Recommendations for Korean Dramas about Infidelity, Guaranteed to Make You Feel Frustrated (PART 2)

Korean dramas themed around infidelity always manage to capture attention due to their storylines filled with emotional conflict. Tales involving love betrayal often take viewers on a tension-filled journey that keeps them awake until the end. Are you a fan of dramas with such themes? If so, you will love this list of Korean dramas about infidelity!

In this section, we will present the latest Korean dramas that offer infidelity intrigue in domestic life. From forbidden love stories full of temptation to betrayals in the world of power, these dramas will evoke various feelings from the audience. Some even take us into darker situations filled with surprises!

Summarized by KapanLagi.com from various sources on Monday, (28/4/2025), here are recommendations for Korean dramas that are a must-watch if you are looking for stories with infidelity themes that are frustrating and full of emotion. Get ready to be surprised by the twists and turns in the plot!

1. Love Affairs in the Afternoon (2019): The Forbidden Love that Tempts

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Love Affairs in the Afternoon is a Korean drama adapted from the Japanese drama Hirugai: Love Affairs in the Afternoon. This drama tells the story of Son Je Un (Park Ha Sun), a wife who feels bored with life in a small town after moving with her husband. This boredom eventually leads her to meet Yoon Jung Woo (Lee Sang Yeob), who fills the emptiness in her heart.

Je Un's life changes when she begins an affair with Jung Woo, which initially serves as an escape from her boredom. However, this relationship develops into something more complicated and emotional, making this drama full of tension and poignancy.

2. The Last Empress (2018): Infidelity Behind Power

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The drama The Last Empress tells the story of Emperor Lee Hyuk (Shin Sung Rok) who appears to be perfect in the eyes of the public. However, behind it all, he harbors many secrets and evils. Lee Hyuk has a secret lover, Min Yoo Ra (Lee Elijah), who works as his personal assistant.

This affair unfolds against a backdrop of a royal court filled with intrigue. Not only about forbidden love, The Last Empress also presents elements of power and betrayal within the royal family.

3. Ms. Perfect (2017): When the Mistress Threatens the Family

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In Ms. Perfect, Ko So Young plays Shim Jae Bok, a woman who works hard to support her family. However, her husband continues to cheat despite being caught several times.

This drama explores how a woman struggles to maintain her family after being betrayed by her husband. Her husband's infidelity becomes the center of conflict in this drama.

4. The Penthouse (2020): Infidelity in a Luxurious Environment

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The Penthouse is a drama that tells the story of Cheon Seo Jin (Kim So Yeon), who lives lavishly with her husband, Ha Yoon Cheol (Yoon Jong Hoon). However, their marriage begins to crumble when Seo Jin gets involved in an affair with Joo Dan Tae, a cunning and manipulative man. This drama raises themes of betrayal in a luxurious life, with a subplot involving revenge and lies.

5. The Lady in Dignity (2017): Facing Infidelity in a Luxurious Life

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This drama tells the story of Woo Ah Jin (Kim Hee Seon), a woman who lives lavishly after getting married, but her husband cheats on her with another woman. After the affair is revealed, Ah Jin's life changes drastically, and she must confront the bitter reality of her once-perfect life. The Lady in Dignity illustrates how shattered a person's life can become when trapped in luxury and facing betrayal.

6. Goodbye to Goodbye (2018): Hidden Infidelity in Marriage

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Goodbye to Goodbye tells the story of Jung Hyo (Jo Bo Ah), a college student who is pregnant out of wedlock and tries to seek accountability from her boyfriend who does not want to take responsibility. While living with her boyfriend's mother, she discovers hidden infidelity within the family. This drama is full of surprises that lead Jung Hyo to a new understanding of relationships and betrayal within marriage.

7. Listen To Love (2016): Infidelity that Destroys Family Life

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In Listen to Love, Do Hyun-woo (Lee Sun Kyun) discovers that his wife is cheating, and he begins to follow in her footsteps. This drama combines elements of comedy and tension that are entertaining, even though the core story is about a husband's efforts to save his marriage. Although lighthearted, this story is very touching about betrayal in marriage.

8. VIP (2019): An Affair That Causes a Marriage Crisis

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In VIP, Na Jung Sun (Jang Na Ra) begins to suspect that her husband, Park Sung Joon (Lee Sang Yoon), is having an affair with a coworker. The tension in their household escalates as Jung Sun tries to uncover the identity of her husband's mistress, making the audience increasingly curious about the storyline. This drama offers tension and unexpected surprises.

9. Misty (2018): A Mystery of Infidelity That Leads to Destruction

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Misty focuses on Go Hye Ran (Ji Jin Hee), who becomes a suspect in the murder of her ex-boyfriend, Kevin Lee. This drama shows how infidelity in Hye Ran's marriage to Kang Tae Wook (Kim Nam Joo) brings destruction to their lives. With a plot full of mystery, this drama presents emotionally stirring tension.

10. Cheat on Me If You Can (2020): A Marriage Full of Lies

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Cheat on Me If You Can tells the story of Song Mi-kyung (Kim Ji-soo), a woman who seems to have a perfect married life. However, she discovers that her husband is cheating on her with another woman. This infidelity reveals many lies and shatters their family life. The drama explores the complexities of a marriage filled with lies and betrayal.

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