This list does not include time-travel. The only exception is Faith because some characters have powers.

FANTASY DRAMAS

KBS02

Park Ji Sang (Ahn Jae Hyun) works as a hepato-pancreato-biliary surgeon in one of Korea’s best cancer research hospitals. He’s also a vampire, born from parents infected with a virus known as VBT-01 that causes vampirism. Despite this, Ji Sang is a firm believer in the sanctity of human life, and suppresses his blood-drinking instincts to save patients’ lives. He reunites with highly competent surgeon Yoo Ri Ta (Ku Hye Sun), the hospital owner’s niece whom he once saved from a dangerous situation, and begins to fall for her, but she doesn’t seem to remember him. However, when diabolical vampire doctor Lee Jae Wook (Ji Jin Hee) takes over as the new chief, Ji Sang will need to keep his wits about him to prevent danger to himself, his patients, and Ri Ta from harm.

Blood

Bloody team

Park Bong Pal (Taecyeon), a college student with the ability to see ghosts, works as a part-time exorcist. When he meets Kim Hyeon Ji (Kim So Hyun), the ghost of a 19-year-old who died in a car accident, they form an unexpected partnership. After accidentally kissing, Hyun Ji discovers Bong Pal might hold the key to her past and moves in with him. Together, they help ghosts cross over to the afterlife, using Hyun Ji's unique ability to see how ghosts died. As they investigate, they become intrigued by the mysterious Professor Joo Hye Seong (Kwon Yool), who seems connected to their individual mysteries. This is a 2016 South Korean supernatural drama series based on the webcomic "Ssawooja Gwishina" by Im In Seu, directed by Park Joon Hwa.

Bring It On, Ghost

GHOSTBUSTERS

In 14th-century Goryeo, loyal and fearless general Choi Young (Lee Min Ho) is tasked by King Gongmin (Ryu Deok Hwan) to find a legendary doctor capable of healing the dying queen. Through a mysterious portal, he travels 700 years into the future, landing in modern-day Seoul. There, he encounters Yoo Eun Soo (Kim Hee Sun), a feisty plastic surgeon who initially believes him to be a delusional cosplayer. Kidnapped and brought back to Goryeo, Eun Soo struggles to adapt to the ancient world and its primitive medical practices, all while facing political intrigue and the dangers of a warring kingdom. As she reluctantly treats the royal family and Choi Young protects her fiercely, an unlikely romance blossoms amidst their desperate attempts to find a way for her to return home.

The Great Doctor

The Faith Team

Hunan TV

In a world a century after a devastating war between the Ice and Fire Tribes, Prince Ka Suo (Feng Shao Feng) reluctantly becomes king of the dwindling Ice Tribe, despite yearning to be with his forbidden love, Li Luo (Victoria Song), a powerful sorceress of common birth. His ambitious half-brother Kong Shi (Ma Tian Yu) plots to seize the throne, while Yan Da (Zhang Meng), the Fire Tribe's royal daughter, supports Kong Shi's ambitions. When both Kong Shi and Li Luo mysteriously disappear, Ka Suo must defend his vulnerable kingdom from the looming threat of another tribal conflict.

Ice Fantasy

Gone with the Shirt Team

After overcoming a difficult childhood, Jang Hye Sung (Lee Bo Young) finally succeeds in becoming a public defender. However, she sees her job purely as a way to make money, and tends to push people away with her blunt, jaded personality. Her outlook changes, though, when she unexpectedly runs into high school student Park Soo Ha (Lee Jong Suk) who claims he can help her. Soo Ha developed a strange ability to read people’s minds through eye contact after his father’s murder ten years prior – and teenage Hye Sung, who also witnessed the incident, eventually put the murderer behind bars. Though initially reluctant, Hye Sung allows Soo Ha to stick around, and his ability gives Hye Sung additional assistance in the courtroom. However, when Soo Ha’s father’s murderer is released, Hye Sung and Soo Ha are faced with their most dangerous situation yet.

I Hear Your Voice

JTBC

When Queen Sim (Jang Hee Jin) struggles with infertility, she seeks help from shaman Hong Joo (Yum Jung Ah), whose powerful black magic helps her give birth to twins Soon Hwae (Yeo Hoe Hyun) and Seo Ri (Kim Sae Ron). However, the dark sorcery curses Seo Ri, causing the Queen to abandon her. Rescued by Poong Yeon's (Kwak Si Yang) father, Seo Ri grows up in hiding, learning witchcraft with her friend Poong Yeon and helper Choi Hyun Seo (Lee Sung Jae). When she encounters royal physician Heo Jun (Yoon Shi Yoon), she hopes he can help her break the curse and reclaim her true identity. This is a 2016 South Korean historical fantasy drama directed by Jo Hyun Tak, inspired by the classic medical text "Mirror of Eastern Medicine" from the Joseon Dynasty.

Mirror of the Witch

Team Bewitched

Tencent

Xue Ling Qiao (Kim Tae Hwan), a 500-year-old mutant with supernatural powers, awakens from a century-long slumber after B-actress Tian Jing Zhi (Wu Qian) experiences a car accident. Using his extraordinary abilities, Ling Qiao heals Jing Zhi and unexpectedly moves into her apartment. As they navigate their tumultuous living arrangement and Jing Zhi's struggling acting career, they gradually develop an unlikely bond. Their relationship takes an intriguing turn when they discover a mysterious conspiracy that has mysteriously connected their destinies across centuries. This is a 2016 Chinese supernatural romantic comedy series directed by Deng Ke.

My Amazing Boyfriend

The Mutant Team

While visiting a Buddhist temple, college student and unsuccessful aspiring actor Cha Dae Woong (Lee Seung Gi) accidentally unleashes a legendary nine-tailed fox, Mi Ho (Shin Min Ah), from her 500-year prison. Initially terrified, Dae Woong discovers Mi Ho's true desire: to become human. He reluctantly agrees to help her, but that’s easier said than done. As Mi Ho navigates the modern world with innocent curiosity, their odd relationship blossoms into an unlikely romance. However, a mysterious, ancient being with his own agenda is keeping a secret from Mi Ho and Dae Woong that could tear them apart for good. Will Dae Woong help Mi Ho succeed in becoming a human, even if it means giving up everything?

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