Heartwarming Dramas

Shim Bo Nui (Hwang Jung Eum), a superstitious woman desperate to save her comatose sister, learns from a fortuneteller that sleeping with a man born in 1986 (the Year of the Tiger) is her only hope. She targets Je Soo Ho (Ryu Jun Yeol), a game development company CEO, while Gary Choi (Lee Soo Hyuk), a tennis star who once had a crush on her, moves in next door. As Bo Nui pursues her unconventional mission to save her sister, she finds herself entangled in an unexpected romantic situation. Will her desperate plan succeed, or will she discover a different path to salvation? "Lucky Romance" is a 2016 South Korean romantic comedy series based on a webcomic by Kim Dal Nim and directed by Kim Kyung Hee.

Lucky Romance

The Lucky Team

Despite his successful career as a surgeon, an accident on the job causes Hong Ji Hong (Kim Rae Won) to take a step back from practicing medicine and transition to teaching high school biology. In his new position, one particular student stands out: Yoo Hye Jung (Park Shin Hye), a prickly, rebellious girl raised by her grandmother. Under Ji Hong’s guidance, Hye Jung turns her life around both academically and personally as she learns to let her guard down around others. They part ways after Hye Jung graduates from high school, but reunite thirteen years later: Ji Hong has returned to neurosurgery, and Hye Jung works at the same hospital after becoming a surgeon herself, motivated by her grandmother’s tragic death due to medical negligence. Alongside her former teacher, Hye Jung navigates hospital politics, complex medical cases, and reawakened feelings for Ji Hong – but can she have it all?

Doctors

Nerves Gone Wild Team

In the late 1980s Seoul, five childhood friends from the Ssangmundong neighborhood navigate their challenging teen years together. Seong Deok Seon (Lee Hye Ri) struggles with her low school ranking, Kim Jeong Hwan (Ryu Jun Yeol) is soccer-obsessed, Seong Seon Woo (Ko Gyung Pyo) is the perfect student, Ryoo Dong Ryong (Lee Dong Hwi) is a knowledgeable geek, and Choi Taek (Park Bo Gum) is a genius baduk player who dropped out of school. As they support each other through various misadventures, they form unbreakable bonds that will shape their future lives. Their shared experiences and friendship become a testament to the power of youth and community during a transformative era in South Korean history. This is a 2015 South Korean nostalgic drama series directed by Shin Won Ho, the third installment in the "Reply" drama series.

Reply 1988

The Lucky Eights Team

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

South Korean special forces officer Yoo Si Jin (Song Joong Ki) falls for surgeon Kang Mo Yeon (Song Hye Kyo) but their ideological differences force them to split up. Now, war has broken out in a faraway nation, and Si Jin’s unit is deployed on the battleground. Coincidentally, an unpleasant workplace incident has forced Mo Yeon to join a group of medical volunteers in the same country. The former lovers reunite, but can they find love again – against the backdrop of a bloody war? This 2016 South Korean drama series was directed by Lee Eung Bok and Baek Sang Hoon.

Descendants of the Sun

The Sunshine Team

Fuji TV

In this compelling drama, Aoi Miura (Sota Fukushi), once a promising high school swimmer with architectural dreams, now struggles with shyness and indecision as a mere office assistant in Tokyo. When he reconnects with his high school crush Akari Serizawa (Tsubasa Honda), he discovers another Aoi, Shouta Aoi (Shuhei Nomura), who has transformed from a nerdy student into a successful doctor-to-be. As their intertwined stories unfold, the narrative builds suspense around which Aoi will ultimately win Akari's heart and marry her. This 2015 Japanese drama explores themes of personal growth, missed opportunities, and unexpected life trajectories. "Koinaka" is a 2015 Japanese drama series directed by Hiro Kanai and Shogo Miyaki.

Koinaka

Wealthy heir Kang Ji Sung, better known as Louis (Seo In Guk), grew up in France, shielded from the world and indulging in extravagant shopping sprees. His impeccable "golden dog nose" for discerning quality and trends makes him a walking encyclopedia of luxury goods. However, a tragic accident leaves him with amnesia, and he finds himself penniless and homeless in Seoul, remembering nothing but his name. He is discovered by Ko Bok Shil (Nam Ji Hyun), a pure-hearted country girl who has come to Seoul to find her runaway younger brother. Mistaking Louis for her brother due to his familiar clothes, she takes him in. As they navigate the harsh realities of city life, Bok Shil teaches Louis the value of money and hard work, while Louis's innate shopping instincts inadvertently lead them to clues about his past and help Bok Shil in her search. Will their unlikely cohabitation blossom into a heartwarming romance?

Shopaholic Louis

The Shopaholics Team

KBS02

Joseon Dynasty woman Hong Ra On (Kim You Jung) has lived her entire life disguised as a man, earning a living as a relationship counselor and writing romance novels. However, a love letter she wrote for a client leads her to meet the mischievous Crown Prince Lee Yeong (Park Bo Gum), although he’s unaware of her true identity. While their first meeting goes poorly, a bizarre turn of events turns Ra On into a palace eunuch, where she crosses paths with the prince once again. As Ra On navigates the treacherous royal court, an unexpected bond forms between her and Yeong, but their growing affection is complicated by Ra On's secret, the strict social hierarchy, and the political power struggles threatening the throne.

Love in the Moonlight

The Moonlight Lovers

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

In the Kingdom of Silla, the reigning queen strives to keep her son Jin Heung (Park Hyung Sik) safe from enemies and assassins. Hoping to disrupt the existing noble hierarchy, she forms a group of warriors known as Hwarang with the intent of protecting Jin Heung, who joins the Hwarang’s ranks under the name Ji Dwi. Alongside him are mysterious commoner Moo Myung (Park Seo Joon), spirited physician’s daughter Ah Ro (Go Ara), aristocratic swordsman Su Ho (Choi Minho), the stoic Ban Ryu (Do Ji Han), the playful Yeo Wool (Cho Yoon Woo), and the innocent Han Sung (V), each grappling with their own burdens and aspirations. Amidst political machinations and forbidden romance, they navigate loyalty, friendship, and the quest for justice. Can they successfully usher in a new era for Silla?

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