6 Korean Dramas with Mystical Themes that Have Romantic Love Stories

Kapanlagi.com - The South Korean entertainment industry never runs out of ideas and creativity in creating a booming drama. Even genres that contain mystical and fantasy elements always successfully capture the attention of netizens. Although they may seem scary because they feature ghosts or other mystical figures, these 6 dramas actually have romantic love stories that are equally captivating. Which one is your favorite, KLovers?

1. MASTER'S SUN

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When it comes to mystical Korean dramas, MASTER'S SUN is definitely a must-watch. The story revolves around Tae Gong Shil (Gong Hyo Jin), who had experienced an accident. Since then, she has the ability to see ghosts, which often scares her. One day, she meets Joo Joong Won (So Ji Sub), the president director of a large mall. Strangely, when she touches Joong Won, the ghosts that Gong Shil sees instantly disappear.

Although some scenes of ghost appearances may startle and give you goosebumps, the sweet chemistry between Joong Won and Gong Shil makes this drama very captivating. You'll regret it if you haven't watched it yet!

2. BRING IT ON, GHOST

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Before Ok TaecYeon and Kim So Hyun became trending through their latest dramas, VINCENZO and RIVER WHERE THE MOON RISES, they were brought together in the drama BRING IT ON, GHOST. The story is about Park Bong Pal (Ok TaecYeon), a young man with the special ability to see ghosts. Because of this talent, he works in exorcism rituals.

One day, he encounters a beautiful ghost named Kim Hyun Ji (Kim So Hyun). Initially, Hyun Ji, who had lost her memory, was bothersome to Bong Pal. But gradually, they become close and even embark on a mission together. Despite the scary ghosts that appear in this drama, the sweet love story of Park Bong Pal and Kim Hyun Ji will definitely keep you hooked on watching!

3. OH MY GHOST

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Even though it incorporates mystical elements in its story, this Korean drama is not any less romantic. The plot revolves around Na Bong Sun (Park Bo Young), who works as an assistant chef. Due to her shy nature and low self-confidence, she is often scolded by her boss, Kang Sun Woo (Jo Joong Suk), a famous star chef.

Bong Sun secretly has feelings for Sun Woo. Her boss starts to notice Bong Sun when her personality suddenly becomes livelier after being possessed by the spirit of Shin Soon Ae (Kim Seul Gi). This is what makes Sun Woo fall in love with Bong Sun. But, it makes you curious, does Sun Woo actually like Bong Sun or the spirit of Shin Soon Ae?

4. GOBLIN

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Even though it doesn't revolve around ghost stories, there are many supernatural creatures present in GOBLIN. This popular drama tells the story of Kim Shin (Gong Yoo), who is cursed to become a Goblin and live an eternal life until he can find a human bride to end his immortality.

After living for 900 years, Kim Shin is finally reunited with Ji Eun Tak (Kim Go Eun), who turns out to be the bride he has been waiting for. GOBLIN not only presents a romantic story between Kim Shin and Ji Eun Tak, but also includes Grim Reaper (Lee Dong Wook) who falls in love with Sunny (Yoo In Na). Their love story is also sweet.

5. LOVELY HORRIBLY

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This drama also presents a horror story that will surprise and give you goosebumps. However, it still includes a romantic story from the main actors. The story revolves around Oh Eul Soon (Song Ji Hyo), a horror drama writer who can see ghosts. She works together with Yoo Philip (Park Si Hoo), a top star who is the main actor in his latest drama.

However, it turns out that they were born on the same date and time, which makes their fates intertwined. In addition, one by one, the events written in Eul Soon's script actually happen in real life. Despite many scary scenes, the chemistry between Eul Soon and Philip still develops perfectly.

6. HOTEL DEL LUNA

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For those who have watched this Korean drama, it will be difficult to move on from the chemistry presented by the two main actors, IU and Yeo Jin Goo. The story itself revolves around Jang Man Wol (IU), who manages a mystical hotel that serves as a transit place for ghosts to the afterlife.

However, because her manager is going to retire, Man Wol looks for a suitable replacement. She chooses Goo Chan Sung (Yeo Jin Goo), a young man who graduated from Harvard. Although they often argue at the beginning, Man Wol and Chan Sung gradually become closer and fall in love with each other. It is later revealed that Man Wol is cursed to live for 1,300 years because of a mistake she made in the past. Will they be able to be together?

Those were the recommendations for Korean dramas with a mystical theme that also offer romantic stories. Which one is your favorite, KLovers?

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