7 K-Dramas With Steamy Romance Between Male & Female Leads: ‘Lovestruck in the City,’ ‘Her Private Life,’ More!

K-dramas have become one of the most consumed contents on different online platforms. They have become a widespread sensation that is increasing in popularity around the world. Even though they contain some of the tropes, the storyline featuring its talented cast makes every series exciting and entertaining to watch.

In particular, the romantic relationships that evolve in the series these days experience different struggles and setbacks, however, those challenges don't take away from the passion that the couple showcase throughout their story in the dramas. 

If you are looking for Korean dramas with a steamy romance between the male and female leads, these are seven recommended shows for you.

1. 'Lovestruck in the City'

Short but impactful drama indeed. This follows the real love stories of young people living in the city including architect Park Jae Won (Ji Chang Wook) who takes a vacation to the beach and meets a freelance marketer Lee Eun Oh (Kim Ji Won). She is a free-spirited woman who captures his heart.

2. 'Business Proposal'

Starring Kim Sejeong and Ahn Hyo Seop, this romantic-comedy drama tells the story of Shin Ha Ri, an employee who accepts to go on a blind date in place of her friend. However, she finds out that her date is actually her boss. 

3. 'Her Private Life'

Many K-drama and K-pop fans can relate to the character of Park Min Young in this series. This showcases some intense scenes surrounding abandonment and resentment. However, the said problems don't take away from the romantic tension between the leads Sung Deok Im (Park Mi Young) and Ryan Gold (Kim Jae Wook).

Through a form of contract relationship, the two grow close over time. After they get busted, Ryan wants to make their fake relationship turn real. During their confession, the two shared a passionate kiss that Ryan won't allow anyone to interrupt them.

4. 'It's Okay To Not Be Okay' 

Moon Gang Tae (Kim Soo Hyun) meets the anti-social children's book author, Ko Moon Young (Seo Ye Ji). As time passes by, they start to get to know each other, fall in love, and realize that their past traumas overlap in ways they never imagined. 

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This 2020 drama is a masterpiece and talks about important lessons and values in life. Plus, the chemistry between all the characters makes the series worth watching. 

5. 'Nevertheless'

Depicts the story of two singles who have trouble being in relationships and don't believe in love. Park Jae Eon (Song Kang) is known as a flirt who's not into being in a committed relationship and Yu Na Bi (Han So Hee) is disillusioned with love and no longer believes in it.

Unexpectedly, they decide to enter into a relationship. As they explore this friends-with-benefits relationship, they start to fall in love and change their perspective on love.

6. 'What's Wrong With Secretary Kim'

When the perfectionist vice-chairman of a major corporation, Lee Young Joon (Park Seo Joon), learns that his good secretary Kim Mi So (Park Min Young) is resigning after years of service, he decides to do whatever it takes to stop her. 

But as he tries to find out every solution to make Kim stay, they start to fall in love and heal each other from their past traumas.

7. 'Something in the Rain'

Jin Ah (Son Ye Jin) is a successful and single career woman who begins to fall in love with her best friend's younger brother. They immediately establish a deep connection while getting to know each other after so many years and navigating their age gap. 

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Shai Collins wrote this.