![]() This drama doesn’t have any fantasy, but it has some time travel and is one of the better gender-bender dramas we have seen. If we may say so, we also personally prefer Lee Dong Wook’s pairing with Yoo In Na over Jo Bo Ah. Even the bromance between him, Kim Shin, and Yoo Deok Hwa set a benchmark. We would say that you should watch this drama to swoon over Lee Dong Wook when he is acting out his adorable side, which is in complete contrast to his portrayal of an overconfident Lee Yeon. The OST and the umbrella scene are unforgettable, and this is also the drama that propelled Lee Dong Wook to international fame, so much so that goblins find a mention in Tale of the Nine Tailed (2020) with reference to this particular drama. 2016 is often called the year of the best Korean dramas, and this one might be the crown jewel of them. This title would have ranked higher if it had been faster-paced, but either way, it is just one of those dramas that you cannot afford to miss. It also helps that Kim Soo Hyun’s appearance at the end of the series is one of the most iconic cameos in K-drama history. ![]() ![]() More than anything, Hotel Del Luna is a treat for the eyes, and you can watch them for IU’s outfits alone. Additionally, there are not one but two unrequited love stories here. Just like Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938 and A Korean Odyssey, this one is full of ghosts and their problems, along with some beings from mythology. It was a serious tie between A Korean Odyssey and Hotel Del Luna for first place in our list, but since our bias for a stronger love story won out, this is the hierarchy. This is a must-watch for fans of the romance-fantasy genre. It is surprising that this drama comes with such a high rewatch value, despite being some 20 hours long in total, and the conclusion will leave you with all kinds of feelings, despite being an open ending. Our personal favorite is Cha Seung Won, who plays Woo Hwi Chul and really elevates the drama to the next level. There is also a zombie in the mix, but she is a good one. Falling in love while forced to be in love is so soapy, but the way the lead actress guards her heart against her own growing feelings, which in turn leads the male lead to address how he treats the people around him, is a delicious story in the making. There is also a complicated love story at the heart of it, whose setting feels straight out of a Wattpad novel at times. Chock Full of Korean mythological characters, this one is a pure treat.
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