Have you ever watched a Korean drama and found yourself screaming, “Why didn’t she choose him?!”? Then you’re not alone. There’s something irresistible and compelling about love triangles in Korean dramas that sometimes leave us devastated by the character’s choices. Whether it’s childhood friends competing for the same love or fate tying three hearts together, this kind of romance takes us emotional rollercoaster while making the storytelling more compelling and keeping us attached to the story. Discover these enchanting romantic Korean dramas with iconic love triangles here!
Must-Watch Korean Dramas with Iconic Love Triangles
Romantic Korean dramas with plot twists that captivate viewers, like a well-crafted love triangle, prove that sometimes three hearts are better than two when finding true love. The burning jealousy, heartfelt sacrifices, and beautiful, messy turmoil leave viewers torn between rooting for the lead or the second lead, making these stories irresistible.
We’ve curated the most addictive K-drama series where love triangles steal the spotlight. Whether you’re ‘Team Lead’ or ‘Team Second Lead,’ these dramas will have you questioning loyalty, destiny, and why the perfect couple never seems to win. Ready to take your pick?
1. “Reply 1988” (“응답하라 1988”) – 2015
Kim Jung Hwan (Ryu Jun Yeol) – Sung Deok Sun (Lee Hyeri) – Choi Tae (Park Bo Gum).
2. “Itaewon Class” (“이태원 클라쓰”) – 2020
Jo Yi Seo (Kim Da Mi) – Park Sae Ro Yi (Park Seo Joon) – Oh Soo Ah (Kwon Na Ra).
3. “Start-Up”
Nam Do San (Nam Joo Hyuk) – Seo Dal Mi (Bae Suzy) – Han Ji Pyeong (Kim Seon Ho).
4. “Lovely Runner” (“선재 업고 튀어”) – 2024
Ryu Seon Jae (Byeon Woo Seok) – Im Sol (Kim Hye Yoon) – Kim Tae Song (Song Geon Hee).
5. “Our Beloved Summer” (“그해 우리는”) – 2022
Choi Woong (Choi Woo Shik) – Kook Yeon Soo (Kim Da Mi) – Kim Ji Ung (Kim Sung Cheol).
6. “The Heirs” (“상속자들”) – 2013
Kim Tan (Lee Minho) – Cha Eun Sang (Park Shin Hye) – Choi Yeong Do (Kim Woo Bin).
7. “True Beauty” (“여신강림”) – 2020
Lee Soo Ho (Cha Eun Woo) – Lim Joo Kyung (Moon Ga Young) – Han Seo Joon (Hwang In Youp).
8. “Hometown Cha Cha Cha” (“갯마을 차차차”) – 2021
Hong Doo Shik (Kim Seon Ho) – Yoon Hye Jin (Shin Min Ah) – Ji Sung Hyun (Lee Sang Yi).
9. “My Roommate is A Gumiho” (“간 떨어지는 동거”) – 2021
Shin Woo Yeo (Jang Ki Young) – Lee Dam (Lee Hyeri) – Gye Sun Woo (Bae In Hyuk).
10. “Nevertheless” (“알고있지만”) – 2021
Park Jae Eon (Song Kang) – Yoo Na Bi (Han So Hee) – Yang Dong Hyuk (Chae Jong Hyeop)
11. “Dear Hongrang” (“탄금”) – 2025
Hongrang (Lee Jae Wook) – Jae Yi(Jo Bo Ah) – Moo Jin (Jung Ga Ram);
12. “Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo” (“힘쎈여자 도봉순”) – 2016
Wang So (Lee Joon Gi) – Ko Ha Jin / Hae Su (IU) – Wang Wook (Kang Ha Neul).
13. “Alchemy of Souls” (“환혼”) – 2022
Jang Uk (Lee Jae Wook) – Mu Deok (Jung So Min) – Seo Yul (Hwang Min Hyun).
14. “Boys Over Flowers” – 2009
Goo Joon Pyo (Lee Minho) – Geum Ja Di (Gu Hye Seon) – Yoon Ji Hoo (Kim Hyun Jong).
15. “Extraordinary You” (“어쩌다 발견한 하루”) – 2019
Ha Ru (Rowoon) – Eun Dan Oh (Kim Hye Yoon) – Baek Gyeong (Lee Jae Wook).
That’s a wrap! From heart-fluttering to heart-wrenching drama, these love triangles took us on a wild rollercoaster ride. Which one stole your heart? Please share your thoughts in the comments below!
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