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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 Me Now (같이 살래요)

Marry Me Now (같이 살래요), also translated as Shall We Live Together?, is a 2018 South Korean family and romance series starring Han Ji-hye and Lee Sang-woo on KBS2.

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.

Mission: Mompossible

Mission: Mompossible (엄마가 미쳤어요, "Mom Is Crazy"), also streamed as Mommy to Mi Mi, is a 2026 KBS1 South Korean daily family drama by writer Na Seung-hyun and director Sung Joon-hae, starring Jung Min-ah and Dong Ha, premiering September 28, 2026, planned for 120 episodes.

Money Flower (돈꽃)

Money Flower (돈꽃, Donkkot) is a 2017–2018 MBC Korean revenge drama, 24 episodes, directed by Kim Hee-won, written by Lee Myung-hee, starring Jang Hyuk, Park Se-young, Jang Seung-jo, Han So-hee, Lee Soon-jae, and Lee Mi-sook, ending at a series-high 23.9% rating.

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.

Mother of Mine (세상에서 제일 착한 내 딸) (TV series)

Mother of Mine (세상에서 제일 예쁜 내 딸, 세젤예) is a 2019 KBS2 Korean weekend drama by writer Jo Jung-sun and director Kim Jong-chang, starring Kim Hae-sook, Yu-seon, Kim So-yeon, Hong Jong-hyun, and Choi Myung-gil, about a mother and three daughters; it averaged 26.1% Nielsen ratings and ranked second in Gallup Korea's August 2019 survey.

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.

My Girl (마이걸) (2005 TV series)

My Girl (마이걸) is a 2005 SBS Korean romantic comedy, 16 episodes, written by the Hong sisters and directed by Jeon Ki-sang, starring Lee Da-hae and Lee Dong-wook; ratings rose from 14.6% to 24.9%.

My Golden Life (황금빛 내 인생)

My Golden Life (황금빛 내인생) is a 2017–2018 KBS2 weekend family drama, 52 episodes, written by So Hyun-kyung, starring Shin Hye-sun and Park Si-hoo, ending at a record 45.1% rating.

My Husband Got a Family (넝쿨째 굴롱박씨)

My Husband Got a Family (넝쿨째 굴러온 당신; also Unexpected You, You Who Rolled In Unexpectedly) is a 2012 KBS2 Korean weekend drama, 58 episodes, written by Park Ji-eun, starring Kim Nam-joo and Yoo Jun-sang, with 33.9% average and 46.3% peak ratings.

My Lovely Girl

My Lovely Girl (내겐 너무 사랑스러운 그녀) is a 2014 SBS Korean romance drama, 16 episodes, starring Rain as agency president Hyun-wook and f(x)'s Krystal as Se-na; also known in Chinese as 对我而言可爱的她.

My Lovely Liar (소용없어 거짓말)

My Lovely Liar (소용없어 거짓말) is a 2023 16-episode tvN Monday-Tuesday mystery romantic comedy starring Kim So-hyun as lie-hearing liar hunter Mok Sol-hee and Hwang Min-hyun as composer Kim Do-ha, a suspect in the Hakcheon murder case.

My Lovely Sam Soon (내 이름은 김삼순)

My Lovely Sam Soon, also known as My Name is Kim Sam-soon, is a 2005 South Korean romantic comedy drama starring Kim Sun-ah and Hyun Bin.

My Mister (나의 아저씨)

My Mister (나의 아저씨, My Ajeossi) is a 2018 tvN 16-episode Korean drama directed by Kim Won-seok, written by Park Hae-young, starring Lee Sun-kyun and IU; it won the 2019 Baeksang Best Drama award.

My Only One (하나뿐인 내편) (TV series)

My Only One (하나뿐인 내편) is a 2018–2019 KBS2 weekend family melodrama produced by DK E&M, starring Choi Soo-Jong and Uee, peaking at 49.4% Nielsen ratings and sweeping the 2018 KBS Drama Awards.

My Princess (마이 프린세스) (TV series)

My Princess (마이 프린세스) is a 2011 MBC 16-episode romantic-comedy drama starring Song Seung-heon and Kim Tae-hee; a college student discovers royal descent and is tutored by a chaebol heir, ending at 17.2% Seoul ratings.

My Secret Romance (애간장)

My Secret Romance (애타는 로맨스) is a 2017 OCN Korean rom-com, 13 episodes, starring Sung Hoon and Song Ji-eun; OCN's first romance drama. 애간장 is a separate 2018 OCN first-love time-travel drama.

My Strange Hero (복수가 돌아왔다)

My Strange Hero (복수가 돌아왔다, Revenge Has Returned) is a 2018-2019 SBS Monday-Tuesday K-drama, 32 episodes, starring Yoo Seung-ho and Cho Bo-ah; a falsely expelled student returns to his high school for revenge and romance.