8 Recommendations for Korean Dramas Similar to 'BOYFRIEND ON DEMAND' with Unusual Romance Concepts

Kapanlagi.com - Korean Dramas with unique romance concepts always manage to attract viewers' attention. One that has been widely discussed lately is Boyfriend on Demand, a drama with a love story that begins in the virtual world.

This story follows the life of Seo Mi-Rae, a webtoon producer who is used to living without a boyfriend due to her busy work schedule. Her life changes when she uses a device called Monthly Issue Boyfriend that takes her to a virtual world full of perfect men.

The unusual romance concept has made many viewers search for other Korean dramas with similar themes. Several titles present unique love conflicts, ranging from contract relationships to cross-world romances.

1. Business Proposal (2022)

A business proposal and a love story that begins from a blind date (credit:instagram.com/sbsdrama.official)

The drama Business Proposal (2022) stars Kim Se-Jeong as Shin Ha-Ri and Ahn Hyo-Seop as Kang Tae-Moo. The story begins when Ha-Ri substitutes for her friend on a blind date. Ha-Ri intentionally plans to make her friend’s potential partner reject her.

However, she is shocked to discover that the man she meets is the CEO of the company where she works. Kang Tae-Moo, annoyed by his grandfather's blind date plan, decides to marry the first woman he meets. Without knowing her true identity, he then asks Ha-Ri to marry him.

2. Forecasting Love and Weather (2022)

Forecasting Love and Weather showcases romance in a meteorological office (credit:instagram.com/jtbcdrama)

The drama Forecasting Love and Weather (2022) stars Park Min-Young as Jin Ha-Kyung and Song Kang as Lee Shi-Woo. The story is set at the Korea Meteorological Administration. Jin Ha-Kyung is known as a very disciplined worker who maintains a boundary between her personal life and work.

Her cold demeanor makes her seem like a loner in the office. Meanwhile, Lee Shi-Woo is a smart employee with a high IQ who has a free-thinking approach. Their interactions bring an unexpected love story in the workplace.

3. Would You Marry Me (2025)

Would you marry me and a fake marriage life for 90 days (credit:instagram.com/sbsdrama.official)

The drama Would You Marry Me (2025) stars Choi Woo-Sik as Kim Woo-Joo and Jung So-Min as Yoo Me-Ri. The story centers around Woo-Joo, who works as the marketing team leader at a family bakery. One day, he meets Me-Ri, who is a designer from a partner company. Unexpectedly, the woman asks Woo-Joo to marry her.

This request arises because Me-Ri is facing various life problems, including a broken engagement. They eventually live as a new couple for 90 days.

4. Radio Romance (2018)

Radio romance and the story of a radio writer pursuing a famous actor (credit:mydramalist)

The drama Radio Romance (2018) stars Kim So-Hyun as Song Geu-Rim and Yoon Doo-Joon as Ji Soo-Ho. Geu-Rim works as a radio program writer inspired by her habit of listening to the radio with her mother.

Her career is nearly over when her DJ leaves Korea. She then gets a new opportunity if she can persuade the famous actor Ji Soo-Ho to become a radio host. Ji Soo-Ho is known as a popular actor who seems to have a perfect life. However, he actually harbors personal issues and suffers from depression.

5. W: Two Worlds Apart (2016)

W: two worlds apart and the romance between the real world and webtoon (credit:mydramalist)

The drama W: Two Worlds Apart (2016) stars Lee Jong-Suk as Kang Chul and Han Hyo-Joo as Oh Yeon-Joo. The story combines the real world with the webtoon world. Oh Yeon-Joo is a surgeon whose father created a famous webtoon titled W.

When her father goes missing, Yeon-Joo suddenly gets dragged into the comic world. There, she meets Kang Chul, who is the main character in the story. Yeon-Joo then realizes that she can only enter and exit the webtoon world depending on Kang Chul's feelings.

6. She Would Never Know (2021)

She Would Never Know and the romance story of coworkers in the cosmetics industry (credit:instagram.com/jtbcdrama)

The drama She Would Never Know (2021) stars Won Jin-A as Yoon Song-A and Ro Woon as Chae Hyun-Seung. Song-A works as a marketer at a cosmetics company. She has big dreams of establishing her own cosmetic brand.

In the same workplace is Hyun-Seung, who begins to take an interest in her. Hyun-Seung tries to approach Song-A seriously. However, Song-A refuses because she does not want to enter into a relationship with a younger man.

7. The Story of Park's Marriage Contract (2024)

The story of the park's marriage contract and the time-crossing contract marriage (credit:mydramalist)

The drama The Story of Park's Marriage Contract (2024) stars Lee Se-Young as Park Yeon-Woo and Bae In-Hyuk as Kang Tae-Ha. The story begins in the 19th century when Yeon-Woo gets married. On the night of her wedding, her husband confesses to suffering from a heart disease and then passes away.

Yeon-Woo experiences a great tragedy in her life. After being kidnapped and thrown into a well, she suddenly wakes up in present-day Seoul. There she meets Kang Tae-Ha, who has an identical face to her husband.

8. Wedding Impossible (2024)

Wedding impossible and fake marriage in a chaebol family (credit:instagram.com/tvn_drama)

The drama Wedding Impossible (2024) stars Jun Jong-Seo as Na A-Jeong and Kim Do-Wan as Lee Do-Han. A-Jeong is a supporting actress who has never landed a major role. Do-Han is her long-time friend from a chaebol family.

He is pressured by his family to marry soon despite having a secret he cannot reveal. Do-Han then asks A-Jeong to pretend to be his wife. Conflict arises when Do-Han's younger brother, played by Moon Sang-Min, tries to thwart the plan.

9. Popular Q&A About Korean Dramas

Q: What is the main story of Boyfriend on Demand
A: Boyfriend on Demand tells the story of Seo Mi-Rae who enters a virtual world through the Monthly Issue Boyfriend device and experiences romance with perfect men.

Q: Who are the main cast members of Boyfriend on Demand
A: The main characters are Kim Ji-Soo as Seo Mi-Rae and Seo In-Guk as Park Kyeong-Nam.

Q: What is the main theme of the drama Boyfriend on Demand
A: Its main theme is virtual romance that affects real life and relationship conflicts in the workplace.

Q: What Korean dramas have a unique concept like Boyfriend on Demand
A: Some dramas with unique romance concepts include Business Proposal, W: Two Worlds Apart, Wedding Impossible, and Would You Marry Me.

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