8 Romantic Korean Drama Recommendations to Accompany Your Weekend

Kapanlagi.com - After being tired and exhausted from the busy weekdays, the weekend is always the awaited day. There are many activities that can be done, such as meeting up with friends or simply resting to recharge energy for the next week.

Korean dramas can be one of the suitable activities to fill your time on the weekend for those who just want to relax at home. One genre of drama that is a must-watch and highly popular is the romance genre.

Let's check out 8 romantic Korean drama recommendations that can make your weekend colorful and bring a smile to your face!

1. HOMETOWN CHA CHA CHA (2021)

Hometown Cha Cha Cha (instagram.com/tvn_drama)

A drama directed by Yoo Je Won, this is a remake of the Korean film MR. HANDY which was released in 2004. It is a romantic comedy genre and aired in August 2021 on tvN. HOMETOWN CHA CHA CHA tells the story of a dentist named Yoo He Jin (Shin Min Ah) who decides to move to a village named Gongjin. Yoo He Jin, a perfectionist woman from Seoul, meets Hong Dua Shik (Kim Seon Ho), or Chief Hong, who is versatile and becomes a hero in Gongjin, always ready to help everyone.

Gongjin City becomes the highlight setting in HOMETOWN CHA CHA CHA, and you will experience a holiday atmosphere while watching this drama because every episode will always present the beauty of the beach and hills in Gungjin City. Are you a fan of REPLY 1988? Then HOMETOWN CHA CHA CHA is perfect for you because besides the main cast, this drama also tells the stories of other Gongjin residents. There are definitely many moral messages that we can take away, while also smiling at the antics of Chief Hong and Yoo He Jin.

2. YUMI'S CELLS (2021)

Yumi's Cells (asianwiki.com)

Do you know the movie INSIDE OUT that tells the story of five emotions inside a human's body? YUMI'S CELLS has a somewhat similar concept. A concept that is quite unique, YUMI'S CELLS combines animation and real actors in one drama, so it feels like watching a cartoon within a drama.

YUMI'S CELLS tells the story of cells in the brain of an office worker named Yumi (Kim Go Eun). In this drama, Yumi will be paired with Goo Woong (Ahn Bo Hyun), a kind-hearted game developer. Each character has cells in their brain that can also control actions, appetite, and even feelings! Guaranteed, you will find the animations in this drama adorable.

3. TRUE BEAUTY (2020)

True Beauty (instagram.com/tvn_drama)

TRUE BEAUTY is a drama adapted from the webtoon of the same name by Yaongyi. This drama was trending and widely discussed by many people because it addresses a familiar theme in society, which is the power of make up.

The Korean drama TRUE BEAUTY tells the story of Lim Ju Kyung (Moon Ga Young), a smart high school student who is very skilled in using make up. Ju Kyung, who was once bullied by her friends for being considered ugly, is determined to hide her true face and always appear beautiful in front of others. Lee Su Ho (Cha Eun Woo) is a cold, handsome, and intelligent student. Everyone likes the perfect figure of Su Ho.

4. FIGHT FOR MY WAY (2017)

Fight For My Way (asianwiki.com)

FIGHT FOR MY WAY, a romantic drama that also provides a spirited lesson in living life. This drama tells the story of Ko Dong Man (Park Seo Joon) and his childhood friend Choi Ae Ra (Kim Ji Won). Ko Dong Man is a taekwondo athlete who has fallen and strives to become a UFC fighter, while Choi Ae Ra is a department store employee who has had a desire since childhood to become a news anchor.

Choi Ae Ra, Ko Dong Man, and 2 other friends come together and fight to achieve their dreams together. There are many funny scenes that occur as the childhood friendship between Ko Dong Man and Choi Ae Ra slowly turns into love. This drama achieved high ratings during its airing and also received several awards for the cast members.

5. CRASH LANDING ON YOU (2019)

Crash Landing On You (asianwiki.com)

Suddenly stranded in North Korea? CRASH LANDING ON YOU tells the story of Yoon Se Ri (Son Ye Jin), a conglomerate heiress in South Korea who experiences an accident and gets stranded in North Korea. She is encountered by Ri Jung Hyeok (Hyun Bin), a high-ranking officer from North Korea. The vastly different and unfamiliar life in North Korea leads Yoon Se Ri to have a long and interesting journey as she tries to blend in with the citizens and the soldiers.

This drama is one of the booming dramas in 2019. Not only featuring famous actors, but also the captivating storyline about romance, friendship, and life in North Korea successfully captures the attention of the audience.

6. WEIGHTLIFTING FAIRY KIM BOK JOO (2016)

Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo (Mykoreandrama.com)

WEIGHTLIFTING FAIRY KIM BOK JOO is a drama series based on the true story of a weightlifter, Jang Mi Ran, who won gold medals in the Olympics. Directed by Oh Hyun Jong, this drama portrays a love story set in the field of sports school, which is definitely interesting to watch.

WEIGHTLIFTING FAIRY KIM BOK JOO revolves around Kim Bok Joo (Lee Sung Kyung), a strong, powerful, and brave weightlifting student who fights for her dreams. Jung Joon Hyung (Nam Joo Hyuk), a handsome swimmer, turns out to be Bok Joo's childhood friend.

7. LOVE ALARM (2019)

Love Alarm (netflix.com)

What if there was an application that could detect someone's liking? LOVE ALARM is adapted from a Webtoon with the same title, which tells the story of the effort to find love through a liking detection application called Jo Alarm. The advanced Jo Alarm application can send signals to users when there is someone who likes or has feelings for them within a radius of 10 meters.

The love triangle between Kim Jo Jo (Kim So Hyun), Hwang Sun Oh (Song Kang), and Lee Hye Young (Jung Ga Ram) forces them to choose between friendship or love. Currently, LOVE ALARM is available up to its second season on Netflix. Get ready to choose which side Jo Jo, Hye Young, or Sun Oh will be chosen?

8. IT'S OKAY TO NOT BE OKAY (2020)

It's Okay To Not Be Okay (netflix.com)

IT'S OKAY TO NOT BE OKAY is a Korean drama released in 2020. This romantic comedy genre drama stars famous actors and actresses, namely Kim Soo Hyun and Seo Ye Jin. It tells the story of Moon Kang Tae (Kim Soo Hyun), a worker at a psychiatric ward, and Goo Moon Young (Seo Ye Ji), a book writer who has antisocial personality disorder due to past trauma. As the title suggests, this drama has many scenes that can make you laugh and also shed tears.

Aside from romance, this drama addresses mental health issues, making the story and plot quite interesting and unique. Combined with animations related to children's fairy tale books, it portrays the reality of each character's problems.

Those are 8 recommended Korean dramas to accompany your weekend, which one would you like to watch first?

Article written by: Satya Trisnasari

(kpl/mag)