The main reason for people watching Korean dramas is the Hallyu wave. The drama Crash Landing On You which was released on Netflix received huge viewership and became a Hallyu success.
The drama is about a lady who goes for a short paragliding ride, a sudden tornado blows her off course, leading her to crash land in North Korea, where she meets an army officer, who agrees to help her return to South Korea. Over time, they fall in love.
If you’ve watched Crash Landing On You drama and are finding something similar in plot and genre to watch and keep the mood, here are the best dramas to watch.
1. Descendants Of The Sun
Mo Yeon is a pretty woman who works as a cardiothoracic surgeon. Her life is forever changed when she encounters Shi Jin, the captain of the Alpha Team who cares more about protecting anybody in need of help as well as his country.
2. Legend Of The Blue Sea
Hangul: 푸른 바다의 전설
Year: 2016
The series centers on the love story of Shim Chung, a mermaid, and Joon Jae, a witty con artist. Focusing on rebirth, fate, and unrequited love, their tale is shown with the parallel story of their Joseon-era incarnations, the mermaid, Se Hwa, and town head, Dam Leong.
Main Cast (Characters):
- Lee Min Ho as Heo Joon Jae
- Jun Ji Hyun as Shim Chung
- Lee Hee Joon as Jo Nam Doo
- Shin Won Ho as Tae Oh
No. Of Episodes: 20
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3. Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha
Hangul: 갯마을 차차차
Year: 2021
Hye Jin, a dentist moves to the seaside village of Gongjin. She meets Du Shik and becomes curious about him. He is known as Mr. Hong around town. He is unemployed officially, but he is a master of odd jobs who appears to help everyone with any situation.
Main Cast (Characters):
- Shin Min Ah as Yoon Hye Jin
- Kim Seon Ho as Hong Doo Shik
- Lee Sang Yi as Ji Sung Hyun
- Lee Suk Hyeong as Kang Do Ha
No. Of Episodes: 16
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4. Snowdrop
Set in 1987, when South Korea was governed by a dictatorial government, a graduate student Soo Ho, who is covered in blood, jumps into the female dormitory at a women’s university. Young Ro finds him and helps to hide him. They develop a romantic relationship.
Cast –
- Jung Hae In as Im Soo Ho
- Kim Ji Soo as Eun Young Ro
- Jang Seung Jo as Lee Kang Moo
- Yoon Se Ah as Pi Seung Hee
No. Of Episodes – 16
Watch On – Disney+
5. King 2 Hearts
The crown prince of South Korea has to work with a woman who is a military officer in North Korea. They start as enemies, but in the end, they fall in love. But political issues between their countries make it hard for them to get along.
6. Something In The Rain
Jin Ah is a single woman & Joon Hee is the younger brother of her best friend. She has remembered him as a little kid, but one day, he comes back as a masculine man. When she is surprised by his change, her gut feeling tells her that she would truly fall in love this time.
Cast –
- Son Ye Jin as Yoon Jin Ah
- Jung Hae In as Seo Joon Hee
- Jang So Yeon as Seo Kyung Sun
- Jung Yoo Jin as Kang Se Young
No. Of Episodes – 16
Watch On – Netflix
7. Memories Of The Alhambra
After receiving an email about a game, CEO of a company travels to Spain to meet the creator of the game. However, he has gone missing, and there, he meets his sister, who is the owner of the hostel he stays in. Both get involved in mysterious incidents.
Cast –
- Hyun Bin as Yoo Jin Woo
- Park Shin Hye as Jung Hee Joo
- Park Hoon as Cha Hyun Suk
- Lee Seung Jun as Park Sun Ho
No. Of Episodes – 16
Watch On – Netflix
8. What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim
Hangul: 김비서가 왜 그럴까
Year: 2018
Lee Young Joon’s family owns a huge corporation, and he serves as its vice president. He is wealthy, attractive, and intelligent, but he is arrogant. Mi So, his secretary, has worked for him for years and is ideal for him, but she abruptly decides to leave.
Main Cast (Characters):
- Park Min Young as Kim Mi So
- Park Seo Joon as Lee Young Joon
- Lee Tae Hwan as Lee Sung Yeon
- Pyo Ye Jin as Kim Ji Ah
No. Of Episodes: 16 (70 min. each)
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Wrapping Up
So, these were the Korean dramas that have a similar vibe to Crash Landing On You drama. They have romance, beautiful sceneries, and comedic moments. Have fun.
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