What do you think about “age is just a number”? Well, Korean dramas have proven that age differences don’t matter, as many K-dramas feature compelling male and female leads with significant age gaps. Despite the gap, these Korean drama actors and actresses showcase incredible chemistry through their performances, making their characters and storylines even more captivating. Discover the most compelling age-gap couples in Korean dramas below!
Korean Drama Couples with Big Age Gaps and Unforgettable Chemistry
1. “Heavenly Ever After” (“천국보다 아름다운”) — 2025
- Kim Hye Ja: October 25, 1941
- Son Suk Ku: February 7, 1983
- Age Gap: 41 years
2. “Prime Minister and I” (“총리와 나”) — 2014
- Im Yoon Ah: May 30, 1990
- Lee Bum Soo: January 3, 1970
- Age Gap: 20 years
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3. “Mr. Sunshine” (“미스터 션샤인”) — 2018
- Kim Tae Ri: April 24, 1990
- Lee Byung Hun: July 12, 1970
- Age Gap: 20 years
4. “Doctor John” (“의사 요한”) — 2019
- Lee Se Young: December 20, 1992
- Ji Sung: February 27, 1977
- Age Gap: 20 years
5. “Witch’s Romance” (“마녀의 연애”) — 2014
- Uhm Jung Hwa: August 17, 1969
- Park Seo Jun: December 16, 1988
- Age Gap: 19 years
6. “Secret Love Affair” (“밀회”) — 2014
- Kim Hee Ae: April 23, 1967
- Yoo Ah In: October 6, 1986
- Age Gap: 19
7. “My Mister” (“나의 아저씨”) — 2018
- IU: May 16, 1993
- Lee Sung Kyun: March 2, 1975 – December 27, 2023
- Age Gap: 18 years
8. “Marriage Contract” (“결혼계약”) — 2016
- Uee: April 9, 1988
- Lee Seo Jjin: January 30, 1971
- Age Gap: 17 years
9. “18 Again” (“18 어게인”) — 2020
- Kim Ha Neul: February 21, 1978
- Lee Do Hyun: April 11, 1995
- Age Gap: 17 years
10. “Dong Yi” (“동이”) — 2010
- Han Hyo Joo: February 22, 1987
- Ji Jin Hee: June 24, 1971
- Age Gap: 16 years
11. “The Glory” (“더 글로리”) — 2022
- Song Hye Kyo: November 22, 1981
- Lee Do Hyun: April 11, 1995
- Age Gap: 14 years
12. “The Light in Your Eyes” (“눈이 부시게”) — 2019
- Kim Hye Ja: October 25, 1941
- Han Ji Min: November 5, 1982
- Nam Joo Hyuk: February 22, 1994
- Age Gap: 53 (Kim Hye Ja x Nam Joo Hyuk), 13 years (Han Ji Min x Nam Joo Hyuk)
13. “Find Me in Your Memory” (“그 남자의 기억법”) — 2020
- Moon Ka Young: July 10, 1996
- Kim Dong Wook: July 29, 1983
- Age Gap: 13 years
14. “EVE” (“이브”) — 2022
- Seo Yea Ji: April 6, 1990
- Park Byung Eun: July 14, 1977
- Age Gap: 13 years
15. “My Dearest” (“연인”) — 2023
- Ahn Eun Jin: May 9, 1991
- Namkoong Min: March 12, 1978
- Age Gap: 13 years
16. “Backstreet Rookie” (“편의점 샛별이”) — 2020
- Kim You Jung: September 22, 1999
- Ji Chang Wook: July 5, 1987
- Age Gap: 12 years
17. “Tell Me That You Love Me” (“사랑한다고 말해줘”) — 2023
- Shin Hyun Bin: April 10, 1986
- Jung Woo Sung: April 22, 1973
- Age Gap: 13 years
18. “The First Responders” (“소방서 옆 경찰서”) — 2022 & 2023
- Gong Seung Yeon: February 27, 1993
- Kim Ra Won: March 19, 1981
- Age Gap: 12 years
19. “The Interest of Love” (“사랑의 이해”) — 2023
- Moon Ka Young: July 10, 1996
- Yoo Yeon Seok: April 11, 1984
- Age Gap: 12 years
20. “Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo” (“달의 연인 – 보보경심 려”) — 2016
- IU: May 16, 1993
- Lee Joon Gi: April 17, 1982
- Age Gap: 11 years
21. “Goblin” (“도깨비”) — (2016)
- Kim Go Eun: July 2, 1991
- Gong Yoo: July 10, 1979
- Age Gap: 11 years
22. “Bring it On, Ghost!” (“싸우자귀신아”) — 2016
- Kim So Hyun: June, 1999
- Ok Taec Yeon: December 27, 1988
- Age Gap: 11 years
23. “Faith” (“신의”) — 2012
- Kim Hee Sun: June 11, 1977
- Lee Min Ho: June 22, 1987
- Age Gap: 10 years
24. “When the Phone Rings” (“지금 거신 전화는”) — 2024
- Chae Soo Bin: July 10, 1994
- Yoo Yeon Seok: April 11, 1984
- Age Gap: 10 years
25. “Somebody” (“썸바디”) — 2022
- Kang Hae Lim: April 1, 1996
- Kim Young Kwang: January 11, 1987
- Age Gap: 9 years
Which one is your favorite? Do you know any other Korean drama couples with significant age gaps? Please share with us in the comments!
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