8 K-Dramas With Unpredictable Ending – Just Like Reply 1988

The romantic genre's biggest strength is that it helps us feel all kinds of emotions and immerse ourselves in an on-screen relationship of our choice. However, it is often clear from the first minute who the protagonist will end up with, which can ruin the viewing experience. When the destination is a foregone conclusion, the journey may get a bit boring.

If you're in the mood for a story that keeps you guessing until the very end, like our favorite Reply 1988, here are eight K-dramas that will give you that type of experience.

Yumi's Cells (2021-2022)

The life of an ordinary office worker is shown through the eyes of the cells in her head. When the protagonist's love cell falls into a coma after a painful breakup, other cells try to wake it up. Which potential love interest will help them?

Start-Up (2020)

Set in the highly competitive world of startups, the show follows an ambitious young woman who works hard to become a Korean Steve Jobs. On her journey, she meets many new people, but which one will she end up with?

My First First Love (2019)

Five young friends with different lives and backgrounds end up under the same roof. And that becomes the beginning of many first love stories that are at times sweet and at other times messy. You'll keep trying to decide which couple you like best until the very end.

Itaewon Class (2020)

The protagonist is a modern-day Count of Monte Cristo who returns to society after three years in prison and tries to avenge the injustice that happened to him and his family by becoming rich and influential. But will he return to his first love?

Love in Contract (2022)

This drama literally puts the love triangle trope front and center. As a 'single life helper' who plays the role of a spouse for single men during their public appearances, the protagonist finds herself torn between two of her clients; the story keeps you on the edge of your seat.

Dream High (2011)

The tumultuous relationships of six high school students striving to become K-pop idols will have you guessing and switching sides until the very last scene. A true rollercoaster ride.

The Interest of Love (2022)

At first, the story of four young bank employees seems predictable. But as they embark on a journey to understand the meaning of love, everything goes sideways: you are bound to be surprised.

Love Alarm (2019-2021)

You would think that a technology that notifies users when someone around them has romantic feelings for them would make our lives easier. But in reality, it complicates things for the protagonist, a high school girl who finds herself in the middle of a love triangle.