If you want romance, everyone will recommend you watch Korean dramas because they are popular. Destined with You, starring Rowoon and Jo Bo Ah, which was released on Netflix, is one of the best fantasy-romance kdramas.
The drama is about two people who are destined to be together despite being separated by time and fate. They will find their way back to each other, no matter what challenges they face.
If you’ve watched the Destined With 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. Tale Of The Nine-Tailed
Hangul: 구미호뎐
Year: 2020
A gumiho named Lee Yeon gives up his job as the guardian mountain spirit of Baekdudaegan to look for the soul of his one true love, Ah Eum. Yeon met Nam Ji Ah, a smart and brave producer at TVC Station, while working on a mission.
Main Cast (Characters):
- Lee Dong Wook as Lee Yeon
- Jo Bo Ah as Nam Ji Ah / Ah Eum
- Kim Bum as Lee Rang
- Kim Yong Ji as Ki Yoo Ri
No. Of Episodes: 16 (65 min. each)
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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. Doom At Your Service
Hangul: 어느 날 우리집 현관으로
Year: 2021
Dong Kyung lost her parents at an early age. Later, she is diagnosed with brain cancer, forcing her to have less than 100 days to live. As she prays for the destruction of the world, the doom himself comes to her and live with her for the last 100 days.
Main Cast (Characters):
- Park Bo Young as Tak Dong Kyung
- Seo In Guk as Kim Sa Ram
- Lee Soo Hyuk as Cha Joo Ik
- Kang Tae Oh as Lee Hyun Gyu
No. Of Episodes: 16
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4. A Korean Odyssey
Hangul: 화유기
Year: 2017
In 2017, Oh Gong and Ma Wang conflict with each other as they look for a true light in a dark world. Having made a contract with Seon Mi 25 years ago, entitling her to seek help whenever she calls him, the two meet again in a fateful encounter.
Main Cast (Characters):
- Lee Seung Gi as Son Oh Gong
- Oh Yeon Seo as Jin Seon Mi/ Sam Jang
- Cha Seung Won as Woo Ma Wang/ Woo Hwi
- Lee Hong Ki as Jeo Pal Kye/ P.K.
No. Of Episodes: 20 (80 min. each)
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5. Bulgasal: Immortal Souls
A drama that revolves around two characters – Sang Un, a woman who was once a bulgasal but is reincarnated as a human, and Dan Hwal, a man who has turned into a bulgasal during the Joseon dynasty while working as a military official.
Cast –
- Lee Jin Wook as Dan Hwal
- Lee Joon as Ok Eul Tae
- Kwon Na Ra as Min Sang Woon
- Gong Seung Yeon as Dan Sol
No. Of Episodes – 16
Watch On – Netflix
6. Kokdu: Season Of Diety
The drama follows a grim reaper by the name of Kkokdu who travels to the world of mortals once every 99 years to torment them. After he encounters Gye Jeol, a physician with mysterious talents, he begins working as a visiting physician.
Cast –
- Kim Jung Hyun as Kkok Du / Do Jin Woo
- Im Soo Hyang as Han Gye Jeol
- Kim Da Som as Tae Jung Won
- Ahn Woo Yeon as Han Chul
No. Of Episodes – 16
Watch On – Viki
7. Jinxed At First
A drama about what happens when a poor and unlucky man, who has accepted his unfortunate destiny, meets a goddess of fortune, who jumps out of the unknown world to undo a curse despite having been hidden away by a chaebol family.
Cast –
- Na In Woo as Gong Soo Kwang
- Seo Hyun as Lee Seul Bi
- Jeon Kwang Ryul as Seon Sam Joong
- Ki Do Hoon as Seon Min Joon
No. Of Episodes – 16
Watch On – Viki
8. Master’s Sun
Hangul: 주군의 태양
Year: 2013
Joong Won is the CEO of Kingdom, a conglomerate. He meets Gong Shil, who can see ghosts. Their lives take a new turn as they work together to deal with the terror and sadness brought by the spirits. And unknowingly, they fall in love.
Main Cast (Characters):
- Gong Hyo Jin as Tae Gong Shil
- So Ji Sub as Joo Joong Won
- Seo In Guk as Kang Woo
- Kim Yoo Ri as Tae Yi Ryung
No. Of Episodes – 17 (62 min. each)
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Wrapping Up
So these are the dramas and movies that you can watch if you loved watching Destined with You on Netflix. These are fantasy-themed dramas with romance between the leads.
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