10 Best Romantic Korean Dramas To Watch On Amazon Prime
What I like best about Korean dramas is the fact that no matter the genre, every drama has some romance in it. And if you are a sucker for romance like me, then you will understand the excitement of watching a fantasy or suspense or thriller or horror drama only to see the love angle develop between the lead couple.
No matter the setup, we (the seekers of romance) want our leads to eventually fall in love, don’t we? Thanks to the explosion of Korean entertainment on a global level, almost every streaming site offers its own list of K-dramas. So, you don’t need to be subscribed to every other OTT platform to enjoy K-dramas. Choose one streaming site and pick the best Korean dramas that suit your preference.
If you are an Amazon Prime subscriber then here is a list of the top 10 romantic Korean dramas that you can watch on Amazon Prime.
10 Best Romantic Korean Dramas You Can Stream On Amazon Prime
1. True Beauty (2020)
A show about teen insecurities, troubles, and first love. True love sees and falls for what’s behind the outer appearance and this drama is about that and more. If you like a potboiler purely meant for entertainment then “True Beauty” should be your pick.
Im Joo Kyung is bullied at school because of her poor skin. So when she changes schools, she starts wearing makeup to hide her imperfections at her new school and it works wonders for her as students admire her for her natural beauty.
The new school’s most handsome and intelligent boy, Su Ho is the only one who has seen Joo Kyung without makeup and instead of feeling repulsed, he falls hard for her kind nature and naivety. But before he can win over Joo Kyung’s affection he has to fight it out with Seo Jun who is also in love with Joo Kyung.
2. Doom at Your Service (2021)
In the mood for a tear-jerker? Well, then “Doom at Your Service” fits the bill as it is sad drama with lots of romance and love. The best part about this show is its talented cast and good music. It gives you a sweet couple with a heart-warming love story.
Tak Dong Kyung is fed up with her life. First, she loses her parents to an accident, then her job as a web-comic editor consumes her completely, her boyfriend cheats on her and lastly, she discovers that she is suffering from a brain tumor.
Tired of having such a pathetic life she shouts at the heavens to bring doom to the entire world. Her call does not go unheard and Myeol Mang, a fantastical entity appears before and makes her an offer. He tells her that she can live her life the way she wants to for the next 100 days before the grim reaper comes to claim her soul.
Dong Kyun agrees to it and Myeol Mang attaches himself to her. He slowly starts growing fond of her and eventually falls in love with her.
3. Strong Woman Do Bong Soon (2017)
Now here is a crazy entertainer. “Strong Woman Do Bong Soon” has comedy, romance, and thrill in the perfect balance that makes it a highly recommended watch. The three leads share great chemistry and it won’t take long for you to cheer for the romance as well as the bromance.
Do Bong Soon is an extraordinary woman with superhuman strength. However, she is bound by the condition that her strength can only be used to do something good, and using it for any wrong or unethical reason can make her lose her power forever.
One day she meets Ahn Min Hyuk, CEO of the gaming company Ainsoft where she desires to work as a gamer. But Min Hyuk happens to witness her in action and instead hires her as his personal bodyguard. In awe of this strong woman, Min Hyuk cannot help but fall madly in love with her.
4. Her Private Life (2019)
If a fake-to-real love story is your thing then “Her Private Life” is for you. It is an absolutely cute drama with love blossoming between a boss and his employee. It is also somewhat a hate-to-love story where the leads do not get along at first but slowly fall for each other.
Sung Deok Mi is an art gallery curator by the day and a K-pop star fan site leader by the night. She hides her fangirl life and secretly follows her favorite singer who is the center of her universe.
But fan girls can be a bit aggressive and when fans find out that Deok Mi could be the mystery woman in their favorite K-pop artist’s life they start hounding her and creating trouble for her. Ryan Gold, director of the art gallery, comes to Deok Mi’s rescue and agrees to fake a relationship with her to ensure that the fans leave Deok Mi alone. But fake relationship turns to real love as Ryan finds himself being uncontrollably drawn to Deok Mi.
5. Mr. Queen (2020)
“Mr. Queen” is a sageuk (historical Korean drama) that deals with time travel and the olden era of Korean history. It is highly entertaining and gives you an unusual couple with tons of comical as well as swoony moments.
Jang Bong Hwan works as the most popular chef catering to the country’s top politicians. After a serious accident, he wakes up to find himself transported back in time and in the body of a young woman named Kim So Yong who is the wife of King Cheol Jong and the reigning Queen.
Living with the royal family, So Yong discovers that her husband Cheol Jong is simply the face of the family when it is late King Sunjo’s Queen, Sun Won who has actually been calling the shots and taking important decisions. Over time, So Yong further learns good and bad about the family and her husband, King Cheol Jung.
6. Secret Garden (2010)
Here is a classic K-drama with two of the most popular actors starring together in a rom-com that will keep you entertained throughout its run. “Secret Garden” is a gender-swap drama with the usual hijinks typical in a K-drama.
Gil Ra Im is a stuntwoman with a body that women will kill to have. Her dream is to become a martial arts director someday. One day, she meets a rich arrogant businessman Kim Joo Won who mistakes her for someone else. Their first encounter is a disaster and they both develop a strong dislike for one another. However, a twist of fate makes their bodies swap souls which changes their lives forever.
7. Hotel Del Luna (2019)
Horror dramas can be disturbing but when love blossoms in such a difficult environment, it becomes all the more special. “Hotel Del Luna” is not a very scary drama but it deals with elements that can send a chill down your spine.
Jang Man Wol is a thousand-year-old soul who runs a hotel owing to a curse that has bound her soul to this miserable life. Her only way out of this is to find a person who has committed a bigger sin than her. But the problem here is that she does not remember the sin she committed that led her to this cursed life.
To add a twist to her hopeless life, Goo Chan Sung enters her life as her assistant manager to fulfill a promise made by his father to Man Wol.
8. Tale of the Nine-Tailed (2020)
Fantasy + romance = an amazing drama
It is always great to fall for someone who has supernatural powers. But falling for a supernatural being means inviting trouble from supernatural villains. “Tale of the Nine-Tailed” is a love affair that transcends time.
Nam Ji Ah firmly believes in the existence of the nine-tailed fox and is determined to capture one in her camera for her program. Her search leads her to Lee Yoon who rouses her suspicion that he is not a normal human being. Lee Yoon is smart and knows that Ji Ah has identified his true nature so he finds ways to keep her off track. However, his plans are wrecked when his step-brother, Lee Rang enters the picture.
9. The Doctors (2016)
A medical drama need not be boring if it has a smart and sexy lead. “The Doctors” gives you a swoony romance between two unlikely people. It has a strong cast and is a decent watch especially if you like medical shows.
Yoo Hye Jung was an unruly child growing up almost on the way to becoming a delinquent. She happens to Hong Ji Hong who motivates her to work harder at school and make something of her life. Following in his footsteps, she decides to join medical college and become a doctor like him. Her hard work pays off and she ends up working with Ji Hong in his hospital where they grow close to each other and start a dreamy affair.
10. Welcome to Waikiki (2018)
Comedy and romance can either be mind-blowing or a big disaster. Thankfully, “Welcome To Waikiki” is far from a disaster and next to perfect. It is a hilarious drama with not one but three parallel love stories that will make you laugh and also tickle your heart.
Three friends Dong Goo, Joon Ki, and Doo Shik run a guest house while also pursuing their individual careers. Surviving the hospitality industry is not easy as the three guys have to deal with all kinds of visitors while also juggling their own other jobs to make ends meet. They are joined by Yoon Ah, Seo Jin, and Soo Ah who help them with the business while also making a place for themselves in the hearts of these boys.
Currently Amazon Prime has a limited number of K-dramas and these were the best of all the options available. But even with a limited number of K-dramas, the platform has picked only the best-rated shows. All the shows on the list have been loved and appreciated by viewers. So, what are you waiting for? Make your prime watchlist right now.
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