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Directed by Park Hyun-jin, the Netflix romantic comedy Love and Leashes introduced many Western audiences to the world of steamy K-drama shows — but it's far from the only one. Love and Leashes' BDSM spin on the classic romantic K-drama made it a somewhat shocking discovery for viewers unfamiliar with how quickly the genre has developed over the years. In the past, K-dramas have earned a reputation for being highly polished soap operas. Though many Korean dramas still fit this category, the storytelling has evolved significantly, and even some of the most seemingly traditional K-dramas put their own unique spins on conventional romantic tropes.
Nowhere is this more true than in the steamiest Korean dramas streaming online today. Love and Leashes is just one of the many sexy, steamy, or spicy K-dramas that subvert typical expectations about the genre. The steamiest K-dramas aren't just about sex — they tackle intimacy, companionship, social taboos, love, and other themes in ways that less racy and steamy romantic K-dramas cannot. For those looking for Korean dramas that break away from the usual fare, these shows and movies turn up the heat in the romance genre.
30 Forecasting Love And Weather
The K-Drama Was Released In 2022
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Forecasting Love and Weather is a South Korean drama series that aired in 2022. The show follows the lives and careers of employees at the Korea Meteorological Administration, focusing on their complex romantic relationships and professional struggles. Starring Park Min-young and Song Kang, the series explores themes of love, ambition, and the unpredictable nature of weather, both literal and metaphorical.
Cast Andrew Grace , Harrison Xu , Keisuke Hoashi , Will Choi , Lee Sung-wook , Nara Yun , Park Young-soo , Ren Hanami
Release Date February 12, 2022
Seasons 1
Forecasting Love And Weather isn’t the absolute steamiest K-drama out there, but it does have quite a few steamy, and even a few more suggestive, scenes among its main couples. The series kicks off with a woman being cheated on by the man she’s been with for years, and the cheating is not left up to the imagination.
She also hooks up with a complete stranger after the breakup, who she ends up working with when she becomes a team supervisor for the Korean Meteorological Association. The two decide to go ahead with a relationship while attempting to hide it from everyone around them. The show is full of near-misses as members of the team almost catch them together. Their relationship is complicated when another coworker stays with them while on the outs from his wife, and they struggle to maintain a professional relationship.
The show has an interesting concept when examining relationships - comparing them to weather patterns - and though it’s got steamy moments, it isn’t quite as steamy as the rest of the K-dramas here.
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29 Wok of Love
The K-Drama Was Released In 2018
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Wok Of Love follows the journey of chef Seo Poong, played by Lee Junho, who experiences a dramatic fall from grace and ends up working at a failing Chinese restaurant. Alongside him are ex-gangster Doo Chil-sung, portrayed by Jang Hyuk, and Seo Poong's estranged wife, Dan Sae-woo, played by Jung Ryeo-won. Together, they strive to revive the struggling eatery while navigating complex personal relationships.
Release Date May 7, 2018
Cast Lee Jun-ho , Jang Hyuk , Jung Ryeo-won , Im Won-hee , Jo Jae-yoon , Cha Joo-young , Park Ji-young
Seasons 1
Wok of Love often pops up in K-drama lists about shows that spotlight food. The series features some delicious dishes, but it also features a love story at the center of the story with a few steamy moments.
The central couple includes a chef whose employees betray him, played by Lee Jun-ho and an heiress who finds her life suddenly completely changed, played by Jung Ryeo-won. They initially cross paths at a Chinese restaurant called Hungry Wok where a former gangster has created an environment for people to find a second chance in life.
These two people from very different backgrounds find a relationship through the Hungry Wok. While most of what is shown in the series is chaste and features some colorful banter, they also have a few steamier moments in the restaurant’s kitchen.
28 Mr. Plankton
The K-Drama Was Released In 2024
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A man facing the end of his life and his former partner, the reluctant bride-to-be, embark on a poignant final journey together. The series examines their complex relationship and the profound impact of confronting mortality, blending emotional exploration with life's stark realities.
Release Date November 1, 2024
Cast Rich Ting , Woo Do-Hwan , Lee Yoo-mi , Oh Jung-se , Kim Hae-sook , Lee Hae-young
Seasons 1
Mr. Plankton is a far cry from the steamiest of K-dramas here, but because K-dramas are often more chaste in their portrayal of love and romance, many staunch K-drama fans have found Mr. Plankton to be on the steamy side of the 2024 releases. After all, it features a little romance and characters frequently walking around without all of their clothing on. It is a comedy though, so there is not a huge focus on steamy aspects.
The series follows a man who discovers he has a terminal illness. He decides to take one last journey before his death. Having no immediate family, he decides to seek out a potential family member and forced to accompany him is his ex. She’s one of the unluckiest women to ever live and has just been faced with an early menopause diagnosis when she has been hoping for children.
The two have fantastic chemistry, and of course, hilarity ensues despite their tragic storylines. Misfortune follows the two everywhere, but the show tries to show just how much good can come alongside the bad.
27 Business Proposal
The K-Drama Was Released In 2022
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Business Proposal is a South Korean romantic comedy series. It follows Shin Ha-ri, a company employee who reluctantly goes on a blind date in place of her friend, only to discover her company's CEO, Kang Tae-mu, is her date. Tae-mu proposes a fake relationship to avoid his family's pressure to marry, leading to unexpected romantic entanglements and corporate adversity. The series explores themes of love, identity, and ambition within a corporate setting.
Release Date March 1, 2022
Cast Ahn Hyo-seop , Kim Sejeong , Kim Min-kyu , Seol In-ah
Seasons 1
This rom-com is probably more in line with what K-drama fans are looking for when seeking out a steamy series. There is just as much comedy as there is heart and heat in Business Proposal, which has become one of the most popular romance K-dramas in recent years.
The story follows a young woman who pretends to be her friend when she is set up on a blind date. It turns out, however, that the blind date is her boss - though he does not know she works for him at first. Mistaken identity, a comedy of errors, and plenty of chemistry make the show work.
There is also just as much romance and steam between the supporting couple in the series as there is the main couple, which is rare for a K-drama. The series was nominated for several SBS Drama Awards, winning five of them, with two of those being for Best Couple for the main pairings of the show.
26 While You Were Sleeping
The K-Drama Was Released In 2017
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In this fantasy drama series, a young woman and two men are burdened with prophetic dreams that reveal future events. Together, they strive to prevent the impending misfortunes they foresee, encountering challenges as they navigate the boundaries between destiny and choice.
Release Date September 27, 2017
Cast Bae Suzy , Lee Jong-suk , Jung Hae-in , Lee Sang-yeob , Hwang Young-hee , Shin Jae-ha , Kim Won-hae , Park Jin-joo , Lee Ki-young , Ko Sung-hee , Bae Hae-seon , Min Sung-wook , Oh Eui-sik , Lee Yoo-jun , Son San , Lee Bong-ryeon , Pyo Ye-jin , Lee Do-gyeom
Creator(s) Park Hye-ryun , Oh Choong-hwan
Seasons 1
...a much more passionate nature than most K-dramas...
Not to be confused with the American movie of the same name, While You Were Sleeping has some fantasy elements combined with its romance. It also has a much more passionate nature than most K-dramas do.
The story follows Nam Hong-joo (Bae Suzy) who has dreams that show her glimpses of the future. When a prosecutor and police officer connected to her past also begin having premonitions, things in her life get even more complicated. The group work together to solve crimes and prevent disasters. Along the way, however, Nam Hong-joo falls for the prosecutor and their future, and some of their steamiest moments play out in dreams before they play out in reality for the audience.
While You Were Sleeping was nominated for 11 SBS Drama Awards in South Korea, winning five of them, including Best Couple.
25 Queen Woo
The K-Drama Was Released In 2024
Queen Woo is one of the newest and most controversial K-dramas. It’s been compared to Game of Thrones by Korean critics because of its historical fiction bent and its use of both physically intimate scenes and violence.
The series follows the life of the queen of Korea’s Goguryeo kingdom. When her husband dies, Queen Woo seeks to protect her people by keeping herself on the throne. She opts to marry her late husband’s younger brother so that she can still offer the people she cares about some measure of protection. The series combines political intrigue and violence with the story of her life.
K-drama fans hoping for a steamy romance should be warned that this is not entirely that. Just as there are physically intimate scenes in the show, they are paired with scenes of shocking violence. A woman is impaled during the middle of a sexual act, for example, and that kind of juxtaposition caused a bit of an uproar when it originally aired in South Korea.
24 The Lover
The K-Drama Was Released In 2015
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The Lover is a South Korean drama that explores the lives of four individuals, each from different walks of life, as they navigate love, relationships, and identity. The show delves into themes of desire, intimacy, and human connection, all while exploring the complexities of modern relationships.
Cast Mostafa Shaaban , Sara Salama , Hanan Soliman , Mohammad Lotfi , Khaled Sarhan
Release Date June 19, 2015
Seasons 1
Though K-dramas have a reputation for being incredibly chaste, and many fans believe they have only recently begun to include steamier scenes with couples, that isn’t always the case. This K-drama debuted in 2015 and features more tension and explicit scenes than many on the air today. The Lover is essentially an anthology series since it focuses on four different pairings. The show, however, follows couples who all live in the same apartment complex.
A Korean man needs a roommate, and he specifically requests a non-Korean one because he thinks he won’t feel the need to bond with him. He ends up living with a Japanese man.
One pairing features a couple living together for years, but unmarried. Another features an older woman supporting her younger boyfriend while he pursues his dream. The third is a young couple who has just moved in together and haven’t revealed all of their true selves to one another. The final pairing is an especially progressive one for the time since it’s the only one that isn’t heterosexual. A Korean man needs a roommate, and he specifically requests a non-Korean one because he thinks he won’t feel the need to bond with him. He ends up living with a Japanese man.
The series is full of raunchy humor, which is highly unusual in the K-drama landscape. It also contains more intimate scenes than usual. It made it a breath of fresh air when it premiered.
23 Kiss Sixth Sense
The K-Drama Was Released In 2022
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Kiss Sixth Sense: This drama follows Hong Ye-sul, an account executive with the ability to glimpse the future through a kiss. The series unfolds as she navigates the implications of a vision involving her boss, Cha Min-hu, while dealing with romantic upheaval from her persistent ex-boyfriend.
Cast Yoon Kye-sang , Seo Ji-hye , Kim Ji-seok , Lee Ju-yeon , Tae In-ho , Kim Ga-eun , Hwang Bo-ra , Kim Mi-su , Kim Ki-doo , Yoon Jung-hoon , Yoo Jeong-ho , Kim Jae-hwa , Kim Hee-jung , Uhm Hyo-seop , Moon Woo-jin , Lee Ro Eun , Lee Jae-wook , Kim Sae-ron , Im Ji-gyu , Son Eun-seo , Lee Dong-gun , Baek Seoung-hee , Park Byung-eun , Jeon Hye-bin , Go Joon , Yeo Hoi-hyeon , Jung Gun-joo , Lee Mi-do
Release Date May 25, 2022
Seasons 1
Kiss Sixth Sense started as a webnovel before it was adapted into a webtoon, and later, a live-action K-drama. It’s a romantic comedy that leans more into fantasy than a K-drama might usually try to do.
Hong Ye-sool (Seo Ji-hye) is a young woman with an odd supernatural ability. She can see the future when someone kisses her. While it might seem useful on the surface, it makes her life more complicated when she accidentally ends up kissing her boss. The kiss leaves her seeing their future together, including more intimate moments. Her visions make her focused on seeing what that future could be like, and she becomes interested in getting closer to her boss.
Of course, because this is a romantic K-drama, there are further complications when Hong Ye-sool’s ex-boyfriend tries to re-enter her life.
22 It’s Okay, That’s Love
The K-Drama Was Released In 2014
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It's Okay, That's Love is a South Korean television series starring Jo In-sung and Gong Hyo-jin. Set in the world of psychiatry and mental health, the series follows the intertwined lives of a mystery writer and a psychiatrist, delving into their personal struggles and relationships. The show was written by Noh Hee-kyung and directed by Kim Kyu-tae.
Cast Sung Dong-il , Lee Kwang-soo , Jin Kyung , Zo In-sung , Do Kyung-soo , Kong Hyo-jin , Yang Ik-Joon , Cha Hwa-yeon
Release Date July 23, 2014
Seasons 1
It’s Okay, That’s Love is not usually one of the shows that comes up in conversation around steamy K-dramas. That’s because the series is more likely to come up in conversations about the portrayal of mental health in media instead. Both aspects of the show - a steamy romance and a mental health storyline - are the backbones of the series.
The show follows a man who is a bestselling novelist and a radio DJ who also happens to have obsessive-compulsive disorder that stems from trauma in his childhood. When he crosses paths with a psychiatrist who has a negative view of love and a phobia of sex, they initially butt heads, but there’s a spark between them.
They slowly fall in love and experience a more intimate relationship than either of them in the past.
This series, however, isn’t a lighter romantic K-drama. It deals with a man being framed for murder and features an examination of undiagnosed schizophrenia. The series did win a slew of awards and was also recognized with a plaque of appreciation from the Korean Society for Schizophrenia Research.
21 Love To Hate You
The K-Drama Was Released In 2023
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Love To Hate You is a 2023 Netflix series that explores the love-hate relationship between a successful attorney and a top actor. The show delves into the complexities of their professional and personal interactions, revealing the nuanced dynamics of modern relationships.
Cast Kim Ok-bin , Teo Yoo , Kim Ji-hoon , Go Won-Hee , Ell , Harrison Xu , Hao Feng , Kim Sung-ryung
Release Date February 10, 2023
Seasons 1
Love To Hate You is on the lighter end of a K-drama rom-com spectrum, but it does still feature some serious subjects. The two main characters get off on the wrong foot because they both have very specific and negative views of the opposite gender.
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Yeo Mi-ran (Kim Ok-vin) is a lawyer with a free spirit and a healthy sexual appetite. She, however, also does not particularly like men in general and is ready to offer up her own brand of social justice for women who have been hurt by them. Nam Kang-ho (Teo Yoo) is an actor who hires her law firm and happens to have an aversion to most women because of his own past experiences. Though the two start as enemies, they also have some fantastic sexual tension for the audience.
20 King The Land
The K-Drama Was Released In 2023
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King the Land: Amid a tense inheritance battle, a charming heir faces off against his hardworking employee, known for her irresistible smile, which he finds unbearable. This series navigates the complexities of personal dynamics and family loyalty in the high-stakes world of corporate succession.
Release Date June 17, 2023
Seasons 1
Cast Lee Jun-ho , Yoona , Go Won-Hee , Kim Ga-eun , Ahn Se-ha , Kim Jae-won , Kim Sun-young , Son Byung-ho , Kim Yeong-ok , Choi Tae-hwan , Lee Ye-joo , Kong Ye-ji , Kim Jung-min , Choi Ji-hyeon , Kim Chae-yoon , Lee Ho-seok , Cha Seo-hyun , Kim Ho-yeon , Bae Min-jung , Park Hyo-bin , Jung Yoo-na , Byeon Ye-jin , Yoon Tae-yi , Lee Ji-hye , An Woo-yeon
Creator(s) Chun Sung-il
It’s important to note that K-dramas aren’t known for their steamy content. Even romance K-dramas are more likely to imply physical aspects of a relationship or to include charged moments of flirting instead of giving the audience any kind of mature scene. That has slowly been changing in stories involving any kind of romance on Korean television, but it’s still much more likely for kissing scenes, like those in King The Land, to be considered the steamiest aspects of a K-drama than anything more overtly sexual.
There’s much more to their interactions than that, and the chemistry in the series is impressive.
King The Land doubles as a romantic comedy and an inheritance dramedy. The series follows the wealthy heir to a luxury hotel group and his interactions with one of the hotel’s employees whose smile he can’t seem to stand. Of course, there’s much more to their interactions than that, and the chemistry in the series is impressive.
19 Lovestruck In The City
The K-Drama Was Released In 2020
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Lovestruck In The City (2020) follows the lives of young urbanites navigating the complexities of romance and relationships in the bustling city of Seoul, South Korea. The series delves into the personal stories of each character, exploring their dreams, emotions, and the impact of love on their lives while capturing the vibrancy and dynamic nature of city living.
Cast Ji Chang-Wook , Kim Ji-won , Kim Min-seok , So Joo-yeon , Ryu Kyung-soo , Han Ji-eun , David An , Will Choi
Release Date December 22, 2020
Seasons 1
Lovestruck In The City is closer to what audiences might think of as an American sitcom like Friends or New Girl. It follows a group of people in various stages of relationships while living in a big city in South Korea. The format of the series is set up similar to a documentary with the characters giving interviews about their relationships, and it’s got the flirtatious leanings of rom-coms like King The Land and Forecasting Love And Weather.
It doesn’t feature as much steamy content as some of the other K-dramas here, but what it does feature is one of the best first kisses in K-dramas to date. Critics often compare the characters of Park Jae-won and Choi Kyeong-jun to the best-known will-they-or-won’t-they couple on television, Ross and Rachel of Friends.
18 Melting Me Softly
The K-Drama Was Released In 2019
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Melting Me Softly follows Ma Dong-chan and Go Mi-ran, who undergo a cryogenic experiment meant to last 24 hours but wake up 20 years later. As they navigate a drastically changed world, they must maintain an elevated body temperature to survive, confronting both scientific and personal challenges.
Cast Ji Chang-Wook , Won Jin-ah , Yoon Se-a , Im Won-hee , Kim Won-hae , Kil Hae-yeon , Shim Hyung-tak , Seo Jeong-yeon , Jeon Su-kyung , Choi Bo-Min , Yoon Ju-man , Yoon Na-moo , Lee Bong-ryeon , Jinyoung
Release Date September 28, 2019
Seasons 1
Creator(s) Shin Woo-chul
Also called Melt Me, Melting Me Softly is a blend of romance and science fiction. The two main characters agree to participate in an experiment in which they will be frozen for 24 hours to see the effects. Unfortunately, something goes wrong with the experiment and the two end up frozen for 20 years. When they wake, not only do they have to catch up on two decades worth of events, but they also have to deal with very physical limitations to how much they can interact with others, which is, paradoxically, where the steam comes into play.
It’s the tension between the characters that leads to some of the show’s steamier moments. The two have to maintain lower heart rates and gradually increase their body temperatures to avoid any damage to their bodies. As their attraction to one another grows, that becomes nearly impossible, leading to the two characters kissing under the stream of a cold shower to keep themselves out of any danger at one point.
17 The Forbidden Marriage
The K-Drama Was Released In 2022
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The Forbidden Marriage is a historical drama that takes place during the Joseon Dynasty. The show revolves around King Lee Heon, who issues a decree that prohibits marriage in the country, and the story unfolds as a group of characters navigate love, politics, and power amidst the royal court.
Cast Kim Young-dae , Park Ju-hyun , Kim Woo-seok , Kim Min-ju , Uhm Hyo-seop
Release Date December 9, 2022
Seasons 1
A series set in a historic Korean era that involves a marriage ban and a con artist might not seem like it would include much heat, but surprisingly, it does. Both a historical drama and a romantic comedy, the series follows a young woman who acts as a matchmaker despite marriage being outlawed by the king. The king’s grief over the loss of his wife leads to the ban, but when the matchmaker tries to get out of prison by saying she’s possessed by the spirit of his late wife, things get complicated.
There’s a clear attraction between the two despite the matchmaker denying it. She implies the king is ugly at one point, leading him to remove his clothing in her presence to prove a point. The tension comes from whether he will discover the truth behind her lies, but along the way, there are plenty of heated moments between the two.
16 Secret Love Affair
The K-Drama Was Released In 2014
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Secret Love Affair explores the illicit romance between a successful arts foundation director and a young piano prodigy. Navigating societal expectations and personal desires, their affair risks unraveling their lives as they grapple with the tension between love and reality. Created by Ahn Pan-seok, the series offers an intense portrayal of forbidden passion.
Cast Park Hyeok-kwon , Kim Hee-ae , Yoo Ah-in , Kim Hye-Eun , Jang So-yeon , Kim Kwon , Shim Hye-jin , Kim Chang-wan , Kyung Soo-jin , Kim Yong-geon , Shim Ji-ho , Jang Hyun-sung , Baek Ji-won
Release Date March 17, 2014
Seasons 1
Creator(s) Ahn Pan-seok
It has to be noted that Secret Love Affair, or Secret Affair as it is also known, is not a romantic comedy. Many of the K-dramas known for their steamier moments are much more comedic than this series. Instead, it leans much closer to melodrama and it serves to provide a lot of social commentary on how Korean society views romantic relationships.
The series follows a woman in her 40s who allows everyone around her to believe that she’s led a completely fulfilling life. She is married and successful, but for her, there’s something missing. When she falls for a pianist in his 20s, she realizes she’s experiencing love for the first time. The story is of their affair and how it could very easily damage both of their lives, but throughout the story, moments that reflect how Korean society would view this couple, how society views love in general, and how society measures success, are all interwoven.
15 Something In The Rain
The K-Drama Was Released In 2018
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Something in the Rain is a romantic drama series that follows Yoon Jin-ah, a single woman in her 30s, and her unexpected romance with Seo Joon-hee, the younger brother of her best friend. As their relationship develops, they confront societal expectations and personal challenges. The series explores themes of love, age, and societal norms connected to modern relationships.
Cast Son Ye-jin , Jung Hae-in , Joo Min-Kyung , Kim Jong-tae , Jang Won-hyung , Oh Ryoong
Release Date March 30, 2018
Seasons 1
In Something In The Rain, 35-year-old Jin-ah is a successful single woman who begins to fall in love with her best friend's younger brother when the latter returns from abroad after three years. It's a twist on an old rom-com trope. The two slowly fall in love while getting to know each other and navigating their age gap, inevitably telling their respective families and others about their romance.
This gives even the most classic rom-com scenes - like sneakily holding hands under the table or walking in the rain — a new lease on life.
What makes Something In The Rain a steamy Korean drama is the way it realistically tackles the South Korean taboo of younger males dating older females. That's something a handful of K-dramas have taken on since. This gives even the most classic rom-com scenes - like sneakily holding hands under the table or walking in the rain — a new lease on life.
14 Her Private Life
The K-Drama Was Released In 2019
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A professional must reconcile her love for K-pop with her work life and her new relationship.
Cast Ahn Bo-Hyun , Park Jin-joo , Kim Bo-ra , Jung Je-Won , Won-Chang Jung , Kim Mi-kyung , Kim Jae-Wook , Park Min-young
Seasons 1
Release Date July 16, 2021
Sung Deok-mi is an art gallery curator who is secretly a zealous fan of the K-pop idol, Cha Shi-an. In the age of fandom communities on social media, this K-drama definitely hits a pop culture sweet spot.
A steamy K-drama for fans who like K-pop, Her Private Life begins when false rumors surface about Sung Deok-Mi and Cha Shi-an dating. After the idol's wild fanatics threaten Sung Deok-Mi, she pretends to date her boss Ryan Gold, a retired artist who manages the gallery. When the two are forced to keep up appearances at work and elsewhere, what starts out as make-believe eventually turns into a real romance. Apart from being a steamy Korean drama, this also results in funny scenes like Ryan ignoring a deliveryman to passionately kiss Deok-Mi.
13 My Secret Romance
The K-Drama Was Released In 2017
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My Secret Romance is a South Korean television series that follows Lee Yumi, who, after a brief encounter with Cha Jinwook, leaves without a trace. Three years later, Yumi has fulfilled her ambition of becoming a nutritionist, paving the way for unforeseen developments in their story.
Cast Lee Kan-hee , Sung Hoon , Song Ji-eun , Kim Jae-young , Jeong Da-Sol , Kim Si-young , Im Do-yoon , Lee Hae-in , Baek Seung-Heon , Nam Kee-ae , Kim Jong-goo , Park Sin-Un , Lee Sang-hoon , Kim Young-Choon , Oh Chang-kyung , Jeon So-min , Lee Young-sook , Kim Hyung-min , Cho Jae-ryong
Release Date April 17, 2017
Seasons 1
The K-drama My Secret Romance follows Cha Jin-wook and Lee Yoo-mi, who meet at a Gangwon-do resort, with the former working there as a bellhop under his father's orders and the latter there for her mother's wedding. The two hit it off and spend the night together.
Fast-forward three years and Yoo-mi is working as a nutritionist at Jin-wook's company. The two's new relationship starts off rocky with Jin-wook being hard on Yoo-mi, even antagonizing her, just to be near her. While outsiders might see him as a playboy, the truth is that he kept a memento of their night together and just wants the chance to get to know her. When the two finally start to warm up to each other again, it turns into a steamy Korean drama riddled with passion, and some of the usual romantic comedy misunderstandings, and love.
12 The World Of The Married
The K-Drama Was Released In 2020
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The World of the Married is a South Korean television series that premiered in March 2020. It follows Ji Sun Woo, a successful family clinic associate director, whose seemingly perfect life is shattered by her husband Lee Tae Oh's betrayal, leading her into a tumultuous quest for revenge.
Cast Kim Hee-ae , Lee Kyung-young , Park Choong-seon , Park Hae-jun , Lee Hak-ju , Lee Moo-saeng , Jeon Jin-seo , Bae Min-jun , Chae Gook-hee , Jeong Jae-seong , Han So-hee , Park Sun-young , Kim Young-min , Kim Sun-kyung , Sim Eun-woo , Carson Allen
Release Date March 27, 2020
Seasons 1
Creator(s) Kang Eun-kyung
A K-drama spin on the popular BBC One series, Doctor Foster, The World Of The Married follows the life of successful psychiatric doctor Ji Sun-woo, who seems to be leading a perfect life with her husband, Lee Tae-oh, and their son, Lee Joon-young. What seems perfect, however, rarely truly is.
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Her world is turned upside down when she learns that Tae-oh is having an affair with the young Yeo Day-Kyung — and her “friends” have been hiding it from her. While decidedly one of the steamiest K-dramas, The World of the Married is also one of the more heartbreaking as some of the characters give into their darkest thoughts. Tae-oh and Day-Kyung deliver unforgettable intimate scenes that perfectly capture the excitement of forbidden lust, but the series also features more violence than the usual steamy series.
11 A Witch’s Romance
The K-Drama Was Released In 2014
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A Witch's Romance follows the unexpected romance between Ban Ji-Yeon, a driven 39-year-old reporter, and Yoon Dong-Ha, a 25-year-old who manages an errand service. Despite past heartbreak and differing lifestyles, their connection challenges their perceptions of love and leads to transformative personal growth.
Cast Park Seo-jun , Uhm Jung-hwa , Jeong Yeon-joo , Yang Hee-kyung , Ra Mi-ran , Yoon Hyun-min , Bang Eun-hee , Ju Jin-mo , Yoon In-Jo , Han Jae-suk , Choi Sung-hee , Jin Ye-sol
Release Date April 14, 2014
Seasons 1
This particular K-drama is actually a remake of a 2009 Taiwanese series, and though it only has 16 episodes, it has a great story. Ban Ji-yeon is a 39-year-old woman who has given up on love in the steamy Korean drama, A Witch’s Romance. However, her heart begins to thaw when she meets 25-year-old Yoon Dong-ha, and the two embark on a December-May romance.
The prevailing intimacy of the passionate scenes between the two betray their growing feelings of love for one another.
Another spicy K-drama that's not afraid of the South Korean social taboo regarding older women dating younger men, A Witch's Romance also deals with the effects of tragedy. While Ji-yeon's war photographer husband disappeared before her wedding day, Dong-ha lost his girlfriend to a heart problem. The prevailing intimacy of the passionate scenes between the two betray their growing feelings of love for one another.
Which K-drama from the Top 5 do you like best?
Business Proposal
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Our Beloved Summer
7%, 163 votes
One Spring Night
5%, 125 votes
Queen of Tears
26%, 620 votes
Crash Landing on You
38%, 902 votes
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