These 5 slow-burn romantic Korean dramas will surely melt you
What's the story
Korean romantic dramas appeal to us because of the way they build up the love factor over episodes. Of course, some K-dramas are relatively quicker with their stories, but the ones that deal with slow-burn romances actually can melt any heart. That's because when the story finally concludes, the end feels worth it! Here are five romantic K-dramas you can watch on OTT.
#1
'When The Weather Is Fine'
The series stars Park Min-young as Mok Hae-won and Seo Kang-Joon as Im Eun-Seob.
The two besties grow up together in their hometown until Hae-won has to leave the town.
Later, after getting fired from her job, Hae-won applies to a bookstore as a part-time assistant, which happens to be run by Eun-Seob.
Eventually, the two grow close once again.
It's on Hulu.
#2
'Still 17'
Gong Woo-Jin (Yang Se-jong) is a 30-year-old single man who designs sets.
An incident that happened 13 years ago stops him from seeking a relationship.
Woo Seo-Ri (Shin Hye-sun) fell into a coma at the age of 17 only to wake up as a 30-year-old, who still behaves like she is 17.
The series slowly reveals how the two meet and fall in love.
#3
'Healer'
A journalist, a star reporter and the Healer are all brought together by a dark truth.
Seo Jung Ho, played by Ji Chang Wook, is a night courier who goes by the codename 'Healer'.
He has to find and protect a girl from people who want her dead.
Things take a turn when he ends up falling for her.
Watch it on Netflix.
#4
'Coffee Prince'
"Han Kyul gives his family's café a new spin, hiring only good-looking men to work there — plus an androgynous-looking girl he mistakes for a man," is how the show has been described.
It has Yoon Eun-hye, Gong Yoo, and Lee Sun-kyun in the main cast. The show has been created by Lee Yoon-jung, Lee Jeong-a, and Jang Hyeon-ju.
It's currently streaming on Netflix.
#5
'Run On'
Ki Sun Gyeom, a professional sprinter, is forced to quit over legal issues. He happens to cross paths with Oh Mi Joo, a film translator.
The two instantly feel connected.
The web series also introduces us to Seo Dan Ah, CEO of a sports agency who meets art major Lee Young Hwa.
Watch the romance between the two couples unfold on Netflix.