10 Must-watch Fantasy Romance K-dramas

10 Must-watch Fantasy Romance K-dramas

Looking for K-dramas that blend magical worlds with heart-fluttering romance? Fantasy romance dramas are where love stories meet supernatural twists. In this list, you’ll find 10 unforgettable shows that promise enchantment, emotion, and epic love.

1. W: Two Worlds Apart 

W is a love story between a webtoon character and a real-world surgeon, set against an engaging murder mystery plot. While investigating his family's murder, Kang Cheol, the protagonist of the webtoon W, gets stabbed by an unknown killer. He pulls Yeon-joo, the daughter of W's creator, into the webtoon world through the monitor when she is looking for her father, who has gone missing. A mysterious murderer steps into the real world and tries to kill Cheol and Yeon-joo by manipulating the webtoon. As they try to catch the culprit, Cheol and Yeon-joo fall in love with each other. This fantasy romance series with an intricate, fast-paced plot definitely deserves a spot on your watchlist. 

2. Goblin

Kim Shin, a 939-year-old immortal goblin, is looking for his bride who can end his life by pulling out the sword from his chest. Ji Eun-tak, a cheerful 19-year-old high school student who can see ghosts, accidentally summons a goblin and finds out she is the goblin's bride. As romance blossoms between them, their lives are involved with a charismatic Grim Reaper who is Goblin's housemate and Sunny, who is Eun-tak's employer. Check out the drama to find out why fate has brought these people together and whether Eun-tak breaks the goblin's immortality. 

3. My Demon

Do Do-hee, a confident and smart heiress of the Mirae group, encounters a 200-year-old demon Jeong Gu-won. After getting involved with Do-hee, Gu-won loses his powers temporarily and starts looking for ways to get them back. To protect herself from enemies and to get their powers back, Do-hee and Gu-won sign a marriage contract and decide to help each other by working together. Soon, they start developing feelings for each other, but their love implies great danger. This fateful tale of love between a human and a demon is a must-watch for fans of fantasy romance.

4. Strong Girl Bong-Soon

Do Bong-soon, an unemployed woman, is blessed with hereditary supernatural strength. Upon witnessing her unbelievable power, Ahn Min-hyuk, CEO of Ainsoft, hires her as his bodyguard after being threatened by an unknown killer. A psychopath starts kidnapping girls in the area where Bong-soon lives, while Bong-soon's childhood crush, police officer In Guk-doo, takes charge of this case. When the kidnapper targets Bong-soon, Min-hyuk, and Guk-doo help her and try to catch the culprit while developing a sweet love triangle between them. The series is a good mix of romance, humor, and crime plot, and I strongly recommend watching it.    

5. Legend of the Blue Sea

While vacationing in Spain, Heo Joon-jae, a witty con-man meets a mysterious woman who erases his memories with her. She goes to Seoul and finds Joon-jae, who allows her to live in his house and names her Shim Cheong. Slowly, both of them start falling for each other while Joon-jae discovers Cheong is a mermaid by hearing her inner voice. Soon, he regains his memory and also remembers his tragic past, which he often sees in his dreams. He discovers that he is Kim Dam-ryeong, who loved a mermaid, Sewha, in the Joseon Dynasty, and decides to change their ill fate. Don't miss watching this engaging storyline with charming characters. 

6. Doom at Your Service

Tak Dong-Kyung, an editor at a publishing firm, gets diagnosed with terminal illness on her parents' death anniversary. Frustrated by her unfortunate life, she drunkenly wishes to end the world. Myul Mang, the doom, happens to hear her wish and signs a 100-day contract with her to fulfill her wish. A romance blossoms between them as they navigate through life and challenge fate. The series also incorporates a love triangle between Dong-Kyung's best friends Na Ji-na, Cha Joo-ik, and Lee Hyun-kyu. This slow-burning romance with emotional depth makes a good watch for fantasy drama lovers.

7. My Love from the Star

Do Min-Joon is an alien stranded on Earth since 1609 and can go back to his planet only after 400 years. With only a few months remaining until his return trip, he meets Cheon Song-yi, a famous actress who starts living next door. Despite the avoidance, Min-joon entangles himself with Song-yi's chaotic life and saves her from danger using his superpowers. Eventually, both of them fall in love but as his return gets closer, Min-joon fails to control his powers while Song-yi struggles to let him go. This unique love story of an alien and a human, filled with humor and emotions, is definitely worth watching.    

8. Extraordinary You

Eun Dan-oh, an extra character in a comic book named 'Secret', becomes self-aware and decides to change her life. According to the writer, she has a heart condition and has had a crush on Baek Kyung for the past 10 years despite his rude behavior. Dan-oh starts seeing glimpses of the future and is determined to change it; she finds a nameless extra character who changes the stage and names him Ha-ru. Ha-ru also becomes self-aware and both of them fall in love with each other. But their tragic past starts repeating itself which threatens their overall existence. Check out the drama to find out how this love story between comic book characters turns out.     

9. My Roommate is a Gumiho

Shin Woo-yeo, a 999-year-old nine-tailed fox, has to fill up his fox bead with human energy to become a human. Lee Dam, a college student, accidentally swallows Woo-yeo's fox bead and discovers his true identity. Both of them start living together to find a way to take out the fox bead from the Dam and slowly start developing feelings for each other. As romance blooms between them, Woo-yeo struggles to control himself and fears he might inflict danger on Dam. This love story of a nine-tailed fox and an ordinary college student definitely deserves a spot on your watchlist.     

10. While You Were Sleeping

Nam Hong-joo, a field reporter, can see future events through dreams but doesn't know when exactly they will happen. She meets a rookie prosecutor, Jung Jae-chan, who has the same ability as hers, and while working together, both of them fall for each other. They get acquainted with police officer Han Woo-tak, who can also see the future. As the three of them work together to prevent their bad dreams from becoming reality, Woo-tak starts developing feelings for Hong-joo but hides them. They later discover their connection from the past and how this ability is passed on. This fantasy romance series with a legal drama plot is a must-watch.

Fantasy romance K-dramas sweep us off our feet with their powerful stories, gorgeous visuals, and otherworldly charm. Whether you're new to the genre or a longtime fan, these picks are guaranteed to make you believe in love beyond time, space, and reality. Happy binge-watching!

Do you have any recommendations for this genre? Let me know in the comments section. 

Check out my detailed reviews of Goblin and Strong Girl Bong-soon.