Need a New Binge-Watch? These 6 K-Drama Time-Travel Romcoms Are Just The Thing

Imagine a protagonist living in the 20th or 21st century who suddenly travels back in time to find love and the perfect life… Sounds like Outlander, right? Well, luckily, Diana Gabaldon's story is not the only time-traveling romance out there.

Any genre fan will be happy to know that for years now, South Korean filmmakers have been creating compelling projects in which a character travels back or forth in time to fall in love. There's something special about two people from different time periods finding each other against all odds.

Here are some of the best examples of the genre, as recommended by fans on Reddit.

Faith (2012)

The story of a modern-day plastic surgeon kidnapped in 14th-century Korea, where she falls in love with her warrior kidnapper, is definitely reminiscent of Outlander, but different in tone. Faith will surprise you with every plot twist, and the protagonists and the dynamics between them are amazing.

Live Up to Your Name (2017)

An ancient acupuncture master killed by the king's men finds himself not dead, but 400 years ahead of his time, in modern South Korea. There he meets a beautiful cardiothoracic surgeon, and the two share more than just professional curiosity. The series is really funny and enjoyable to watch.

Hit the Top (2017)

A pop idol from the 1990s unexpectedly disappears in his time and reappears in 2017. While trying to figure out what happened and adjust to the 21st century, he stumbles upon a young man whose biggest dream is to become an idol against his family's wishes. K-drama fans say the show is one of the best and criminally underrated.

Queen In Hyun's Man (2012)

A charming noble-born scholar travels from 1694 to 2012, where he meets a failed young actress and falls in love. The show is a perfect rom-com for all the hopeless romantics out there. The chemistry between the protagonists is sizzling and makes you feel completely immersed in the story.

Familiar Wife (2018)

The lives of an unhappy married couple are turned 180 degrees after the husband goes back in time and changes his actions and decisions, leading to changes in the future. Upon his return, the man discovers he is now married to a different woman. But is this really what he wanted?

My Perfect Stranger (2023)

This mysterious and beautiful drama deals with time travel in a unique way, trapping two people with different goals in 1987. Yoon Hae-jun is trying to solve a murder mystery, and Baek Yoon-young wants to stop her parents from getting married. The two soon realize their goals might be connected.