If there's one romantic trope that proves change is possible at any age, it's the second chance at love. When relationships fail, but the protagonists don't give up and dig deep into themselves to understand why it happened and do better the second time around, it feels like hope.
If you are a fan of stories where exes find their way back to each other, here are seven K-dramas recommended by dedicated fans of the genre.
Emergency Couple (2014)
IMDb rating: 7.4/10
Where to stream: Prime Video, Viki, Tubi, iQIYI
Oh Chang-min and Oh Jin-hee got married while they were still in medical school. But Chang-min's family couldn't accept his new wife, so they cut him off financially, leading to money struggles, fights, and divorce. Years later, the exes have finished their training and end up as interns at the same hospital.
My Wife's Having an Affair This Week (2016)
IMDb rating: 7.4/10
Where to stream: Disney+, Viki
Do Hyun-woo is married to his college sweetheart and believes they have a happy marriage, until he discovers evidence that his wife is having an affair. Desperate to save his family, Hyun-woo analyzes his relationship and realizes that he may not have been the ideal husband.
Cunning Single Lady (2014)
IMDb rating: 7.5/10
Where to stream: Prime Video, Netflix, Viki, Kocowa
Na Ae-ra and Cha Jung-woo divorced a few years ago after Ae-ra got tired of being the sole breadwinner while her husband tried and failed to start a business. Now Ae-ra discovers that her ex has become successful and rich while she is still paying his debts from the past. Frustrated, she decides to take revenge.
Familiar Wife (2018)
IMDb rating: 7.6/10
Where to stream: Disney+, Netflix, Viki, Kocowa, iQIYI, WeTV
Cha Joo-hyuk is a bank employee who has been married for five years. Due to financial problems and constant bickering, he and his wife can no longer enjoy each other's company. A magical event changes everything and Joo-hyuk finds himself on a completely different path, without a wife and problems. But will he be able to enjoy this new life?
Go Back Couple (2017)
IMDb rating: 8.2/10
Where to stream: Netflix, Viki, Kocowa, iQIYI
Choi Ban-do and Ma Jin-joo got married at a young age. Now they are both 38, unhappy and hate each other. Ban-do is a breadwinner, burdened by his job. Jin-joo is a housewife who feels abandoned in her home. Suddenly, they are transported back in time to their 20-year-old selves and given a chance to start over.
18 Again (2020)
IMDb rating: 8.2/10
Where to stream: Prime Video, Netflix, Viki
As he approaches 40, Hong Dae-young's life is falling apart. His longtime wife is filing for divorce, and his twin kids are ignoring him. Wishing he could change everything, Dae-young magically transforms into his 18-year-old self and enrolls in his children's school to be closer to them.
Our Beloved Summer (2021)
IMDb rating: 8.2/10
Where to stream: Netflix, Viki, Wavve
Choi Ung and Kook Yeon-soo are almost 30 and have shaken off the romantic past they once shared, but lost due to a serious conflict. However, a documentary they made in high school suddenly goes viral and the two must reunite and face the cameras together again. It turns out that the old flame has not gone away.