5 Recommendations for Romantic Korean Dramas in 2020, So Romantic That It's Hard to Move On

Kapanlagi.com - The year 2020 was a delightful period for Korean drama lovers, especially those who enjoy the romantic genre. This year offered a variety of romantic Korean dramas with captivating and touching storylines. Many of the romantic Korean dramas released in 2020 managed to attract attention and achieve high ratings, even becoming trending topics on social media.

Although four years have passed since their airing, the romantic stories presented in Korean dramas in 2020 are still capable of touching the hearts of viewers. Fans of Korean dramas can still feel the warmth and emotions conveyed in every scene. It is no wonder that many people are still searching for recommendations of romantic Korean dramas from 2020 to re-watch or watch for the first time.

Are you interested in watching romantic Korean dramas in 2020? If so, let's take a look at the list of recommendations and brief reviews below.

1. IT'S OKAY TO NOT BE OKAY

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IT'S OKAY TO NOT BE OKAY is the opening recommendation for this romantic Korean drama genre in 2020. This romantic Korean drama is quite unique because it presents a story that touches on mental health issues. The story is about Moon Gang-tae, a nurse at a mental hospital, who carries a burden of a past filled with sadness, especially the trauma experienced by his sister who suffers from a mental disorder.

However, Gang-tae's life undergoes unexpected changes when he meets Ko Moon-young, a fairy tale book writer with a dark background. They are connected through hidden pasts, and from here, a love story and attraction between them begin to develop.

2. LOVESTRUCK IN THE CITY

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One of the recommended romantic Korean dramas in 2020 that should not be missed is LOVESTRUCK IN THE CITY. This drama offers a fresh and entertaining love story. LOVESTRUCK IN THE CITY is also very unique because it has a distinctive storytelling style with a mockumentary concept, making it different from other Korean dramas.

The story of this drama is about Lee Eun-o, a 29-year-old freelance marketing worker. She lives her daily life as usual, but unknown to others, she has an alter ego named Yoon Seon-a. One day, while at the beach in her fake identity, she meets Park Jae-won. This unexpected encounter sparks love between them.

3. TRUE BEAUTY

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TRUE BEAUTY will be one of the recommended Korean dramas in 2020 with a romantic genre and a touch of comedy. The story of this drama centers around Lim Ju-kyung, a high school student who lacks confidence in her appearance. Ju-kyung has experienced bullying, which has left a scar in her heart. Therefore, Ju-kyung decides to transfer schools.

She is also determined to change her appearance with the help of makeup. Since she started using makeup, Ju-kyung has become beautiful and the center of attention in her new school. She then meets two handsome students, Lee Su-ho and Han Seo-jun. From here, a love triangle story begins between them, interspersed with entertaining comedy.

4. START UP

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START-UP in 2020, became one of the most talked-about Korean dramas. As the title suggests, START-UP tells the story of young people starting their careers in the start-up world, facing various obstacles and challenges along the way.

In this story, there are three main characters who are the focus of the story, namely Seo Dal-Mi, Nam Do-San, and Han Ji-Pyeong. All three have dreams and ambitions to succeed in the start-up world. However, in addition to highlighting their struggles to achieve their goals, a love triangle also becomes an interesting aspect to follow. This drama even divided K-drama lovers into two camps, Team Han Ji-pyeong and Team Nam Do-san.

5. RUN ON

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Another recommended romantic Korean drama in 2020 is RUN ON. As the title suggests, this drama tells the story of a runner named Ki Seon Gyeom. One day, Ki Seon Gyeom starts considering retirement because he no longer feels happy while running.

However, Ki Seon Gyeom cannot completely detach himself from the world of sports. After deciding to retire, he chooses to work as a sports agent. At his new workplace, he meets Oh Mi-joo, a beautiful woman who works as a translator. From their coincidental meeting, feelings of love begin to grow between them.

Those are some of the recommended romantic Korean dramas in 2020 with heartwarming stories. Enjoy watching!

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