Korean romantic dramas, or K-Dramas, hold a special sway, transcending language barriers to engage a worldwide audience. In 2022, these dramas enthralled with relatable yet extraordinary narratives. From heart-fluttering romances to gripping emotional sagas, K-Dramas offer a diverse array of stories, catering to all viewers.
Beyond love stories, these dramas offer glimpses into culture, society, and human nature. They seamlessly blend universal themes into their narratives, resonating across different cultures. This fusion of storytelling and cultural exploration sets K-Dramas apart, making them a sought-after form of entertainment.
In this blog, we delve into the pinnacle of K-Drama excellence: the top 5 Korean romantic dramas of 2022. Through synopses and analyses, we explore intricate relationships, on-screen chemistry, and evoked emotions. From heartwarming moments to poignant revelations, these dramas embody love's multifaceted nature.
Whether a devoted K-Drama fan or curious newcomer, join us in traversing captivating landscapes of Korean romantic dramas from 2022. Laugh, cry, and fall in love with enchanting stories that continue to imprint on global audiences.
#5 Link: Eat, Love, Kill
Link: Eat, Love, Kill it's a fantasy romantic series starring Yeo Jin-goo and Moon Ga-young. a little bit of a unique fantasy story from screenwriter Kwon Ki Young the writer of 'Suspicious Partner'. the drama was directed by Hong Jong-Chan well knows director in the K-drama realm 'Her Private Life' is one of his famous Korean dramas
this drama has a romantic face but you see more suspense and fantasy. the fantasy connection between the male lead and female lead is not fresh thought but the environment they present will give you a fresh feeling the drama talks more about childhood trauma and flashbacks
all cast did their part well but in my opinion, the male lead is not good enough
- Release: June 6 - July 26, 2022
- Episodes: 16
- Network: tvN
- OTT: Hotstar
- Runtime: Monday & Tuesday 22:30
#4 Once upon a small town
Once Upon a small town is a feel-good romantic drama. This drama will give you a pleasant taste of romantic love. The story happens in a small country town in Korea. Han Ji-Yul is a veterinary doctor from Seou,l against his wishes, he relocates to the countryside, where he meets a policewoman Ahn Ja-Young, a town insider with a friendly secret. the flow of the story is very heartwarming. you can see a little bit of triangle love also
The drama is Adapted from a web novel by Park Ha-min and directed by Kwon Seok-Jang who directed the hit MBC drama " Pasta" released in 2010
the main lead role is played by actor Choo Yeong-Woo and the female lead by Member of the K-pop group "Red Velvet" Joy
- Release: September 5, 2022
- Episodes: 12
- Network: KakaoTV
- OTT: Netflix
- Runtime: Monday-Wednesday 19:00
#3 Kiss sixth sense
Simply say 'kiss sixth sense ' is a suspense and fantasy flawed romantic dish. You can see mature love And care with a thrilling plot of an office romance
The plot goes like this "From little, Ye-Sool our heroine has had a special ability. When her lips touch someone else, she can see that person's future. However, she has no idea if her vision is set to take place a month, a year or several years into the future. So she doesn't know if it's a curse or a gift. She works at an advertising company. She enjoys her work, but she hates her boss Min-Hu. One day, by accident, Ye-Soul's lips make contact with Min-Hu's neck and she sees them naked in bed together.
The series-based webtoon by Gatnyeo with the same title. Directed by Nam Ki-Hoon, who also directed the 2017 suspense thriller hit drama Tunnel. starring Yoon Kye-sang, Seo Ji-Hye, and Kim Ji-Seok. The lead actor's chemistry wonderfully worked thought the drama
- Release: May 25 - June 29, 2022
- Episodes: 12
- Network:
- OTT: Disney+
- Runtime: Wednesday
#2 Business Proposal
Business Proposal is a simple cute love store that may everyone's wish for. The story and everything is almost like other love stories but the actor's rendering and flow of direction give you a very warm comforting feel in your mind.
This romantic comedy series is based on the webtoon of the same title written by HaeHwa and illustrated by Narak. Directed by Park Seon-ho, it stars Ahn Hyo-seop, Kim Se-jeong, Seol In-ah, and Kim Min-kyu. the story revolves around Shin Ha-ri, an employee who accepts to go on a blind date in place of her friend, but finds out that her date is actually her boss.
- Release: February 28 - April 5, 2022
- Episodes: 12
- Network: SBS
- OTT: Netflix
- Runtime: Mon & Tue 22:00
#1 Twenty-Five Twenty-One
The series was the big hit of the year and entered the list of the highest-rated dramas in Korean cable television history. The series describes the romantic lives of five characters transiting from the year of 1998 to 2021.
This 12-episode series was directed by Jung Ji-Hyun who directed the 2018's hit drama "Mr Sunshine" and starred Kim Tae-ri, Nam Joo-hyuk, Kim Ji-yeon, Choi Hyun-wook and Lee Joo-myung.
- Release: February 12 - April 3, 2022
- Episodes: 16
- Network: tvN
- OTT: Netflix
- Runtime: Sat. & Sun. 21:10