Like CLOY But Better: 10 Ultimate Comfort Watch K-Dramas

1. My Love from the Star (2013 - 2014)

Do Min-joon is an alien, who's been chilling on Earth since the Joseon dynasty. This guy hasn't aged a day (lucky him), and with only a few months left on Earth, he's got his exit plan ready. Enter the nation's sweetheart, actress Cheon Song-yi, a woman as famous for her talent as her diva tantrums.

They become neighbors, and their lives get tangled up. There are laughs, as Song-yi's over-the-top personality clashes with Min-joon's reserved demeanor, but there's also a killer on the loose, secrets from the past resurfacing, and, let's not forget, Min-joon's otherworldly abilities adding spice to the mix.

2. Reply 1988 (2015 - 2016)

Seoul of the late '80; we're living vicariously through five friends and their families in the neighborhood of Ssangmun-dong. There's Deok-sun, the relatable middle child who's as unfiltered as a live radio show. Her pals? A mix of the brainiac, the sweetheart, the badminton wiz, and the tough guy with a teddy bear heart. These kids are juggling friendship, family squabbles, and the big, bad world of teenage angst and love triangles. The show's a nostalgia trip, complete with retro tracksuits and the quest for that elusive TV remote.

3. Hospital Playlist (2020 - 2021)

This series introduces us to five doctors who've been tight since med school and now work together in a hospital. They're saving lives, cracking jokes, and jamming in a band because why not? There's Lee Ik-jun, the liver surgeon with a heart of gold and a son that could sell out a cuteness concert.

Ahn Jeong-won, a pediatric surgeon who's practically a saint in scrubs. Kim Jun-wan, the cardiothoracic surgeon who's as prickly as a cactus but a softie inside. Yang Seok-hyeong, the ob-gyn who's a man of few words but many feels. And Chae Song-hwa, neurosurgeon extraordinaire and the group's unofficial mom.

4. It's Okay to Not Be Okay (2020)

Moon Gang-tae, a caregiver in a psychiatric ward, is used to moving from town to town, shouldering his brother's psychological wounds from a childhood tragedy. Then Ko Moon-young enters the scene, a children's book author with an icy demeanor and a traumatic past of her own. When these two collide, it's less of a meet-cute and more of a clash of tornadoes. There's bickering, banter, and the breaking down of walls you didn't even know could crumble.

5. Sky Castle (2018 - 2019)

Welcome to Sky Castle, where the rich and successful live and breathe to see their kids get into top-tier universities. You've got the Kang family, with a mother who's a control tower of ambition, and their neighbors who are just as fiercely competitive. From tutoring battles to secret study techniques, it's an all-out war in the world of privileged education. But, when a new family moves in and the tutor of their dreams arrives, things go from competitive to crazy fast. Secrets get spilled, and the pressure cooker of elite expectations starts to whistle.

6. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo (2016 - 2017)

Meet Kim Bok-Joo, a young weightlifter with Olympic-sized dreams and an appetite to match. Her life's pretty straightforward: eat, lift, and hang out with her squad – until she runs into Jung Joon-hyung, a swimmer with the kind of mischievous grin that spells trouble. Sparks fly, but not in the way you'd expect. There are moments that'll make you cheer, like Bok-Joo chasing after a chicken or discovering her feminine side, and others that'll have you reaching for tissues, but not from sadness – from laughing too hard.

7. Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016 - 2017)

Kim Shin, an immortal goblin, is looking for his bride to remove the sword from his chest and finally end his eternal life. Enter Ji Eun-tak, a high schooler with the weight of the world on her shoulders and the ability to see ghosts. She claims to be the fabled goblin's bride, and that's where things get messy. Throw in a grim reaper with amnesia and a chicken restaurant owner with more sass than you can handle, and you've got a recipe for chaos. They're an odd bunch, living together, bickering, and accidentally creating one of the most heartwarming found families on TV.

8. Start-Up (2020)

Seo Dal-mi dreams of becoming Korea's Steve Jobs, despite not having a fancy degree. Enter Nam Do-san, the founder of a struggling tech company, who's about as adept at social cues as a dial-up modem is at high-speed internet. When these two cross paths, it's a tale of mistaken identity, first loves, and all the growing pains of starting a business from scratch. With each episode, you're cheering on their start-up dreams, the rag-tag team they assemble, and the rivalries that have you on the edge of your seat.

9. Because This Is My First Life (2017)

Meet Nam Se-hee, an app designer who's more married to his mortgage than the idea of an actual human wife. Then there's Yoon Ji-ho, an assistant writer who's given up on dating due to housing woes. They strike a deal: fake marriage for real housing. It's a business transaction, no feelings involved. From awkward living arrangements to unexpectedly tender moments, their journey is about learning what it means to share a space, and maybe, just maybe, a life.

10. Healer (2014 - 2015)

A night courier with mad martial arts skills, code-named Healer, who's got the stealth of a cat burglar and the brooding mystery of your favorite superhero. He's tasked with getting close to Chae Young-shin, an intrepid reporter with a sunshine smile and a past that's as tangled as a pair of earphones in your pocket. There's a conspiracy that dates back decades, and our Healer gets more than he bargained for, finding himself in a web of intrigue that might just make him choose between staying in the shadows or stepping into the light.