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Welcome back to the Saranita Dramas YouTube channel. Today we're delving deeper into the world of romance with a list that will get your heart racing.
Top 15 best romantic Korean dramas on Netflix, ranked. Covers 2521, Startup, Our Beloved Summer, King the Land, Hotel Del Luna and more, with cast and release details.
Key Takeaways
- Netflix offers a strong selection of romantic Korean dramas spanning fantasy, comedy, romance and second-chance stories.
- The list spans releases from 2018 to 2025, showing a mix of classic and recent titles.
- Recurring appeal factors include strong lead chemistry, classic romance tropes and emotional storytelling.
- The ranking is presented as subjective, based on ratings and audience enthusiasm rather than a single objective metric.
What the video covers
- Video is a ranked countdown of the top 15 romantic Korean dramas available on Netflix, presented by the Sarankita Dramas channel.
- Ranking is said to be based on ratings and audience enthusiasm for each drama.
- Entries 15 to 9 are covered in the excerpt: 2521 (2022, 16 eps), Startup (2020, 16 eps), Our Beloved Summer (2021, 16 eps), Our Unwritten Soul (2025, 12 eps), King the Land (2023, 16 eps), Welcome to Samdal-ri (2023, 16 eps), Hotel Del Luna (2019, 16 eps).
- Entry 8, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021), and entry 7, What's Wrong with Secretary Kim? (2018), are also described, the latter as a romantic comedy.
- Entry 6, My Demon (2023), is described as a romantic fantasy with a contract marriage plot.
- Entry 5, Queen of Tears (2024), follows a married couple whose marriage is nearing collapse.
- The video opens with a request to subscribe and enable notifications.
- The excerpt ends during the introduction of entry 4, Business Proposal, so the final ranks are not covered in the transcript provided.
- Each entry includes a plot synopsis, the main cast, the release year and the episode count.
Chapters
- 00:00Introduction and channel call to action
- 01:09Number 15: 2521
- 02:53Number 14: Startup
- 05:42Number 13: Our Beloved Summer
- 07:46Number 12: Our Unwritten Soul
- 08:51Number 11: King the Land
- 10:54Number 10: Welcome to Samdal-ri
- 13:02Number 9: Hotel Del Luna
- 14:30Number 8: Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha
- 16:33Number 7: What's Wrong with Secretary Kim?
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We'll recommend the top 15 best romantic Korean dramas on Netflix of all time that you absolutely must watch. We've compiled this list based on ratings and the incredible audience enthusiasm for these romantic dramas. So this list is sure to leave you mesmerized and
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emotional. But before entering the list, make sure to press the subscribe button and ring the notification bell as a form of your support for the Sarenita Dramas channel.
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Number 15, 2521. Kicking off our list is the nostalgic and heartwarming 2521. This drama beautifully captures the essence of youthful dreams and first love. Set in the late 1990s, this romance drama tells the story of a passionate high school fencer and a
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hard-working young man whose family is affected by the IMF crisis. Their paths cross and they form a deep and supportive bond that blossoms into a passionate romance. The series stars Kim Tri and Namju Huk. The drama was released in 2022 and has 16 episodes.
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Number 14, Startup. Set in South Korea's fictional Silicon Valley sandbox, this romantic drama follows the lives of young entrepreneurs dreaming of success. The story follows a smart and ambitious woman who dreams of becoming the next Steve Jobs. However,
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she finds herself caught in a love triangle with a brilliant tech company founder and a savvy and successful venture capitalist. The series stars Bay Suzie, Namju Hayak, and Kimon Ho.
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Startup was released in 2020 and has 16 episodes. Number 13, Our Beloved Summer.
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Our Beloved Summer is one of the best Korean romantic dramas on Netflix that explores the concept of second chance romance. The drama tells the story of
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ex-lovers who are forced to reunite a decade after their high school documentary went viral when they reunite to film a follow-up documentary. Old feelings and unresolved issues resurface. The series stars Choy Woo Shik and Kim Dei. Our Beloved Summer was
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released in 2021 and has 16 episodes.
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Number 12, Our Unwritten Soul.
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This is one of the latest Netflix romance dramas that capture fans attention this year. The drama tells the story of identical twins who live very different lives. One is a free-spirited
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former athlete, while the other is a determined perfectionist working at a corporate company in Seoul. When they decide to switch lives, things get complicated, especially when love comes into play. The series stars Park Bo Young, Park Jiny Young, and Ryuk Hyong
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Su. Our Unwritten Soul was released in 2025 and has 12 episodes.
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Number 11, King the Land.
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Next up is the classic tale of a wealthy heir and a hardworking employee, King the Land. The story centers on a man caught in an inheritance war to become the heir to the King Group, a luxury hotel conglomerate. He then meets a
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woman with a charming smile who works at the King Hotel. Although their initial encounter is marred by misunderstandings, their relationship blossoms into a sweet and touching romance. King the Land is one of the best romantic K-dramas on Netflix that
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captivating and featuring all the classic tropes we love. This series stars Lee Jun Ho and Lim Yoon A. The drama was released in 2023 and has 16 episodes.
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Number 10, Welcome to Samdal-ri.
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Set on the beautiful Jeju Island, this Netflix romantic drama tells the story of a successful fashion photographer in Seoul who returns to her hometown after an incident that destroys her career.
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There, she reunites with her childhood friend and ex-boyfriend, a weather forecaster dedicated to protecting the elders in their town. Their love story then re-evolves in an emotional and touching way. The series stars Ji Chang Wook and Shin Hye Sun. The drama was
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released in 2023 and has 16 episodes.
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Number nine, Hotel Del Luna.
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Hotel Del Luna is one of the best fantasy romance dramas on Netflix of all time.
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The drama tells the love story of a beautiful cursed ghost hotel owner and a cool-headed elite hotel manager who becomes her human manager. Bound by a past promise, the man is forced to work at the mysterious hotel where he and the
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hotel owner embark on a journey of healing and love that transcends time. The series stars IU and Yeo Jin-goo. Hotel Del Luna was released in 2019 and has 16 episodes.
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Number eight, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha.
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Set in the seaside village of Gongjin, this romantic drama tells the story of a pragmatic dentist from Seoul, who decides to open a clinic in the coastal town after a series of failures. There
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she meets and falls in love with a handsome man, also known as Chief Hong, a casual laborer beloved by the villagers. This is one of the romantic dramas on Netflix that will entertain and make you smile with its story. The
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series stars Shin Min A and Kim Seon Ho. The drama was released in 2021 and has 16 episodes.
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Number seven, What's Wrong with Secretary Kim?
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This hilarious and spine-chilling drama centers on a narcissistic vice chairman of a large corporation and his highly capable secretary. After 9 years of dedicated service, the secretary suddenly announces her resignation,
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leaving the boss determined to do whatever it takes to keep her. This series is a masterclass in romantic comedy. The witty dialogue, hilarious situations, and incredible chemistry between Park Seo Joon and Park Min Young make it a joy to watch. The drama was
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released in 2018 and has 16 episodes.
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Number six, My Demon.
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So, My Demon is a captivating romantic fantasy Korean drama on Netflix combining humor and incredible chemistry. The drama tells the story of an arrogant and hot-tempered heir who
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doesn't believe in love and a powerful demon who has been in a pact with humans for centuries. One day, the demon suddenly loses his powers after meeting the heir. This forces him to enter into a contract marriage with the heir to
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prevent his own death. The series stars Kim Yoo Jung and Song Kang. My Demon was released in 2023 and has 16 episodes.
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Number five, Queen of Tears.
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This is one of the best Korean romantic dramas on Netflix of all time that you must watch. This drama tells the story of a husband and wife, a legal director of Queen's Group and a woman who is the
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heir to the conglomerate. Their once fairy tale marriage is on the verge of collapse after 3 years, but a crisis forces them to confront their problems and rediscover their love for each other. The series stars Kim Soo Hyun and
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Kim Ji Won. The drama was released in 2024 and has 16 episodes.
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Number four, Business Proposal.
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