October is officially here as fall makes an entrance. With such good weather, we're also in the mood for some amazing K-Dramas. From webtoon-based K-Dramas to highly-anticipated actor comebacks, we have a lot to look forward to in the month of October. So, we compiled some of the most exciting October K-Dramas in a watchlist for you!

Here are 5 K-Dramas you absolutely do not want to miss in October 2023!

Note: This watchlist is not a ranking. It includes select K-Dramas airing on Korean national television as well as Netflix, Disney+, and Apple+ original series. For web dramas, check out our watchlist here.

 

1. "Doona!"

When & Where: October 20, Netflix

Cast: Suzy, Yang SeJong

Summary: "Doona!" is a light-hearted yet meaningful romance K-Drama based on the webtoon of the same name about two young people who cross paths and change each other's lives forever. What follows is, in the main character's own words, an "exciting", "heart-aching" and "heart-throbbing" story. Suzy plays Lee DooNa, an idol superstar and main vocalist of the fictional girl group SWEET DREAM, who abruptly decides to retire and moves into the same student housing as Lee Joon (Yang SeJong), a freshman at Minsong University. They are neither friends nor lovers, but the tangle of emotions between them deepens until they can't ignore it any longer.

Reasons To Watch: Fans have been waiting for Yang SeJong and Bae Suzy's acting comebacks for quite a while now. To think that both of these amazing actors will be returning in the same project is already exciting enough to tune in. If you need more reasons, consider that Suzy will be returning to her idol roots with this K-Drama as her character, the eponymous DooNa, is a former idol. Moreover, Yang SeJong is ready to play a smitten young man who draws DooNa (and us) in with his effortless charm. If you liked the realistic portrayal of modern dating and love in "Nevertheless,", "Doona!" might be your next favorite K-Drama.

 

2. "The Perfect Deal"

When & Where: October 6, Wavve

Cast: Yoo SeungHo, Kim DongHwi, Yoo SuBin, Lee JooYoung

Summary: Lee JoonSeong's (Yoo SeungHo) life is a mess. Just when he thought he could start over, he gets involved in a fake kidnapping carried out by his old friend Song JaeHo (Kim DongHwi), who is in a bit of a fix himself. The victim? Their rich high school friend Park MinWoo (Yoo SuBin). The staging seems to go as planned, but things go awry as complications arise. With a staggering 1 billion KRW ransom hanging in the balance, will these three friends be able to make it out unscathed?

Reasons To Watch: Wavve has a reputation for producing high-quality thriller K-Dramas that are a cut above the rest. "The Perfect Deal" is set to prove this fact further. Yoo SeungHo's small-screen comeback, joined by rising stars Kim DongHwi and Yoo SuBin as well as beloved actress Lee JooYoung, is going to be a dark, twisted, suspenseful masterpiece, and if the webtoon of the same name is anything to go by, we have a rollercoaster ride waiting for us.

 

3. "The Matchmakers"

When & Where: October 30, KBS/Viki

Cast: RoWoon, Cho YiHyun

Summary: Set in the Joseon Dynasty, "The Matchmakers" will tell the story of an unfortunate young widower Sim JeongWoo (RoWoon), and a feisty business-minded widow Jeong SoonDeok (Cho YiHyun), who get involved with each other and take it upon themselves to help other single people in the nation get married.

Reasons To Watch: RoWoon and Cho YiHyun in a historical drama together? This pairing could not have been dreamier. From the visual combination to the height difference, the lively plot, and the colorful setting, everything about "The Matchmakers" makes us eager for it to arrive on our screens. Besides, it's always a welcome trope when the matchmakers fall in love themselves! Needless to say, we're already rooting for this couple.

 

4. "Moon In The Day"

When & Where: October 25, Netflix

Cast: Kim YoungDae, Pyo YeJin, On JooWan

Summary: "The Moon That Rises In The Day" is a timeless love story spanning a thousand years, based on the webtoon of the same name. It begins with Hwarang warrior DoHa (Kim YoungDae) and his fateful encounter with Han RiTa (Pyo YeJin), a prisoner of war. They marry, but guilt drives RiTa to murder DoHa, trapping his soul in time. RiTa, on the other hand, reincarnates through numerous lifetimes. In her 19th life as Kang YoungHwa, she can see DoHa's spirit in mirrors. When DoHa's spirit enters her boss, top star Han JunOh, revenge takes center stage.

Reasons To Watch: "Moon In The Day" is the perfect mix of romance, comedy, fantasy and tragedy. One might even say that it is the best of both worlds (pun intended). If you like tropes such as past life connection, fish out of water, and forced proximity, "Moon In The Day" will be right up your alley. It will certainly be interesting to see centuries of hate turn into love as our main characters navigate their feelings for each other, but even more fun will be watching them bicker and come to terms with their bizarre situation. You do not want to miss this one.

 

5. "A Good Day To Be A Dog"

When & Where: October 11, MBC

Cast: ASTRO's Cha EunWoo, Park GyuYoung, Lee HyunWoo

Summary: Han HaeNa (Park GyuYoung), is cursed to become a dog every day at the stroke of midnight. Only a second kiss from the same person with whom she had her first kiss, Jin SeoWon (Cha EunWoo), can break this curse, but with SeoWon having a phobia of dogs and HaeNa needing him to kiss her as a dog, things don't really go as planned.

Reasons To Watch: This K-Drama is going to be puppy love at its finest. Fans all over the world are utterly giddy about the chemistry between Cha EunWoo and Park GyuYoung, which is already giving us butterflies. What's more is that we're sensing a heavy dose of second-lead syndrome coming in with Lee HyunWoo's dreamy smile. "A Good Day To Be A Dog" has all the makings of "rom-com of the year", and if you're in the mood to close out 2023 with a lovely little stress-free, spirited romance, we recommend adding this K-Drama to your watchlist.

Which of these October K-Dramas are you looking forward to the most? Tell us in the comments section down below!

 

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

 

Stay updated for 2023 and the following years here:

 

Contract marriage has been a huge trend in 2023 K-Dramas. However, they have been around for quite a while now, almost as far back as we can remember. Some of the most popular and iconic romance K-Dramas have historically included the contract marriage theme and it is a popular trope for a reason. So, if you're like us and can't get enough of it, check out our starter pack for the top 7 contract marriage K-Dramas that you need to watch now!

Note: This list is in no particular order!

 

1. "Full House"

The OG of contract marriage K-Dramas, "Full House" continues to be one of the best renditions of this theme. Starring Rain and Song HyeKyo, this lovely and wholesome romantic comedy will make your heart flutter to no end. Laced with Y2K nostalgia, "Full House" tells the story of Han JiEun, a young woman who is duped by her friends and loses her cherished house to superstar actor Lee YoungJae.

Determined to get her house back, she starts working for him as a maid, but the two eventually enter into a contract marriage. Despite not getting along well, enemies turn to lovers soon enough, and an exciting romance blooms between the two, full of ups and downs. If you're concerned about how old this K-Drama is, rest assured because the writing is not the least bit outdated, and although there are stereotypical tropes, you'll find them endearing nonetheless.

Watch on Netflix. 

 

2. "Because This Is My First Life"

Widely recognized as one of the best rom-com K-Dramas of all time, "Because This Is My First Life" is all about contract marriage. However, unlike most K-Dramas where this trope is used, this one is actually quite realistic and has a relevant critique of society at large.

Two young people, each suffering from their own financial difficulties, decide to get married on the terms and conditions of a 2-year contract but live as landlord and tenant. However, the forced proximity and the play pretend of being a married couple allow them to open up to each other in ways they never imagined and heal the wounds in their hearts. Jung SoMin and Lee MinKi are fantastic in this series, and it is also the perfect K-Drama to get out of a viewing slump.

Watch on Netflix. 

 

3. "You Are My Destiny"

Another outstanding classic, "You Are My Destiny", also known as "Fated To Love You", has something for everyone. From the hilarity for the comedy lovers to the melodrama for the ones who like their K-Dramas a little more serious, a love triangle that will keep you on your toes and character development that makes you feel proud as an audience, this K-Drama continues to be a must-watch even today.

The story revolves around Lee Gun (played by Jang Hyuk) and Kim MiYoung (played by Jang NaRa), who accidentally sleep together, leading to an unplanned pregnancy. This pregnancy comes just in time when Lee Gun is facing a power struggle at his family company and needs an heir. The two enter into a contract marriage and slowly warm up to each other.

Watch on Netflix. 

 

4. "Marriage Contract"

If "You Are My Destiny" didn't fulfill your appetite for melodrama, check out "Marriage Contract". The name of this K-Drama couldn't have been more obvious because that's exactly what it's about - a contract marriage of convenience. Our male lead, Han JiHoon (played by Lee SeoJin) needs someone to donate a part of their liver to his mother, and our female lead, single mother Kang HyeSoo (played by Uee), needs a little financial help to raise her daughter while she fights a terminal illness herself.

The two enter into a contract marriage, and what follows is the most heart-rending tale of love, loss, and family that will move you to tears. The warm family dynamics and the strikingly passionate chemistry between the two leads definitely make this show worth the watch. Yes, this K-Drama might be on the heavier side but you won't regret adding it to your watchlist.

Watch on Netflix. 

 

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

Once again, this K-Drama's title is self-explanatory. Starring Bae InHyuk and Lee SeYoung, "The Story Of Park's Marriage Contract" tells the story of a Joseon woman who is transported forward in time to modern-day South Korea, where she meets her husband anew. This husband, who had died in Joseon, is alive in Seoul, and in desperate need of a wife. The two enter into a contract marriage, which soon gives way to true love.

"The Story Of Park's Marriage Contract" is easily one of the best and most well-rounded K-Dramas of 2023. There are elements of fantasy with time travel as well as reincarnation but at the same time, the love story at its core is universally resonant and touching. The colorful cast of supporting characters makes the viewing experience even better.

Watch on Viki.

 

6. "My Demon"

Song Kang and Kim YouJung's fantasy romance K-Drama "My Demon" is making waves all over the world. Not only is the drama giving us the most breathtaking cinematography and captivating visuals, thanks to our lead actors, but the story is also pleasantly engaging, maintaining a balance between darker themes and light-hearted romance.

"My Demon" tells the story of Jung KooWon (played by Song Kang), a demon who can live on forever by making devilish deals with humans. However, when he loses his powers to a young woman named Do DoHee (played by Kim YouJung), he must protect her to survive. Do DoHee is the prospective heir of Future Group, entangled in a succession battle. When she gets involved with Jung KooWon, they enter into a contract marriage for mutual benefit and slowly find themselves falling in love.

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7. "Perfect Marriage Revenge"

Voted by Kpopmap readers as one of the top K-Dramas of 2023, "Perfect Marriage Revenge" is a satisfying contract marriage story that will sweep you off your feet. Starring Jung YooMin and Sung Hoon, this K-Drama tells the story of a scorned woman who is abandoned by her family, betrayed by her husband, and even murdered, but instead of ending her life, fate takes her back exactly one year before her death, with a chance to change her destiny.

The K-Drama was highly rated in South Korea and loved by global viewers, too. The cathartic revenge, the healing relationship, and best of all, the impeccable romance are the strongest points of this K-Drama. It will draw you in unexpectedly, and you won't be able to resist binge-watching.

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