Trust me when I say that there’s really just something magical about the genre of romantic fantasies in K-dramas. Maybe it is the fact that they’re able to marry beautiful love storylines with the beautiful folklore of Korea, including everything from goblins to Grim Reapers to Nine-Tailed Foxes to Time-Traveling Heroes. Maybe it’s the fact that it’s just so amazing to think that you’re transported to a world where the impossible becomes possible. Whatever the reason may be, if you’re someone who finds themselves falling for the Immortal or the 300-Year-Old Spirit because of love, then the following 15 K-dramas are for you!
15. Blade Man
This is no ordinary romantic plot. Blade Man centers on a rich man whose pain in his soul manifests in the form of blades growing out of his body. As strange as this premise may appear, the drama finds itself in the kind of human experience in which people find healing through love. And in this aspect, the chemistry between Lee Dong Wook and Shin Se Ky Jung makes this fantasy drama truly memorable.
14. Dr. Jin
Imagine waking up in Joseon times as a 21st-century brain surgeon—Dr. Jin makes that crazy notion happen. When a contemporary doctor is transported 150 years back in time, he finds himself encountering a noblewoman who looks unnervingly like his comatose girlfriend. The show messes with notions of fate, love transcending time, and mixing ancient ritual with medical miracles.
13. Welcome
Welcome is a charming, sentimental fantasy romance twist: what if your cat turned into a guy? When a quiet woman encounters her feline friend in human form, she’s swept into a cute, slightly otherworldly romance. Light and airy in the best sense, this one’s ideal if you’re in the mood for laughs along with your magic.
12. Angel’s Last Mission: Love
An angel sent on a mission of matchmaking gets himself lost in love—things can’t possibly go wrong, right? Kim Myung Soo is the divine being, and Shin Hae Sun infuses grit and poise into the role of a closed-off ballerina. Their chemistry is equal parts sparring and sentimental, and they make an astoundingly sweet heaven-born love story with depth and charm.
11. Orange Marmalade
Vampire meets high school in Orange Marmalade, a young and sentimental drama about a vampire girl attempting to be accepted among humans. She falls for the most popular boy in school, but centuries of fear and discrimination are against them. It’s a coming-of-age romance with a touch of the supernatural.
10. The Tale of the Nine-Tailed
Lee Dong Wook stars as a contemporary gumiho—a nine-tailed mythical fox—attempting to live in secret among humans. Naturally, tranquility is short-lived. Romance, vengeance, and deep-set folklore blend as The Tale of the Nine-Tailed serves up a clean, high-octane fantasy with heart and action.
9. My Roommate Is a Gumiho
What does a college student do if she accidentally ingests a gumiho’s beloved bead? In My Roommate Is a Gumiho, that offbeat concept becomes a touching and humorous romance between a mythical beast and a contemporary woman. The twist: this time around, the gumiho is a guy, turning such familiar tropes on their head and injecting new life into a classic tale.
8. My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho
One of the earliest fan-favorite fantasy romances, this drama stars Shin Min A as a mischievous gumiho who dreams of becoming human. Her chemistry with Lee Seung Gi’s reluctant love interest is electric, creating a rollercoaster of emotion filled with laughter, misunderstandings, and genuine heart.
7. The Legend of the Blue Sea
This mermaid-meets-scam-artist romance is pure magic. Jun Ji Hyun shines as the befuddled but endearing mermaid, and Lee Min Ho is the debonair trickster with a mysterious past. The Legend of the Blue Sea combines humor, longing, and stunning visuals in its love story that transcends lifetimes and reincarnations.
6. Goblin (Guardian: The Lonely and Great God)
Few K-dramas have left their mark quite like Goblin. Gong Yoo’s immortal goblin is cursed to exist eternally unless his destined bride, Kim Go Eun, can put an end to his agony. Its poetic dialogue, unforgettable characters, and highs and lows of emotion make this drama a masterclass in fantasy acting.
5. Hi! School: Love On
When an angel rescues a student and finds herself living life as a human teen overnight, things quickly get complicated. Hi! School: Love On touches on issues of identity, belonging, and first love with a light touch of the supernatural. The resulting love triangle is sweet, genuine, and dotted with magical charm.
4. Queen In-hyun’s Man
A Joseon Dynasty scholar who travels through time arrives in contemporary Seoul and falls in love with an actress who portrays Queen In-hyun. Romantic and smart, Queen In-hyun’s Man is a love story that spans centuries with heart, humor, and undeniable chemistry. It’s a gorgeous interweaving of past and present.
3. Oh My Ghost
A reclusive chef is possessed by a feisty ghost with unresolved business—and her life (and love life) is turned upside down overnight. Oh My Ghost blends humor, sentiment, and a hint of intrigue into a winsomely new take on healing and second chances. Park Bo Young is particularly remarkable in the double-role game.
2. W
What if the protagonist of your favorite webtoon came to life—and attempted to rewrite his destiny? W takes this meta idea and runs with it, making a fantasy romance a reality-bending, genre-defying experience. The romance develops over the lines of fiction and reality in a thrilling yet emotionally deep way.
1. Alchemy of Souls
In a world of magic and changing identities, Alchemy of Souls is the tale of mighty mages caught in a forbidden love affair. With soul-swapping spells, ancient mysteries, and the conflict between fate and desire, this masterfully spun drama lives up to its world-building and emotional impact. The love of Nak-su and Jang Uk is unforgettable.
Romantic fantasy K-dramas are more than just whimsical fun—they’re emotional journeys wrapped in magic and myth. Whether you’re new to the genre or already deep into your supernatural drama era, these series prove that when love and legend collide, the result is pure enchantment.