'MY DEMON' Ends, Here Are 5 Fantasy Korean Dramas That Will Make You Emotional

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Delia Ervi Rahmawati

Korean drama MY DEMON finally ended after airing 16 episodes on Saturday, January 20, 2024, on SBS TV channel. In its final episode, MY DEMON recorded a viewership rating of 3.5%. Despite that, this drama starring Song Kang and Kim Yoo Jung managed to captivate the hearts of many viewers, especially international viewers.

MY DEMON is a fantasy drama that tells the love story between an adult human and an immortal demon. Despite its dark fantasy theme, this drama successfully adds romantic and comedic elements in each episode. This is what makes the drama not boring and easily enjoyed by its viewers.

Now, for those of you who have watched MY DEMON and are wondering if there are other dramas that tell the love story between an ordinary human and an immortal creature like this? Let's check out these 5 fantasy Korean drama recommendations!

1. GUARDIAN: THE LONELY AND GREAT GOD/GOBLIN (2016)

Drama Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016) (credit: hancinema.net)

GOBLIN is one of the well-known and beloved fantasy dramas in Korea. This drama tells the story of Kim Shin (Gong Yoo), a Goblin creature who is an immortal magical being. Kim Shin cannot die until he meets his Goblin bride, Ji Eun Tak (Kim Go-Eun), the only ordinary human who can remove the invisible sword in Kim Shin's chest. If Ji Eun Tak successfully removes the sword, Kim Shin will die and disappear. Will their love story end happily or tragically? If you're curious, let's watch it!

2. DOOM AT YOUR SERVICE (2021)

Drama Doom At Your Service (2021) (credit: hancinema.net)

DOOM AT YOUR SERVICE is a heart-wrenching fantasy drama. This drama tells the story of Tak Dong-Kyung (Park Bo Young), who is diagnosed with a severe illness and is predicted to have only 100 days left to live. She constantly feels pain because of her illness until one day she meets Myul Mang (Seo In Guk), who is the god of destruction. Myul Mang makes a deal with Tak Dong-Kyung that he will make her live without feeling pain for 100 days, but in return, Tak Dong-Kyung must make a request for the world to be destroyed. If Tak Dong-Kyung doesn't do it, then the person she loves the most will die instead. Tak Dong-Kyung plans to make herself fall in love with Myul Mang so that he will be the one to perish. Will Tak Dong-Kyung's plan succeed or will the world still be destroyed? Watch the drama to find out the answer!

3. MY ROOMMATE IS A GUMIHO (2021)

Drama My Roommate is A Gumiho (2021) (credit: hancinema.net)

Pernah terbayang kalau roommate-mu ternyata siluman, nggak? MY ROOMMATE IS A GUMIHO adalah drama fantasi yang menceritakan kisah Shin Woo Yeo (Jang Ki Yong) yang ternyata adalah Gumiho atau siluman rubah berekor sembilan. Shin Woo Yeo mempunyai keinginan yang besar untuk menjadi manusia dan untuk mewujudkan hal itu, ia harus mengumpulkan energi manusia ke dalam batu manik. Namun, rencananya terancam gagal karena batu manik tersebut tertelan oleh manusia yang bernama Lee Dam (Lee Hye Ri). Untuk mencari jalan keluar atas masalah ini, akhirnya mereka memutuskan untuk tinggal bersama. Apakah mereka mereka berhasil mengatasi masalah tersebut?

4. TALE OF THE NINE TAILED (2020)

Drama Tale of The Nine Tailed (2020) (credit: hancinema.net)

Still related to the nine-tailed fox spirit, the drama TALE OF THE NINE TAILED is also a good choice for Korean drama lovers. This drama tells the story of Lee Yeon (Lee Dong Wook), a Gumiho who is tasked with hunting down supernatural creatures that threaten the world while also searching for his first love's reincarnation.

On the other hand, there is Nam Ji Ah (Jo Bo Ah), who works as a producer of an urban myth show on television. In investigating for her show, she meets Lee Yeon, whom she finds peculiar. She tries to find out Lee Yeon's true identity because she suspects that he was involved in the car accident she experienced as a child. In that accident, Nam Ji Ah's parents' bodies disappeared. This is what makes Nam Ji Ah want to get closer to Lee Yeon. Will Lee Yeon find his first love? And will Nam Ji Ah be able to solve the mystery behind that accident?

5. HOTEL DEL LUNA (2019)

Drama Hotel Del Luna (2019) (credit: hancinema.net)

HOTEL DEL LUNA tells the story of Jang Man Wol (IU), a human who has lived for 1,300 years. She is tasked with being the owner of Hotel Del Luna, a place to serve spirits. This task is a punishment for the serious sin she committed in the past. Jang Man Wol's life begins to change with the arrival of Koo Chan Sung (Yeo Jin Goo), a human assigned as the manager of Hotel Del Luna. Jang Man Wol starts to feel love and slowly all the mysteries behind the hotel begin to unfold.

This drama is suitable for Korean drama lovers who enjoy the fantasy and horror genre. However, don't be afraid because this drama is also wrapped in comedy that can reduce the tension for viewers.

Well, those are 5 fantasy Korean drama recommendations that are suitable for those of you who still can't move on from MY DEMON. Enjoy watching!

(kpl/del)