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Want to relax this weekend by watching light, funny or romantic K-dramas? The 5 K-dramas below are the perfect way to get away from it all and enjoy a good time on the couch!
L'empire du sourire / King the land
Released in 2023 on Netflix, this K-drama featuring Lee Jun-ho and Yoona is one of this year's Netflix hits, seducing viewers with its charming lead duo and heartwarming atmosphere. We're quickly caught up in the budding romance, the heartfelt emotions and the delicious mix of clichés we love. Without revolutionizing the genre, it ticks all the boxes of a kdrama we can watch with a smile.
The synopsis? Gu Won, heir to a large hotel empire, has never had the heart to smile. Coldness and sarcasm are his weapons for keeping others at a distance, especially since an old wound linked to his mother haunts him. Back in Seoul after years in London, he's thrust unwillingly into a battle over family heritage... and into the much warmer world of Cheon Sa-Rang. A model employee at the prestigious King Hotel, she radiates an optimism that annoys as much as it intrigues. He, allergic to smiles. She's incapable of doing without them. And what if behind this opposition lay an encounter capable of healing even the most dented hearts?
Hometown Cha-cha-cha
It's the feel-good K-drama par excellence! Released in 2021, it's one of the must-see titles when it comes to Korean romantic series. It's available on Netflix.
The story? When Yoon Hye-Jin (Shin Min-a), a brilliant dentist from Seoul, gives up everything to open her practice in a small seaside village, she doesn't expect to run into Hong Du-Sik (Kim Seon-ho), the local one-man band, always ready to oblige. He's as laid-back as she is rigid, but in Gongjin, opposites attract under the sun and sea spray. With its soothing landscapes, endearing neighbors and gentle romance, this kdrama is a breath of fresh air for the soul.
Our beloved summer
They fell in love in high school, then parted ways without really saying why. 5 years after a painful break-up, Choi Ung (Choi Woo-shik), a dreamy artist, and Yeon-Su (Kim Da-mi), a determined project manager, are forced to meet again... because of an old documentary they shot together, which has gone viral. Despite grudges and silences, the camera pushes them to renew their dialogue. Between regrets, bittersweet memories and buried emotions, this tender romantic comedy explores with finesse the complexity of first loves never truly forgotten.
We're carried away by the beauty of the story, the sincerity of the emotions and the touching complicity of the main couple. A feel-good romance that makes you smile... and sometimes a little cry too. Available on Netflix.
Business proposal
Shin Ha-ri (Kim Se-jeong) thought she'd just help out a rich girlfriend by filling in for her on a blind date... What she didn't expect was to run into Kang Tae-moo (Ahn Hyo-seop), the ultra-serious young CEO of his own company! Tired of blind dates, he decides to marry her on the spot, unaware that she's leading a double life. Between misunderstandings, pretense and unexpected sparks, this romantic comedy is full of funny situations and touching moments. A real concentrate of good humour and laughter!
Business Proposal ticks all the boxes of the feel-good rom-com, with an endearing heroine, a cracking CEO and twists and turns to be savored without moderation. Special mention for the secondary couple! Available on Netflix.
What's Wrong with Secretary Kim?
How can you mention feel-good k-dramas without mentioning "What's wrong with secretary Kim?". Released in 2018 and starring the excellent Park Seo-joon and Park Min-young. The story?
Charismatic vice-president... and terribly egocentric, Lee Yeong-Joon thinks that everything succeeds thanks to his genius alone. What does he forget? For the past 9 years, it's been Kim Mi-So, his brilliant secretarywho manages the other side of the story. The day she announces her resignation, Yeong-Joon's well-oiled world begins to unravel. Ready to do anything to make her stay, including finding out how he really feels, he embarks on a clumsy seduction operation. A sparkling, endearing rom-com, where love shows up where you least expect it.
A must-see on your watchlist, available on Viki.
Which kdrama are you planning this weekend?
