7 romantic K-Dramas to match your vibe on Valentine's Day: From Crash Landing on You to Run On

For the K-drama aficionados: Love takes many forms. It could be Hyun Bin’s Captain Ri almost sacrificing his life several times for Son Ye-jin and crossing over from North Korea to South Korea, or it could just be quiet, calming declarations, or it could just be quiet, calming declarations, like those between Im Si-wan’s Ki Seon-gyeom and Shin Se-kyung’s Oh Mi-joo in Run On. So, for this Valentine’s Day, take your pick from our list and see which K-Drama really suits your romantic vibe.

Run On

A healing, moving drama of two people trying to find themselves, Run On tells the story of a former athlete and an interpreter. The beauty of this show is that love is reflected in gestures, comforting words, promises and looking after each other. The romance isn’t glamorous and neither is it meant to be, it’s in Gyeom telling Mi-joo simply, “I’m just here to see you” or pulling the curtain in the hospital to give her some privacy. It also teaches you about self-love, as a wise Mi-joo says, to be together, you need to be enough on your own, too. 

Streaming on Netflix.

Soundtrack#1

Friends to lovers, is a popular trope and this four-episode series does justice to it. Park Hyung-sik and Han So-hee play two close friends, who have known each other for two decades, and now collaborate music for each other. A heartwarming, touching romance with much comedy, it shows how they finally cross over from friendship to romance without the fear of losing each other.

Streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.

My Roommate is a Gumiho

If you're looking to break away from ordinary human romances, why not dive into a love story between a Nine-Tailed Fox and a human? Lee Hyeri's innocent Lee Dam accidentally a swallows a magical gemstone, that Jang Ki-yong's Shin Woo-yeo desperately needs. Together, they must be roommates for a while, only for them to fall in love and wonder at the next step. There's confusion, chaos, love, several heart-stopping confessions, and failed attempts at memory-wiping. An underrated, but sweet show, that checks all the romantic boxes.

Streaming on Viki.

Lovely Runner

Ah, what if you could just go back in time to save the person you love, over, and over again? Lovely Runner, which bagged several awards last year and for good reason, shows the star-crossed romance between a pop star and a woman, who literally bend time and space to be with each other. It’s got romance, comedy, heartbreak, recovery and heartwarming dialogues that might just move all the romantics to tears.

Streaming on Netflix

Crash Landing on You

Obviously, no list is complete without Crash Landing on You, where a South Korean heiress, played on Son Ye-jin accidentally paraglides into North Korea, landing literally on Hyun Bin’s Captain Ri. He strives to bring her back to Seoul, doing whatever it takes, so you know, that involves jumping from mountains, running through forests, and evading the government. It’s got all the melodrama you need and want, because after all, what’s Valentine’s Day without some dramatic flair?

Streaming on Netflix

No Gain, No Love

Another trope that always wins? The fake marriage! The story focuses Son Hae-yeong, portrayed by Shin Min-a, a determined and financially prudent woman, who despises any form of loss. Facing the possibility of missing out on a coveted promotion due to her single status, she devises a plan to stage a fake marriage. She enlists Kim Ji-wook, played by Kim Young-dae, a righteous and kind-hearted night-shift worker at a convenience store, to pose as her husband. Opposites attract, sparks fly, and this faux union helps them find their goals, and their way to each other.

Streaming on Amazon Prime

While You Were Sleeping

If you're up for dramatic storytelling as well as heart-stopping romance, well, how about Lee Jong-suk's and Bae Suzy's While You Were Sleeping? It follows the story of a young woman who has the eerie ability to foresee tragic events in her dreams. She meets rookie prosecutor Jung Jae-chan (Lee Jong-suk), who begins having similar premonitions. Together, they work to prevent these nightmares from becoming reality, while facing dangerous adversaries. Gradually, they discover hidden connections from their past and grow closer romantically. The show has all that the romantic and dramatic heart could ask for: Courtroom battles, emotional scenes, supernatural touches, enough to keep you on edge, throughout.

Streaming on Viki.