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5 recommended romance dramas

  • Published : Jun 28, 2016 - 16:32
  • Updated : Jun 28, 2016 - 16:32

There have been so many romance drama series, but the list below are must-see soap operas that would make anyone’s heart flutter.

“Secret Garden” (2010)

Famous screenwriter Kim Eun-sook wrote this drama prior to the 2016 mega-hit “Descendants of the Sun.”

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Actress Ha Ji-won and actor Hyun Bin (SBS)

The 16-episode fantasy romance is well-known for its “Cappuccino Foam Kiss” scene, where actor Hyun Bin kisses actress Ha Ji-won to remove the foam from her lips after drinking a cappuccino.

“I Need Romance” season 2 (2012)

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Still from "I Need Romance" season two (tvN)

The second season of cable channel tvN’s drama “I Need Romance” centered on a love triangle portrayed by Lee Jin-uk, Kim Ji-seok and Jung Yoo-mi.

“The Heirs” (2013)

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Actress Park Shin-hye and actor Lee Min-ho (SBS)
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From left: Lee Min-ho, Kang Min-hyuk and Kim Woo-bin (SBS)

Big-name actors Lee Min-ho and Kim Woo-bin and actress Park Shin-hye were in another love triangle in this drama.

It portrayed high-class students’ love lives and friendship, and the two actors drew attention for their dashing looks in well-fitting school uniforms.

“Discovery of Love” (2014)

The KBS’ romance series garnered immense popularity, especially from local fans, due to lovey-dovey scenes involving Jung Yoo-mi and singer-actor Eric.

Moreover, it is also well-known for some lines that struck a chord with viewers.

Teaser trailer for "Discovery of Love"



“It’s Okay, That’s Love” (2014)

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Actress Kong Hyo-jin and actor Zo In-sung (SBS)

Korean stars Zo In-sung and Kong Hyo-jin played a couple in love in the drama written by acclaimed screenwriter Noh Hee-kyung.

Their acting was so natural that made viewers suspect they may be in a real-life relationship.

By Kim Soo-hyang (shkim@heraldcorp.com)