While romance is undoubtedly the most popular theme on South Korean television, you usually have to wait 8-9 episodes before the main couple even shares a kiss, not to mention more intense make-out sessions.
This makes K-dramas suitable for a wide range of viewers, but also robs fans of the opportunity to see passionate encounters between beloved characters.
If you are in the mood for some adult stories, here are seven K-dramas that break the usual taboo and feature at least some steamy scenes.
Nevertheless (2021)
IMDb Rating: 7.1/10
Where to stream: Netflix
The drama follows an unlikely romance between two classmates who don't believe in love and shy away from the idea of a relationship. But when the two begin to fall for each other, viewers are treated to a beautifully crafted naughty moment that is part of the female lead's sex fantasy.
Hit the Spot (2022)
IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
Where to stream: Viki
The NC-17 rating allows the show, also known as Fanta G Spot, to explore the theme of sex. Its protagonist is a girl who has been in a long, passionless relationship and suddenly finds herself hosting a sex advice podcast with her friend. It allows the protagonist to open up to new ideas and begin to explore her own body, giving us some graphic scenes, including full frontal nudity.
Eve (2022)
IMDb Rating: 7.4/10
Where to stream: Prime Video, Viki, Viu
The lovemaking scene in the very first episode of the drama helps to establish its protagonist, Lee La-el, as a passionate woman who likes to take risks. As a result, viewers are led to believe that La-el will stop at nothing to make a plan for the avenging of her father's death work.
Lovestruck in the City (2020)
IMDb Rating: 7.6/10
Where to stream: Netflix
The drama has a unique format: a docudrama interview with six people talking about their dating lives. The lead couples all have palpable chemistry, and while there are no real nude moments, some mildly sexy scenes provide plenty of spice to drool over.
Suspicious Partner (2017)
IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
Where to stream: Netflix, Prime Video, Viki, Kocowa, Roku
In addition to depicting a murder mystery that the two prosecutors investigate and become personally involved in, Suspicious Partner features a chemistry-filled relationship and literally one of the best bed scenes K-dramaland has to offer.
My Name (2021)
IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
Where to stream: Netflix
While My Name is primarily a story of revenge, as the arc of Yoon Ji-woo's mission to avenge her father's death unfolds, viewers are treated to a very hot scene between the protagonist and her police partner.
The World of the Married (2020)
IMDb Rating: 8.0/10
Where to stream: Netflix
As the story of the drama revolves around the married life of a revered family doctor, infidelity and revenge, it is not afraid to show explicit scenes from the very pilot. Without a doubt, one of the most frank K-dramas out there.