This chilly monsoon calls for some cozy melo-dramas to watch while snuggling onto your bed while munching some sweet snacks. The list of K-dramas below will keep you on your toes with their twists and turns while the stirring romance and chemistry between leads will have butterflies dancing in your stomach.
Romance is a bonus book (2019)
The story follows the struggle of a divorced mom, Kang Dani-Yi, who encounters lots of hardships and rejections while reviving her long forbidden career as a copywriter. Despite having an outstanding educational background she faces rejections due to extended breaks she took for inevitable personal reasons.
The story involves another writer, Cha Eun-Ho, who is charming, successful and the youngest chief editor at a publishing company. He has a calm demeanor, alongside a warm heart and a reasonable upright work ethic.
In a desperate attempt to find a job, Dan-Yi falsifies her background and secures a temporary position at the same company as Eun-ho. Their childhood friendship takes a new turn after multiple encounters at the workspace, sparking a heartwarming love story.
Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021)
The heartwarming story begins at a crossroads of a seaside village, where a dentist, Hye-Jin (Shin Min-a), crosses paths with a handyman, Hong Du-Sik (Kim Seon-Ho). Hye-Jin struggles to intermingle with the native of the village due to her rigid demeanor. On the contrary, Du-Sik, was a beloved handyman intended to help other villagers in help while charging minimum labor wages.
Hye-Jin moves to the countryside village of Gongjin to lay-low for time being due to some controversy, and ends up starting her very own dental clinic with her friend. Meanwhile, SNU student Du-Sik also has a similar backstory that leads him to settle down in the village.
Their contrasting personalities click together like a jigsaw puzzle and spark a stirring chemistry.
Fight for My Way (2017)
The drama is about young people fighting their way into society who label them as lacking talent and force them out of the spotlight. It portrays their quirky life and romance. Taekwondo player Ko Dong-Man is portrayed by an excellent actor Park Seo-Jun, dreams of representing Korea in taekwondo. Dong-Man attracts a lot of females due to his tall and buildup physique and handsomeness as complementary. He is loved by everyone around him and was a star due to his great fighting spirit. One mistake botches up his perfect life and leaves him in shambles and regrets. An optimistic he was, he never backs down and rises again as an MMA star.
As his childhood friend and number one supporter and fan, Choi Aera always supported him and stood by his side. Helping each other in their lowest, they discover romantic affection towards each other. Dong-Man receives ample amounts of support from his friends in the pursuit of his dream. On his way of reviving his dream with MMA, Dong-Man faces a dilemma choosing between Aera and his fatal MMA career.
Crash Landing on You (2019)
The 2019 romance hit narrates a rewarding love story of a South Korean chaebol heiress and a top notch North Korean soldier. The trans-border love story starts with a paragliding mishap leading to a cross border emergency landing of Yoon Se-ri in Ri Jeong-Hyeok’s contingent.
The top secret hide and seek will keep you on the edge of your seat with its thrilling plot twists. Meanwhile the stirring romance and understanding between the leads will leave you awe-struck.
The camaraderie among the soldier buddies, commitments made to protect loved ones, heartwarming chemistry and nonstop entertainment will captivate you right from the start. The drama is a full package of appeasement and cozy moments.
Welcome to Samdalri (2024)
The Netflix series starring Shin Hye-Sun as Cho Sam-Dal and Ji Chan-Wook as Jo Yong-Pil is a rollercoaster of emotions. The melodrama will take you from crying in sorrow to the tears of joy in seconds.
After suffering a drastic fall from grace, Sam-dal returns to her homeland Samdalri after 8 years for a break. There she bumps into her childhood friend, yong-Pil, rekindling an unfinished romance.
Yong-Pil’s unwavering support and understanding helps Sam-Dal to regain her self-confidence and muster up courage to face her problems head-on. During her stay in Samdalri, she re-discovers her real-self and the core essence of her dream.
The bond between friends and the stirring romance is an ecstatic and delightful desert to both eyes and heart. This heartwarming romance is a must-watch for cozy moments while relaxing with the sound of raindrops.
