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Rom-coms were supposed to go off-market with the slow-paced holiday season far gone, but the South Korean slate of Netflix productions thinks otherwise, and thanks to Boyfriend on Demand, now, we do too.

If you just finished Boyfriend on Demand, the hit romantic comedy series starring Jisoo and Seo In-guk, only to struggle with a bigger appetite craving for titles of similar pedigree featuring famous Korean stars and charming love stories, you’re in luck because we’re ready to let you in on our secret follow-up watchlist.

While, of course, they may vary in premise and may not always tackle the idea of love in an era of technology, each entry is designed to fulfil at least one of your longings. Be patient with it.

So, in case you’re tired of scrolling through the service and rerouting at nothing convincing enough, here are five must-watch K-dramas on Netflix if you loved Boyfriend on Demand.

Five K-dramas to stream on Netflix if you loved Boyfriend on Demand

Business Proposal (Park Seon-ho, 2022)

Based on HaeHwa’s web novel of the same name, Business Proposal is undoubtedly one of the most popular romantic comedy series from the South Korean slate of productions streaming on Netflix. This hilarious workplace rom-com stars Ahn Hyo-seop, Kim Se-jeong, Kim Min-kyu, and Seol In-ah in the lead roles, telling the story of Shin Ha-ri, an office employee who agrees to go on a blind date instead of her friend, only to discover that the date is none other than her boss, Kang Tae-moo.

Although Ha-ri pretended to be her friend just to scare off the date, tired of his grandfather arranging blind dates as well, Tae-moo proposes a fake relationship with Ha-ri to prevent him from doing so. Business Proposal gets all the more interesting when Ha-ri has to keep up with her fake identity at work as Tae-moo slowly falls for her, placing the show in the classic boss-employee romance trope. So, if you love some workplace quirks besides uncalled-for politics, go for it!

Genie, Make a Wish (Ahn Gil-ho, 2025)

Genie, Make a Wish is a fantasy romantic comedy series, currently streaming on Netflix, with quite a unique premise that brings together an age-old fairytale trope in a modern setting. The South Korean series follows a genie named Iblis who was imprisoned in a past life because of the actions of a woman named Ka-young, and now is set free from his lamp, although accidentally, after 983 years.

In the present life, Ka-young is born a psychopath, whose life unfolds under the strict supervision of her grandmother. While she struggles to navigate the complications of her emotional problems, Iblis enters her life, changing it once and for all. Although it feels like a love story too good and a 100% bizarre to be true, what Ka-young doesn’t know is that Iblis is seeking her soul to reincarnate and ultimately to exact revenge against her for her past deeds.

Run On (Lee Jae-hoon, 2020-2021)

Starring South Korean singers Yim Si-wan, Choi Soo-young, Kang Tae-oh, and actor Shin Se-kyung, Run On is a heartwarming romance drama on Netflix that revolves around the underrated love story between Ki Seon-gyeom, a former national sprinter, and Oh Mi-joo, a subtitle translator. The story begins when Seon-gyeom’s life seems to be crumbling down as he breaks contact with his controlling family, abandoning his running career after taking a stand against bullying.

But just when it feels like all’s lost, he finds the most unlikely yet welcome arrival in his life, the outspoken and fiercely independent Mi-joo. Run On follows the slow-burning, realistic romance between the two leads as they connect over and despite their varying worlds. However, since the series is primarily a character-driven drama, expect more than one story brewing at the core of the show.

Doona! (Lee Jeong-hyo, 2023)

The nine-episode K-drama, Doona!, starring Bae Suzy and Yang Se-jong, follows famous idol Doona, who abruptly takes retirement from her group Dream Sweet over piling anxiety, eventually moving into a college share-house to escape her life. While there, she crosses paths with fellow resident and college freshman Lee Won-jun, initially mistaking him for a stalker chasing for an opportunity to break a headline.

But little does she realise, Won-jun’s kindness would soon become the anchor to heal herself. Doona! tells the story of Doona’s evolution as she develops a deep romantic connection with Won-jun at a time when all she sought was escape. However, considering everything comes at a price in this unrestrained world, it would be too soon to assume their love story doesn’t come with its fair share of challenges. To find them out, watch Doona! on Netflix.

When Life Gives You Tangerines (Kim Won-seok, 2025)

Lastly, to finish off the Boyfriend on Demand “More Like This” marathon, we have When Life Gives You Tangerines to do the honours. The romantic slice-of-life series, set mainly in Jeju-do, follows Ae-sun, an aspiring poet with a rebellious spirit, and Gwan-sik, a quiet, reliable man, who loves her more than anything else. The story captures their resilience and romance in 1960s Jeju Island, highlighting their journey through poverty, societal pressures, and personal dreams.

Narrated by their daughter, When Life Gives You Tangerines explores the pair’s struggle against poverty and patriarchy, against the persistent determination to break free from the shackles of generation cycles, with Ae-sun’s mother being a haenyeo. While it’s easy to mistake Ae-sun and Gwan-sik’s story as upsetting and bitter, it’s important to remember that this is a story that’s ultimately hopeful.