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If you just finished watching Tale of the Nine-Tailed and loved the mix of spooky creatures and love stories, then you're in luck because there are plenty more K-dramas where that came from.
These shows are all about love that goes beyond the ordinary, bringing together humans and supernatural beings in stories that are both thrilling and heartwarming.
1. "My Roommate is a Gumiho" (2021)
A 999-year-old gumiho (a nine-tailed fox spirit), Shin Wooyeo, accidentally has his fox bead swallowed by a university student, Lee Dam, sparking a cohabitation agreement as they seek a solution, leading to unexpected romance and challenges as they attempt to separate their fates before time runs out.
2. "Goblin" (2016)
Kim Shin, an immortal goblin seeking to end his eternal life, needs a human bride to remove the sword impaling him; his life becomes intertwined with Ji Euntak, a cheerful high school student who can see ghosts, and together they confront their intertwined destinies while dealing with the grim reaper who has his own troubled past.
3. "The King: Eternal Monarch" (2020)
Emperor Lee Gon of the Kingdom of Corea encounters a parallel universe where the Republic of Korea exists, meeting detective Jung Taeeul; as they work together to defeat a common enemy who seeks to disrupt the balance between the worlds, they uncover their deeply connected pasts and battle to protect their loved ones and their worlds.
4. "Bride of Habaek" (2017)
Habaek, the water god, travels to Earth to find sacred stones required for his coronation as the king of the realms, but upon meeting Soah, a psychiatrist who is destined to serve him, they both face trials and tribulations that test their love and resolve amidst gods and mortals' conflicts.
5. "My Love from the Star" (2013-2014)
Do Minjoon, an alien who landed on Earth 400 years ago, discovers he has just months before he must leave the planet, but his plans are complicated when he falls in love with Cheon Songyi, a famous actress, leading to a series of events that challenge their unlikely romance amidst dangers stemming from Songyi's career and Minjoon's supernatural existence.
6. "Doom At Your Service" (2021)
Tak Dongkyung, who discovers she has only 100 days to live, unwittingly calls upon "Doom" itself, personified by Myul Mang, making a pact that ties their fates together in a complex relationship filled with challenges, as they seek to alter their destinies and find meaning and love in their limited time.
7. "Angel's Last Mission: Love" (2019)
An optimistic angel, Dan, is given a final mission to find true love for Lee Yeonseo, a cold-hearted ballerina who does not believe in love due to her tragic past; their journey challenges them to understand the depths of love and sacrifice amidst personal transformations and the reality of their differing existences.
8. "A Korean Odyssey" (2017-2018)
A self-serving supernatural creature, Son Ohgong, and a woman, Jin Seonmi, who can see spirits, enter a dangerous pact to protect each other against a darker force threatening the world, leading to battles with demons and their own complicated relationship as they deal with betrayals, ancient prophecies, and their intertwined fates.
Cha Chawoong, a charismatic magician who can summon and communicate with ghosts, teams up with a passionate police officer, Go Seulhae, who has supernatural sight, to solve mysterious cases, leading them through a series of comedic and thrilling adventures that deepen their bond and unveil hidden secrets.
10. "Are You Human, Too?" (2018)
Nam Shin, a chaebol heir, falls into a coma, and his mother, a leading brain scientist, replaces him with an advanced AI robot, Nam Shin III; the robot navigates the treacherous waters of corporate politics, human emotions, and his own identity, forming a close bond with his bodyguard, Kang Sobong, as they uncover the truth behind his creation and protect his secret at all costs.
11. "Ghost Doctor" (2022)
A brilliant but arrogant cardiologist's spirit becomes entangled with a rookie doctor's body after an unexpected accident, leading them to cooperate to solve medical cases, deal with hospital politics, and uncover the mystery behind their unusual cohabitation, all while navigating the complexities of life, death, and love.
12. "W: Two Worlds" (2016)
Oh Yeonjoo, a surgeon, gets pulled into a webtoon world, where she meets and falls in love with Kang Chul, the series' protagonist; together, they face challenges that blur the lines between reality and fiction, seeking to control their own destinies against a villain who manipulates their world.
13. "Blade Man" (2014)
Joo Hongbin, a wealthy CEO with a temper and the mysterious ability to sprout metal blades from his body, encounters Son Sedong, a warm-hearted game developer, leading to a quirky and painful journey of healing past wounds, uncovering the supernatural mystery, and finding redemption and love.
14. "Queen In-hyun's Man" (2012)
Kim Boongdo, a scholar from the Joseon Dynasty, finds himself transported to the 21st century, where he meets Choi Heejin, an actress playing Queen Inhyun in a drama; their romance transcends time and space, as Boongdo navigates the dangers of his time and the peculiarities of the future, striving to stay with Hee-jin.
15. "The Scholar Who Walks the Night" (2015)
Set in a Joseon Dynasty full of vampires, a nobleman-turned-vampire, Kim Sungyeol, seeks to destroy Gwi, a powerful vampire controlling the dynasty from the shadows, with the help of a cross-dressing bookseller, Jo Yangsun, leading to a dangerous and passionate quest filled with political intrigue, love, and the battle for humanity.
16. "I Hear Your Voice" (2013)
Park Sooha, a boy with the supernatural ability to read minds, seeks to protect Jang Hyesung, a public defender who once saved him as a child; together, they solve cases and confront a killer from their past, challenging the boundaries of justice, revenge, and love.
17. "Faith" (also known as "The Great Doctor") (2012)
A modern-day plastic surgeon is kidnapped and taken back to the Goryeo period by a royal warrior to save the queen's life; amidst political upheaval, she and the warrior, who serves as the king's guard, form an unlikely alliance, facing challenges that test their loyalty, duty, and love across time.
18. "Live Up to Your Name" (2017)
A traditional Korean medicine doctor from the Joseon era time-travels to the present day, where he meets a modern-day doctor specializing in Western medicine; their clash of medical philosophies and practices leads to comedic situations, mutual respect, and a time-spanning romance that challenges their beliefs and lifestyles.
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