7 K-Dramas That Will Make Any Love Triangle Trope Fan Squeal With Joy

Of all the romantic tropes, the love triangle is probably the most popular. Nothing piques an audience's interest more than when one of the main characters (usually female) is torn between two worthy options in love and in life.

If you are a fan of the plot arc, here are seven K-dramas that are a must-watch for you.

Discovery of Romance (2014)

IMDb Rating: 7.1/10

Where to stream: Viki, Kocowa

This drama explores the question: What if you meet your ex when you are in a committed relationship with someone else and your ex wants you back? This is exactly what happens to Han Yeo-reum, and the journey of reevaluation and search for true love will keep viewers enthralled until the very last minute.

Reply 1994 (2015)

IMDb Rating: 7.7/10

Where to stream: Prime Video, Disney+ Viki, Tubi, iQIYI, WeTV

A love triangle serves as the source of the main mystery in this drama. The story jumps back and forth in time, showing six friends in their college years and the present, where they have a reunion. Until the finale, viewers try to figure out who became the protagonist's husband.

Don't Dare to Dream (2016)

IMDb Rating: 7.8/10

Where to stream: Netflix, Viki

The relationship between a weatherwoman and a news anchor on the same network is anything but smooth. They are professional rivals, but the chemistry between them is certainly palpable. The problem is that she is in a relationship with the perfect man and his best friend. As a bonus, the supporting characters are also in a love triangle.

True Beauty (2020)

IMDb Rating: 8.0/10

Where to stream: Prime Video, Viki

Lim Ju-kyung is a high school student who is considered pretty, but is afraid to show her face without makeup because she is sure people will think she is ugly. In a new school, Ju-kyung gets close to two popular boys who have a history of friendship and feud. But who will she end up with?

Start-Up (2020)

IMDb Rating: 8.0/10

Where to stream: Netflix, Prime Video

Start-Up mixes many genres. Set in a fictional Korean Silicon Valley, it stars a female protagonist trying to make it in the cutthroat high-tech industry. But it is also a compelling romance that will keep you guessing until the very end about who the protagonist will choose between her potential love interests.

Strong Girl Bong-soon (2017)

IMDb Rating: 8.2/10

Where to stream: Netflix, Viki, Disney+

Do Bong-soon is a girl born with superhuman strength. She has a crush on a police officer and tries to be as delicate and elegant as he likes girls to be. But when she becomes a bodyguard for a rich heir, he makes her think that being strong and a little awkward is not such a bad thing.

While You Were Sleeping (2017)

IMDb Rating: 8.3/10

Where to stream: Viki, Hulu, Kocowa

If you're looking for a healthy love triangle, this K-drama is certainly the one. Three young adults discover the ability to see terrible things that could happen in the future. They join forces to prevent them from happening, and romantic feelings are born.