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Lee Wan (Lee Jong Hyuk) and Shin Ki Tae (Lee Seung Gyu) are best friends. At school, they are almost inseparable and are always to be found hanging out together outside the classroom. Lee Wan is also attracted to Shin Ki Tae, and wants to start a romantic relationship with him. One day, Lee Wan confesses his feelings to his friend, who is stunned by this. The duo parts on unhappy terms.

Now, seven years later, the two young men are trying to navigate the job market – with varying degrees of success. Shin Ki Tae has become a middle manager at a team leader at a startup gaming company. He has built up a reputation as a programming ace. Lee Wan, meanwhile, has become a keen illustrator. When Shin Ki Tae’s company posts a job ad for an illustrator for a new dating-themed game, Lee Wan comes to the interview. Could romance spark for these two the second time around?

“Our Dating Sim” is a 2023 South Korean drama series that was directed by Lim Hyun Hee.

Our Dating Sim

Re:Try First Love Game

As the beloved youngest daughter of a well-to-do family, Yoon Dan Oh (Shin Ye Eun) lived a charmed life. At least she did until the day fate dealt her with a rather cruel blow. No longer able to indulge in the carefree lifestyle of a cherished daughter, Dan Oh must do everything she can to help support her family.

The proprietors of Ihwawon Inn, Dan Oh, and her family warmly welcome those looking for a place to stay during their visit to Hanyang. As the majority of those traveling to the area are young men preparing to take the civil servant entrance exam necessary for becoming a ranking official, Ihwawon Inn is frequently visited by a large number of scholars. Among those scholars are Kang San (Ryeoun), Kim Si Yeol (Kang Hoon), and Jeong Yoo Ha (Jung Gun Joo), three very different young men who each harbor a deep secret.

While the young scholars prepare for the exam they, along with Dan Oh, stumble upon bits of information that all seem to tie into a strange disappearance that happened thirteen years ago. Pooling their knowledge, will this unlikely quartet be able to solve this mystery or will they find themselves too distracted by the sudden and unexpected flutterings of their unruly hearts?

Full of delightfully heart-pounding moments, “The Secret Romantic Guesthouse” is a 2023 South Korean historical mystery romance drama directed by Kim Jung Min.

The Secret Romantic Guesthouse

Under the rule of King Gwang Hae, widows of the Joseon Dynasty were often stolen in the night and forced to marry their kidnapper, against their will. This practice, known as bossam, was a customary practice employed by those wishing to easily gain a wife and there were those, like Ba Woo (Jung Il Woo) who made their living, stealing these widows for other men.&nbsp;

Framed for a crime he didn’t commit, Ba Woo was forced into hiding at a very young age. Barely escaping with his life, he was forced into hiding. Growing up in abject poverty Ba Woo got by as best he could. Now a scoundrel and a degenerate, with a nasty gambling habit and a penchant for picking fights, Ba Woo wasn’t the marrying type himself; but he had no qualms about stealing widows for other men. Often hired for bossam, Ba Woo never had any troubles stealing a wife, at least not until the day he accidentally kidnapped the widowed princess, Soo Kyung (Kwon Yuri).&nbsp;

Now stuck with the daughter-in-law of his sworn enemy, Ba Woo finds his life taking an unexpected and increasingly complicated turn. Will he be able to free himself of Soo Kyung and return to his old life, or will the presence of a princess lead him down a different path?

A tale of mistaken identities and unexpected love, “Bossam: Steal the Fate” is a 2021 historical romance drama directed by Kwon Seok Jang.

Bossam - Steal the Fate

Destiny Thieves

Cha Jin Wook (Sung Hoon) is the son of a wealthy, business-owning family. He leads a carefree life, pursuing short-term love and hedonism, but things are set to change when he meets Lee Yoo Mi (Song Ji Eun – formerly of K-pop group Secret). Yoo Mi has never had a boyfriend before, and at first, Jin Wook thinks of her as little more than his latest conquest. They have a one-night stand.

However, when fate brings them together again three years later, he finds that his feelings for Yoo Mi have become more complicated.

Since she last saw him, Jin Wook has developed a sense of responsibility, and now works for the family business. Will love conquer all, or will old habits die hard for playboy Jin Wook and love-shy Yoo Mi?

“My Secret Romance” is a 2017 Korean drama produced by Kang Chul Woo.

My Secret Romance

At school, Lee Da Yeol (Jae Han) spends most of his time living as an outsider. Not popular by any stretch of the imagination, Dae Yeol’s only real joy comes from his time spent with the archery club. A talented archer whose skills have earned him a scholarship to the school, Dae Yeol doesn’t mind being an outsider, so long as he’s free to pursue his greatest passion. But an ill-timed run-in with a devilishly handsome classmate lands him in trouble and places his precious scholarship in jeopardy.

One of the school’s most popular students, Jo Tae Hyun (Ye Chan) has always enjoyed a level of freedom that very few high school students have ever attained. Able to get away with practically anything, the entire school has no problem believing his side of the story when he’s caught fooling around in the nurse’s office with another student and Da Yeol. Claiming Da Yeol was trying to make out with him, Tae Hyun thoughtlessly puts the archer’s scholarship at risk. Desperate to correct the misunderstanding, Da Yeol does everything he can to try to quell the rumors but no matter how hard he tries, it’s just not enough.

Completely unremorseful about what he’s done, Tae Hyun seems to take a wicked sort of delight in doing everything he can to make Da Yeol’s life miserable; his favorite method being to follow Da Yeol everywhere. Unable to shake Tae Hyun, Da Yeol spends his days loathing his shadow but the more time he spends with him, the more conflicted his feelings become; leaving him to wonder, where exactly does the line between hate and love end?

Adapted from the webtoon of the same name by Dong Mul, “A Shoulder to Cry on” is a 2023 South Korean romance drama.

A Shoulder to Cry on

Cha Cha Woong (Park Hae Jin) is a popular if somewhat sardonic stage and TV magician with a taste for the spectacular. His tricks dazzle audiences, but little do most people know – he has a gang of secret “employees!” In fact, these are no ordinary magician’s assistants: They are actually ghosts. But Cha Cha Woong is not afraid of beings from the spirit realm – in fact, he treats them as members of staff...and they, in turn, believe him to be their “boss.”

One day, his path crosses with that of Go Seul Hae (Jin Ki Joo), a young, passionate police officer who can also see ghosts – but is afraid of her abilities. He attempts to brush her off when she investigates an incident connected to one of his magic shows. But she soon realizes that the magician’s unusual abilities could be the perfect crime-fighting tool. She manages to convince him to join the police force in its efforts to catch fiendish criminals – and use his ghostly “employees” to help foil evil masterminds! But in the course of their unorthodox partnership, could romance also make an appearance on the scene?

“From Now On, Showtime!” is a 2022 South Korean drama series that was directed by Lee Hyeong Min and Jeong Sang Hee.

From Now On, Showtime!

🧙‍♀ Mysteries Of Magic 🔮

Oh Ha Ra (Kang Sora) is a hotshot divorce lawyer whose nickname in legal circles is “the “goddess of litigation.” One of the reasons she is such a dab hand at divorce proceedings, perhaps, is the fact that she has divorced her long-time lover and fellow lawyer Goo Eun Beom (Jang Seung Jo). But her relatively uneventful life is turned upside down when she is unexpectedly reunited with her ex-husband – in the law courts!

The duo is forced to work together – leading them to butt heads and reignite past grievances. While their professionalism prevents them from telling each other what they really think in public, tempers begin to fray...and risk boiling over. The tense atmosphere is not relieved in the slightest by fellow divorce lawyers Kang Bi Chwi (Jo Eun Ji) and Kwon Si Wook (Lee Jae Won), another pair of advocates who always seem to get under one another’s skin! Will Cupid rescue this group of lawyers – or will chaos break loose in the courtroom?

“Strangers Again” is a 2023 South Korean drama series that was directed by Kim Yang Hee.

Strangers Again

The youngest partner at one of the nation’s most prestigious law offices, Oh Soo Jae (Seo Hyun Jin) has already proven she has what it takes to be one of the country’s best lawyers. Driven by her self-righteous principles and a never-ending desire to win, Soo Jae is well on her way to becoming one TK Law Firm’s top attorneys. But when one of her cases takes an unexpected turn, Soo Jae is forced to watch as all of her hard work comes crumbling down around her.

Demoted at work, Soo Jae is forced to take on the role of adjunct professor at a local law school. Determined to win back her position within the firm, Soo Jae does her best to settle into her new role but the sting of demotion still lingers. Only after meeting Gong Chan (Hwang In Yeop), a university student whose path frequently crosses with Soo Jae, does that sting begin to lessen. Despite carrying the burdens of a painful past, Gong Chan’s warm heart remains strong, especially as his affection for Soo Jae grows.

Obviously smitten with Soo Jae, Gong Chan stays by her side, even as she struggles to find a way back into the firm’s good graces. Will her determination and Gong Chan’s support be enough to restore her position, or will the powers that be continue to push her down?

A story of shattered dreams and second chances, “Why Her?” is a 2022 romantic Korean melodrama directed by Park Soo Jin.

Why Her?

Fallen ⭐️ Rising Team

Goo Yeo Reum (Lee Da Hee) is a television producer who is in the 10th year of her professional career. Even though she works harder than most producers, the shows she makes all seem to flop. She has now been selected to produce a new dating-themed reality TV show named “Kingdom of Love.” Her neighbor and best friend of 20 years is Park Jae Hoon (Choi Siwon), a plastic surgeon who has lost all his passion for work. Their relationship is close, but purely platonic. Park Jae Hoon is jaded by his experiences and has also essentially given up on love. As such, he only ever pursues casual relationships. Their relationship is purely platonic.

But Goo Yeo Reum runs into struggles at the planning stage of the show’s production – and is having difficulty finding suitable bachelors to appear on “Kingdom of Love.” She eventually turns to Park Jae Hoon in desperation. He agrees to help, becoming a contestant on the show. But in this unfamiliar new dynamic – as a producer and a cast member, they unexpectedly begin developing never-felt-before romantic feelings. Will “Kingdom of Love” turn friends into lovers?

“Love Is for Suckers” is a 2022 South Korean drama series that was directed by Choi Kyu Shik.

Love is for Suckers

🌺Love-Me-Nots Team🌺

A fishmonger at a traditional market, Gong Soo Gwang (Na In Woo) does his best to make an honest living. Unfortunately, he has a reputation for being incredibly unlucky and as a result, people try to avoid him at all costs. With no one willing to approach him, his business often suffers. No matter how hard Soo Gwang tries, he just can’t seem to find a way to escape his cursed fate, but his life wasn’t always this bleak.

Seven years ago, Soo Gwang had a perfectly normal, happy life but all that changed when he happened upon Lee Seul Bi (Seohyun), a woman who, despite their brief meeting, changed his life forever. Since that day, every time he dreams of Seul Bi, something terrible happens to him. Though Soo Gwang has no idea why this woman has had such a strange effect on his fortune, Seul Bi does. Having inherited a special ability from her mother, both women can see a person’s future through a single touch. Using this gift to their advantage, a wealthy family has kept Seul Bi and her mother captive for years. When fate allows Seul Bi a rare opportunity to escape, she takes it and runs straight to Soo Gwang.

Standing face-to-face with the woman who started his streak of bad luck all those years ago, Soo Gwang isn’t sure whether he should help Seul Bi or run from her. With one desperate for freedom and the other desperate to change their fate, will Soo Gwang and Seul Bi become each other’s greatest ally or worst enemy?&nbsp;

Adapted from the webtoon “The Jinx’s Lover” by writer Han Ji Hye and illustrator Gu Seul, “Jinxed at First” is a 2022 South Korean fantasy romance drama directed by Yoon Sang Ho.

Jinxed at First

🍀The Lucky Charms 🍀

Tving

In South Korea, MT stands for “Membership Training” – and it is customary for groups of students, or sometimes workers, to head out to the countryside during MT to socialize, mix with new people, and play ice-breaking games that help bring people together. So what will happen when five young actors and actresses apiece from three recent hit drama series titles get together? All will be revealed when the cast of “The Sound of Magic” (2022), “Itaewon Class” (2020), and “Love in the Moonlight” (2016) head off on their own MT retreat!

It’s a star-studded line-up of stars – the likes of Park Seo Joon,&nbsp;Park Bo Gum,&nbsp;Ji Chang Wook, Hwang In Yeop, Kwon Nara,&nbsp;Ji Chang Wook, Kim Yoo Jung, and Ahn Bo Hyun are all onboard. But when these actors all get together, fun and games will certainly ensue as groups of actors who haven’t seen each other for months – years in some cases – reunite along with their peers to cook, compete in games, and even operate an outdoor pub. Will the actors stick in groups with their former co-stars – or will new and exciting friendships be formed? Only time will tell!

“Young Actors’ Retreat” is a 2022 South Korean variety TV show that was produced by Kim Seong Yoon and Jeong Jong Chan.

Young Actors’ Retreat

Itaewon's Moonlight Magic

Kim Hee Woo (Lee Joon Gi) came from an inauspicious start as a low-grade high schooler to work his way up through university and finally pass the bar examination. His relentless hard work has finally paid dividends, and he has become a public prosecutor. During the course of his investigations, he must conduct a probe into a politician suspected of corruption. But his investigation is abruptly ended when a mysterious man kills him.

However, he later comes to, finding that he is actually alive. Restored to the mortal realm, he finds that he must return to university and complete his academic journey again – while he tries to discover the truth about what happened to him. On his journey, he encounters Kim Hee Ah (Kim Ji Eun) an exceptionally intelligent young woman who also happens to be the youngest daughter of the family that owns the wealthy Cheonha business group. As Kim Hee Woo and Kim Hee Ah intensify their search for answers, they discover that a shady cabal of rich power brokers may have played a part in his “death.”

“Again My Life” is a 2022 South Korean drama series that was directed by Han Chul Soo and Kim Yong Min.

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