6 Korean Blind Date and Arranged Marriage Dramas That Will Make You Emotional, Guaranteed Fun!

Kapanlagi.com - Arranged marriage is a classic theme in dramas. From the past until now, many Korean arranged marriage dramas have been produced. The motifs behind the story are quite diverse.

Not only done by parents, the story in this arranged marriage drama can also start from blind dates. The meeting of the two main characters is usually arranged by a friend until the seeds of love grow between them.

Now, if you are looking for recommendations for Korean blind date and arranged marriage dramas that will make you emotional, please check out some reviews below.

 

1. BUSSINESS PROPOSAL (2022)

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Rating	8.1/10 15,851 votes Imdb
Durasi	60 minutes
Episode	12
Airing	Netflix SBS
Cast	Ahn Hyo Seop, Kim Se Jeong, Kim Min Gue, Seol In Ah

The next blind date matchmaking drama is titled BUSINESS PROPOSAL. This drama presents a light but entertaining story. The story focuses on the arranged marriage of a handsome CEO by his grandfather. However, the CEO has a desire to determine his own path.

The story begins when Shin Ha-ri, a researcher at a large food company, replaces her friend on a blind date. Unexpectedly, the man she meets on the blind date turns out to be the CEO of the company where she works. In the course of the story, there are many cute and adorable moments that will make you smile.

 

2. YUMI CELL (2021)

Rating	8.2/10 - 2,413 votes Imdb
Durasi	70 minutes
Episode	14
Airing	iQIYI, VIKI, PRIME VIDEO
Cast	Kim Go-eun, Park Jin-young, Ahn Bo-Hyun, Lee Yoo-Bi

One of the recommended blind date matchmaking dramas is YUMI CELL. The matchmaking story is arranged by a friend. The story revolves around Yumi, a woman who has been living alone for a long time and really wants a partner in her life.

Yumi then feels the love vibe for a man at her workplace. They build a strong and promising relationship until Yumi hopes for the same feelings from the man. However, on what is considered their first date, Yumi is surprised when her colleague reveals his intention to match her with a friend named Woong.

Initially, the matchmaking between Yumi and Woong did not go smoothly. However, as time goes by, Yumi and Woong find similarities and appreciate each other. Curious about their full story?

 

3. MARRIAGE, NOT DATING (2014)

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Rating	7.5/10
Duration	1 hour 7 minutes
Episodes	16
Aired on	tvN, iQIYI, Tubi, WeTV
Starring	Yeon Woo Jin, Han Groo, Jung Jin Woon, Han Sun Hwa

The next matchmaking drama you can watch is MARRIAGE, NOT DATING. This drama consists of 16 episodes and was first aired from July 4 to August 23, 2014. The drama tells the story of Gong Ki Tae's life, a successful scholar who is constantly pressured by his family to get married.

To overcome this pressure, Ki Tae decides to introduce Joo Jang Mi to his family as his fake girlfriend. However, as time goes by, they fall in love with each other and eventually decide to get married. Their relationship is not always smooth sailing as they face various obstacles that test their bond.

 

4. QUEEN FOR SEVEN DAYS (2017)

Rating	7.6/10 - 614 votes Imdb
Duration	60 minutes
Episodes	20
Aired on	KBS2, Apple TV, Netflix, Viki
Starring	Park Min Young, Yeon Woo Jin, Lee Dong Gun

Matchmaking may have been a common occurrence in the past, especially during the royal era. It is not surprising that there are several saeguk or royal dramas that tell stories about matchmaking. One of the recommended Korean matchmaking dramas in the royal era is QUEEN FOR SEVEN DAYS.

This drama offers a touching and heartwarming story. Set in the royal era, the drama focuses on Lady Shin, a member of the royal family. As the title suggests, Lady Shin is forced to ascend the throne but only for seven days. She faces defeat due to betrayal and political intrigue, including from her former husband whom she once deeply loved.

 

5. PRINCESS HOURS (2006)

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Rating	7.6/10 - 2,795 votes Imdb
Durasi	60 minutes
Episode	24
Tayang	MBC, Viki, WeTV
Pemain	Yoon Eun Hye, Joo Ji Hoon, Song Ji Hyo, Kim Jeong Hoon

PRINCESS HOURS is also one of the must-watch Korean arranged marriage dramas. You will see an alternative reality in the 21st century where Korea still maintains its monarchy system and imperial family since 1945. The story focuses on the life of Crown Prince Lee Shin of Korea and his marriage to Chae-kyeong.

The atmosphere of this drama is full of political intrigue within the royal environment filled with the conspiracy of the elites. In addition, this drama also tells the struggle of Crown Prince Lee Shin and Chae-kyeong in maintaining their love relationship.

 

6. 1% OF ANYTHING (2003)

Rating	7.0 Mydramalist
Durasi	52 minutes
Episode	26
Tayang	MBC
Pemain	Kang Dong Woo, Kim Jung Hwa, Han Hye Jin, Lee Byung Wook

There is one more recommendation for Korean arranged marriage dramas that you must watch. This drama is titled 1% OF ANYTHING. The story in it is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Hyun Go Woon. In general, this drama tells the story of a fake relationship between Lee Jae In and Kim Da Hyun. They got married because they were arranged by Jae In's grandfather. However, cleverly, Jae In made a marriage contract with Da Hyun for 10 months in order to inherit his grandfather's assets. So, how will their story continue?

Well, KLovers, those are a series of Korean arranged marriage and blind date drama recommendations that will make you emotional and guaranteed to be exciting.

 

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