7 Light-Hearted Korean Dramas Similar to 2023's King the Land

Despite low ratings on review aggregation sites, King the Land has been quite popular with K-drama fans. All in all, the series is a great and lighthearted romance in the style of classic '00s dramas, not overloaded with heavy plot details and spiced up with sweet little jokes.

So if 16 episodes of King the Land weren't enough for you, we suggest seven more equally great South Korean shows to check out.

7. I'm Not a Robot (2017)

What did we like about King the Land? Silly jokes and great character dynamics, of course! You will get these things in I'm Not a Robot too, which revolves around a wealthy young man with an allergy to touch. He receives a humanoid robot called Aji 3 and develops feelings for the machine, only to find out the 'robot' is human.

6. Mad for Each Other (2021)

This K-drama follows two people with mental health issues who, as it turns out, are not only neighbors, but also see the same psychiatrist. Like the characters in King the Land, the two instantly hate each other but develop an attraction eventually.

5. Crazy Love (2022)

Korean filmmakers love the boss-subordinate trope, and Crazy Love is another example of that, alongside King the Land. It's a crazy love story between a narcissistic teacher at a top math institute and his secretary, who has lasted far longer than any other assistant.

4. What's Wrong With Secretary Kim (2018)

This is another fascinating drama about a self-absorbed boss and his assistant, but in this case, the secretary decides to quit and move on after nine years of diligent work. Now the rich narcissist will do anything to get her back while developing feelings for her.

3. Destined With You (2023)

Jang Shin-yu is a talented lawyer who seems to have it all, but his life takes a dramatic twist when he becomes bound by a curse from a mysterious, centuries-old book. The only person who can help him is civil servant Lee Hong-jo. The two leads have incredible chemistry, and the story is full of cute moments and hilarious jokes.

2. The Secret Life of My Secretary (2019)

Yet another romance about a boss and a secretary! The plot revolves around a problematic manager who loses the ability to recognize faces after being attacked, so his hot-tempered assistant helps him find out who's a friend and who's an enemy.

1. Business Proposal (2022)

This drama is probably the closest to King the Land because of the character dynamics. The main character goes on a blind date instead of her friend to scare off the potential partner. But unexpectedly, the date turns out to be her boss who is thenen forced to propose to her.