Today, we’re diving into the world of hidden gems—the -Dramas that might not have made it to the mainstream, but are definitely worth your time. So grab your popcorn and cozy up, because we’re about to reveal the Top 10 Underrated Romantic KDramas that you need to watch!”
List of Underrated Romantic KDramas That You Need To Watch
1. Tell Me That You Love Me
This is a highly underrated Kdrama that has a heartwarming romantic storyline that will make you cry.
It tells the love story between Cha Jin-woo, a deaf painter who is used to expressing emotions through drawings instead of words and Jeong Moo-eun, an aspiring actress who expresses her feelings through her voice.
As their relationship progresses, the two heal each other and learn how to navigate communication, relationships, and love.
The K-drama stars Jung Woo Sung and Shin Hyun Been.
Tell Me That You Love Me was released in 2023 and has 16 episodes. You can watch it on Disney Plus and Hulu.
2. From Now On, Showtime
Next up, we have ‘From Now On, Showtime. This is one of the best underrated fantasy rom-com K-dramas that you should watch.
The plot follows the strange love story between Cha Cha Woong, a magician and master of ghosts, and Go Seul Hae, a passionate but hot-blooded policewoman with supernatural powers.
Their paths cross when Go Seul Hae investigates Cha Cha Woong’s unusual performances.
Go Seul Hae also realizes that Cha Cha Woong’s magic skills could be the perfect tool to fight crime and then recruits him to join the police force.
This K-drama stars Park Hae Jin and Jin Ki Joo. From Now On, Showtime was released in 2022 and has 16 episodes. You can watch it on Viki.
3. The Midnight Studio
The Midnight Studio is a highly underrated fantasy romance Korean drama this year.
It tells the story of Seo Ki Joo, a grumpy photographer who runs a mysterious old photo studio that exists only for the dead. He takes pictures of the dead and gives them the peace to move on.
In a twist of fate, Ki Joo meets Han Bom, a passionate prosecutor and forms a strong partnership that ends in romance.
This K-drama stars Joo Won and Kwon Na Ra. The Midnight Studio was released in 2024 and has 16 episodes. You can watch it on Viki.
4. The Secret Romantic Guesthouse
Set in the Joseon Dynasty, The Secret Romantic Guesthouse is one of the lesser-known historical romance Korean dramas.
The plot follows Yoon Dan Oh, a girl who is the breadwinner of her family, running the Ihwawon Guesthouse.
The current residents of her boarding house are graduates who are taking the civil service exam in hopes of becoming high-ranking officials.
But behind all that, they are hiding a secret and come together to find Lee Seol who disappeared 13 years ago.
This K-drama stars Shin Ye Eun, Ryeoun, Kang Hoon, and Jung Gun Joo. The series was released in 2023 and has 18 episodes. You can watch it on Prime Video and Viki.
5. Like Flowers in Sand
Like Flowers in Sand is an underrated romantic comedy K-drama about achieving your dreams that you should watch.
The story follows Kim Baek Doo, a ssireum player who is considering retiring from the sport.
However, his life changes when he reunites with his childhood friend Oh Yoo-kyung, who becomes the management team leader for his ssireum team.
They work together to achieve their dreams while navigating romantic relationships.
This K-drama stars Jang Dong Yoon and Lee Joo Myung. Like Flowers in Sand was released in 2023 and has 12 episodes. You can watch it on Netflix.
6. Missing Crown Prince
“Who doesn’t love a good historical romance? ‘Missing Crown Prince’ takes us to the Joseon era, where a crown prince is kidnapped by the woman destined to be his wife. As they flee for their lives, love blossoms between them.
This K-drama stars Suho and Hong Ye Ji. Missing Crown Prince was released in 2024 and has 20 episodes. You can watch it on Viki.
7. Not Others
Next up is “Not Others” or also known as “Strangers.” This series tells the story of high school student Kim Eun Mi who finds out she’s pregnant and her whole life changes in an instant. Now a mother in her forties, she starts to fight more often with her grown daughter.
As if struggling to find a way to deal with her daughter wasn’t enough, Eun Mi’s life takes a turn for the worse when Dr. Park Jin Hong suddenly appears in front of her.
This K-drama stars Jeon Hye Jin, Choi Soo Young, Ahn Jae Wook, and Park Sung Hoon. Not Others was released in 2023 and has 12 episodes. You can watch it on Viki.
8. Seasons of Blossom
Seasons of Blossom is an underrated school romance Kdrama that has a complex and pretty good storyline.
Adapted from a webtoon of the same name, this drama tells the story of love and friendship between five high school students from Seoyeon High School that seems ordinary but is very touching.
This k-drama stars Seo Ji Hoon, So Ju Yeon, Kim Min Kyu, Kang Hye Won, and Yoon Hyun Soo.
Seasons of Blossom was released in 2022 and has 16 episodes. You can watch it on Viki.
9. Captivating the King
Captivating the King is an underrated historical Korean drama that depicts a cruel and intrigue-filled love story in the palace.
Tells the cruel love story of King Yi In, who is in a political crisis to fight for the throne, and Kang Hee-soo, a secret agent who approaches Yi In for revenge but ends up being charmed and falling in love.
This K-drama stars Jo Jung Suk and Shin Sae Kyeong. Captivating the King was released in 2024 and has 16 episodes. You can watch it on Netflix.
10. Rookie Cops
Rookie Cops tells the love story of two students at the Korea National Police University who are studying to become elite police officers.
Wi Seung-hyun is an outstanding freshman who wants to follow in his father’s footsteps. Everything goes according to plan until he meets Go Eun-kang and falls in love.
This teen investigation drama depicts the dreams, love, challenges, and ambitions of college students.
This K-drama stars Kang Daniel and Chae Soo Bin. Rookie Cops was released in 2022 and has 16 episodes. You can watch it on Disney Plus.
So, there you have it, our Top 10 Underrated Romantic KDramas! Which one will you binge-watch next? Let us know in the comments below.
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