These are K-dramas I think deserve more love- mostly from the rom-com or slice of life genres. Good acting, nice pacing, enjoyable writing, and solid endings (whether happy or sad) are what are important to me in dramas. Hope you enjoy these if you haven't seen them already!

Underrated K-dramas

KBS02

Jin Moo Hak (Kim Min Jae), a savvy, uncultured restaurant CEO, finds himself unexpectedly entangled with Kim Da Li (Park Gyu Young), a brilliant, sophisticated art museum director from a prestigious but now struggling family. When Da Li's family museum faces financial ruin after her father's sudden death, Moo Hak, a major creditor, steps in. He expects a quick, profitable transaction, but Da Li's unwavering passion for art and her surprising resilience challenge his cynical worldview. Can this unlikely pair navigate cultural clashes, family secrets, and a burgeoning attraction to save the museum – and each other?

Dali and Cocky Prince

Dali and Prince Lovers Team 

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 💕

Under the rule of King Gwanghae, Ba Wu (Jung Il Woo), a scoundrel who makes a living stealing widows through bossam, accidentally kidnaps Su Gyeong (Kwon Yu Ri), the widowed princess. Framed for a crime in his youth and forced into hiding, Ba Wu has survived through gambling and fighting, never intending to marry. Now, unexpectedly stuck with the daughter-in-law of his sworn enemy, he finds his life taking an increasingly complicated turn. As their paths intertwine, Ba Wu must decide whether to return to his old life or embrace an unexpected connection with Su Gyeong.

Bossam - Steal the Fate

Destiny Thieves

Do Min Ik (Kim Young Kwang) is a competent and clearheaded man who works as the executive of a leading telecommunications company. He recognizes people he has met just once and can read others’ thoughts – until he's diagnosed with face blindness. Jung Gal Hee (Jin Ki Joo), his dowdy, disheveled, but loyal secretary, is fired out of the blue. But on the same day, she witnesses Min Ik almost getting murdered. Min Ik, now suffering from face blindness, mistakes Gal Hee for Veronica Park (Kim Jae Kyung), a charming and influential film industry figure, and falls in love with her. Gal Hee starts pretending to be Veronica, but as time passes, even she starts getting confused about who she really is! But when Veronica finds out about Gal Hee’s double life, this complex tangle of relationships gets even more complicated.

The Secret Life of My Secretary

Secret Secretaries Team

Thirty-year-old Go Sa Ri (Yoon So Hee) is ready to leave her tumultuous twenties behind and start fresh. However, her past continues to complicate her present when her ex-boyfriend unexpectedly returns. As she navigates her complicated romantic life, Sa Ri finds herself caught between multiple potential love interests: her longtime friend Pi Jung Won (Choi Won Myung), her charming company CEO Ki Sun Jae (Joo Woo Jae), and the younger Yeon Ha Rim (Kim Hyun Jin), who boldly pursues her. Torn between these four men and her own uncertain feelings, Sa Ri struggles to understand her heart and find a clear path forward. This is a story about the complexities of love, personal growth, and the challenges of moving on. "Peng" is a 2021 Viki Original romantic drama directed by Baek Min Hee.

Peng

Pending Peng

JTBC

Kang Min Ho (Jung Kyung Ho), devastated after losing his father and company to his uncle when he was younger, grows up to be a cold-blooded investment banker at Gold Investments. However, an unexpected heart attack and heart transplant transforms his perspective on life. As he discovers the meaning of true happiness and love, Min Ho develops unexpected feelings for his secretary, Kim Soon Jung (Kim So Yeon). However, his newfound emotional journey is complicated when Joon Hee (Yoon Hyun Min) also falls for Soon Jung, creating a complex love triangle that challenges Min Ho's personal growth and relationships. This is a 2015 South Korean drama series directed by Ji Young Soo.

Falling for Innocence

The Innocents

MBC every1

Cha Kang Woo (Ji Hyun Woo), a successful psychiatrist in his thirties, struggles with romantic relationships due to past trauma. Despite his attractiveness and career success, he fears emotional intimacy. When Lee Na Eun (Kim So Eun), a freelance copy editor with dreams of becoming a novelist, moves into his co-living house, unexpected feelings begin to emerge. Na Eun, who has been single for four years and values justice, finds herself intrigued by Kang Woo. Both preferring their independence yet craving connection, they must navigate their complex emotions and potential attraction. Can two individuals afraid of commitment find love under the same roof? "Lonely Enough to Love" is a 2020 South Korean romantic comedy drama directed by Lee Hyun Joo.

Lonely Enough to Love

❤️ Lonely Lovers team ❤️

Naver TV, Seezn, YouTube, Facebook

The quick-tempered Ga Du Ri (Lee Joo Bin) breaks up with the man of her dreams after discovering his infidelity. To escape her heartache, she launches a restaurant where she not only serves delicious food but also offers tarot readings. The eatery becomes an instant hit, attracting customers eager to taste her cuisine and discover what the future holds. However, Du Ri is irked by the mysterious behavior of her neighbor, Cha Woo Bin (Hyuk), whom she catches snooping around. What are his intentions? And could discovering the truth about him lead her to a new romance? This 2020 South Korean romantic comedy series was directed by Seo Min Jung.

Gaduri Restaurant

The Sweep Sweep Team

After being attacked by a group of female assassins, young swordsman Jeon Nok Du (Jang Dong Yoon) sets out to track down one of his assailants. However, his quest leads him to a village populated entirely by widows. In order to evade detection, Nok Du disguises himself as a woman while he searches for clues. But one of the residents, Dong Dong Ju (Kim So Hyun), learns Nok Du’s secret identity… although she has a secret of her own: she has escaped from an ill-fated gisaeng (courtesan) apprenticeship. Will they succeed in keeping each others’ identities a secret? And what will happen when they begin to fall for each other? This 2019 South Korean drama series was based on the hit webtoon “Nok Du Jeon” by Hye Jin Yang and was directed by Kim Dong Hwi.

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