Korean Romantic Comedies That Get The Enemies-To-Lovers Trope Right: Love To Hate You To Crazy Love

Watching romantic Kdramas always gives us butterflies. But there is something more entertaining about Korean dramas that begin with two people hating each other and eventually falling in love. Kdramas with the enemies-to-lovers trope work well because the friction helps the characters to develop. 

If you are looking for Kdramas where romance develops from irritation and rivalry, here are seven Korean dramas to add to your watch list. 

Kdramas With Enemies-To-lovers Trope

All these Korean dramas mentioned below can prove that arguments, misunderstandings, and reluctant moments of understanding often become just as entertaining.

1. Love To Hate You (2023)

Love To Hate You features Attorney Yeo Mi-ran, who has little patience for men who underestimate women. The male lead, Nam Kang-ho, cannot trust women anymore.

They have a very awkward first meeting but end up in a fake dating relationship. Eventually, both strong and independent personalities rethink their assumptions about love. 

• Cast: Kim Ok-vin, Yoo Teo, Kim Ji-hun and Go Won-hee

• Episodes: 10

• OTT Platform: Netflix

2. Crazy Love (2022)

Crazy Love is about the lead characters getting on each other’s nerves but still ending up together.

The plot follows Noh Go-jin, a successful mathematics instructor and the arrogant CEO of an education company. He has a hardworking secretary, Lee Shin-a, who has endured his unreasonable behaviour for far too long.

But when Go-jin receives a threat against his life, Shin-a is determined to save him and makes a revenge plan. Eventually, their relationship takes a complicated turn, which makes both of them realise their value. 

• Cast: Kim Jae-wook and Krystal Jung

• Episodes: 16

• OTT Platform: JioHotstar

3. Business Proposal

Business Proposal is perfect for anyone looking for reluctant romance, putting the characters in front of each other. 

Shin Ha-ri agrees to attend a blind date in place of her friend, hoping to make the prospective groom lose interest. However, the man turns out to be Kang Tae-moo, the CEO of her company.

Instead of rejecting her, Tae-moo proposes to Ha-ri, which makes it difficult to maintain her fabricated identity.

• Cast: Ahn Hyo-seop, Kim Se-jeong, Kim Min-kyu and Seol In-a

• Episodes: 12

• OTT Platform: Netflix

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4. Suspicious Partner

This series brings legal complications and a murder investigation into the equation.

It follows prosecutor Noh Ji-wook, whose professional life becomes entangled with trainee Eun Bong-hee. Their relationship gets off to a difficult start, and matters become considerably worse when Bong-hee becomes a suspect in a murder investigation.

As the two work through the case, suspicion gradually gives way to trust and affection.

• Cast: Ji Chang-wook, Nam Ji-hyun, Choi Tae-joon and Kwon Nara

• Episodes: 40 half-hour broadcast instalments

• OTT Platform: ZEE5

5. King The Land 

King the Land brings together a wealthy hotel heir and an employee who wants to make the hotel genuinely a happy place for guests.

Gu Won dislikes artificial smiles, while Cheon Sa-rang (Im Yoon-ah) is known for her cheerful personality and irresistible smile. Their contrasting attitudes lead to several awkward and confrontational encounters.

As they spend more time together at the hotel, their relationship changes and a soft spot develops.

• Cast: Lee Jun-ho, Im Yoon-ah, Go Won-hee and Kim Ga-eun

• Episodes: 16

• OTT Platform: Netflix

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FAQs

Q1. Which are the best enemies-to-lovers Kdramas on Netflix India?

A1. Love To Hate You, Business Proposal, King The Land, My Demon and The Secret Life Of My Secretary are options to explore on Netflix India.

Q2. Which Korean dramas have a boss-employee enemies-to-lovers romance?

A2. Crazy Love, Business Proposal, King The Land and The Secret Life Of My Secretary feature romantic relationships that develop from workplace clashes.