If you’re feeling a little lonely and single, there’s nothing like a good K-drama to stir up those emotions. These dramas highlight the bittersweet beauty of relationships and the struggles of being alone, with touching love stories that are sure to hit close to home. Here are the top seven K-dramas to watch if you’re in the mood for some heart-tugging romance.

1. My Mister

In My Mister, Dong-hoon, a middle-aged man, is weighed down by life’s burdens and meets Ji-an, a young woman going through her own struggles. Their relationship starts from mutual understanding and slowly grows into something much deeper. This drama beautifully captures the feeling of loneliness and how two people can find solace in each other, even during their darkest times.

2. It’s Okay to Not Be Okay

This emotional rollercoaster follows Moon Gang-tae(Kim Soo-hyun), a psychiatric ward caregiver, and Ko Moon-young, a children’s book author dealing with a personality disorder. Their lives intertwine in a healing journey that also explores loneliness and emotional scars. This drama delves deep into the complexities of love and isolation, making you reflect on your own relationships and feelings.

3. Because This Is My First Life

In this drama, Nam Se-hee and Yoon Ji-ho agree to a contract marriage for practical reasons, like housing and financial stability. But as they navigate their personal desires and societal expectations, a unique companionship blossoms between them. This show is perfect for those who’ve ever struggled to find meaningful connections in a world of shallow relationships.

4. Something in the Rain

Jin-a, a woman in her 30s, finds herself in a slow-burn romance with Jun-hui, her best friend’s younger brother. The drama touches on the themes of age gaps, societal pressures, and the emotional vulnerability that comes with love. If you’ve ever felt the pain of past heartbreaks while searching for love, this one will hit close to home.

5. Thirty-Nine

This drama follows three best friends approaching their 40s as they navigate life’s ups and downs, from love and career struggles to health challenges. Their friendship is heartwarming, but each one also faces loneliness in their personal lives. This series will resonate with anyone feeling disconnected or single while watching the characters find their way through love and loss.

6. Lovestruck in the City

Told through interviews, Lovestruck in the City recounts the romantic pasts of different couples. Jae-won, an architect, searches for the woman he fell in love with over the summer while dealing with loneliness in the big city. The show’s storytelling will remind viewers of their own romantic memories and feelings of longing.

7. My Roommate is a Gumiho

In this fantasy romance, a college student, Lee Dam(HYERI), accidentally swallows a magical bead belonging to a gumiho (a nine-tailed fox). This unusual event forces her to live with Shin Woo-yeo, the gumiho. While the drama leans into its supernatural elements, the loneliness both characters feel as they search for connection adds depth to this otherwise light-hearted story.

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