6 K-Drama Rom-Coms with a Thrilling Twist & Suspense

13 Sep 2025, 08:13 PM IST
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Rom-coms bring comfort, but when mystery or suspense is added, they become addictive. These K-dramas perfectly balance swoon-worthy love with edge-of-the-seat drama:

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Lovely Runner (Netflix)

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A time-slip romance where Im Sol (Kim Hye Yoon) travels back to save her idol Ryu Sun Jae (Byeon Woo Seok). Sweet romance meets danger across timelines, creating an unforgettable couple.

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When the Camellia Blooms (Netflix)

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Gong Hyo Jin plays Dong Baek, a single mom who finds love with a kind policeman (Kang Ha Neul). Their tender story unfolds against the chilling backdrop of a lurking serial killer.

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While You Were Sleeping (Viki)

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Suzy stars as a reporter who dreams of tragedies. Alongside rookie prosecutor Jae Chan (Lee Jong Suk) and police officer Woo Tak (Jung Hae In), she tries to prevent disasters. Fantasy, romance, and courtroom thrills blend seamlessly.

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Crash Course in Romance (Netflix)

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A banchan shop owner (Jeon Do Yeon) and a star math instructor (Jung Kyung Ho) find love in unexpected ways. Just as romance blooms, a dark mystery involving students shakes their world.

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My Lovely Liar (Viki)

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Kim So Hyun plays a woman who can hear lies—until she meets composer Do Ha (Hwang Minhyun), whose silence hides a murder mystery. Romance and trust are tested.

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Behind Your Touch (Netflix)

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Han Ji Min’s quirky vet gains psychic powers and teams up with detective Lee Min Ki. Their comic antics turn serious as brutal murders strike their small town.