• By Swati Singh
  • Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:48 PM (IST)
  • Source:JND

Since its debut, the South Korean romantic comedy drama 'Queen Of Tears' has rapidly gained a large following. The show's intriguing storyline and the compelling chemistry between the lead actors, Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won, have captivated viewers. As it climbs the ratings charts and performs strongly on Netflix, 'Queen Of Tears' has significantly boosted interest in Korean romantic comedies, particularly those that have been released this year. This surge in popularity is highlighting the genre's appeal and drawing more viewers to explore similar shows.

If you enjoy romantic Kdramas, you'll find plenty of other options to watch on streaming platforms such as Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, and others.

5 Most-Popular Korean Movies & Kdramas On OTT

Crash Landing On You (Netflix)

‘Crash Landing on You’ is a South Korean TV series created by Park Ji-eun and directed by Lee Jeong-hyo. The show, which stars Hyun Bin, Son Ye-jin, Seo Ji-hye, and Kim Jung-hyun, was broadcast on tvN from December 14, 2019, to February 16, 2020. It aired every weekend on Saturday and Sunday at 9:00 PM Korean Standard Time. You can also watch it on Netflix.

My Sassy Girl (Netflix)

‘My Sassy Girl’ is a romantic comedy movie from South Korea, released in 2001. Directed by Kwak Jae-yong, the film features actors Jun Ji-hyun and Cha Tae-hyun in the lead roles. The plot of the movie is inspired by a true story, which was originally shared through a sequence of blog posts by Kim Ho-sik. These blog entries captured the attention of many and were subsequently turned into a fictional novel by Kim himself, which then served as the basis for the movie's storyline.

Boys Over Flowers (Prime Video)

‘Boys Over Flowers’ is a 2009 South Korean TV series featuring Koo Hye-sun, Lee Min-ho, Kim Hyun-joong, Kim Bum, and Kim Joon. It's adapted from the Japanese manga ‘Boys Over Flowers’ by Yoko Kamio. The show follows a working-class girl who becomes involved with a group of rich young men at her elite high school. It aired for 25 episodes on KBS2 from January 5 to March 31, 2009.

Descendants Of Sun (Viki)

‘Descendants of the Sun’ is a South Korean TV drama from 2016 that features actors Song Joong-ki, Song Hye-kyo, Jin Goo, and Kim Ji-won. The series was broadcast on KBS2 and ran for 16 episodes starting from February 24 until April 14, 2016. Following the conclusion of the main series, KBS aired three additional special episodes from April 20 to April 22, 2016. These specials included a compilation of highlights and the best scenes from the series, an inside look at the production process, behind-the-scenes footage, and commentary from the cast members. They also presented a final epilogue to round off the series.

Be With You (Netflix)

‘Be with You’ is a South Korean romantic film released in 2018, featuring So Ji-sub and Son Ye-jin in the lead roles, with direction by Lee Jang-hoon. This movie is an adaptation of the 2004 Japanese film also titled ‘Be with You’, which itself was derived from a novel written by Takuji Ichikawa. The story revolves around themes of love and mysterious reconnections, pulling at the heartstrings of its audience.