10 Lesser-Known Romantic K-Dramas That Deserve More Love

This list got you. Here are some of the hidden gems you'll want to add to your must-watch list.

1. Your House Helper (2018)

Kim Ji-woon quits his high-paying job to become a house helper, focusing on not just cleaning spaces but also the lives of his clients. He meets Im Da-young, a temp worker struggling to balance work, friendships, and love. When he starts tidying up her messy apartment, he ends up tidying her messy life too. How convenient, right?

2. Circle: Two Worlds Connected (2017)

This show splits its focus between two timelines: 2017 and 2037. In 2017, Kim Woo-jin is searching for his missing twin brother, Kim Bum-gyun, who is obsessed with proving aliens live among humans. During his search, Woo-jin meets Han Jung-yeon, a fellow student who may or may not be an alien. Fast forward to 2037, and we're in a world split into two zones: a utopian "Smart Earth" and a chaotic "General Earth". Woo-jin's grown-up counterpart, now a detective, tries to untangle the connection between the two worlds.

3. Heart to Heart (2015)

Cha Hong-do is a recluse who blushes excessively and can only interact with people while wearing a motorcycle helmet. She works as a maid for Go Yi-seok, an arrogant psychiatrist who finds her antics puzzling yet intriguing. Their lives take a strange turn when Yi-seok's older brother, a detective, falls for Hong-do's helmet-clad persona. Sounds like a love triangle waiting to happen, huh? But this isn't your typical K-drama triangle. It's messy, it's confusing, and it's just oh-so-watchable.

4. Nine: Nine Times Time Travel (2013)

Park Sun-woo, a TV anchor, discovers magical incense sticks that allow him to travel 20 years into the past. As if that's not bizarre enough, every action he takes in the past affects his present life. Naturally, he decides to prevent a tragedy that happened to his family. He falls for Joo Min-young, a woman linked to his father's past. Soon enough, the chaos erupts as the incense sticks start to run out.

5. A Poem a Day (2018)

Woo Bo-young is a physical therapist who's had a crush on her colleague, Shin Min-ho, for years. But fate's got other plans. Enter Ye Jae-wook, a new transfer who specializes in rehab – cold, blunt, but incredibly talented (you know, with sort of like Hugh Laurie's Dr. Gregory House vibes). Bo-young and Jae-wook constantly clash over their differing treatment methods. That doesn't mean they won't fall in love, of course.

6. Tomorrow With You (2017)

What if you could time travel through subway rides? Sounds weird, but Yoo So-joon, a real estate CEO, does just that. During one of his "trips", he sees a future where he dies in a tragic accident. Enter Song Ma-rin, a failed actress he meets in the present. Oddly enough, in the futures he visits, she's always by his side. So what's a man to do? Marry her to avoid his grim fate, as one does, naturally. Soon enough, though, they discover that the future isn't so easily changed.

7. Just Between Lovers (2017)

This one revolves around Lee Gang-doo and Ha Moon-soo, survivors of a building collapse that altered their lives forever. Gang-doo limps due to his injuries, and Moon-soo deals with survivor's guilt. When their paths cross years later, they find solace in each other. But their pasts keep haunting them, making their road to happiness a turbulent one.

8. Sassy Go Go (2015)

This one's about Kang Yeon-doo, the leader of a dance club at her ultra-competitive school. When the school decides to merge her club with the elite study group to boost the school's image, it's like mixing oil with water. Sparks fly, especially between Yeon-doo and Kim Yeol, the study group's leader.

9. The Master's Sun (2013)

What if you could see ghosts? Tae Gong-shil lives that life every day, and it's far from a blessing. That is until she meets Joo Joong-won, a greedy CEO who somehow makes the ghosts disappear whenever she touches him. Business arrangements ensue, turning into a quirky relationship as they help restless spirits find peace. And yeah, they might just find some peace themselves along the way.

10. My ID is Gangnam Beauty (2018)

Ever thought changing your face could solve all your problems? Kang Mi-rae did. Bullied her whole life for her looks, Mi-rae undergoes plastic surgery before starting college, hoping for a fresh start. But guess what? New face, same problems. People still gossip, guys like Do Kyung-seok still seem out of reach, and her insecurities remain. As if that's not enough, Kyung-seok was a childhood classmate who recognizes her.