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Kill Me, Heal Me (킬미, 힐미)

Kill Me, Heal Me (킬미, 힐미) is a 2015 MBC Korean romantic-comedy-melodrama, 20 episodes, written by Jin Su-wan, starring Ji Sung as a chaebol heir with seven personalities; Grand Prize winner, streamed on Prime Video.

King the Land (킹더랜드)

King the Land (킹더랜드) is a 2023 JTBC romantic-comedy drama, streamed on Netflix, starring 2PM's Lee Jun-ho as hotel heir Gu Won and Girls' Generation's YoonA as concierge Cheon Sa-rang, aired June 17 to August 6, 2023.

Last Summer (마지막 썸머) (TV series)

Last Summer (마지막 썸머) is a 2025 KBS2 12-episode weekend romance drama by director Min Yeon-hong and writer Jeon Yoo-ri, starring Lee Jae-wook in his first dual role as twins Baek Do-ha and Baek Do-yeong and Choi Sung-eun as Song Ha-kyung; aired Nov 1 to Dec 7, 2025, averaging 2.0% Nielsen Korea.

Lie to Me (내게 거짓말을 해봐) (2011 TV series)

Lie to Me (내게 거짓말을 해봐) is a 2011 SBS Korean romantic comedy drama, 16 episodes, starring Yoon Eun-hye and Kang Ji-hwan in a false-marriage scandal plot; it exported to eight countries and aired on Japan's TBS.

Light on Me (새빛남고 학생회)

Light on Me (새빛남고 학생회, Saebit Boys' High School Council) is a 2021 South Korean BL web drama, 16 episodes about 26 minutes each, directed by Lee Yoo Yeon for WhyNot Media and adapted from a mobile game; it aired June 29 to August 19, 2021, starring Lee Sae-on and Kang You-seok.

Like Flowers in Sand (모래에도 꽃이 핀다)

Like Flowers in Sand (모래에도 꽃이 핀다) is a 12-episode ENA South Korean drama, aired December 20, 2023 to January 31, 2024, directed by Kim Jin-woo and written by Won Yoo-jung, about faded ssireum wrestling prodigy Kim Baek-du (Jang Dong-yoon) reuniting with his first love Oh Yoo-kyung (Lee Ju-myoung), streamed on Netflix.

Love in Contract

Love in Contract (월수금화목토) is a 2022 South Korean romantic comedy series starring Park Min-young as a contract marriage master serving two clients on alternating weekdays.

Love in Sync (공감세포)

Love in Sync (공감세포, Gonggamsepo; literal title Mirror Neurons) is a 2026 South Korean romantic comedy-fantasy drama, 8 episodes on Lifetime, U+ Mobile TV, and Disney+, July 4–26, 2026, directed by Kim Chil-bong, starring Kim Myung-soo (L) and Kang Min-ah in an emotional-transference romance.

Love Me (러브미) (South Korean TV series)

Love Me (러브미) is a 2025 JTBC Korean drama, a remake of Josephine Bornebusch's Swedish series, starring Seo Hyun-jin as lonely OB-GYN Seo Jun-kyung; 12 episodes, December 19, 2025 to January 23, 2026.

Love Next Door (엄마 친구아들)

Love Next Door (엄마친구아들, Mom's Friend's Son) is a 2024 tvN Korean romantic comedy, 16 episodes Aug 17 to Oct 6, directed by Yoo Je-won, written by Shin Ha-eun, starring Jung Hae-in and Jung So-min, streamed on Netflix.

Love on the Menu (사랑이 온다)

Love on the Menu (사랑이 온다, Love Is Coming) is a 2026 KBS2 South Korean weekend family drama of 50 planned episodes, written by Lee Kyung-hee, directed by Hong Seok-gu, starring Ha Seok-jin and EXID's Hani as former lovers reuniting after eight years; distinct from a 2010 play of the same Korean title.

Love Rain

Love Rain (사랑비, Sarangbi) is a 2012 KBS2 Korean romance drama directed by Yoon Seok-ho, starring Jang Keun-suk and Yoona in dual 1970s and 2012 roles; low domestic ratings of about 5% but record overseas sales near 50 billion won.

Love Revolution (恋愛革命)

Love Revolution (연애혁명) is a South Korean romance-comedy webtoon by 232, serialized on Naver Webtoon from 2013, following high schooler Gong Ju-young's pursuit of Wang Ja-rim.

Love to Hate You (연애대전) (TV series)

Love to Hate You (연애대전, Love Battle) is a 2023 Netflix South Korean romantic comedy series, 10 episodes released February 10, 2023, starring Kim Ok-vin and Yoo Teo as a lawyer and top actor in a contract romance.

Love Your Enemy (사랑은 외나무다리에서)

Love Your Enemy (사랑은 외나무다리에서) is a 2024 tvN Korean romantic comedy, 12 episodes, starring Ju Ji-hoon and Jung Yu-mi as rival-family first loves reunited at 36; finale rated 6.5% Nielsen.

Lucky Romance (운빨로맨스)

Lucky Romance (운빨로맨스, Romance By Luck) is a 2016 MBC South Korean romantic comedy drama, 16 episodes, adapted from Kim Dal-nim's webtoon, starring Hwang Jung-eum and Ryu Jun-yeol as a superstitious woman and a rational game-company CEO.

Mad For Each Other (이 구역의 미친 X)

Mad For Each Other (이 구역의 미친 X) is a 2021 KakaoTV Korean romantic comedy, 13 half-hour episodes, starring Jung Woo and Oh Yeon-seo as neighbors healing mental wounds, streamed globally on Netflix; distinct from a 2026 Indian reality show of the same name.

Marriage, Not Dating (연애 말고 결혼)

Marriage, Not Dating (연애 말고 결혼) is a 2014 tvN Korean romantic comedy, 16 episodes, directed by Song Hyun-Wook, starring Yeon Woo-jin and Han Groo in a contract-romance plot, peaking at 4.2% Nielsen ratings.

Marry You (TV series)

Marry You (결혼해YOU) is a 2024 Channel A South Korean romantic comedy drama, ten episodes aired Nov 16 to Dec 15, 2024, starring Lee Yi-kyung, Jo Soo-min, Koo Jun-hoe, and Ji Yi-soo, directed by Hwang Kyeong-Seong.

Mask (가면) (2015 TV series)

Mask (가면, Gamyeon) is a 20-episode 2015 SBS Wednesday-Thursday melodrama directed by Boo Sung-chul, written by Choi Ho-chul, starring Soo Ae as a woman living under a lookalike's identity and Ju Ji-hoon as a chaebol heir; it premiered first in its slot at 7.5% Nielsen.

Melo Movie (멜로무비)

Melo Movie (멜로무비) is a 2025 Netflix Korean romance series, 10 episodes, released February 14, 2025. Directed by Oh Choong-hwan, written by Lee Na-eun; stars Choi Woo-shik and Park Bo-young as a film critic and a director who reunite after five years.

Mine (마인) (TV series)

Mine (마인) is a 2021 tvN 16-episode Korean drama written by Baek Mi-kyung, directed by Lee Na-jung, starring Lee Bo-young and Kim Seo-hyung as chaebol daughters-in-law, streamed on Netflix, noted for its feminist, queer narrative.

More Than Friends (청춘시대의 연애) (TV series)

More Than Friends (경우의 수, "Number of Cases"), a 2020 JTBC Friday-Saturday Korean romantic comedy, 16 episodes; Ong Seong-wu and Shin Ye-eun play friends with ten years of unspoken crushes; ended at 1.3% ratings.

Motel California (모텔 캘리포니아) (TV series)

Motel California (모텔 캘리포니아) is a 2025 MBC Friday-Saturday romance drama, 12 episodes, adapted from Shim Yoon-seo's novel Home, Bitter Home, starring Lee Se-young and Na In-woo as first loves reunited at a rural motel; it aired January 10 to February 15, 2025.

Mother (South Korean TV series)

Mother (마더, Madeo) is a 2018 tvN Korean melodrama, a 16-episode remake of Japan's 2010 NTV series, starring Lee Bo-young and Heo Yool as a teacher who flees with her abused student; Canneseries nominee and Baeksang Best Drama winner.

Mr. Plankton (미스터 플랑크톤)

Mr. Plankton (미스터 플랑크톤) is a 2024 Netflix South Korean romantic comedy limited series, 10 episodes, directed by Hong Jong-chan, written by Jo Yong, starring Woo Do-hwan and Lee Yoo-mi as exes on a road trip after a terminal diagnosis.

My Bias, My Boss (최애의 사원)

My Bias, My Boss (최애의 사원, Choeaeui Sawon) is a 2026 tvN South Korean office romantic comedy, 12 episodes aired August 3 to September 8, 2026, adapted from Seong-Eun's webtoon Woori Oppaneun Idol, starring Kang Hoon, Kim Hye-jun, and Cha Woo-min.

My Cute Guys (이웃집 꽃미남)

My Cute Guys (이웃집 꽃미남, Flower Boy Next Door), 2013 tvN romantic comedy, 16 episodes Mon-Tue 23:00, starring Park Shin-hye and Yoon Shi-yoon, adapted from Yoo Hyun-sook's webtoon, third of tvN's flower-boy series.

My Fair Lady (아가씨를 부탁해) (2009 TV series)

My Fair Lady (아가씨를 부탁해, Agasshireul Butakhae), also Lady Castle, is a 2009 KBS2 Korean romantic comedy, 16 episodes, starring Yoon Eun-hye, Yoon Sang-hyun, Jung Il-woo, and Moon Chae-won; first Korean drama exported to Mexico.

My First First Love (첫사랑은 처음이라서)

My First First Love (첫사랑은 처음이라서) is a 2019 South Korean Netflix original coming-of-age romance drama, its second Korean original after Kingdom. Two 8-episode seasons (April 18 and July 26, 2019), directed by Oh Jin-seok, starring Ji Soo, Jung Chae-yeon, and Jinyoung as five friends sharing a house.