5 K-Dramas To Watch If You Liked Romance Fantasy K-Drama "A Good Day To Be A Dog"

After the conclusion of "A Good Day To Be A Dog", here are some K-Dramas you should definitely add to your watchlist!

Dyllan Mykel, Kpopmap Editor
5 min to read · Published : Jan 15, 2024

5 K-Dramas To Watch If You Liked Romance Fantasy K-Drama "A Good Day To Be A Dog"

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The webtoon-based fantasy romance, "A Good Day To Be A Dog" has finally concluded and the weeks ahead won't be the same without it. Starring ASTRO's Cha EunWoo and Park GyuYoung as its main leads, the drama provided the perfect balance of heartfelt romance and quirky comedy that had viewers coming back week after week. Despite only releasing one episode a week, audiences were excited to follow the journey of Jin SeoWon (Cha EunWoo) and Han HaeNa (Park GyuYoung) as their relationship bloomed into one of beauty.

However, like most good things, "A Good Day To Be A Dog" had to come to an end, but not without leaving a sizeable impact on fans of the show. And while there are numerous incredible K-Dramas currently on air, what might be desired is a drama with a similar vibe. So in the oncoming weeks filled with the absence of the MBC series, fill it with these dramas instead.

Here are 5 K-Dramas to watch if you enjoyed "A Good Day To Be A Dog".

1. "Once Upon A Small Town"

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Cast: Red Velvet's Joy, Choo YoungWoo, Baek SungChul, and more

Summary: Working as a veterinarian based in Seoul, Han JiYul receives a sudden call from his grandfather and goes down to the rural village, Heedong-ri. He must take over his grandfather's animal clinic and while there, runs into local police officer Ahn JaYoung.

Reasons To Watch: The same coziness that could be felt all throughout "A Good Day To Be A Dog" can be found in "Once Upon A Small Town". The drama takes viewers away from the bustling city streets and instead drops them off in a simple country town. Combined with the inclusion of joy-inducing fur friends and you'll find yourself snuggled up in bed, binge-watching "Once Upon A Small Town" all day long.

2. "Because This Is My First Life"

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Cast: Lee MinKi, Jung SoMin, and others

Summary: Yoon JiHo is a single woman who dreams of becoming the main scriptwriter for a hit drama. Nam SeHee is a single, IT-worker who owns a house but owes a large mortgage. In order to alleviate the costs, he rents out a room and unknowingly agrees to sign on Yoon JiHo as a tenant. After various happenings and pressures from outside sources, they decide to enter into a contract marriage.

Reasons To Watch: Similarly to "A Good Day To Be A Dog", the main leads' relationship starts off awkward and a bit distant from one another. But after various events, the distance between the two shortens and they become a pillar of support for one another. It slowly transforms from comradery to that of love and romance. There will not be a cold bone in your body as "Because This Is My First Life" will provide an all encompassing warmth that you can carry well into the night.

3. "My Roommate Is A Gumiho"

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Cast: Jang KiYong, Girl's Day's HyeRi, and more

Summary: Shin WooYeo poses as a humanities writer, but is actually a 999-year-old gumiho. Just as he's about to become a human, he meets university student Lee Dam. Their lives become connected as she accidentally swallows WooYeo's fox bead and they must find a way to take it out of her.

Reasons To Watch: There's bits of fantasy, romance, and quirky comedy all mixed into one. "My Roommate Is A Gumiho" begs the question of what makes someone, or in this case, a gumiho, truly human. While self-discovery is part of the main leads journey, they are also led down a path of unmistakable romance that will have every cell in your body tingling with happiness. And although they experience a few rough patches, Shin WooYeo and Lee Dam's love story will have you smiling from ear to ear by the very end.

4. "See You In My 19th Life"

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Cast: Shin HaeSun, Ahn BoHyun, and more

Summary: Depicts a story of the reckless yet sincere romance of Ban JiEum, a woman who lives with the memories of all of her past lives, and Moon SeoHa, the son of a chaebol family.

Reasons To Watch: Both "A Good Day To Be A Dog" and "See You In My 19th Life" were written by the same author, Lee Hey. Although they differ in concept and story, the essence of Lee Hey's storytelling remains and what you find is a drama that will leave a tender imprint on your soul. Seeing the evolution of Ban JiEum and Moon SeoHa's relationship will make you believe in the power of love and the monumental healing it brings.

5. "The Story Of Park's Marriage Contract"

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Cast: Lee SeYoung, Bae InHyuk, and more

Summary: After the death of her husband, Joseon woman Park YeonWoo finds herself in the modern world. There, she meets Kang TaeHa, who has the spitting image, right down to the name, of her deceased husband. In desperate need for a wife, they enter into a contract marriage, and the two begin their life together, eventually leading to true love.

Reasons To Watch: If you enjoyed the mix of modern and historical, then "The Story Of Park's Marriage Contract" is the drama for you. The drama creates a masterful blend of the two times and with the inclusion of a contract marriage, there is no dull moment in sight. It's extremely fun to watch Park YeonWoo and Kang TaeHa go against their fate in order to live out a life they can truly call their own. Filled with heartwarming moments and hilarious antics, don't be surprised if you find yourself binging "The Story Of Park's Marriage Contract" until the next morning.

Which K-Drama will you be watching after "A Good Day To Be A Dog"?

5 K-Dramas To Watch If You Liked Romance Fantasy K-Drama "A Good Day To Be A Dog"

1. "Once Upon A Small Town"

2. "Because This Is My First Life"

3. "My Roommate Is A Gumiho"

4. "See You In My 19th Life"

5. "The Story Of Park's Marriage Contract"

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