8 Recommendations for Korean Dramas About the Love Stories of Widowers or Widows, Not Just Romcoms but Some That Will Make You Cry Too

One More Happy Ending (2016). This drama tells the story of the lives of four women who were once members of a popular girl group in the 90s. Among them is Han Mi Mo (played by Jang Na Ra), a woman who now works at a matchmaking agency specifically for divorced individuals. Han Mi Mo herself is a widow who is in search of true love. This drama depicts the twists and turns of life and romance for those trying to find happiness after divorce.

Go Back Couple (2017). Choi Ban Do (played by Son Ho Jun) and Ma Jin Joo (played by Jang Na Ra) are a married couple who constantly fight and feel unhappy in their marriage. They eventually decide to get a divorce. However, both of them suddenly return to their youth, just before they met and got married. This drama explores second chances in marriage and how love can find its way back.

Emergency Couple (2014). This drama tells the story of Oh Jin Hee (played by Song Ji Hyo) and Oh Chang Min (played by Choi Jin Hyuk), a young couple who get married despite Chang Min's family's objections. Their marriage ends in a bitter divorce. A few years later, they meet again as interns at the same hospital. This drama explores how they try to overcome their past and rediscover love amidst the medical emergencies they face.

Second 20s (2015). This drama tells the story of Ha No Ra (played by Choi Ji Woo), a widow who married young and had to give up her dream of going to college to raise her child. After divorcing at the age of 38, she decides to pursue her dream and return to college. On campus, she meets her old love, Cha Hyun Suk (played by Lee Sang Yoon), who is now her professor. This drama depicts No Ra's journey in rediscovering love and happiness.

Single Cunning Lady (2014). This drama tells the story of Na Ae Ra (played by Lee Min Jung), a woman who divorced her husband, Cha Jung Woo (played by Joo Sang Wook), due to various life difficulties they faced. After the divorce, Ae Ra leads a hard life and realizes that her ex-husband has now become a successful and wealthy CEO. She decides to win back his heart. This drama is filled with funny and emotional moments as they both confront their past and try to restart their relationship.

Encounter (2018). This drama tells the story of Cha Soo Hyun (played by Song Hye Kyo), a widow from an unhappy political marriage. After her divorce, she meets Kim Jin Hyuk (played by Park Bo Gum), a simple and innocent young man, during a trip to Cuba. This meeting brings significant changes to their lives, and they struggle against various obstacles to maintain their love. "Encounter" combines elements of romance and a heartwarming journey of life.

Marriage Contract (2016). Kang Hye Soo (played by Uee) is a young widow struggling to support her daughter after her husband's death. She then meets Han Ji Hoon (played by Lee Seo Jin), a wealthy widower looking for a surrogate mother for his child to fulfill his mother's last wish. Through a marriage contract, they enter a fake marriage that ultimately fosters true feelings of love.

Young Lady and Gentleman (2021). This drama tells the story of Lee Young Kook (played by Ji Hyun Woo), a widower who struggles to care for his three children after the death of his wife. He then hires Park Dan Dan (played by Lee Se Hee), a spirited young woman, as a private tutor for his children. Although they initially have differing viewpoints, feelings of love begin to grow between them. This drama depicts how they overcome their age and background differences to find true love.