7 Romantic K-Dramas Where The Lead Pair Are From Different Worlds
Showmaking's oldest but always thrilling trope.
The unlikely romance between two people from different backgrounds, countries, social groups, time periods, or literal worlds is probably the oldest, most classic trope in K-dramaland. And there's a reason for that.
No matter how many times we watch such love stories, they always turn out to be an exciting viewing experience. The journey to love through all the obstacles allows for a drama-filled story, great character growth, and lots of emotions for viewers.
Here are seven examples of such stories from South Korean television. Enjoy.
My Love from the Star (2013)
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She is a famous actress and social media influencer with family issues. He's an alien who has lived on Earth for 400 years and can't wait to return to his home planet, which is supposed to happen soon. But when they meet, all plans go sideways.
W: Two Worlds (2016)
She is a surgeon in the real world. He is a super-rich CEO in the webtoon world drawn by her father. When her father goes missing, the female lead reads the manhwa he is working on and is suddenly pulled into it.
Tale of the Nine Tailed (2020)
She is a smart and fierce television producer who investigates urban legends. He is a nine-tailed fox who was once a powerful mountain god and now serves in the Afterlife Immigration Office, which eradicates supernatural beings that threaten the mortal world. When they meet by chance, she finds a memory of him in her mind.
Encounter (2018-2019)
She's an older woman, political royalty and divorcee who is the CEO of a luxurious hotel in Seoul. He's a recent college graduate and an average guy from an average family. When they meet on a trip to Cuba, the sparks fly and a slow and character-driven romance begins.
Touch Your Heart (2019)
She is a former top actress who lost her fame due to a scandal. To restore her reputation and career, she needs to land a big role. In order to do so, she has to gain experience in the field of law and takes a job as the secretary of a workaholic elite lawyer.
Crash Landing on You (2019)
She is a rich South Korean heiress and a successful businesswoman. He is a captain in the North Korean army and part of the elite. When she crashes while paragliding on his side of the border, he finds her and is persuaded to help her return home.
Shopping King Louie (2016)
He is the only heir to a chaebol chairman who is used to buying beautiful, expensive things when he feels down or lonely. She is a poor country bumpkin who buys only the bare necessities. When he loses his memory, she helps him survive in the world without money.