5 Fantasy K-Dramas To Take You On A Trip To Fantasia

K-Dramas have always been the biggest and best escape for us fans. After a long and tiring day at work or school, all we want is to melt down on the couch and watch our comfort K-Dramas for the ultimate healing. This comfort may add up with some thrill and excitement and take the overall experience on a different level when the theme of the drama deals with fantasy.

Just imagine, a bowl full of snacks and a magical mystical drama to make you forget about all the struggles of the day - exciting, isn’t it? 

This is what brings us here today to write about the 5 fantasy K-Dramas that will leave you wailing for more. So, let's get into the list, 

1. "Goblin - The lonely and great god" (2016)

When the talk is about fantasy K-Dramas, there is no way "Goblin - the lonely and great god" can be missed!  This 2016 drama is undoubtedly one of the exemplary ones in K-Drama history. It tells the story of a military general Kim Shin, played by Gong Yoo, who is framed and killed as a traitor. He, however, becomes an immortal Goblin because of the curse he receives from the Almighty. The only person to help break his curse is Goblin’s Bride, played by Kim GoEun as Ji EunTak. This drama also features Lee DongWook and Yoo InNa in two very interesting roles. The storyline progresses as the Goblin meets Ji EunTak and falls in love on the way to seek respite from his immortal life. Ji EunTak also accepts magical changes in her life brought by the Goblin. This drama is a perfect inclusion in your list if you fancy supernatural boyfriends. Moreover, the magical elements, such as seeing ghosts, opening doors to different places, flying cutlery, summoning Goblin with a blown-out candle, etc., can work as the perfect distraction of the heavy angst hidden behind. All in all, this drama certainly has the potential to become one of your favorite dramas of all time and that is why you should give it a try if you have not yet. 

2. "Hotel Del Luna" (2019)

Till this date, "Hotel Del Luna" is one of the most unique dramas to be ever made. From the plot to the characterization, everything is unmatched. This 2019 fantasy drama deals with the story of a supernatural hotel, where the souls of deceased people come and rest for a few days before they carry on their journey toward their next life. Hotel Del Luna is run by Jung ManWol, played by IU, who is bound to this hotel in neither alive nor dead state due to the sins she committed in her lifetime. The only way Jung ManWol can break free is by seeing off the very last guest of the hotel. However, for that, she needs some assistance and that is provided by the hotel’s new manager Koo ChanSung, played by Yoo JinGoo. The story unfolds one by one as ManWol and ChanSung solve various issues associated with the guests of the hotel, gradually seeing off the staff ManWol has worked closely with. This magical theme of the drama goes hand in hand with philosophical development. ManWol and ChanSung duo sometimes fight evil spirits with magical powers and sometimes they root for helping out their ghost guests with their (freshly-ended) life conflicts as they keep on entertaining the viewers without a single boring episode. "Hotel Del Luna" not only brings a magical refreshment but also enriches the viewers with some crucial life lessons in a very philosophical way. And that is what makes it a must-watch for you.

3. "Tale of the Nine-tailed" (2020)

Are you interested in Korean folklore? And do you enjoy horror? If yes, then "Tale of the Nine-Tailed" is the right drama for you. This 2020 drama tells of a tale associated with a Gumiho, a nine-tailed fox, and his immortal journey to find his first love’s reincarnated version in 2020. Lee Yeon, played by Lee DongWook, is a nine-tailed fox who gave up his mountain spirit position to find his first love, AEum, again. AEum is now reincarnated as Nam JiAh, played by Jo BoAh, who comes across Lee Yeon while looking for her lost parents. The story progresses when Lee Rang, Lee Yeon’s brother (played by Kim Bum), wakes up the imoogi in order to take revenge on his brother. Imoogi, played by Lee TaeRi, is the main villain of the story and makes the drama more and more intriguing. The drama is sometimes bone-chilling, sometimes packed with action, and sometimes deals with the loneliness of the characters’ lives. Again, if you are a fan of the supernatural boyfriend trope then you are bound to enjoy "Tale of the Nine-tailed".

4. "The King: Eternal Monarch" (2019)

Fantasy mixed with royalty, that too in a modern context? Perfect, isn’t it? Yes, that is what you get from "The King: Eternal Monarch. The story of this 2019 drama sets in place when the King of the Kingdom of Corea, Lee Gon, played by Lee MinHo, finds a door that leads him to a parallel world, and he lands in the Republic of Korea. There he comes across Lieutenant Jung TaeEul, played by Kim GoEun, someone he already knew but never got to see before. They fall in love as the story progresses but start to face several complications as two different worlds start mixing up with each other due to the villain’s advances. The fantasia of this drama lies in the magical power of a royal flute, which can open doors to several different versions of the universe, can delay death and age, can change, stop and help in traveling through time. The drama is a perfect example of a rom-com with a magical backdrop, a perfect choice when you need something light-hearted yet thrilling to enjoy.

5. "The Sound of Magic" (2022)

“Annarasumanara” – "The sound of magic", is the most realistic fantasy drama to be included in the list. This 2022 drama represents a perfect picturization of struggles and survival. The story deals with the life of a young, intelligent yet poor schoolgirl Yoon AhYi, played by Choi SungEun. She fights for her survival each day as she tries to pay off her father’s debt while paying for her and her sister’s school fees all alone. By the turn of events, she meets Ri Eul, played by Ji ChangWook, who is a magician sheltered in an abandoned amusement park. Ri Eul brings a wave of magic and happiness in the tough life of Yoon AhYi and soon they get another companion, Na IlDeung. Na IlDeung, played by Hwang InYoup, is Yoon AhYi’s classmate and the top student, who is immensely burdened with his parents’ expectations. Both of them try to find a respite from their real-life struggles with the help of Ri Eul’s magic. With only 6 episodes this drama can make you cry and smile at the same time. The character of Ri Eul is so mysterious yet so touching that it will leave you wanting for more, especially because of the twist in the end.

So, this is our list of 5 fantasy K-Dramas that will take you on a trip to Fantasia. "Nevertheless,", "Doom at your service", "Strong Woman Do Bong Soon", "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart", "My Love From The Star", etc. are some of the standard recommendations that you can go with without any hesitation.

Which other themed dramas would you recommend to our readers? Let us know in the comments section.