At Kpopmap, we list up all the dramas and web dramas based on webtoon. After 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 dramas based on webtoon, it is time to have a look at 2022!

Here are the dramas based on webtoon that aired in 2022.

Stay updated for 2023 and the following years here:

 

1. "Business Proposal" / Schedule status: From February 21

The web novel and webtoon "Business Proposal" also called "The Office Blind Date" (in Korean "사내 맞선") by HaeHwa, Perilla, and Narak is adapted into a drama. It tells the story of an ordinary office worker who disguises herself and goes on a blind date with her attractive boss in the place of her friend with the goal to end this unwanted marriage blind date after her request.

Ahn HyoSeop and Kim SeJeong are the leads. The drama airs on SBS from February 21.

To find out more about the drama and webtoon, check the cast and summary here.

Read 5 differences between the webtoon and K-Drama here.

Webtoon links: Korean / English.

 

2. "Tomorrow"/ Schedule status: From April 1st

The fantasy webtoon "Tomorrow" (in Korean "내일") by RaMa is adapted into a drama. It tells the story of the job seeker Choi JunWoong who fell into a coma due to an accident and entered the Special Crises Management Team of the underworld. The Special Crises Management Team was created because there have been too many suicides leading to an unexpected situation in the underworld. Their duty is to take care of humans with a high risk of suicide and to make them want to live.

The drama was produced by SuperMoon Pictures, who previously worked on "My Strange Hero" and "Goodbye to Goodbye", and StudioN. SF9’s RoWoon, Kim HeeSun, Lee SooHyuk, and Yoon JiOn are cast. The drama aired from April 1st on MBC.

For more information about the drama and webtoon, you can check here.

Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.

 

3. "All of Us Are Dead" / Schedule status: From January 28

The webtoon named "Now at our School" (in Korean "지금 우리 학교는") by Joo DongKeun is adapted into a drama. It is a zombie related webtoon restricted to readers under 18 years old, written in 2009. It tells the story of those isolated in a high school where a zombie virus has been spread, and those who are trying to save them.

The drama is a Netflix Original Korean drama under the title "All of Us Are Dead". The PD of the drama is Lee JaeKyu who worked on dramas such as "The King 2 Hearts" and movies "Intimate Strangers", "The Fatal Encounter", and "The Influence". Yoon ChanYoung, Park JiHu, Cho YiHyun, Lomon, and Yoo InSoo are the leads.

For more information about the drama and webtoon, you can check our cast and summary here.

Read 6 differences between the "All of Us Are Dead" webtoon and K-Drama here.

Webtoon links: Korean / English.

 

4. "Island"/ Schedule status: From December 30

The manhwa (manga) and webtoon "Island" (in Korean "아일랜드") by Yoon InWan and Yang KyungIl is adapted. It is about the monsters of Jeju Island who have been looking for opportunities to get rid of the human world for a long time, and their story when they started to target a chaebol heiress who arrived in Jeju Island.

Kim NamGil, Lee DaHee, ASTRO's Cha EunWoo, and Sung Joon are the leads.

Find out more about the drama and webtoon in the cast and summary here.

Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.

 

5. "Cherry Blossoms After Winter"/ Schedule status: From February 24

The BL webtoon "Cherry Blossoms After Winter" (in Korean "겨울지나벚꽃") by BamWoo is adapted into a drama. It is a romance drama about the friendship of two youths and their search for true love.

Super Five’s Ok JinWook and Kang Hui (Kang Hee) are the leads. The drama was released on February 24.

For more information about the drama and webtoon, you can check our cast and summary here. For a complete introduction to the characters, check here.

Read 6 differences between the webtoon and drama here.

Webtoon links: Korean / English.

 

6. "Again My Life"/ Schedule status: From April 8

The revenge webtoon "Again My Life" (in Korean "어게인 마이 라이프") by Lee HaeNal is adapted into a drama. It tells the story of  Kim HeeWu, a hot-blooded prosecutor who is murdered and gets to travel back in time after meeting with the Grim Reaper. He is ready to take revenge on a corrupt politician named Jo TaeSup.

Lee JoonGi, Kim JiEun, and Lee KyungYoung are the lead actors. The drama aired from April 8 on SBS.

If you want to know more about the webtoon you can have a look here.

You can check our cast and summary here for the full details about the drama.

Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.

 

7. "Kiss Sixth Sense" / Schedule status: From May 19

The romance webtoon "Kiss Sixth Sense" (in Korean "키스 식스 센스") by Got W and Jocobong is adapted into a drama. It is about the story of a woman who sees the future of someone she kisses, and their love triangle.

Yoon KyeSang, Seo JiHye, Kim JiSuk, and Lee JuYeon are cast in this Disney+ drama.

To know more about the webtoon, its plot, and its characters, click here.

For more information about the drama and webtoon, you can check our cast and summary here.

Webtoon links: Korean / English.

 

8. "The Sound of Magic"/ Schedule status: From May 6

The webtoon "Annarasumanara" (in Korean "안나라수마나라") by Ha IlKwon was adapted into the Netflix drama "The Sound of Magic". It tells the story of Yun Ai who lost her dream of becoming a magician and is living in difficult circumstances. She meets a magician and gradually starts to want to realize her dream.

The director Kim SungYoon who worked on "Love in the Moonlight" and "Itaewon Class" was in charge of the Netflix adaptation. Ji ChangWook, Hwang InYoup, and Choi SungEun are the lead actors.

Have a look at the webtoon and the main characters here.

For more information about the drama and webtoon, you can check our cast and summary here.

Webtoon links: Korean / English.

 

9. "Semantic Error" / Schedule status: From February 16

The BL web drama "Semantic Error" is the adaptation of the web novel "Semantic Error" (in Korean "시맨틱 에러") written by Jeosuri in 2018. The web novel was adapted into a webtoon in July 2020 (still ongoing with the illustrations from Enji). The campus BL "Semantic Error" tells the campus romance about the inflexible SangWoo and his encounter with the campus’ most popular student, JaeYoung.

Former KNK member Park SeoHam and DKZ’s JaeChan are the lead cast. The drama was released on February 16 on WATCHA.

For more information about the webtoon, check here.

You can check the cast and summary here for more information about the drama.

Read about 6 differences between the webtoon and the drama here.

Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.

 

10. "Jinxed At First" / Schedule status: From June 15

The fantasy romance webtoon "The Jinx’s Lover" (in Korean "징크스의 연인") by Han JiHye and KooSeul is adapted into the drama "Jinxed At First". It is a story about a man who adapts himself to his life full of misfortune, and the goddess, who jumps into the unknown world to lift the curse.

For the drama, the director Yoon SangHo is in charge. Na InWoo, SeoHyun, and Ki DoHun are the least cast. The drama started on June 15 on KBS.

Check out more about the webtoon here.

You can check the cast and summary here for more information about the drama.

Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.

 

11. "Internal Medicine Director Park" / Schedule status: From January 14

The comedy webtoon "Internal Medicine Director Park" (in Korean "내과 박원장") by Jang BongSoo is adapted into a drama. It tells the life of a doctor who dreamed being acknowledged but his life turns out different.

Lee SeoJin and Ra MiRan are cast in this TVing drama which started on January 14th.

Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.

 

12. "The Golden Spoon" / Schedule status: From September 23

The webtoon named "The Golden Spoon" (in Korean "금수저") is adapted into a drama. It tells the adventures of a kid that became a golden spoon (meaning from a rich family in Korean or a silver spoon for English speakers).

The drama was announced to be produced back in 2019 and was finally aired in 2022. BTOB's SungJae, DIA's Jung ChaeYeon, Lee JongWon, YeonWoo, and more was casted.

To find out more about the drama and webtoon, check the cast and summary here.

Read more about the characters and the plot in this introduction.

Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.

 

13. "Superior Day" / Schedule status: From March 13

The webtoon "Superior Day" (in Korean "우월한하루") by Team GetNam is adapted into a drama. It is a thriller about an ordinary father facing a situation where he has to kill a serial killer living next door to save his kidnapped daughter.

The OCN drama stars Jin Goo, Ha DoKwon, and Lee WonKeun.

You can check the cast and summary for more information about the drama here.

Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.

 

14. "The Forbidden Mariage" / Schedule status: From December 9

The historical romance webtoon named "Joseon’s Ban on Marriage" (in Korean "금혼령-조선혼인금지령") by Cheon JiHye and SanChaek is adapted into the drama "The Forbidden Mariage". It tells the story of King Lee Heon, who lost the crown princess 7 years ago and issued a marriage ban, and Ye SoRang, a marriage scammer who appears and says she can be possessed by the spirit of the deceased crown princess.

Kim YoungDae, Park JuHyun, and Kim WooSeok are cast for this MBC historical drama.

You can check the cast and summary for more information about the drama here.

Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.

 

15. "Spring of Crush" / Schedule status: From May 18

The BL historical webtoon "Spring of Crush" (in Korean "‘춘정지란") by Noh MyoungHyi is adapted into a web drama. It is the BL historical romance drama of three men that takes place when the lead character pretends to be a woman and marries to take off his status of slave.

Yoo YoungJae and Kim Sung are the lead roles.

You can check the cast and summary here.

Webtoon links: Korean / English.

 

16. "Gaus Electronics" / Schedule status: From September 30

The webtoon "Gaus Electronics" (in Korean "가우스전자") by Kwak BaekSoo is adapted into a drama. It tells the joys and sorrows of office workers at the multinational Gaus Electronics.

Director Park JoonSoo was in charge of the adaptation. Kwak DongYeon, Ko SungHee, Bae HyeonSeong, and Kang MinAh are casted for the drama.

To find out more about the drama and webtoon, check the cast and summary here.

Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.

 

17. "Summer Strike" / Schedule status: From November 21

The webtoon "I Don't Want To Do Anything" (in Korean "아무것도 하고 싶지 않아") by Joo YoungHyun is adapted into the drama called "Summer Strike". The webtoon tells the growing pains experienced by a 26-year-old girl named YeoReum. The drama will tell the story of YeoReum who declares she will lead a strict life at the age of 28.

GT:st (a subsidiary of Studio Dragon) and director Lee YoonJung ("Coffee Prince", "Cheese in The Trap") are in charge of the adaptation. Yim SiWan and SeolHyun are the leads of the drama.

To find out more about the drama and webtoon, check the cast and summary here.

Webtoon links: Korean / English.

 

18. "Unlock The Boss" / Schedule status: From December 7

The comic webtoon "Unlock The Boss" (in Korean "사장님을 잠금해제") by Park SungHyun is adapted into a drama. It tells the story of a boss trapped into a smartphone, and his new employee who found the phone. The story revolves as they dig to find the truth.

It is a KT Studio Genie original series. Chae JongHyeop and Seo EunSoo are cast into drama.

To find out more about the drama and webtoon, check the cast and summary here.

Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.

 

19. "Weak Hero Class 1"  / Schedule status: From November 18

The webtoon "Weak Hero" (in Korean "약한영웅") by Seopass and Razen was announced to be adapted into a drama. It tells the story of an ordinary-looking high school boy who becomes the best fighter in a high school full of bullies.

Jaedam Media signed a co-production contract with PLAYLIST. It is a Wavve Original drama. Park JiHoon and Choi HyunWook are cast among others.

Find out the cast and summary here.

Check out more about the characters and vote for your dream cast here.

Webtoon links: Korean / English.

 

20. "Oh! Boarding House” / Schedule status: From February 22

The BL webtoon named “The Fifth Boarding House”  (in Korean “하숙집 오!번지” ) written by Penguin is adapted into a web drama. It tells the romantic relationships of the tenants who are living in a boarding house together.

Im SungKyun and Shin YongSeok are the lead actors of this drama.

Find out more about the drama and webtoon check the cast and summary here.

Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.

 

21. "Blue of Winter” / Schedule status: From March 15

"Blue of Winter" (also known as "Judo Boys") is not based on a webtoon but a webtoon is released along with the web drama. It tells the story of three protagonists who meet at a judo competition in high school and become intertwined in an interesting fate as they build their respective futures.

Jeon YuBin, Min InGi, Lee JeongMin, and Yoo YoungMo are the leads of this BL web drama.

For more about the web drama, check our cast and summary here. For more about the webtoon "Blue of Winter", have a look here at its introduction.

Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.

 

22. "Blueming” / Schedule status: From March 31

The BL webtoon "Who Can Define Popularity?" (in Korean "인기는 무언가 잘못되었다?") by Tak Bon is adapted into the web drama "Blueming". It is a campus romance between two film department students, which started when SiWon, the student who tries hard to gain popularity, meets DaWoon, who is naturally popular around everyone.

Kang EunBin and Cho HyukJun are the leads.

Check out the cast and summary here, for more about the drama and teaser.

Webtoon links: Korean / English.

 

23. "The Director Who Buys Me Dinner" / Schedule status: From December 15

The webtoon "The Director Who Buys Me Dinner" (in Korean "밥만잘사주는이상한이사님") by Toesa and Yang EunJi will be adapted in a drama. It tells the story of a new employee of a company thinks his director is crazy because he said he has lived 3 lives and that they must date or they will die.

Park YoungWoon, Park JeongWoo, and W.O.W's YooSung are cast in this web drama to be released in 2022.

Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.

 

24. "The Law Cafe" / Schedule status: From September 5

The webtoon "Love According To Law" (in Korean "법대로 사랑하라") by IlLi and No SeunGa is adapted into a drama. It tells the story of former Miss Korea and lawyer Kim YuRi quit the big law firm she was working at and set up her own "Law cafe". She thought her dreams were brilliant until she met the owner of her cafe's building for her rent contract - her old friend from high school JungHo. What could be the true feelings of this person who sways her heart?

Lee SeungGi and Lee SeYoung are cast in this KBS drama.

Check out the cast and summary here, for more about the drama and teaser.

Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.

 

25. "Connect" / Schedule Status: From December 7

The thriller webtoon "Connect" by Sin DaeSung is produced as a drama by Disney+. It tells the story of a man  who lost his eyes to a organ hunters. He gets connected to the person who received a transplant.

Jung HaeIn, Go KyungPyo, and Kim HyeJun are casted into the drama.

For more information about the drama and webtoon, you can check here.

Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.

 

26. "Seasons of Blossom" / Schedule status: From September 21

The high school romance webtoon "Seasons of Blossom" (in Korean: "청춘 블라썸") by HongDuck and Nemone is adapted into a drama. It tells the love and friendship of 18-year-old high school students who are just starting their youth.

So JuYeon and Seo JiHoon are casted into the drama. The production company Playlist is in charge of the adaptation. The webtoon is popular in and out of Korea with more than eight languages available.

For more information about the drama and webtoon, you can check here.

Webtoon links: Korean / English.

 

27. "The New Employee" / Schedule status: From December 21

The BL webtoon "The New Employee" or "The New Recruit" (in Korean "신입사원") by Jake (first published as a web novel by Moskareto) is adapted into a web drama. It tells the love story of a company team leader and an intern at an advertising company.

Kwon Hyuk, Moon JiYong, and Choi SiHun are the lead actors. The drama is a Watcha original.

For more information about the drama and webtoon, you can check here.

Webtoon links: Korean (need to over 19 years old) / English.

 

 Season 2

28. "Work Later, Drink Now 2" / Schedule status: From December 9

The season 2 of the drama "Work Later, Drink Now" based on the webtoon "Drinker City Girls" (in Korean "술꾼도시 처녀들") by MiKkang is confirmed. It tells the stories of 3 women of 30-year-old who drink alcohol as their life religion.

Apink’s EunJi, Han SunHwa, Lee SunBin, and Super Junior’s Siwon who were cast for the first season, are also cast for the 2nd season.

Check our cast and summary here for more about the drama and the characters.

Check out the 4 differences between the webtoon and the drama here.

Webtoon links: Korean / Not officially available in English.

 

29. "No, Thank You 2" /  Schedule status: From January 8

The webtoon "Daughter-in-Law" (in Korean "며느라기") by Soo ShinJi was adapted in 2020 into the web drama "No, Thank You". A season 2 is released in 2022. It tells the episodes that happen to the ordinary daughter-in-law Min SaRin after she got to meet her in-laws.

Park HaSun, Kwon Yul, Moon HeeKyung, and Kim JongGoo are the lead actors of this Kakao TV web drama.

For more information, pictures, and teaser of the drama and webtoon, you can check our cast and summary here.

Webtoon links: Korean / English Instagram

 

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Is it one of those days when all you want to do is just grab some snacks and have a good cry? You’ve come to the right place. If you’re a fan of K-Dramas, you know that there’s no better catharsis than binge-watching sad romance dramas until your tear ducts are drained. So, we compiled the most heart-wrenching, sad romance K-Dramas that will make you believe in love all over again.

If you are new to K-Dramas, check out these sad romance K-Drama titles we have selected to find which ones suit your taste! For K-Drama connoisseurs, you've probably watched all the dramas listed below, and if not, it is time to add them to your watchlist!

Note: This list is not a ranking, but we're opening a poll at the end of the article where you can vote for your favorite. The vote will not be closed, so no result article will be published.

 

1. "My Dearest"

Cast: NamKoong Min, Ahn EunJin, Lee HakJu, Lee DaIn

Summary: Set in Joseon during the tumultuous time of the Qing invasion of 1636, "My Dearest" tells the heart-wrenching love story of a feisty noblewoman, Yoo GilChae, and a mysterious young man, Lee JangHyeon, who hold on to each other despite the forces around them tearing them apart.

Watch Because: When it comes to sad romance K-Dramas, no list would be complete without this one. "My Dearest" is one of the most charming, endearing, and passionate historical romance K-Dramas we've seen in a very long time. Ahn EunJin as Yoo GilChae and NamKoong Min as Lee JangHyeon portray the innocence and resilience of love in the midst of war with such outstanding power and resonance that you cannot help but root for them with all your heart. The drama boasts extraordinary writing and even more gorgeous cinematography, making for a viewing experience that is unforgettable, to say the least.

 

2. "Call It Love"

Cast: Lee SungKyoung, Kim YoungKwang, Sung Jun, EXID's HaNi (Ahn HeeYeon), Kim YeWon

Summary: Sim WooJoo is a woman set on revenge. After being forced out of her home by her late father's mistress, he is fuelled by vengeance and approaches the woman's son Han DongJin. Han DongJin is an overworked and lonely young man whose life begins to change after meeting WooJoo. Slowly, a gentle romance blooms between the two, but being together isn't as easy as it may seem.

Watch Because: "Call It Love" is a stellar melodrama that brings out the strengths of the genre. It is a must-watch for anyone who enjoys heartfelt, poignant, and affecting stories of ordinary and flawed human beings. WooJoo and DongJin's heartening romance is enduring despite adversity and truly tugs at our heartstrings. With brilliant performances by our cast, this drama will effortlessly make a place for itself in your hearts.

 

 

3. "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo"

Cast: IU, Lee JoonGi, Kang HaNeul, EXO's BaekHyun, Hong JongHyun, Nam JooHyuk, Kang HanNa

Summary: Go HaJin is a heartbroken young woman down on her luck. On the day of a total eclipse, she falls into a water body and is transported back in time to the Goryeo Dynasty, where she is now called HaeSoo. There she meets several handsome princes who fall in love with her and inadvertently turn her into a pawn for palace politics.

Watch Because: As K-Drama fans, it is our duty to never let "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo" leave any list about the most heart-breaking sad romance K-Dramas of all time. With a star-studded cast who deliver the most outstanding performance, this drama is an exploration of pathos, told through tales of love and loss. HaeSoo goes through hell and high water to protect her loved ones but is betrayed and abandoned time and time again. There's nothing more tragic than watching HaeSoo try to cope with the complexities of this strange time slip while grappling with her own emotions, to no avail. Get ready for some serious waterworks with this one.

 

4. "The Smile Has Left Your Eyes"

Cast: Seo InGuk, Jung SoMin, Park SungWoong

Summary: A mysterious murder suspect, Kim MooYoung meets a kind, warm-hearted, but scarred young woman Yoo JinKang. An irresistible romance blooms between them through unpredictable push and pull as they slowly discover that their ill-fated relationship goes way back to the root of their trauma. However, JinKang's brother Yoo JinKook could not be warier of their relationship and will do whatever it takes to protect his little sister. With the world against them, will destiny allow their love to persevere?

Watch Because: When talking about sad romance K-Dramas, we definitely cannot forget this masterpiece. This tragedy is as beautiful and poetic as it gets. Seo InGuk plays Kim MooYoung, who is best described as an anti-hero and Yoo JinKang is the anchor who tethers him to life. Despite worldly forces tearing them apart, MooYoung and JinKang stick by each other's sides through thick and thin, even if that means putting their lives on the line. The predominant color palette of the drama - cold blue - is exactly what it'll leave you feeling.

 

5. "The Red Sleeve"

Cast: 2PM's Lee JunHo, Lee SeYoung

Summary: Crown Prince Yi San strives to become a benevolent ruler. However, the crimes of his grandfather and the cruel passing of his father have traumatized him. Sung DeokIm is a bright and spirited young woman who wants to live her life the way she wants. San, who is secretly burdened by his position, meets Sung DeokIm first as a child, then later as an adult, and she is the only one he opens up to. The two fall in love, but when San becomes King and asks DeokIm to become his concubine, she initially refuses but soon realizes that their union is inevitable.

Watch Because: "The Red Sleeve" is historical melodrama at its finest. JunHo and SeYoung deliver the most poignant performances as San and DeokIm, and their chemistry is off the charts. However, the anguish that their romance brings will tug at your heartstrings without mercy. A large part of the charm of "The Red Sleeve" comes from the excellent writing that will leave you wanting more after every episode. Despite the gentle slow burn, trust us, once you start watching this drama, time will fly.

 

6. "Youth Of May"

Cast: Go MinSi, Lee DoHyun, Keum SaeRok, Lee SangYi

Summary: Set against the background of the Gwangju Uprising of May 1980, "Youth Of May" tells the story of two young lovers, HeeTae and MyungHee, who face umpteen trials and tribulations to be together, only to be failed by the world they live in.

Watch Because: This is the K-Drama that singlehandedly broke our hearts into a million pieces. From the very opening scene of the first episode, this drama will suck you into its world, and before you know it, you'll find yourself attached to these fictional characters. Lee DoHyun as HeeTae is dreamy but familiar, almost as if you've known him forever, whereas Go MinSi as MyungHee is brave and inspirational. The characters are wonderfully fleshed out and form the core of the narrative, which is why "Youth Of May" manages to leave such a deep impact on viewers. This one is not going to be easy to get over.

 

7. "Alchemy Of Souls"

Cast: Jung SoMin, Lee JaeWook, Hwang MinHyun, Shin SeungHo, OH MY GIRL's Arin, Yoo InSoo

Summary: "Alchemy of Souls" tells the story of a wanted shadow assassin, Naksu, who shifts her powerful soul to the body of a lowly peasant girl named MuDeok to survive. MuDeok is weak and unassuming, which renders Naksu powerless. However, Jang Uk, the noble but ill-tempered young master of the Jang family, recognizes her at once. To get her strength and energy back, she bets on Jang Uk and takes him under her wing.

Watch Because: "Alchemy Of Souls" is arguably the best fantasy drama to come out of the Korean entertainment industry. The first season introduces us to the lore of the drama and weaves an intricate tale of star-crossed lovers who are destined for each other but also for destruction. While "Alchemy Of Souls" does have a second season that is relatively less tragic, the first season will leave you feeling like an empty husk from how unbelievably painful it is.

 

8. "Uncontrollably Fond"

Cast: Kim WooBin, Suzy

Summary: Childhood sweethearts Sin JoonYoung and No Eul meet again as adults, years after breaking up. This time, JoonYoung is a celebrity, and No Eul is tasked with filming a documentary about him. The forced proximity brings them together as they give their love another shot, even though JoonYoung has little time left in the world.

Watch Because: "Uncontrollably Fond" is the type of drama that makes no pretensions about happy endings. From the very beginning, you know where the story is going, but you learn to enjoy the journey anyway. Filled with love and laughter on the one hand and helplessness and despair on the other, our couple is relentless in their pursuit of happiness and that is exactly what makes this drama so heartbreaking yet wholesome.

 

9. "Snowdrop"

Cast: Jung HaeIn, BLACKPINK's JiSoo

Summary: "Snowdrop" tells the heartening story of love that blooms in the midst of chaos. Set in the tumultuous year of 1987 in Seoul, when South Korea was under a dictatorial regime, Eun YeongRo helps an injured young man named Lim SooHo, thinking he's a student activist.

Watch Because: YeongRo and SooHo's tragic love story is doomed from the start, but "Snowdrop" does an excellent job of building our expectations regardless. As a matter of fact, it is because of the hope that we hold on to for a happy ending that we're so invested in the story. After all, who doesn't want to root for the impossible? Faced with dire circumstances, YeongRo and SooHo go against all odds to protect their love and cherish each other, and that's what gets the best of them. You might want to keep a box of tissues at hand for this one.

 

10. "Just Between Lovers"

Cast: 2PM's Lee JunHo, Won JinA

Summary: Two young people, Ha MoonSoo and Lee KangDoo, whose lives are intertwined because of an accident, reconnect and fall in love, healing each other's wounds in the process.

Watch Because: "Just Between Lovers" is an outstanding study of survivor's guilt and how it can swallow a person whole. At the center of the story are our main characters MoonSoo (Won JinA) and KangDoo (Lee JunHo), who suffered significant losses after the collapse of a mall that took the lives of their loved ones. Even though it's been years since the accident, their wounds are fresher than ever, devastatingly affecting their daily lives. When they find refuge in each other's arms, they slowly begin to process their trauma and move forward. "Just Between Lovers" is not your run-of-the-mill romance but tackles real psychological problems plaguing the human mind, highlighting the restorative power of love and connection. For this reason alone, "Just Between Lovers" is a must-watch.

 

11. "Chocolate"

Cast: Yoon KyeSang, Ha JiWon

Summary: Lee Kang is a man who dreamt of becoming a chef but is now a neurosurgeon, and Moon ChaYeong, the woman he inspired with his passion for cooking, is now a chef because of him. Fate brings them together once more in a hospice ward, where they mend each other's hearts through compassion and food.

Watch Because: Just as the name suggests, "Chocolate" leaves a sweet aftertaste long after you're done watching the drama. The mellow mood and slow but steady pace of the drama allow the viewer to savor every moment, making the experience that much more enjoyable. While the show is understandably dominated by some unfortunate, bitter circumstances and situations, it leads with hope, and by the end of it all, there's a lot we can learn from. Yoon KyeSang and Ha JiWon, being veterans in this industry, deliver a memorable performance, and it is a sheer delight to see them together on screen.

 

12. "Seasons Of Blossom"

Cast: So JuYeon, Seo JiHoon, Kim MinKyu, Yoon HyunSoo, Kang HyeWon, Oh YuJin.

Summary: "Seasons of Blossom" tells the story of young high school students on the verge of adulthood who navigate the complicated climate of love and loss at the tender age of eighteen.

Watch Because: This bite-sized web drama is a colorful portrayal of the shades of youth - both bright and dark. It is based on the webtoon of the same name by HONGDUCK and NEMONE, and features the first two seasons: "BoMi's Flower" and "HaMin's Flower". The love story of Lee HaMin (played by Seo JiHoon) and Han SoMang (played by So JuYeon) from "HaMin's Flower" is one of passion and regret that will elicit a bucket or two of tears as we watch these teenagers quietly suffer from their inner turmoil, pushing them to the extreme. You will almost want to jump into your screen to protect them simply because of how ordinary yet precious they are. "Seasons Of Blossom" is a fantastic adaptation of the source material and definitely deserves more attention.

 

 

Note: The poll was first opened in March of 2023. "My Dearest" and "Call It Love" were added to the poll in November of 2023.

Which other sad romance K-Dramas would you add to this list? Tell us in the comments section down below!

 

Do you know that in Korea, many people would ask you about your blood type as an icebreaker? There is a saying that certain blood types show different personality traits and it is rather interesting to learn more about it.

Those with blood type B are said to have a positive mindset, be creative and also be an interesting person. Do take note that this is just something Koreans say for fun and it should be taken with a light heart!

Find out which Korean Celebrities have blood type B.