While there is no denying that K-dramas excel in all genres, the college romance K-drama section has a fanbase of its own. Along with fresh storylines and intense emotions that depict the complications of teenage love, Korean college romances belong to a league of dramas that are likely to leave your heart craving for more.
Leading our list is the Song Kang and Han So-hee starrer 2021 Netflix hit Nevertheless. One of the famous Korean college romance dramas, Nevertheless is adapted from the webtoon of the same name by artist Jung Seo.
Talking about his role Jae-on in drama, Song Kang said in a press conference (via K-media outlet K-popped), “When I first read the script, though it may seem like a normal college romance, I truly felt it was different. You still get the sweet romance that we typically expect, but also elements that set it apart and make it stand out. Jae-on doesn’t really say how he really feels so I thought it was kind of difficult to portray his emotions, as well as the lines. His anger, sadness and happiness aren’t shown through him so I put a lot of thought into it and talked to director Kim a lot to pull it off.”
Another popular college romance K-drama that will keep you glued to your seats is the 2018 cult classic, My ID is Gangnam Beauty. A Choi Sung-bum, the series stars Korean heartthrobs Cha Eun-woo and Im Soo-hyang in leading roles and enjoys a solid 9.4 rating on the American streaming platform Rakuten Viki.
Other best K-dramas that feature passionate college romance are Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo (2016), Cheese in the Trap (2016), Go Back Couple (2017) and At A Distance, Spring Is Green (2021).
These 7 best college romance K-dramas will make your hearts flutter
Directed by: Pyo Min-soo
Cast: Park Shin-hye, Jung Yong-hwa, So Yi-hyun
Episodes: 16
Approx. duration per episode: 1 hr 10 min
Synopsis: Campus stud Lee Shin (Jungkook) and music major Lee Gyu-won (Park) cannot stand each other. One day, Gyu-won is forced to go to Lee’s band’s concert and is instantly captivated. Soon, the former ends up falling for Lee. Will the college heartthrob return her feelings?
Trivia: Heartstrings saw the reunion of Korean actors Jung Yong-hwa and Park Shin-hye after their 2009 romantic TV series You’re Beautiful.
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Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo (2016)
Directed by: Oh Hyun-jong and Nam Sung-woo
Cast: Lee Sung-kyung, Nam joo hyuk, Kyung Soo-jin
Episodes: 16
Approx. duration per episode: 1 hr 20 min
Synopsis: Campus heartthrob and swimmer Jung Joon-hyung (Nam) takes a liking to weightlifting champ Kim Bok-joo (Lee) because of her spunky nature. Soon, Joon-hyung pursues Bok-joo only for the latter to realise that Joon-hyung had been a part of her elementary school.
Trivia: One of Lee Sung-Kyung’s best K-dramas to watch, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo’s screenplay is inspired by the life of the well-known South Korean weightlifter Jang Mi-ran.
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Cheese in the Trap (2016)
Directed by: Lee Yoon-jung
Cast: Kim Go-eun, Lee Sung-kyung, Park Hae-jin, Seo Kang-joon
Episodes: 16
Approx. duration per episode: 1 hr 5 min
Synopsis: Rich, popular and bad-tempered Yoo Jung (Park) and hardworking scholarship student Hong Seol (Kim) get entangled in a complicated college romance. However, after graduation, Jung leaves without offering any closure, and Seol is left heartbroken. Will Seol finally move on from Jung or will she decide to wait for his return?
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Go Back Couple (2017)
Directed by: Ha Byung-hoon
Cast: Son Ho-jun, Jang Na-ra, Heo Jung-min
Episodes: 12
Approx. duration per episode: 1 hr 5 min
Synopsis: Choi Ban-do (Son) and Ma Jin-joo (Jang) are going through a rough patch in their marriage. One day, mysterious circumstances lead Ban-do and Jin-joo to the past, and they wake up to find themselves as 20-year-old college students. This makes the couple give their love a second chance. Will Ban-do and Jin-joo succeed in making their marriage work this time?
Trivia: It is a Korean drama adaptation of the popular romantic webtoon Do It One More Time by artists Hong Seung-pyo and Kim Hye-yeon.
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My ID is Gangnam Beauty (2018)
Directed by: Choi Sung-bum
Cast: Im Soo-hyang, Cha Eun-woo, Jo Woo-ri
Episodes: 16
Approx. duration per episode: 1 hr 5 min
Synopsis: Kang Mi-rae (Im) gets bullied for her looks and decides to get plastic surgery. When she begins college, she enjoys the attention her new look gets. However, the arrival of an old schoolmate named Do Kyung-suk causes trouble. Will Mi-rae be able to keep the secret about her surgery?
Trivia: This is one of the best webtoon-based K-dramas. It is adapted from the webtoon of the same name by Gi Maeng-gi.
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At A Distance, Spring Is Green (2021)
Directed by: Kim Jung-hyun
Cast: Park Ji-hoon, Bae In-hyuk, Kang Min-ah
Episodes: 12
Approx. duration per episode: 1 hr 15 min
Synopsis: Nam Soo-hyun (Bae) and Yeo Joon (Park) meet in college. However, due to their contrasting personalities, they decide to stay away from each other. When they are assigned a project together, unexpected feelings develop.
Directed by: Kim Ga-ram and Jang Ji-yeon
Cast: Han So-hee, Song Kang, Chae Jong-hyeop
Episodes: 10
Approx. duration per episode: 1 hr 10 min
Synopsis: Sculpture majors Park Jae-eon (Song) and Yoo Na-bi (Han) do not believe in relationships and are friends with benefits. However, things change when they get to know each other better and eventually start dating.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
– Which is the no. 1 Korean romantic drama?
Some of the best Korean romantic dramas that K-drama fans can watch are It’s Okay to Not Be Okay, Crash Landing on You, Goblin, Queen of Tears, Welcome to Samdal-ri and Business Proposal.
– Which is the best high school romance K-drama?
Some of the best high school romance K-dramas are Lovely Runner, Boys Over Flowers, Love Alarm and The Heirs.
– Which K-drama is based on university?
Reply 1994 is a K-drama based on university students Sung Na-Jung (played by Go Ara) and Sseureki (played by Jung Woo).
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