Characters who are not nice except to that one person. In no particular order.

I only have eyes for you

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 💕

Jin Seon Mi (Oh Yeon Seo), born with the ability to see spirits, is tasked by the powerful demon Woo Ma Wang (Cha Seung Won) to retrieve a mystical fan from a haunted house. There, she encounters the mischievous deity Son Oh Gong (Lee Seung Gi), who tricks her into freeing him by promising to protect her but erases her memory and abandons her. Years later, Seon Mi runs a real estate business flipping haunted properties, using her powers to exorcise spirits. She reconnects with Oh Gong, now trying to regain his immortality by performing good deeds. As their lives become intertwined, Seon Mi discovers she holds the key to his destiny. Together, they face dangerous spirits and scheming deities, but their growing bond raises the ultimate question: can their love overcome fate, or is it doomed to end in heartbreak?

Hwayugi

The Monkey Minions

A serial killer is on the loose, preying on women who share a similar appearance. Top detective Cha Ji An (Jang Na Ra) is dispatched to the case, but as she and her team investigate the latest crime scene, her childhood friend Lee Hyun (Seo In Guk), a criminal profiler, joins them. He received an anonymous email that he believes to be from the serial killer, containing clues that Lee Hyun believes may be linked to an escaped criminal “monster” from his childhood who killed his father and was responsible for the disappearance of his younger brother. Ji An is cautiously optimistic to see Lee Hyun again, as she had a crush on him when they were kids, but he doesn’t seem to remember her at all. Can they join forces to crack the case – and discover the truth about the dark secrets that still haunt Lee Hyun? This 2015 South Korean drama series was directed by No Sang Hun and Kim Jin Won.

Remember You

The Profilers

Dramax

Arrogant Lee Jae In (Ha Seok Jin) is stunned when his grandfather conditions his inheritance on marrying sweet schoolteacher, Kim Da Hyeon (Jeon So Min). Reluctantly, Jae In signs an engagement contract with Da Hyeon, despite being strangers. As the couple endure months together, their differences seem insurmountable, but time may soften even the hardest hearts. Directed by Kang Cheol Woo, this 2016 South Korean romantic comedy series was based on a novel of the same name by Hyun Go Woon.

1% of Something

ღ 100% Fabulous ღ

KBS02

Tired of the relentless pressure to succeed in school, cheerful, kindhearted Ra Eun Ho (Kim Se Jeong) just wants to get through school and work on her dreams of becoming a web comic artist. But when a mysterious prankster, "Student X," starts causing problems, Eun Ho gets caught in the crossfire and gets mistakenly branded as the culprit. With her dreams of studying art in jeopardy, Eun Ho vows to prove her innocence, navigating complex relationships with Hyun Tae Won (Kim Jung Hyun), the rebellious son of the school’s chairman, and school president Song Dae Hwi (Jang Dong Yoon) in the process. Can Eun Ho uncover Student X’s true identity – and fight for a fairer student experience?

School 2017

The Class of 2017 Team

Betrayed by his king, Kim Shin (Gong Yoo), a decorated military general from the Goryeo Dynasty, was forced to watch his family die before him. Saved by the Almighty, yet condemned to an eternal life as a goblin, Kim Shin uses his supernatural abilities to save humans, including the mother of Ji Eun Tak (Kim Go Eun), an optimistic high school student with a strange connection to the supernatural. When Eun Tak is repeatedly drawn to him, Kim Shin wonders if she might be the one he has spent an eternity searching for, the only one who can set his soul free, the Goblin Bride. Written by Kim Eun Sook, this award-winning 2016 South Korean fantasy romance series was directed by Lee Eung Bok and Kwon Hyuk Chan.

Guardian: The Lonely and Great God

The Immortal Team

Hong Seol (Kim Go Eun) hasn’t had the easiest life – although she’s a hardworking and dedicated student, she was forced to take an extended break from her studies to help alleviate her family’s financial situation. She appears to have a stroke of luck when she receives a scholarship for a year’s worth of college tuition, but it was meant for another student: upperclassman Yoo Jung (Park Hae Jin), the heir to a family-owned multinational corporation. While he's athletic and attractive, he's secretly insecure and often vindictive towards those he dislikes. Yoo Jung often finds himself at odds with Hong Seol, but also seems to find her attractive. Things escalate when Yoo Jung’s estranged childhood friend In Ho (Seo Kang Joon) comes back to town – and also falls for Hong Seol. Will this love triangle make Hong Seol's college life hell, or will she find a genuine relationship? This 2016 Korean drama, based on the webtoon of the same name by Soonkki, was directed by Lee Yoon Jung.

Cheese In The Trap

I'm trapped

Yul (Do Kyung Soo), the King's carefree nephew, falls in love with the compassionate Yi Seo (Nam Ji Hyun) during his playful youth. When Yul's father (Jo Han Chul) and Kim Cha Eon (Jo Sung Ha) orchestrate a bloody coup that kills the King and Yi Seo's father, she escapes with her brother while Yul is unaware. Yul's father becomes King, making Yul the Crown Prince. Sixteen years later, Yul suffers memory loss after an assassination attempt, setting the stage for a dramatic reunion with Yi Seo and a journey to uncover the truth about his past. This is a 2024 South Korean historical drama exploring love, betrayal, and destiny.

100 Days My Prince

The 100 Days Team

Fans think top South Korean star Gong Tae Seong (Kim Young Dae) is as sweet and innocent as can be. But behind closed doors, he isn’t quite so angelic. His management company’s PR team ace Oh Han Byeol (Lee Sung Kyung) knows the real Tae Sung, as she's tasked with doing whatever it takes to hide his hot temper and competitive streak from the public. It’s a thankless job, and one that frequently puts her at odds with the temperamental celebrity. But as they spend more time together, might they eventually spend less time butting heads… and more time falling in love? This 2022 South Korean love-hate romantic comedy drama was directed by Lee Soo Hyun.

Sh**ting Stars

💕Love You to the Stars🌠

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.

The Legend of the Blue Sea

The Blue Sea

JTBC

Ten years after a tragic mall collapse that claimed 48 lives, Ha Moon Soo (Won Jin Ah), Lee Gang Doo (Lee Jun Ho), and Seo Joo Won (Lee Ki Woo) – find their paths crossing once again when a new construction project takes place at the site of the disaster. Moon Soo, now a detail-focused builder, works for Joo Won, the architect behind the new construction, while Kang Doo, struggling to make ends meet, takes a job on the site. As they confront old wounds and lingering trauma, can they find healing amid the pain? This 2017 Korean drama was directed by Kim Jin Won.

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