7 K-dramas to watch for warmth and revival on rainy days

1. Lovely Runner

A slice-of-life romantic drama, Lovely Runner is based on a well-known web novel and asks, “What would you do if you could save your ultimate bias?” In the film, Kim Hye Yoon plays Im Sol, an ardent fan devastated by the passing of Ryu Sun Jae (Byeon Woo Seok), her idol. In a strange turn of events, Im Sol goes back in time to avert his terrible destiny.

Im Sol’s unwavering devotion centers around Ryu Sun Jae, an idol who is both sensitive and beloved. Fans will find great satisfaction in the charming love story that develops as Im Sol tries to change fate and gets both characters caught in time loops.

2. Something in the Rain

A heartwarming noona romance story can be found in Something in the Rain, also known as Pretty Noona Who Buys Me Food. Ji Ah (Son Ye Jin) is a successful professional, but she doesn’t feel fulfilled in her romantic life. Her boyfriend is acting so haughtily that she feels like her current relationship is required.

Enter Joon Hee (Jung Hae In), the younger brother of her best friend that she has known since she was a young child. Joon Hee makes it obvious that he is attracted to Ji Ah, and the two fall madly in love. Their relationship is strained by personal issues, their age difference, and their families’ disapproval, among other obstacles on their difficult journey.

3. Goblin

The main character of the romance-fantasy drama is Kim Shin, a general from the Goryeo Dynasty who has been cursed with immortality and is tasked with guarding specific individuals. Discovering the Goblin’s Bride is his only route to liberation. The show features thrilling and entertaining sequences in addition to its poignant moments.

The program featured a beloved bromance that is widely considered to be the greatest of its kind, as well as an intense romance.

4. Business Proposal

Reluctantly, food researcher Shin Ha Ri (Kim Sejeong) agrees to go on a blind date with GO Foods CEO Kang Tae Moo (Ahn Hyo Seop) in place of her heiress friend Young Seo (Seol In Ah). Despite being under pressure from his grandfather and not being interested in the date, Tae Moo finds Ha Ri’s attempts to dissuade him strangely fascinating at first. As luck would have it, Tae Moo ends up being Ha Ri’s supervisor.

They enter into a contractual arrangement in order to manage their complicated relationship and please his grandfather. But as time goes on, sincere emotions start to grow between them.

5. Woori the Virgin

Woori the Virgin is a television series that centers on Oh Woo Ri (Im Soo Hyang), and it is based on the well-liked American series Jane the Virgin, which was first inspired by a Venezuelan telenovela. After an unintentional artificial insemination during a routine medical exam, Woo Ri—who has steadfastly upheld her commitment to chastity before marriage—finds herself pregnant.

Raphael is portrayed by Sung Hoon as the CEO of a sizable company and the unexpected father of Woo Ri’s child. Shin Dong Wook portrays Lee Kang Jae, Woo Ri’s boyfriend, in the meantime.

6. Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha

Shin Min Ah’s character Hye Jin makes the decision to move to Gongjin, a seaside town that has special meaning for her, uprooting her life. Her initially firm and reactive nature conflicts with the laid-back charm of Hong Doo Shik (Kim Seon Ho), the town’s adored handyman, as she eagerly starts over.

Even though Doo Shik seems friendly, beneath his upbeat exterior are severe emotional scars. Their initial conflict eventually becomes less of a problem as Doo Shik gives Hye Jin important advice about accepting life’s uncertainties

7. Love Rain

The gifted photographer Seo Joon (Jang Geun Suk), who has a reputation as a playboy, meets Jung Ha Na (YoonA) in an unexpected situation. They discover that they are compelled to one another despite their early disagreements. On the other hand, their love tale is closely connected to their parents’ long-forgotten romance. The play examines whether they are destined to forfeit their love as they work through this complex legacy.

The heartwarming story of Love Rain’s first love transports viewers to the 1970s through nostalgic threads, bringing back unforgettable memories.