All Hong Sisters K-Dramas You Need to Watch After "Can This Love Be Translated?"
- Disha Paul
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For years, the Hong Sisters have shaped the K-drama world with stories that blend romance, fantasy, comedy, and emotional depth. From iconic supernatural love stories to genre-defining rom-coms, their dramas always leave a lasting impression.
With their latest project, Can This Love Be Translated? drawing major attention and the highly anticipated Grand Galaxy Hotel on the way, now is the perfect time to revisit their unforgettable works.
Below is a complete list of K-dramas written or directed by the Hong Sisters, featuring character-driven synopses and essential details.
1. Grand Galaxy Hotel (Upcoming)
Set inside a mysterious hotel that exists beyond time and reality, Grand Galaxy Hotel follows its enigmatic manager (Lee Do-hyun), who oversees guests that are neither fully alive nor dead.
Each guest arrives carrying unresolved regrets and hidden wounds. As he helps them find closure, the manager is compelled to confront secrets tied to his own past, slowly uncovering the hotel's true purpose and his role within it.
Aired: 2027 TBA
No. of Episodes: TBA
Cast: Lee Do-hyun, Shin Shi-ah, Lee Soo-hyuk, Lee Su-hyun
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Ju Ho-jin (Kim Seon-ho) is a skilled translator who believes every emotion can be clearly explained through words. His carefully structured world begins to change when he meets Cha Mu-hee (Go Youn-jung), a woman whose feelings often defy logic and language.
As they grow closer, misunderstandings arise, forcing both of them to realize that love cannot always be translated perfectly.
Aired: Jan 16, 2026
No. of Episodes: 12
Cast: Kim Seon-ho, Go Youn-jung
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Naksu (Jung So-min), a feared assassin whose soul is trapped inside a weak body, meets Jang Uk (Lee Jae-wook), a nobleman born with a sealed destiny. While secretly training him, Naksu becomes emotionally entangled in Jang Uk’s journey of power, love, and self-discovery.
Their bond grows amid forbidden magic, political intrigue, and life-altering choices.
Aired: Jun 18, 2022 - Aug 28, 2022
No. of Episodes: 20
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Jang Man-wol (IU) is the immortal owner of Hotel Del Luna, a hotel that serves ghosts preparing to move on to the afterlife. Bound to the hotel due to sins from her past, her lonely existence changes when Goo Chan-sung (Yeo Jin-goo) becomes the hotel’s human manager.
Together, they help spirits resolve unfinished business while Man-wol slowly confronts her own pain.
Aired: Jul 13, 2019 - Sep 1, 2019
No. of Episodes: 16
Cast: IU, Yeo Jin-goo
Streaming Platform: Netflix
5. A Korean Odyssey
Jin Seon-mi (Oh Yeon-seo), a woman who can see spirits, becomes entangled with Son Oh-gong (Lee Seung-gi), an immortal deity punished for his past rebellion. Bound by fate and ancient grudges, they face demons, gods, and tragic prophecies while struggling with their complicated feelings for each other.
Aired: Dec 23, 2017 - Mar 4, 2018
No. of Episodes: 20
Cast: Lee Seung-gi, Cha Seung-won, Oh Yeon-seo
Streaming Platform: Netflix
6. Warm and Cozy
Baek Gun-woo (Yoo Yeon-seok), a talented chef with a stubborn personality, opens a small restaurant on Jeju Island after losing everything. He meets Lee Jung -joo (Kang So-ra), a woman trying to rebuild her life after repeated failures. Through shared struggles and quiet moments, both begin to heal and rediscover happiness.
Aired: May 13, 2015 - Jul 2, 2015
No. of Episodes: 16
Cast: Yoo Yeon-seok, Kang So-ra
Streaming Platform: Viki
Tae Gong-shil (Gong Hyo-jin) has the terrifying ability to see ghosts, making everyday life exhausting and frightening. Her life changes when she meets Joo Joong-won (So Ji-sub), a wealthy and emotionally distant CEO whose touch temporarily blocks the spirits. Together, they help wandering souls while healing their own emotional scars.
Aired: Aug 7, 2013 - Oct 3, 2013
No. of Episodes: 17
Cast: So Ji-sub, Gong Hyo-jin
Streaming Platform: Viki
8. Big
After a sudden accident, teenage boy Kang Kyung-joon (Shin Won-ho) switches souls with adult man Seo Yoon-jae (Gong Yoo). Trapped in Yoon-jae’s body, Kyung-joon struggles with adult responsibilities and complicated emotions, especially when he develops feelings for Gil Da-ran (Lee Min-jung), who believes he is still Yoon-jae.
Aired: Jun 4, 2012 - Jul 24, 2012
No. of Episodes: 16
Cast: Gong Yoo, Lee Min-jung
Streaming Platform: Viki
9. The Greatest Love
Goo Ae-jung (Gong Hyo-jin), a former idol whose career has faded, unexpectedly crosses paths with Dok Go-jin (Cha Seung-won), a top celebrity known for his arrogance. Despite constant clashes and public scrutiny, the two slowly form a sincere relationship while confronting their insecurities and public images.
Aired: May 4, 2011 - Jun 23, 2011
No. of Episodes: 16
Cast: Cha Seung-won, Gong Hyo-jin
Streaming Platform: Viki
Cha Dae-woong (Lee Seung-gi) accidentally releases Mi Ho (Shin Min-ah), a legendary nine-tailed fox who dreams of becoming human. As they live together under a contract agreement, genuine affection begins to grow. Their love is tested when Mi Ho must risk her life to become human.
Aired: Aug 11, 2010 - Sep 30, 2010
No. of Episodes: 16
Cast: Lee Seung-gi, Shin Min-ah
Streaming Platform: Viki
11. You’re Beautiful
Go Mi-nam (Park Shin-hye) disguises herself as her twin brother to join the popular idol band A.N.JELL. While hiding her identity, she grows closer to band leader Hwang Tae-kyung (Jang Keun-suk), whose cold demeanour masks deep emotional wounds. Love, rivalry, and self-discovery unfold behind the glamorous idol life.
Aired: Oct 7, 2009 - Nov 26, 2009
No. of Episodes: 16
Cast: Jang Keun-suk, Park Shin-hye
Streaming Platform: Viki
Final Thoughts
The Hong Sisters have consistently delivered stories that stay with viewers long after the final episode. Whether it’s fantasy, romance, comedy, or emotional healing, their dramas capture the heart in unforgettable ways. With the Grand Galaxy Hotel on the horizon, their legacy continues to grow stronger.
Which Hong Sisters K-drama is your all-time favorite, or which upcoming one are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments!
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