Here are several notable K-drama couples,who makes us believe in love
1. Cheon Song-yi and Do Min-joon – My Love from the Star
In My Love from the Star, Do Min-joon (Kim Soo-hyun) is an alien who landed on Earth during the Joseon Dynasty and has lived among humans for centuries. He possesses enhanced abilities and a near-perfect appearance. As his departure from Earth approaches, he encounters Cheon Song-yi (Jun Ji-hyun), a top Hallyu actress who becomes his neighbor. Despite initial misunderstandings and Min-joon’s efforts to maintain distance, they develop a deep romantic relationship. Their love story transcends time and space, culminating in them finding a way to be together despite the odds.
2. Gil Ra-im and Kim Joo-won – Secret Garden
Secret Garden tells the story of Gil Ra-im (Ha Ji-won), a dedicated stuntwoman, and Kim Joo-won (Hyun Bin), a wealthy and eccentric CEO of a department store. Their paths cross under unusual circumstances, leading to a series of comedic and heartfelt events, including a body-swapping incident. Through these challenges, they come to understand and love each other deeply. The drama concludes with their marriage, highlighting their commitment despite societal differences.
3. Jang Man-wol and Gu Chan-sung – Hotel Del Luna
In Hotel Del Luna, Jang Man-wol (Lee Ji-eun) is the enigmatic owner of a hotel that caters exclusively to ghosts. Gu Chan-sung (Yeo Jin-goo) becomes the hotel’s manager due to a deal made by his father. Initially reluctant, Chan-sung grows close to Man-wol, uncovering her tragic past and helping her find peace. Their relationship blossoms into a poignant romance, leading to Man-wol’s redemption and their eventual parting as she moves on to the afterlife.
4. Park Sae-ro-yi and Jo Yi-seo – Itaewon Class
Itaewon Class follows Park Sae-ro-yi (Park Seo-joon), who opens a bar-restaurant in Itaewon after a tragic incident disrupts his life. Jo Yi-seo (Kim Da-mi), a talented and sociopathic social media manager, joins him to help achieve his dream of building a successful franchise. Despite their contrasting personalities and the challenges they face in the competitive food industry, their professional relationship evolves into a romantic one. The series concludes with them together, both personally and professionally.
5. Seo Dal-mi and Nam Do-san – Start-up
In Start-Up, Seo Dal-mi (Bae Suzy) dreams of becoming Korea’s Steve Jobs. She mistakenly believes Nam Do-san (Nam Joo-hyuk), a math prodigy and founder of Samsan Tech, to be her childhood pen pal. Do-san decides to keep up the facade, and as they work together in the start-up world, they face numerous challenges and misunderstandings. Over time, their professional collaboration turns into genuine affection, leading to a romantic relationship by the series’ end.
6. Do Bong-soon and Ahn Min-hyuk – Strong Woman Do Bong-soon
Do Bong-soon (Park Bo-young) is a young woman with superhuman strength, a hereditary trait among the women in her family. Ahn Min-hyuk (Park Hyung-sik), the CEO of a gaming company, witnesses her strength and hires her as his bodyguard. Their professional relationship soon develops into a romantic one as they face various challenges together, including threats against Min-hyuk and a series of kidnappings in their neighborhood. The drama concludes with their marriage and the birth of twin daughters, hinting at the continuation of Bong-soon’s super strength lineage.
7. Lee Young-joon and Kim Mi-so – What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim
What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim revolves around Lee Young-joon (Park Seo-joon), a narcissistic vice-chairman of a major corporation, and his highly competent secretary, Kim Mi-so (Park Min-young). After working together for nine years, Mi-so decides to resign to focus on her personal life. This decision unsettles Young-joon, leading him to realize his deep feelings for her. As they navigate their professional and personal boundaries, they uncover shared traumatic past experiences that bond them further. The series concludes with their marriage, symbolizing their commitment and healing.
8. Yoon Hye-jin and Hong Du-sik – Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha
In Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, Yoon Hye-jin (Shin Min-a) is a dentist who moves to the seaside village of Gongjin to open her own clinic. There, she meets Hong Du-sik (Kim Seon-ho), known as “Chief Hong,” who is the village’s go-to handyman. Despite their contrasting personalities—Hye-jin being sophisticated and Du-sik being laid-back—they develop a close bond through various community events and personal challenges. Their relationship blossoms into a heartfelt romance, culminating in a happy ending where they choose to stay together in Gongjin, embracing the simple joys of village life.
9. Shin Woo-yeo and Lee Dam – My Roommate Is a Gumiho
My Roommate Is a Gumiho features Shin Woo-yeo (Jang Ki-yong), a 999-year-old nine-tailed fox (gumiho) who has been collecting human energy in a bead to become human. Lee Dam (Lee Hye-ri), a university student, accidentally swallows this bead, leading Woo-yeo to propose that they live together to find a solution. As they cohabit, they navigate the challenges posed by their unique situation and develop romantic feelings for each other. The series concludes with Woo-yeo successfully becoming human, allowing them to pursue a normal relationship together.
10. Oh Han-byul and Gong Tae-sung – Shooting Stars
In Shooting Stars, Oh Han-byul (Lee Sung-kyung) is the head of the PR department at an entertainment company, and Gong Tae-sung (Kim Young-dae) is a top actor . Initially both have a love-hate relationship, but their romantic journey unfolds as they navigate the challenges of the entertainment industry. Their bond deepens, and their feelings for each other evolve, leading to a romantic relationship.
