Must-watch college romance K-dramas to stir your heart

In the pursuit of brightening up those dreary days, there’s an array of remedies. While spa sessions and shopping escapades hold their charm, nothing quite compares to the comforting embrace of a heartwarming, swoon-inducing show. Enter the world of college romance K-dramas—a pocketful of delight brimming with cheesy dialogues and an adorable ensemble guaranteed to elevate your spirits. Let’s delve into a curated collection that promises to ignite that fluttery feeling within.

1. My ID Is Gangnam Beauty
Cast: Im so-hyang, Cha Eun-woo, Jo Woo-ri, Kwak Dong-yeon

Synopsis: A student, once bullied, undergoes plastic surgery and reconnects with a childhood acquaintance during her freshman year.

Streaming on: Netflix, Viu




2. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo
Cast: Lee Sung-kyung, Nam Joo-hyuk

Synopsis: Follow the journey of a collegiate weightlifter as she chases her dream of a gold medal while discovering love with her childhood friend.

Streaming on: Netflix, Viu, Viki




3. At A Distance, Spring Is Green
Cast: Park Ji-hoon, Kang Min-ah, Bae In-hyuk

Synopsis: Three university students, each with unique personalities, navigate the complexities of adulthood and love together.

Streaming on: iQIYI

4. Heartstrings
Cast: Park Shin-hye, Jung Yong-hwa

Synopsis: Witness the tale of a spirited traditional music prodigy captivated by a rock band vocalist after a live performance.

Streaming on: Viki

5. Nevertheless
Cast: Han So-hee, Song Kang, Chae Jong-hyeop

Synopsis: Two art classmates venture into a friends-with-benefits dynamic, unveiling a transformation in their perception of love and relationships.

Streaming on: Netflix




6. Go Back Couple
Cast: Son Ho-Jun, Jang Na-Ra

Synopsis: A married couple, on the brink of divorce, embarks on a journey back in time to relive their college sweetheart days.

Streaming on: Netflix, Viu, iQIYI




7. Cheese In The Trap
Cast: Park Hae-jin, Kim Go-eun, Seo Kang-joon, Lee Sung-kyung

Synopsis: Juggling studies and a part-time job, a diligent university student forms an unexpected bond with a deceptive fellow student.

Streaming on: iQIYI



8. Reply 1994
Cast: Go Ara, Jung Woo, Yoo Yeon-seok, Kim Sung-kyun, Son Ho-jun, Baro, Min Do-hee, Sung Dong-il, Lee Il-hwa

Synopsis: Six college students cohabit in a new boarding house in Seoul during the heyday of college basketball and Korea’s burgeoning hip-hop scene.

Streaming on: iQIYI



Step into the captivating world of these college romances, where youthful aspirations intertwine with the whims of love, and let the enchantment unfold before your eyes.