Can they keep it together when living together? Check out our list of dramas that turn the awkward moments into cute romance.

Accidental Roommates

Scholars Kang San (Ryeoun), Kim Shi Yeol (Kang Hoon), and Jeong Yoo Ha (Jung Gun Joo) have all come to the capital to take the civil service entrance exam – in the hope of one day becoming top-ranking public officials. But together with the innkeeper Yoon Dan Oh (Shin Ye Eun), they stumble upon clues about a bizarre disappearance that took place over a decade ago. Do they have what it takes to solve the puzzling mystery – and possibly find love on the way? This 2023 South Korean drama series was directed by Kim Jung Min.

The Secret Romantic Guesthouse

As the future heir to Geumnam Group, Ji Ho Jun (Kim Ji Woong) has always lived a privileged life. Carefree and happy-go-lucky, Ho Jun is stunned when his father issues an unexpected ultimatum. Forced out of the house, he must survive on his own for the next two years. In addition, Ho Jun must lead the Geumnam Group’s newest business team and achieve impressive results. Lost and clueless, Ho Jun moves into Poongduck Villa, only to discover that the villa's owner, Seo Jae Yun (Yoon Seo Bin), is not only his new landlord but also an employee at his family's company and a member of his team. As the two navigate their intertwined lives, they begin to discover that this seemingly cruel twist of fate might be exactly what they both need. A story of finding love in unexpected places, this 2022 South Korean romantic drama was directed by Teddy Hwang.

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Living with my boss sucks 😆

Misfortune has struck webtoon editor Tak Dong Kyeong (Park Bo Young) for years, leaving her orphaned, diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor, and broken-hearted. When she drunkenly calls upon the heavens to put her out of her misery, a Doom entity named Myeol Mang (Seo In Guk) appears. He agrees to grants her wish in 100 days if she is willing to pay the ultimate price.Things get complicated, however, when this leads them to start developing feelings for one another. Could love free Myeol Mang from his undead duties – and save Dong Kyeong from death? This 2021 South Korean drama series was directed by Kwon Young Il.

Doom at Your Service

My heart goes Doom 💕

Tencent

As a small business owner, Gu Xi Xi (Wang Yu Wen) created a successful life for herself working as a fashion industry shopper who helps brides-to-be find the perfect dress for their big day. Her happy life is soon derailed when fate forces her into a contract wedding with Yin Si Chen (Wang Zi Qi), the cold-hearted CEO of a major company. The pretend “happy couple” spends most of their time hating each other, until Xi Xi’s long-time friend, Mo Zi Xian (Ian Yi), comes back into her life. Si Chen finally starts to realize that she means more to him. Can this ice cold CEO win the heart of his contracted bride? This 2021 Chinese romance series was directed by Li Yao Bo and Chu De Jian.

Once We Get Married

Till Contract do us Part 

At twenty-seven, Akiha Okada (Nana Seino) is thriving in her career and personal life but faces relentless pressure from her grandmother to marry. Content with her single status, Akiha rejects a proposal from Shu Momose (Kentaro Sakaguchi), a reliable yet unromantic suitor. However, when her grandmother's restaurant faces bankruptcy, Akiha finds herself in a surprising arrangement with Shu, who offers her five million yen to marry him. As their fake marriage unfolds, Akiha and Shu must navigate the unexpected challenges of their new life together. What starts as a business deal begins to transform into something far deeper, revealing that their unorthodox union might be the key to finding true love.

ONLY JUST MARRIED

Love Under Contract team 

Fearless emergency service worker Kang San Hyeok (Park Hae Jin) is blighted by memory gaps. But when his rescue work leads him to a seemingly enchanted forest, he starts discovering clues about his childhood. He also meets Jeong Yeong Jae (Jo Bo Ah), a passionate young surgeon who has just begun a residency in the forest. As they spend more time in the woodland, they feel a strange bond drawing them together. Could their pasts somehow be intertwined? Will they learn the truth in this forest? And could it bring them to love? This 2020 South Korean romantic drama was directed by Oh Jong Rok.

Forest

Mysterious Forest Team

Jung Se Ri (Kim So Jeong), who can see and communicate with ghosts, discovers their origins and reasons for haunting specific locations. Working part-time at a coffee shop, her unique ability remains a secret until she meets Song Ji Chan (Jung Chan Woo), a recently deceased arrogant business heir who cannot remember the circumstances of his death. After revealing his ghostly status, Se Ri reluctantly allows Ji Chan to stay at her home and helps him investigate the truth behind his mysterious accident. As they delve into the business group's operations, an unexpected connection begins to develop between the living woman and her spectral "roommate". This is a 2022 South Korean supernatural drama directed by Hwang Kyu Seong.

My Chilling Roommate

Four university friends navigate life's complexities with unique personalities. Xia Lang Lang (Shen Yue) is a tomboyish, logical student who discovers her softer, romantic side. Huangfu Shu Min (Zhang Ruo Nan) learns to break free from her dependent nature, while Fan Xiao Yu (Vivienne Tien) begins exploring business and personal independence despite her family's expectations. Yang Jia Qian (Zhang Xin Yi) reveals hidden depths now that she's away from her family's watchful eye. As these young women embark on their university journey, they each confront personal challenges and grow beyond their initial limitations. Their friendship provides support as they individually seek to understand themselves and their potential. This is a 2021 Chinese drama series directed by Li Zhi.

Be Yourself

🎓 Our Perfect Summer Team🌞

For the past 999 years, the fox-like gumiho has been collecting human energy in a precious bead in an attempt to become human while posing as a professor named Shin Woo Yeo (Jang Ki Yong). But his plans are thrown into jeopardy when student Lee Dam (Hyeri) accidentally swallows his bead – threatening to end his hopes of becoming human… and kill Dam! In desperation, Woo Yeo suggests they live together until they can find a way out of this mess. Will this unconventional arrangement lead them to a solution… or to romance? This 2021 South Korean drama series was based on a webtoon by Na and was directed by Park Joon Hwa and Nam Sung Woo.

My Roommate is a Gumiho

How To Tame A Fox Team

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

Serial bookworm Waka Kashiwagi (Yurika Nakamura) has a problem: her collection of books has grown too large to fit in a regular house! But when she bumps into high school classmate Shinobu Kamijo (Ryosuke Hashimoto), it looks like Waka may have found a solution. Now a successful scientific researcher, Shinobu has a large residence that can also house Waka – and her vast array of books. Waka agrees, although the duo have a history: in high school, Shinobu kissed Waka while she was reading in the school library, but moved overseas with his family shortly after. Unbeknownst to Waka, Shinobu still has feelings for her. Will Waka’s love for literature leave no room for romance – or could her new living arrangements lay the foundations for a new relationship? This 2021 Japanese drama series, based on a manga series by Hiiro Kisaragi, was directed by Akimori Sakemi, Yuta Yoshikawa, and Yui Matsuzaki.

Blinded Kiss

Bookworm's Lover Team💖 

When Joseon-era mermaid Sim Cheong (Jun Ji Hyun) follows her true love, she finds herself mysteriously transported into modern-day Seoul. Though separated from her true love, she soon crosses paths with his doppelgänger, Heo Joon Jae (Lee Min Ho). With nowhere else to go, Joon Jae takes the stranded mermaid in, though not out of the goodness of his heart. As a con artist, Joon Jae is quick to spot the priceless jade bracelet Sim Cheong wears. Determined to take Sim Cheong for all she’s worth, Joon Jae soon finds himself thinking twice about the mermaid after she helps him evade the lethal plans of his greedy stepmother. As the two draw closer together, will the charms of the ancient mermaid begin to melt the icy heart of a bitter conman? Inspired by a historical folktale, this 2016 South Korean drama series was directed by Jin Hyuk.

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