7 Healing K-Dramas That Will Help You Believe In Love Again

Breakups can be really tough and rug-pulling. People usually need time (lots of it) to heal a broken heart and open themselves up to a new relationship.

This may come as a surprise, but on this difficult journey, wholesome romantic shows serve as a great way to escape from dark thoughts and even as a form of therapy. There's nothing like a lighthearted romcom with sweet, lovable leads, visible chemistry and a happy ending to make you believe in love again.

Whether you're going through a rough patch or just want a fluffy romance to immerse yourself in, here are seven K-dramas that are just perfect. Be sure, these love stories are happy ones.

A Piece of Your Mind (2020)

IMDb Rating: 7.3/10

Where to stream: Viki

The love story between a kind AI programmer and a positive and bright classical recording engineer was created for a healing watch. The colors, the characters, the music, and especially the slow-paced relationship all guarantee an enjoyable escapist binge.

Touch Your Heart (2019)

IMDb Rating: 7.6/10

Where to stream: Prime Video, Viki

The protagonist is a former top star who has lost her popularity due to a scandal and is now determined to do whatever it takes to get back in the spotlight, even working as a secretary for a tough, cold lawyer in order to gain experience for her next breakout role.

Shooting Stars (2022)

IMDb Rating: 7.6/10

Where to stream: Netflix, Viki

The male lead is a top Korean actor who seems distant and rude at first, but turns out to be one of the cutest characters in K-dramaland as his love-hate romance with his PR manager develops. On top of that, there are a few other irresistible couples to root for.

Romance Is a Bonus Book (2019)

IMDb Rating: 8.0/10

Where to stream: Netflix

This series takes the friends-to-lovers and second-chance tropes to another level with the story of a woman in her 30s whose life seems to be in shambles after her husband cheats on her and then divorces her. She doesn't give up and reconnects with her former best friend, who helps her find a new job and turns out to be the perfect match.

Business Proposal (2022)

IMDb Rating: 8.1/10

Where to stream: Netflix

A girl agrees to go on a blind date instead of her best friend in order to scare off a potential suitor. But things don't go as planned. The man turns out to be the lead's boss, and he is determined to make this family-imposed date his last. Even if it means a fake relationship.

Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo (2016)

IMDb Rating: 8.3/10

Where to stream: Prime Video, Viki

This is a college romance with an adorably goofy female lead, a weightlifting prodigy with a crush on her best friend's brother. While her friend initially wants to help her win his brother's affection, he later realizes that he himself is in love with the girl.

Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021)

IMDb Rating: 8.4/10

Where to stream: Netflix

This K-drama is therapeutic on many levels. First, it's about a professional woman who changes her life in a heartbeat and goes to live in an idyllic seaside town. Second, it has a comforting, tight-knit community. And finally, there is a healthy, mature, slow-building romance with a man with a heart of gold.