In a world where everyone takes themselves too seriously, it is refreshing and entertaining to see a character who is a bit ridiculous and silly, slightly chaotic, kind of a flop, but in the sweetest and most endearing way.
If you are in search of such cute, goofy characters, here are seven K-dramas starring them.
Behind Your Touch (2023)
IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
Where to stream: Netflix
Bong Ye-bun is an amusing small-town veterinarian with psychometric powers. She can see people's pasts just by touching them. When a series of mysterious murders start happening in town, Ye-bun must team up with a big-city detective to solve them.
Into the Ring (2020)
IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
Where to stream: Prime Video, Viki
Koo Se-Ra comes from a poor background, but she has a bright personality and intelligence that help her become a relentless, justice-seeking public servant who is not afraid to try something new and stand up for what she believes in.
True Beauty (2020)
IMDb Rating: 8.0/10
Where to stream: Viki
Lim Ju-kyung is an awkward and clumsy high school student who has been bullied for her 'ugly' appearance her entire life. When she transfers to a new school, Ju-kyung uses her makeup skills to become one of the most popular students. But she slowly realizes that it is not makeup that makes a person beautiful.
A Good Day to Be a Dog (2023)
IMDb Rating: 8.0/10
Where to stream: Viki
Han Hae-na is a goofy high school teacher who is cursed to turn into a dog every time she kisses. One day she accidentally kisses a colleague, and now he is the only one who can break the curse. But there's a catch. He is afraid of dogs.
My Love from the Star (2013)
IMDb Rating: 8.2/10
Where to stream: Prime Video, Viki
Cheon Song-yi is an over-the-top famous actress who can't take a break from crazy and unpredictable situations. Her chaotic personality is the exact opposite of her next door neighbor, who happens to be an immortal alien living on Earth for the past 400 years.
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo (2016)
IMDb Rating: 8.3/10
Where to stream: Prime Video, Viki
Kim Bok-joo is a goofy, sometimes ridiculous, but always charming and adorable young athlete who has a crush on her best friend's brother. When she goes on a mission to seduce him, all of Bok-joo's quirks and twists fit perfectly into the story.
Mr. Queen (2020)
IMDb Rating: 8.6/10
Where to stream: Netflix, Viki
Mr. Queen is a wild card when it comes to its protagonist. Kim So-yong is the queen of Joseon who has the soul of a 21st century male chef trapped in her body. It is exciting to watch how the man tries to get comfortable in the woman's body and how their personalities overlap to become one slightly ridiculous but always cute person.