8 Best K-Dramas on Netflix for Beginners to Binge-Watch on the Weekend

Lots of Korean dramas, but confused about which one you should watch? Here, in this blog, I will share my list of top Korean dramas you can start with. Along with the title, this blog will provide you with an overview of the plot so that you can find the best series based on your current mood and preferences. The list includes some of the most popular series, including Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, Business Proposal, Strong Girl Nam-soon, When Life Gives You Tangerines, Bon Appétit, Your Majesty, and more.

Let’s get started.

Romantic and Comedy K-Drama

If you are in an exciting mood and want to watch some romantic comedy movies with your partner, these are the best K-dramas in the romantic genre that you can watch this weekend.

Guardian: The Lonely and Great God

Source: Rakuten Viki Director: Lee Eung-bok and Kwon Hyuk-chan Genre: Fantasy, Romantic-comedy Release Date: 02 December 2016 Episodes: 19  Rating: 8.5/10

It is a fantasy drama that depicts the reincarnation of characters from the Goryeo dynasty into the modern world. Gong Yoo is in the lead role playing the character of the immortal Goblin. Other main cast members are Kim Go-eun, Lee Dong-wook, Yoo In-na, and Yook Sung-jae. The story revolves around Eun-tak, a high school student who can see ghosts. It was the first Korean drama that I watched. The drama is an all-in-one series that comprises action, love story, drama, and emotional scenes.

Business Proposal

Source: Lady Geeks Media Director: Park Seon-ho Genre: Romantic-Comedy Release Date: 28 February 2022 Episodes: 16 Rating: 8.1/10

The series Business Proposal centers on the story of 2 childhood best friends. It is a romantic series that is full of comedy scenes to make you laugh your head off. The drama shows how a simple middle-class girl and her company founder fall for each other. The show comprises 2 main couples that will keep you hooked by their romance and comedy. Some of the main cast members include Ahn Hyo-seop, Kim Se-jeong, Kim Min-kyu, and Seol In-ah.

When Life Gives You Tangerines

Source: Netflix Director: Kim Won-seok Genre: Romance Release Date: 7 March 2025 Episodes: 16 Rating: 9/10

It is one of the most talked-about romantic K-dramas of all time. The story is about a poor girl, Ae-sun, who wants to become a poet, and a young boy, Gwan-sik, who loves her beyond imagination. The plot revolves around their life, love story, and never-dying love story. Some of the main cast members in the series are IU, Park Bo-gum, Moon So-ri, and Park Hae-joon. Most of the story ends with marriage, but this drama shows the struggles and the love story even after marrying each other.

Bon Appétit, Your Majesty

Source: The Economic Times Director: Jang Tae-yoo Genre: Romantic, Time-travel, and Historical Release Date: 23 August 2025 Episodes: 12  Rating: 8/10

Lim Yoona is the main lead of the series along with Lee Chae-min. The plot shows the story of a chef who unexpectedly travels back to the Joseon dynasty (in the past) during a solar eclipse. The chef was appointed as Chief Royal Cook, where she showed her cooking skills by combining modern technologies with traditional cooking methods. 

True Beauty

Source: Nightcity Clothing Director: Kim Sang-hyeop Genre: Romance, Comedy, and Teenage drama Release Date: 9 December 2020 Episodes: 16 Rating: 7.9/10

It is a romantic teen Korean drama, which is based on the webtoon by Yaongyi. The plot is about a girl who is insecure about her beauty, as in Korea, a good personality is defined by the external beauty of a girl. The plot took a turn when two popular boys from her class started to like her. The story shows the love triangle between the three friends. The main cast of the True Beauty series includes Moon Ga-young, Cha Eun-woo, and Hwang In-youp.

Destined with You

Source: Netflix Director: Nam Ki-hoon Genre: Fantasy and Romance Release Date: 23 August 2023 Episodes: 16 Rating: 7.6/10

It is a fantasy drama that revolves around the life of a handsome attorney who has spent several sleepless nights due to a dream haunting him since childhood. He found a girl and fell in love with her. He gets to know she is the only key to that curse that has been haunting him for several years. Jo Bo-ah and Rowoon are the main cast of the series.

Action-Comedy K-Drama

There are many action-comedy Korean dramas available on Netflix that you can binge-watch on weekends. Some of my favourites are mentioned below.

Strong Girl Nam-soon

Source: But Why Tho? Director: Kim Jeong-sik Genre: Action, Comedy, Supernatural, and Thriller Release Date: 7 November 2023 Episodes: 16 Rating: 6.6/10

The action comedy series, Strong Girl Nam-soon, is based on a girl who has supernatural powers. As a child, she disappeared in Mongolia and returned after she turned adult to find her parents. She found out that her mother, who is a successful businesswoman, and her grandmother live in the Gangnam district. Nam-soon, along with her mother and grandmother, got trapped in a drug case that Detective Gang Hee-sik is investigating. Lee Yoo-mi, Kim Jung-eun, Kim Hae-sook, and Ong Seong-wu are the main cast of the series.

Vincenzo

Source: Tatler Asia Director: Kim Hee-won and Ham Seung-hoon Genre: Crime and Comedy Release Date: 20 February 2021 Episodes: 20  Rating: 8.4/10

Vincenzo’s series is based on the life of a lawyer who was adopted by the Italian mafia at a very young age after being sent to an orphanage at the age of 8. After the death of his adoptive father, he was sent to Seoul, Korea, to recover gold worth $110 million. There, he met with some quirky tenants and an associate lawyer. They joined hands to find out the real culprit and fell in love. Song Joong-ki has played the role of Vincenzo Cassano, the main character. Some of the other notable cast members include Jeon Yeo-been, Ok Taec-yeon, Kim Yeo-jin, and Kwak Dong-yeon.

Conclusion

In this blog, I have shared some of the best K-dramas that I love the most. This comprises different genres, including romantic, comedy, thriller, and action. You can choose according to your mood and preference. 

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