5 Cinderella-Like Series To Binge If You Miss ‘A Business Proposal’: ‘What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim,’ ‘The Heirs,’ More
Who loves classic Cinderella-like romantic dramas, where a poor girl meets a rich guy and they fall in love, and live happily ever after? South Korean television simply has its own rack of amazing romantic comedies to binge!
If you miss Ahn Hyo Seop, Kim Sejeong, Kim Min Gyu and Seol In Ah, and their fairy tale-like romance, then here are five fantastic dramas to enjoy!
1. 'Because This Is My First Life'
Starring Jung So Min and Lee Min Ki, "Because This Is My First Life" depicts the romantic love story between a house-poor man and a homeless woman who become housemates in times of desperation.
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'Because This Is My First Life' Poster
Although it may sound cliche, the story reflects the problems that young people face today. It also shows the struggles newly wedded couples encounter.
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The drama delivers a heart-fluttering watching experience. Check it out on Netflix!
2. 'Love In the Moonlight'
Disguised as a man, Hong Ra On (Kim Yoo Jung) counsels other men on dating.
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Due to a love letter she wrote for a client, she meets Crown Prince Lee Yeong (Park Bo Gum). The two are unaware of each other's identities, yet still expressed their interests for one another.
"Love In the Moonlight" is a historical rom-com drama that gets anyone's ticklish sides. It can also be enjoyed by everyone in the family! Don't miss it on Netflix and Viu!
3. 'What's Wrong With Secretary Kim'
"What's Wrong With Secretary Kim" is set in the highly loved office romance setting starring top stars Park Min Young and Park Seo Joon.
It depicts the modern-day Cinderella story of the narcissistic vice president of the company and the capable and patient secretary for nine years.
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When Kim Mi So (Park Min Young) leaves the company to start a life focused on herself, a hilarious misunderstanding between her and Lee Young Joon (Park Seo Joon) ensues.
After nine years of their strictly-workplace relationship, can it now develop into something more? Check it out now on Netflix!
4. 'Fated to Love You'
Like the popular "A Business Proposal," Jang Na Ra and Jang Hyuk's "Fated to Love You" tackles the story of an ordinary, unappealing girl whose boring life turns upside down when an unknown rich man comes knowing on her door, ready to be her baby's father.
'Fated to Love You'
Through this unexpected situation, her life becomes spicier, transforming her into an attractive, charming lady.
"Fated to Love You" is available on Netflix with English subtitles!
5. 'The Heirs'
The widely popular coming-of-age drama "The Heirs" starring Lee Min Ho, Park Shin Hye, Kim Woo Bin, Kang Ha Neul, Krystal, Park Hyung Sik and more is the staple of the Cinderella trope.
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Kim Tan (Lee Min Ho), an heir to the prestigious conglomerate group, meets Cha Eun Sang (Park Shin Hye), a poor woman whom he takes interest in.
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As he falls for her, Kim Tan realizes that she's the daughter of his family's housekeeper. When Kim Tan is forced to marry his father's friend's daughter, his heart is torn between love and family.
Watch "The Heirs" now on Netflix!
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Written by Elijah Mully.
