With romantic heartbreakers like ‘Queen of Tears’ and ‘Lovely Runner’ pulling you through emotional rollercoasters, and psychological thrillers like ‘The 8 Show’ and ‘The Killer Paradox’ keeping you on the edge of your seat, sometimes a good, relaxing Korean drama that keeps you smiling throughout is what you need. Romantic comedies are growing harder to find, and even the most popular Korean romantic comedies right now are classics from 2018.

From iconic rom-coms like ‘What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim' to the trending ‘Miss Night and Day’, here are the top 7 romantic-comedy Korean dramas you must watch in 2024!

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Miss Night and Day

‘Miss Night and Day’ has been destroying international charts and soaring in viewership ratings since its first episode was released on July 15, 2024. Peaking at 9% in Seoul and 8.3% nationwide, ‘Miss Night and Day’ is no doubt the most popular Korean drama of July 2024, and a must-watch romantic comedy this year. When Lee Mi-Jin (acted by Jung Eun-Ji) wakes up as a 50-year-old by day and her original 20-year-old self at night, she uses this opportunity to land the job she's always wanted. With romance and a hilarious premise involved, ‘Miss Night and Day’ will not disappoint you and will keep you laughing throughout.

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What's Wrong With Secretary Kim

Park Seo-Joon and Park Min-Young star together, making the drama an immediate must-watch. Kim Mi-so (played by Park Min-Young) is the secretary for Lee Young-Joon (Park Seo-Joon), and their roles and routines together have been set for years. However, when Kim Mi-so decides to quit her job as a secretary, Lee Young-Joon tries various ways to change her mind, going to the extreme. With a long-lost brother, a mysterious background, and a jealous love triangle involved, ‘What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim' is one of the most iconic romantic comedies of the century.

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Fight For My Way

Park Seo-Joon returns again with the star of the most popular drama of 2024 ('Queen of Tears'!), Kim Ji-Won. Although the drama was released in 2017, viewers will enjoy the warm and cute version of the cold Hong Hae-In from ‘Queen of Tears’, as one of Kim Ji-Won's most iconic roles. Ko Dong-Man (played by Park Seo-Joon) is a former famous martial arts player who used to be famous but fell off.

He falls in love with Choi Ae-Ra (Kim Ji-Won), his long-time best friend. As the drama follows the two struggling through life, you'll be guaranteed tears of laughter with their chemistry and hilarious scenes.

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True Beauty

‘True Beauty’ is one of the best, most popular Korean dramas out there. Perhaps one of the most classic schoolgirl K-dramas in the world, ‘True Beauty’ highlights Cha Eun-Woo and Moon Ga-Young, both with stunning visuals and hilarious interactions. Lim Ju-Kyung (played by Moon Ga-Young) is ugly and bullied severely at her old school.

When she transfers to a new school, she uses this chance to change her entire appearance with makeup and create a new identity. When the two most popular boys in the school begin to fall in love with her, her identity is jeopardized. This drama will keep you laughing throughout with Ju-Kyung's antics to keep her identity safe as she through love triangles and jealous friends.

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King the Land

The most underrated romantic comedy out there is probably ‘King the Land’. With excellent acting skills and an entertaining duo found in Lee Jun-Ho and Im Yoon-Ah, ‘King the Land’ is both comedically genius and heartracingly romantic. Cheon Sa-Rang (played by Im Yoon-Ah) is a hotel waitress who is taught to always smile and be polite to guests.

Despite not graduating college, Sa-Rang is excellent in everything she does and quickly rises to the top. She then catches the attention of Goo-Won, the son of the hotel's owner. As Sa-Rang and Goo-Won fight, they inevitably fall in love. As ‘King the Land’ intertwines three love stories, envious co-workers, and a mysterious past, you'll undoubtedly be kept entertained and hooked from the beginning to the end.

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Business Proposal

‘Business Proposal’ owns arguably the best comedy duo in recent television. Kim Se-Jeong and Ahn Hyo-Seop act spectacularly, bringing to life a drama that would seem cliche at first.

When Shin Ha-Ri (played by Kim Se-Jeong), covering for her friend, shows up on a blind date to scare away her friend's suitor, the circumstance quickly escalates when she realizes that the man she is meeting is the CEO of her company. With a romantic subplot in Ha-Ri's best friend, family trouble, and hilarious co-worker scenes, ‘Business Proposal’ is funny, romantic, and everything you need to relax and take a break from life.

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Her Private Life

Park Min-Young is perhaps the queen of romantic comedy Korean dramas at this point, after her role in ‘What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim', and now this hilarious comedy ‘Her Private Life’. This drama follows a woman who leads a double life, first as a museum curator who is polite and respectful, and second as a crazed fanatic chasing after her K-pop idol Cha Si-An. As her lives collide and the museum director, the handsome Ryan Gold (played by Kim Jae-Wok) finds out, her life comes crashing down and love is in the air.

Romantic comedies are hard to come by these days but these ones still stand the test of time. Their invincible and spectacular cast, reinforced by an interesting and inherently comedic plot make these dramas one of the best rom-com K-dramas of all time. There's one thing for sure – if you haven't watched any of the dramas listed above, you should definitely watch it right now. If you have any recommendations not listed in this article, please comment their names below!