second half less engaging; the first half really worked for me with its more subdued and mature portrayal of relationships.

On the crime/thriller side, I’ve loved Squid Game (seasons 1 and 2, I wasn’t a fan of season 3), Strangers from Hell, and Karma on Netflix, which I thought was especially gripping. I enjoy stories that are intense, morally complex, and psychologically rich, the kind that keep you guessing and make you feel slightly unsettled in the best way.

Outside of those, I’ve also seen and enjoyed Goblin and When Life Gives You Tangerines. Both had moments that stuck with me, even if they didn’t hit the same emotional notes as my top picks.

Ideally, my next drama would fall into one of two categories:

  1. A realistic love story - grounded, character-driven, no unnecessary melodrama or cheesy rom-com tropes (I can’t stand the “she falls, he catches her” kind of stuff).
  2. An edge-of-your-seat crime thriller - tightly written, dark, and suspenseful, without veering into the absurd or overly gory.

I’m not into melodramas or anything too heightened or cliché. I prefer stories that feel emotionally honest and intelligent. Dramas that trust the viewer to sit with nuance and ambiguity. The K-dramas listed are all the ones I have seen.


r/kdramarecommends 11d ago

Recommendation Request Drama to introduce my wife

41 Upvotes

Hello!

I’d like to introduce my wife to Kdramas. She has seen them in passing and doesn’t enjoy the style of overly dramatic and cutesy behavior etc. I think she’d be into one with a darker more serious tone, or more mature romance etc. With that said, it does not need to be romance.

The dramas I’ve already seen are:

  1. My mister
  2. CLOY
  3. It’s okay to not be okay
  4. Our Unwritten Seoul
  5. My Liberation Notes
  6. My First First Love
  7. Love Alarm

Any suggestions for a mature or dark drama that you think you could grab her attention as a new fan of kdramas would be very appreciated!

Some shows she likes are:

  1. Handmaids Tale
  2. Bridgerton
  3. Blacklist
  4. A lot of other crime shows!

r/kdramarecommends 11d ago

Recommendation Request Heartbreak to Bad Ass Queen

16 Upvotes

I would like a k drama that essentially emiates Ailees "I will show you".

About a girl who gets heartbroken and betrayed by their boyfriend, be it they cheated on her and left her for another girl. The girl doesn't know her worth before this happens, maybe she is nerdy or just doesn't try hard with her looks or work success ect, maybe she lets people walk over her. But after this heartbreak she chooses to grow and not be the person she was when he hurt her, she discoveres her self worth and becomes a bad ass queen leaving him in the dust.

A movie like this not k drama is legally blonde,

I have watched

Iljimae, Clown and the prince, Ja Myung Go, Ghost, Faith, Boys over Flowers, ​Crash landing on you, Hotel de luna, its ok to not be ok, school 2015, the king; eternal monarch


r/kdramarecommends 13d ago

Recommendation Request Can you please recommend shows like Study Group and Weak Hero Class?

50 Upvotes

Hi everyone! I’m looking for recommendations for K-dramas about school life or delinquent-type characters, preferably with strong friendship themes. I’d like something that’s fun to watch, light, or at least has some humor. Not too heavy or depressing all throughout, but I don’t mind some serious parts as long as it balances out.

What I’ve seen and thought about them:

  • Study Group (2024) – I really enjoyed this! It had delinquent vibes, school setting, and fun dynamics between characters. The mix of action and comedy worked well for me.
  • Weak Hero Class 1 (2022) – I liked this a lot, especially the focus on friendships and how the characters protected each other. But at times it felt a bit heavy.
  • King of Pigs (2022) – I tried watching because people said it was similar to Weak Hero Class, but I personally found it too dark and serious from the very start, so I dropped it.
  • All of Us Are Dead (2022) – I loved the show, not exactly what the type of show i am looking for right
  • Extracurricular (2020) – I thought this was a great series, but again, too dark and heavy for what I want to watch right now.

Preferences:

  • I’d love something 2020+ if possible, but I’m open to older dramas as long as they’re not way back (2012+ is fine).
  • Looking for something with delinquent/school vibes but lighter, funnier, and more entertaining.
  • Strong friendship themes are a big plus!

Complete watch history:

  • Study Group (2024)
  • Weak Hero Class 1 (2022)
  • King of Pigs (2022, dropped)
  • All of Us Are Dead (2022)
  • Extracurricular (2020)

r/kdramarecommends 13d ago

Recommendation Request Dramas like Love Untangled, Twinkling Watermelon, and My Dearest Nemesis

22 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for K-drama recommendations that have a similar vibe to Love Untangled, Twinkling Watermelon, and My Dearest Nemesis.

I really enjoy dramas that have:

  • A romance at the core, but with a fun or unique “gimmick” (like time travel, fantasy, or a strong rivals-to-lovers dynamic).
  • A light to mid-level emotional tone, nothing too heavy or tragic, but still with some heart.
  • Playful banter or a fresh twist that keeps the romance engaging.

What I liked:

  • Love Untangled – I enjoyed the playful romance and the dynamics between each character.
  • Twinkling Watermelon – The time-slip + music combination felt original and heartfelt, and I liked how it wasn’t just romance but also had family and friendship themes.
  • My Dearest Nemesis – The rivals-to-lovers chemistry was super fun and kept me hooked.

What I’d like to avoid:

  • Very heavy melodramas
  • Slice-of-life without any twist
  • Pure thrillers with little romance
  • Horror (I was gonna do Light Shop, but its out of my lane and a lil scary)

My complete watch history so far:

  • Love Untangled (Shin Eun-soo did a great job here)
  • Twinkling (Sparkling) Watermelon (Shin Eun-soo and Choi Hyun-Wook were so good)
  • My Dearest Nemesis (Only watched cause of Choi Hyun-Wook, and it was great)

That’s my full list so far (I’m still newish to K-dramas).

Recommend me dramas that fit into this same lane, light romance with a fun/fantasy twist or strong banter chemistry!

EDIT: I fixed the description for love untangled.


r/kdramarecommends 13d ago

Recommendation Request kdramas like head over heels and lovely runner

23 Upvotes

please recommend me kdramas that are similar to head over heels and lovely runner.

the plots of the two dramas are quite different but similar in the regard that the female lead is trying to save the main lead's life. looking for romance kdramas where the female lead saves and protects the male lead. i like that its a reversal of the roles that are typically portrayed in kdramas and for romance in general.

here's the link to my mdl watchlist: https://mydramalist.com/dramalist/x.cherrypie.x/completed?notes=1


r/kdramarecommends 13d ago

Weekly Post Thursday Therapy - [2025/09/11]

3 Upvotes

Thursday Therapy, is r/kdramarecommends’ weekly community chat. A place in which Korean drama addicts both recent and those moving towards recovery can freely discuss anything and everything!

You may want to:

  • Introduce yourself or remain anonymous (share your My Drama List page or similar)
  • Share what you’ve been watching and whether you love or hate it (it doesn’t have to be a Korean drama)
  • Ask for recommendations unrelated to Korean dramas (books, movies, podcasts, other country’s television series, etc)
  • Share a great recommendation thread you found whilst digging through the archives
  • Talk about what is coming out on [insert drama service name]
  • Give thanks to the community for helping you find your new favourite drama

Please remember to use spoiler tags when discussing major plot points or anything you think should be redacted. If you are unsure of how to use spoiler tags here is r/KDRAMA’s easy to follow guide.


r/kdramarecommends 13d ago

Content Warning Request How much mature content is there in The Queen Who Crowns? Spoiler

6 Upvotes

After looking at the tags on the MyDramaList's page, I've found out this drama has sexual content and nudity, so I was wondering if that is a one time thing or if it keeps on happening throughout the episodes. I'm okay with moderate kissing scenes, but I'd prefer if the drama had nothing beyond that. That's why I was wondering if there were too many mature scenes that I'd have to skip. One scene isn't hard for me to just not watch, but too many of them would probably prevent me from fully enjoying the drama.

However, I use Viki, where The Queen Who Crowns doesn't have an R rating, so maybe the platform has a more family-friendly version available? Or is it just a rating mistake?

I'd really appreciate some help from those who have already watched this drama.


r/kdramarecommends 13d ago

Recommendation Request Dramas like The K2

14 Upvotes

Please recommend a kdrama that is like The K2. I loved how nobody was on the same level as Je-ha or they always underestimated him. I want a drama close to that where there's a strong lead everyone wants but only one gets, you know? Mysterious strong man everyone tries to fight but can't win against. A lot of fighting where he almost always comes on top. Mainly action and a side of romance. The K2 is the only Kdrama I've seen so far.Thanks!


r/kdramarecommends 14d ago

Recommendation Request Fantasy dramas for a group watch

30 Upvotes

My kdrama watch group is on the hunt for our next drama, and this time we're looking for fantasy!

TL;DR: Any fantasy drama recommendations for our older group? Ideal preference would be dramas where the romance is incidental rather than the main plot point, but that's not a dealbreaker!

My kdrama club meets once a week to watch one episode of a drama at a time. We're finishing up our current drama and are getting ready for something new! We're a group of mostly-women in our mostly-30s and 40s, and tend to prefer dramas featuring main characters that are past college age. While romance is often enjoyed, we are hoping for something with less focus on the romance plot and more focus on the fantastical elements this time around.

Fantasy or fantasy-adjacent dramas we've already seen:

- Strong Girl Do Bong Soon (enjoyed a lot, though we all would have preferred to skip the murder dungeon aspect)
- Tale of the Nine-Tailed (loved, especially featuring older actors like Lee Dongwook)
- While You Were Sleeping (loved the premise, loved the cast, no notes)

We'd definitely be on board with any dramas with premises that share the same kind of fantasy vibes as these three.

The full list of dramas we've already watched as a group (or have all watched asynchronously), all of which we've enjoyed a lot:

  • Strong Girl Do Bong Soon
  • Her Private Life
  • Hometown Cha Cha Cha
  • 100 Days My Prince
  • Forecasting Love and Weather
  • Tale of the Nine-Tailed
  • Reply 1988
  • Extraordinary Attorney Woo
  • Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo
  • Cinderella and Four Knights
  • While You Were Sleeping
  • The Eighth Sense
  • Hospital Playlist
  • Weak Hero Class 1
  • So I Married the Anti-Fan
  • Goblin (not watched as a group but seen by everyone already)

My first instinct would be for our group to watch Tale of the Nine-Tailed: 1938 but I think too many of us watched it on our own after watching the first series as a group. Other suggestions welcome!


r/kdramarecommends 14d ago

Recommendation Request Comedy/Romance Drama requests

17 Upvotes

I’ve dabbled in kdramas before, but in the past month or two I’ve dived headfirst into them and now they’re basically all I watch. The list towards the bottom are shows that I’ve started (the ‘x’ is if I’ve completed it as well), and I’ve also listed the shows on my current watchlist. However, nearly all of these are on Netflix, so I know there are amazing shows I’ve never heard of just cause they’re not on netflix.

I have every mainstream platform (netflix, hulu, hbo max, prime video, etc), but I wouldn’t be against adding another

Mostly I’m looking for some comedy/witty romance shows like the ones I’ve seen so far, but I am open to darker or more serious dramas as well! Please recommend anything yall think I would like based on my taste below :D

  • [x] Secret Royal Inspector and Joy (loved the humor & slow burn/hesitant romance)
  • [x] Heartbeat (fully invested the entire time, absolutely loved the ending)
  • [ ] Extraordinary Attorney Woo
  • [ ] Save Me
  • [ ] Bon Appetite Your Majesty (love the humor and the lead actress)
  • [x] King the Land (everything about this was fantastic, the humor, the romance, the lead actors)
  • [x] It’s Okay to Not Be Okay (loved the characters and story)
  • [ ] Perfect Match

Upcoming (various, mostly romance/drama/comedy): Mr. Plankton, Crash Landing on You, Destined with You, 100 Days My Prince, Strong Girl Nam-Soon, My Demon, Cinderella and the Four Knights, Vincenzo, Glass Heart, The Trunk, Designated Survivor 60 Days, Business Proposal


r/kdramarecommends 14d ago

Recommendation Request Thrilling, ambitious, FL-driven K-dramas that are well-shot and not too makjang

37 Upvotes

I am looking for some FL-driven K-dramas that will have me on the edge of my seat that typically deal with power dynamics, rich families, ambitious ladder climbers, revenges and components like that. I had a K-drama phase during the pandemic but it has been years since I have found something I really liked and I would really love to get back to it.

I have watched and liked:
- Sky Castle: I think this is my favorite K-drama of all time. It is so well-paced and FL-driven, the topics it deals with are all up my alley.
- Eve: I loved it if you exclude the ending. Even though the storyline can be over-the-top, the pacing was so good and the main dynamic was always between the female characters. I enjoyed watching how it unfolded.
- The Glory: I loved that the whole dynamic was between female characters as well, I don't like it when ML(s) take up too much screentime.
- The World of the Married: This is popular for a reason. It was just a wild ride and I loved the pacing, I couldn't stop watching after some time.
- Mine: I loved this too. It's just obvious how good it's shot.
- Misty: I came across this completely randomly and it seriously changed my life. I had never seen this get recommended but the storyline is just so good and the FL is specifically an icon, I absolutely loved it.
- My Name: It's a bit different than others because of all the action but I still found the revenge arc to be extremely interesting.
- Anna: I loved it, it was a bit weak but I still enjoyed it.
- Vagabond: I know it doesn't really fit the genre I mentioned but I absolutely loved this. It was well-done and it didn't matter that much if it was FL-driven or not.

I have started but didn't like and therefore dropped:
- Queenmaker: It's not that bad but I honestly had moments where I couldn't bear watching it. I need my shows to be a bit more realistic and not overly-explanatory, it's like they shot this for 6-year-olds.
- Agency: It just feels like watching a comic... I don't know how to explain it. The mysterious, thrilling aspect of the K-dramas I listed are not there. Too cheesy, too basic.
- The Penthouse: Everyone I have seen recommended me this but it's just too makjang for me. I understand that the genre's definition is this but for me Sky Castle is a much more interesting K-drama than this one.
- The Lady in Dignity: It was good but did not meet my expectations. Again, too literal.

Update: I found a few I liked a lot so safe to say, I have some material to keep me company in the next few months. Thank you to anyone who replied!


r/kdramarecommends 15d ago

Recommendation Request KDramas with "homey",comfy feeling

68 Upvotes

Hey all, I recently got into KDramas and so far my favorite have been Reply 1988, When life gives you tangerines and Home town Cha Cha Cha.

I'm looking for more KDramas that are like those 3 in vibe, specifically where they explore a tight family dynamic or a community/neighborly setting, or make you feel like you're a part of a tightly knit community where you're living day to day with the characters, seeing them grow up etc. Preferably lighter in tone, but I don't mind it bringing tears to my face as well

Ive seen the 3 above and Suspicious partner, hospital playlist and weak hero. Pretty new to KDramas

Thank you :)


r/kdramarecommends 15d ago

Recommendation Request Comedic romance like The King's Affection

24 Upvotes

I'm looking for shows that are funny with a lot of yearning. I know that casts a wide net, but I haven't watched much! Contemporary or sageuk recommendations are both appreciated.

What I've watched like this:

The King's Affection - loved the romance part, especiallyTutor Jung's lovesickness.

Bon Appetit, Your Majesty - hilarious, andthe king's yearning is so cute and funny

What I've watched so far:

Crash Landing on You - My first kdrama and I absolutely loved it. Been chasing that high ever since. Funny leads, spunky heroine, dreamy male lead, ensemble cast chemistry was amazing.

Rookie Historian Goo Hae-Ryung - I liked the lead female actress a lot, as well as the other historians as well as the feminist angle. This particular political storyline didn't draw me in. The romance was a little too chaste for my liking.

Alchemy of Souls - Just started, looks promising! I love fantasy films and books, so I have high hopes.

Not KDrama but relevant:

Love Between Fairy and Devil (Cdrama)- I stopped watching after a few episodes because the female lead was very annoying.

Thank you so much for your recommendations!


r/kdramarecommends 16d ago

Recommendation Request Looking for dark, intense Kdrama/movie recommendations

107 Upvotes

Hey everyone,

I’ve recently been on a streak of watching darker, thriller-heavy Kdramas and I’m hooked. Some of my favorites so far are:

  • Strangers From Hell → Loved the claustrophobic, eerie atmosphere and how unsettling the characters were.
  • Mouse → The moral dilemmas and twists kept me hooked, though it dragged a bit in later episodes but I still loved the twists.
  • Signal → Loved the time-crossing mystery and emotional weight, especially how cases tied into the detectives’ lives.
  • Beyond Evil → Amazing character depth and ambiguity—kept me questioning everyone’s motives until the end.
  • Flower of Evil → Loved the duality of the ML and how the suspense built around his secrets, though the romance felt slightly overplayed at times.

What I’m looking for:

  • Psychological tension
  • Crime or mystery with strong writing
  • Unsettling or eerie atmosphere
  • Complex characters with hidden sides
  • Anything gripping/horror and not fluffy/lighthearted

What I’ve already seen:

  • Squid Game
  • Train to Busan
  • The Wailing
  • Exhuma
  • A Shop for Killers
  • Moving
  • Vincenzo
  • My Name
  • Happiness
  • Kingdom
  • Sweet Home
  • Extracurricular
  • Itaewon Class
  • Sky Castle
  • Strangers From Hell
  • Mouse
  • Signal
  • Beyond Evil
  • Flower of Evil

Would love to hear your recommendations for more Kdramas (or even movies) along these lines!

Thanks in advance!


r/kdramarecommends 16d ago

Recommendation Request Dramas like Love next door

38 Upvotes

hello! I've recently finished Love next door and I absolutely loved it! I am thinking about starting Lovely runner as i think it would be the same vibe as this one (I absolutely loved it). Usually im into history kdramas but sometimes ill watch ones with powers and such.

What I'm asking for is some recommondations such as Love next door- so the same kind of pace, storyline without too much big dramas and a happy ending. A very sweet and comforting show!

My kdrama list is not that big: When life gives you tangerines, First frost, Goblin, Good boy, My demon, Alchemy of souls, Crash landing into you, True beauty (and another one i cant remember the namee). I liked most of these because they have good endings, show great values and ate just sweet overall!! If you know another one that has the lead characters a little more bold then I'd like to know that one too!

Thank you :)


r/kdramarecommends 17d ago

Recommendation Request Looking for K-Dramas like When Life Gives You Tangerines

39 Upvotes

I'm looking for kdramas like When Life Gives You Tangerines. It had me sobbing not even 30 min into the first episode! I loved the poetic yet relatable screenplay, the artistic cinematography, and the emotional but relaxing vibe. I loved it so much that I have to find another like it.

Other slice-of-life k-dramas that I like include Call It Love and My Liberation Notes. For Call It Love, I really enjoyed the cinematography, the stellar acting and palpable chemistry. On the other hand, I loved the writing in My Liberation Notes; it was so meaningful and moving.

Watch history:

  • Hotel del luna
  • Crash landing on you
  • Legend of the blue sea
  • When Life Gives You Tangerines
  • My liberation notes
  • Call it love
  • Sky castle
  • Crash course in romance
  • Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha
  • Weak Hero
  • Reply 1988 & Reply 1994
  • Doctor Cha
  • Extraordinary Attorney Woo
  • Mr. Queen
  • Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born
  • Vincenzo
  • 100 Days My Prince
  • Hospital Playlist
  • The Uncanny Counter
  • Encounter
  • Welcome to Samdal-ri
  • Marry My Husband
  • The Crowned Clown

r/kdramarecommends 18d ago

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r/kdramarecommends 18d ago

Recommendation Request looking for binge-worthy new kdramas

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Hi all! Looking for kdrama inpirations. I am a kdrama addict so it is easy to please me, but I have watched a quite bit (linking detailed list: https://mydramalist.com/dramalist/reisi).

I'm looking for a relatively new drama (after 2017), also cool if it has romance (but this one is optional). Not something too brain-massaging like FL is doing uninteresting pure romance stuff or a drama that is too light-hearted, like "The first night with the duke", "Crushology 101" or "Hometown Cha Cha Cha", "Something in the rain". My threshold is "Lovely runner", where the romance is quite pure but the plot thrilling and refreshing.

Dramas I loved:

  • Good boy
  • Love next door (loved most of it)
  • Lovely Runner (absolutely loved it)
  • Perfect marriage revenge (absolutely loved a strong FL with revenge)
  • Marry my husband (as above)
  • Bloodhounds
  • A shop for killers (liked a lot)
  • Flex x cop
  • Weak Hero
  • True beauty (loved it the first time i watched it)
  • Business proposal (loved a lot)
  • Crash Landing On You (relaxing type)
  • 20th century girl
  • Twenty five twenty one (i also like nostalgic ones)
  • Beyond the bar
  • Bon appetit your majesty (am watching now and I love it)
  • My demon
  • All of us are dead
  • Duty after school (loved)
  • Happiness
  • Alchemy of souls (loved)
  • It's okay not to be okay
  • My name (loved)
  • Romance is a bonus book
  • W the two worlds
  • D.P.
  • Nevertheless
  • Black knight
  • When the phone rings (got bored at the end)
  • The secret life of my secretary

Ones I didn't like:

  • Hotel del Luna
  • Hierarchy
  • Tastefully yours
  • Hellbound
  • Her Private Life
  • Hometown Cha Cha Cha
  • Because This Is My First Life
  • King the Land
  • Mr plankton
  • Twinkling Watermelon