8 best Korean romance shows to binge-watch on Netflix right now

Netflix has become one of the go-to destinations for good Korean romance shows to watch, offering an extensive library of Korean romantic content ranging from timeless classics to recent hits and unique originals. The streaming giant's ensures that there is something for everyone, regardless of their specific tastes and preferences.

We've watched a good amount of Korean romance shows on Netflix and feel confident enough to share with you some of our favorites. The romantic K-Dramas we're about to list will enchant you with their compelling narratives, emotional depth, and unforgettable characters. Now, get ready to binge-watch your way through some of the best Korean romance shows available on Netflix. I promise these shows will deliver all the feels!

Love Next Door (2024)

Love Next Door is easily one of 2024's best Korean romance shows. If you enjoy watching romantic comedies that blend humor with heartfelt moments, this is definitely the show for you!

This 16-episode series comes from the creators of another incredible Korean romance show, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha. It centers around a successful businesswoman named Bae Seok-ryu (Jung So-min), who returns to her hometown to get her life back together after experiencing a breakdown one day.

Back home, she crosses paths with Choi Seung-hyo (Jung Hae-in), a top architect in Korea and her childhood friend with whom she shares a complicated history. While not initially getting along as adults, the two old friends eventually find themselves catching feelings for one another.

As of Sept. 30, 14 episodes are streaming on Netflix already. The fifteenth episode will be available on Oct. 5, followed by the last episode dropping on Oct. 6.

Crash Landing on You (2019)

There was no way I couldn't include this classic must-watch Korean romance drama. It's widely regarded as one of the best Korean romance dramas ever made, and it deserves all the praise and recognition. It has a unique plot, strong lead performances, high production quality, etc.

What really makes this series an amazing romance show is the strong chemistry between the two main leads, Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin. Their strong chemistry will draw you in even more into their characters' love story. Maybe it's because they're together in real life.

The story centers around a wealthy South Korean heiress named Yoon Se-ri, who accidentally paraglides into North Korea and meets Ri Jeong-hyuk, a North Korean army officer, who decides to help her hide and return to South Korea. They eventually develop feelings for each other despite the odds.

Queen of Tears (2024)

Queen of Tears is a show that will definitely have you on an emotional rollercoaster throughout. It stars Kim Ji-won as chaebol heiress Hong Hae-in and Kim Soo-hyun as Baek Hyun-woo, who is the head of legal for a chain of supermarkets. They were once a happily-in-love married couple until their marriage hit a rough patch. Now, they must navigate their marital crisis and do everything in their power to stay together.

My Demon (2023)

My Demon sees Sweet Home's Song Kang as a powerless 200-year-old demon named Jeong Gu-won who enters into a contractual marriage with a devilish chaebol heiress named Do Do-hee (Kim Yoo-jung) in order to regain his abilities. As Gu-won and Do-hee get to know one another, sparks start to fly between them, and they eventually find themselves falling in love.

Here are four other must-watch Korean romance shows to stream on Netflix:

• Business Proposal (2022-romantic comedy)
• King the Land (2023-romantic comedy)
• Doctor Slump (2024-romantic drama)
• It's Okay Not to Be Okay (2020-romantic drama)