Rom-Coms

I'd say Marriage, Not Dating was my favorite RomCom of 2014. The main couple were great, especially Han Groo. She has great expressions and good comedic timing. The soundtrack was cute, and added sound effects enhanced the funny bits. The main actor's family was delightful, especially halmoni. And the kisses were smexy! - unknown

Marriage, Not Dating - Probably one of the funniest K-Dramas I've watched. It was very, very enjoyable. If you want something on the lighter side of things I think this is a good choice. It does have drama of course, but it's interspersed with a good romance and plenty of comedy.  - u/lucidzero

Descendants of the Sun - An enjoyable romance between a soldier and a doctor, the main and second couple had great chemistry, some warm characters, witty and quirky dialogues and a great soundtrack. Another one of Kim Eun Sook’s classic rom-com with action and a bit of melodrama. - u/Fatooz

What's Wrong with Secretary Kim - As of now, I consider it the best romcom Kdrama I've seen. The show doesn't take itself too seriously and relies on its goofiness to create a funny and charming atmosphere that I think really makes for an enjoyable watch. Also has an impeccable chemistry between the leads which made me a fan of both and the support cast is great and hilarious. It's a fantastic romantic comedy.  - u/TotoroTheGreat

Introverted Boss / My Shy Boss - A guy with severe social anxiety is the CEO of a PR company but his best friend handles the public side of things. His extremely shady anti-social behavior has everyone thinking he's a dangerous psychopath until he runs into a young woman determined to bring his secrets out in the open (for her own reasons). Very funny, due to the guy's over-the-top ways of escaping talking to people and his hilarious inner monologues. - u/eroverton

Fated To Love You - I think this is just a solid drama overall. Really funny, well acted, and excellent production  - u/blarrrgo

Fated to Love You - Another cute remake that was done in 2014. The leads had good chemistry imo. I haven't seen the original, but from what I read, there is enough difference to be worth watching regardless. Even though every time I heard the lead guy do his cheesy laugh, I heard Oska from Secret Garden. -_- But yeah, still a really cute drama. - u/Kordiana

Fated To Love You - An unconventional rom-com that stars Jang Hyuk as an over-the-top chaebol and Jang Na-ra as a cripplingly shy secretary in stand-out performances. The two are brought together by chance and end up stuck together when a drunken tryst results in an unexpected pregnancy. Jang Hyuk steals every scene as Lee Gun and Jang Na-ra is painfully meek without being frustratingly so. Both characters are disastrous together until they finally work together for a common cause: their unborn child. Easily one of the most emotional and fulfilling rom-coms I've ever seen in any language. - u/ClosetYandere

Cunning Single Lady - I thought the guy was hilarious in this one. I enjoyed the couple and the story line in this one  - u/blarrrgo

pretty generic romcom but the chemistry between the leads is very good  - u/kassim3

Trot Lovers - For one I really love the spunk of the lead actress's character. Also, after watching You Who Came From the Stars, seeing Shin Sung Rok play such a different character really shows how talented he is as an actor, and really endeared him to me overall. Plus there is some adorable side characters to see develop as well. - u/Kordiana

Nae Il's Cantabile - Another fantastic character by Joo Won. All of the characters are interesting, and it has some really cute light-hearted moments. It also deals with some heavier issues, like trauma, and how to deal with it. Overall, this is just a cute remake. u/Kordiana

I Need Romance 3 - This is definitely similar to the I Need Romance series before it. A more mature take on romance, and I think the story over all has a very diverse set of characters and the different challenges they face in their individual romantic stories. - u/Kordiana

I need romance 3 - The male lead is great in this drama. He makes it virtually impossible for you to dislike him. The chemistry between the leads is also good. It is my personal favorite out of the series. ( the series dont overlap so you dont have to watch in order) - u/minlegacy

A Witch's Romance - This was an adorable noona romance. I felt the leads had good chemistry, and it didn't seem forced, or too cheesy either. It is more of a feel good romance, and that can be really nice. - u/Kordiana

Boys Over Flowers - This drama is pretty old now, but I think it should be considered a must watch for romantic comedies especially if you are younger. This drama is pretty important for understanding the current state and popularity of Korean dramas. It can be argued that this was one of the major contributors to the success of the Hallyu Wave in the form of K-Dramas. That aside it was a major production drama and has its merits, although it is not the best drama I would recommend for the above stated reason. - u/openwatch

Boys Over Flowers: Often considered a key turning point in the rise of Hallyu and the increased popularity of kdramas internationally, this drama was a sensation during its airing, launching its actors into fame. Based off the Japanese origin material Hana Yori Dango, it garnered lots of attention from the start, including many fans of the original who were curious to see how this adaptation would pan out. Part of its appeal at the time of airing was its lavishness, including shooting in exotic locales. For many years, it was one of the most recommended dramas for new beginners. That said, this drama has not aged well in terms of visuals or content. Notably, the relationships in the drama are mostly unhealthy and involve many instances of serious and cruel bullying, which are then excused as acts of trying to get the girl's attention. If you are interested in comparing the different adaptations of Hana Yori Dango, then this drama has some value. Other than that, this drama does not have much worth recommending.  - u/myweithisway

Coffee Prince: A poor girl crossdresses in order to land a job at a new coffee shop run by a slightly spoiled rich heir. As the coffee shop gets running, the entire crew gels together to become a makeshift family, helping each other out. During the process, the girl falls in love with the rich heir and he in turn becomes attracted to her, without knowing her real gender. He struggles with his feelings and sexuality, which leads to one of the best love confessions ever. The drama really does a good job at exploring the complexity of attraction and how relationships past and present affect each other. This is a really great classic and one of Gong Yoo's best performances.  - u/myweithisway

The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince - I watched this along time ago, but this is definitely worth a watch as well. Not much to say here as I can't remember well, but the main cast: Gong Yoo, Yoon Eun Hye, Lee Sun Gyun, and Chae Jung Ahn were all great. - u/openwatch

My Name is Kim Sam Soon - 50% of all of South Korea tuned in for the finale of this drama. I think that is saying enough. This is your typical K-Drama that captures the nation's sentiment. And if you're looking for more the chemistry between everyone in the drama was really great.  - u/openwatch

Secret Garden: A fantasy drama where a rich heir and a poor stuntwoman end up swapping their bodies. Full of hijinks and glittery track suits, the drama maximizes its over the top-ness for comedy while portraying a convincing story of two very different people falling in love with each other.  - u/myweithisway

I thought Secret Garden was a clever drama that showcases the typical rich guy, poor girl scenario. Secret Garden was well-made and had many great supporting acts as well.  - u/openwatch

A Gentleman's Dignity is a drama that depicts the lives of four 40 year old men who have been friends since their teenage years. This drama really shows you how they deal with their friendship, careers and romantic relationships. The chemistry between everyone is also fantastic in this drama. This drama is supposed to be a more realistic scenario compared to some average girl ending up with a chaebol heir. - u/openwatch

It's Okay, That's Love: The story of how a novelist and a psychiatrist go from clashing against each other to roommates to falling in love with each other. While the romance and comedy are there, the drama is at its best when it portrays the fragility of the human mind. Anchored by strong performances from its entire cast, it shows a story of growth, for everyone. - u/myweithisway

One of the best this year but it's not just a romcom, has a pretty serious story which is why it's awesome - u/kassim3

Great chemistry between the characters  - u/kassim3

Discovery of Romance - While the Indecisiveness of the female lead irked me from time to time. the way the leads bickered was great. also the way the male lead took care of her without her knowing during some parts of the drama was great.  - u/minlegacy

Emergency Couple: A divorced couple ends up working in the same hospital and rediscover their love for each other. There's plenty of hijinks and the comedy is at its best when the situation is at its most absurd, such as when the FL runs up flights of stairs and then asks the ML to feel her pounding heart as proof of her feelings (instead of as proof of her aerobic exercise). Best enjoyed when your logical functions are turned off.  - u/myweithisway

Suspicious Partner / Love In Trouble - A relentless prosecutor has his world shaken up when his junior associate (intern?) gets framed for murdering her cheating ex boyfriend. Despite being on friendly winkwink terms, it's his job to prosecute her for the crime. Hijinks ensue.  - u/eroverton

Shopping King Louis - Not very grounded in reality, but fluffy story about a girl from the countryside and a rich kid who lost his memories. - u/vcconut

Shopping King Louis - A layer cake of fluffiness with extra frosting. - unknown

Lucky Romance - A superstitious, unlucky lady is convinced by her dreadful history and a fortune teller that she was born with very bad luck, which could potentially harm people around her. She believes the fortune teller wholeheartedly and starts following his instructions in every aspect of her life. This affects her life, career, relations and most importantly, her self-esteem. u/thabz2281

Oh My Ghostess - It's a threeway, but he's a standup guy because he doesn't know it's a threeway! Tender, bittersweet, romantic, plus cooking. - unknown

Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo: Set in a university, the drama portrays the joys and pains of young love and self love at an age of exploration and uncertainty. Though filled with hijinks between friends, the drama does not skimp on emotions. It's portrayal of love, between family, between friends, between couples, and crushes, alternate between heartwarming and heart wrenching (with a good dose of second hand embarrassment too). A simple story told with heart, this is a very good slice of life/growing up drama.  - u/myweithisway

Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo - Climbing in and out of dorm windows! Eating multiple trays of cafeteria food! What your friends do when they discover your secret! - unknown

Any rom com list is incomplete without Still 17/Thirty but Seventeen.

Still 17: girl woke up after 13 years in coma and started living in her old house with new people. Now she has a 30 year old body with 17 year mind. This show is cute, good story and great chemistry. - u/stark37

Fool's Love  - This sweet and heartwarming drama definitely holds a special place in my heart, watching this made my heart feel so full.

The cast and the script, both are really cute and fun to watch!! I also like all the dumb things they say sometimes which makes it really easy to watch despite the tough situation that the female lead was going through, also Choi Woo Shik is such a gem :')  - u/baekbby

Touch Your Heart was a delight to watch. The characters had more depth than you’d imagine, the stories were more intricate that one might expect in a rom-com, but shining reason to watch was the superb chemistry and innocence of this adult couple. Yoo In Na and Lee Dong Wook demonstrated once again they have the chemistry to create a memorable couple. Touch Your Heart’s couple was sweet, smart, and steadfast…a breath of fresh air. - u/plantzRule

Touch Your Heart -This got me hooked on kdramas. It honestly is one of the best shows, hands down, I've ever watched. The chemistry between the leads is insane, and you just truly feel like they care about one another. It's also one of those shows with plenty of driving drama, but it has none of that ugh just do {obvious thing here} already! Absolutely one of the best rom-coms out there.  - u/MySkinsRedditAcct

Another Miss Oh is fun drama centered around adults. It combines rom-com and tiny bit of fantasy element but most importantly has well-written characters and relationship between main leads is so good.  - u/Egg-mont

Another Miss Oh is a Romcom that is a cut above.  Original story, well acted, great cast and ost. - u/Chimbo77

I loved Another Miss Oh, it was one of the first Kdramas I watched and I went back and watched it with my wife, I usually can't watch a tv series twice so it was a big deal for me to sit down with it again. - u/GiraffeWC

Something about 1 Percent is a reboot of classic fake relationship story. It is short and with no unnecessary side stories.  - u/Egg-mont

When the Camellia blooms - Relationships between parents and children, is what we believe about others correct, who do you trust? Do you have the right to love? A non-chaebol love story and a serial killer. - u/the-other-otter

I just finished watching Oh My Venus and just absolutely adored it. It‘s extremely funny, light hearted yet emotional, there are no unnecessary love triangles, and above all the relationship is very mature and the kisses look real. (Yes, I’m also very much a sucker for a good bromance and just very funny scenes in general, so OMV had me in stitches throughout). So if you haven’t seen it, I can’t recommend it enough.  - u/limnea

Oh My Venus is one of my very favorite shows.  I like how strong the FL is believing in herself.  I love the relationship she develops with ML and his posse.  I love how she gives so much love to those around her (mom, brother, sister-in-law, best friend and her son.  She doesn’t put up with her cheating ex and her cheating friend.  She stays loyal to the end. Plus-  ???So Ji Sub ???   - u/ShayeAnne

Oh My Venus - You'll cry, you'll laugh. It has some hilarious side characters.

I usually cringe at makeover kdramas, especially weight loss, and this one handled it kinda okay, but still same stereotypes thought I could tell they tried to be sensitive. - u/hackerfam

Her Private Life - I actually dropped this one after the first episode because I thought it was meh, but I'm so glad I picked it back up. While it's not quite the perfect show, it's very well-rounded and I found myself loving the two main characters, contrary to what I felt at the beginning. A couple that you just feel cares about one another. There are some moments where I'm like... ugh insert drag-the-romance-plot-out-cliche-here, but it was always resolved fairly quickly. A great watch. - u/MySkinsRedditAcct

Her Private Life - Enjoyable romance about a fan girl and her boss, making her experiences relatable if you were ever a kpop fan. Had super funny moments that made me laugh out loud, a very fun watch. The main couple are absolutely adorable and there were a decent amount of episodes where they were happily together. Personally, their relationship also came off as mature compared to other dramas I have watched. - u/Help_Lahhh

Crash Landing on You - The drama that took the world by storm in 2020, this was a fun and addicting rom-com with a splash of suspense mixed in. A paragliding accident caused a wealthy South Korean CEO to land in North Korea, where she was discovered by a North Korean soldier. He and his subordinates try to return her to South Korea, and a lot of hijinks ensue. This drama had great friendships, banter, and romance, with beautiful cinematography and OST!  - u/crafstycandymonster

A Love So Beautiful (Kor. Vers.) - This is your basic high school rom-com but it’s short and cute and does the high school aspects, first love, and the nostalgia very nicely and aptly. It’s perfect to watch when you want something super light and just a fuzzy and warm rom-com. - u/Fatooz

Search: WWW - This was a tech-based rom-com that centers around three women who work in the web portal industry. The plot about social media concerns like censorship, growth, and privacy were fascinating and realistic, and the themes of female empowerment and friendships were enjoyable. As a bonus, this drama had beautifully artistic color schemes and backgrounds that were extremely pleasing to the eye! - u/craftsycandymonster

Cinderella and the Four Knights - Another basic rom-com with a good amount of eye-candy. It’s hilarious and adorable, a bit cliché yet has a good entertainment value. The chemistry between the entire cast was great and the soundtrack is a bonus. - u/Fatooz

Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol - It’s a nice rom-com that kind of challenges the clichés and has some nice subtle plot twists. The chemistry between the main leads is awesome despite the irl age gap. Also most of the characters are so wholesome and lovely! It can get a bit frustrating towards the end but it’s mostly and enjoyable drama. - u/Fatooz

I’m Not a Robot - A little stupid concept but a fun rom-com because of the lighthearted aspect. It’s hilarious and yet heartwarming. The chemistry between the main leads was again really nice! Entertaining for sure.  - u/Fatooz

My Strange Hero - What's mostly a goofy revenge drama about a guy returning to school ten years later to take revenge, My Strange Hero has some outstanding romantic comedy moments, which is one of the main reasons I love it. Yoo Seung Ho also manages to deliver the emotional scenes beautifully. The stakes, for some reason, never really feel high compared to other dramas with similar sub-plots, but I think it's worth watching just for the romance alone. It really made it hard for me to watch another romance involving either Yoo Seung Ho and Jo Bo Ah for a while. - u/TotoroTheGreat

Love in the Moonlight - A really nice historical rom-com and a gender bender. Both the leads are adorable and the characters are well written and executed. It’s funny, charming and enjoyable. - u/Fatooz

The Legend of the Blue Sea - Both the FL and ML are hilarious and adorable, have great comic timing, underrated friendships and lots and lots of chaos and fun moments. A literal fish-out-of-water comedy romance drama. - u/Fatooz

Mr. Queen - Can't stop and won't stop raving about Shin Hae Sun's performance in this. It's a historical/gender bender/time travel romcom so it ticks a lot of classic kdrama trope boxes. The great thing about this one is that the acting performances from our leads and our support characters was so phenomenal that these tropes felt fresh and fun versus tired and old. - u/kdedux

Mr Queen is the funniest kdrama I have watched.  Shin Hye sun mannerisms and speech patterns are hilarious.  The acting, cast and ost are all very good.  - u/Chimbo77

Sungkyunkwan Scandal - In this historical rom-com set in the Joseon Dynasty, a smart young woman who disguises herself as a man ends up gaining admission to a prestigious male-only university. There, she befriends three other students (and makes a few enemies), while working to keep her true identity a secret. The four protagonists have excellent chemistry together and get themselves into a lot of hilarious shenanigans! - u/craftsycandymonster

Go Back Couple - One of the best romcoms for family relationships I've ever seen. In particular, the mother/daughter relationship was so beautifully written. It has great romcom elements in it too, though perhaps I'm just a sucker for time travel done right. Either way, good drama full of both touching moments and the humor brought by Lee Yi Kyung.  - u/kdedux

Man To Man - Yes, this is a rom-com, but the biggest draw, really, is the bromance between Agent K and the actor who he is hired to protect. He took on the job because the actor's #1 fan is a Russian spy, but the actor tries his patience at every turn. - u/LcLou02

The Spies Who Loved Me - FL, a wedding dress designer, is rather clueless when it comes to picking husbands. Unbeknownst to her, both her ex- and her present husbands are spies. Trouble is that they are on opposite sides of the law (one works for Interpol, the other is an corporate spy). She, of course, gets caught in the middle.- u/LcLou02

Bride Of The Century - A switch-up of the marriage contract trope. Shortly before the marriage of two chaebols, the woman disappears, but not to worry - there's another girl who looks exactly like her in a small town, so she is hired by the bride's family to take her place (just til the wedding).  Problem is, the groom (and half his family) eventually fall in love with her sunny personality.  - u/LcLou02

Terius Behind Me - ML lives across the hall from the cutest twins in the world and takes on babysitting them as part of his cover and in order to protect their family .  His heart starts to warm-up again after spending time with them. Fun neighbourhood watch group, cool hidden spy hideout, luxury handbags, and a loveable bad guy!- u/LcLou02

Run On -  One of the best written dramas I've seen.  It's layered like an onion with philosophical commentary on communication styles, setting boundaries, and sexuality.  And even with these heavy themes it takes on a remarkably light and airy feel with plenty of playfulness and warm feels. - u/icommentingifs

Fight For My Way -Park Seo Joon is at his best playing a professional MMA fighter and living across from his best friend who's pursuing a career in announcement.  It's funny and sweet and deserves all of the acclaim it's received over the years.  - u/icommentingifs

20th Century Boy and Girl - By far my most favorite romcom, this drama is the perfect marriage of romance and comedy.  The leads are a little bit older (well into their 30's) which makes the pace of this show feel genuine and mature.  The communication among the characters is top notch.  It's heart-fluttery, wholesome kdrama at it's finest.  - u/icommentingifs

Do You Like Brahms? - This drama centers on musicians - a prodigy and a late bloomer.  Not your typical leading personalities, this show was a beautiful surprise.  The music is lovely and the writing is careful and sensitive to our character's rare introverted natures.  It's a drama sure to stay with you for a long time. - u/icommentingifs

My Roommate is a Gumiho - A fantasy rom-com where the ML is a 700 year old Gumiho. ML and FL have good chemistry and pretty much all characters are lovable. It has a good balance between cute and mature and I enjoyed watching the humor as well. It's one of those non-toxic rom-coms that will bring a smile on your face especially the women of the drama! - u/Fatooz

Please Don't Date Him - This rom com kdrama is so good. The love story between someone who depends on technology and someone who hates using technology. I really recommends this drama, the love story is cute and funny. It also have short episodes which only consists of 10 episodes. - u/Dream_Kittyz

At A Distance, Spring is Green - This kdrama is more to heart warming kind of kdrama, but it also have a lot of rom com element that I really loves so that's the reason I put this recommendation. I get to laugh and cry a lot watching this kdrama. It's about youth and college life, so I found it kind of relatable.  - u/Dream_Kittyz

Yumi's Cells - Your basic rom-com but what's unique are those animated cells that control the actions of the characters. If you liked the movie Inside Out then you'll surely love this drama. The characters are pretty matured and the chemistry between the main leads was amazing. It's a seasonal drama but would highly recommend this if you're one of those rom-com people who enjoy some maturity along with some cheese! - u/Fatooz