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Rainy Day Bliss: 6 K-Dramas That Are Perfect During the Monsoon Season!

The official poster for The Legend of the Blue Sea (Image via SBS).
The official poster for The Legend of the Blue Sea (Image via SBS).

Summer is behind us, and it’s official - the monsoon season is here. That means piping hot tea, slurpy bowls of soupy ramyeon, rolled-down windows, and the comfort of curling up under a blanket with a good K-drama. Rain, in its poetic sense, has always been romantic - the soft drizzle, the sharing of a single umbrella, shielding your loved one with just your palms, or simply surrendering to the moment and letting the rain soak into your very soul.


Metaphorically, rain is renewal. It washes away pain, anger, and sorrow, cleansing the past and offering a fresh start. Just as the monsoon clears the dust and grime to reveal a greener, fresher world, it invites us to begin again. So, in the spirit of new beginnings and gentle nostalgia, here are 6 K-dramas perfect for a monsoon binge that, like the rain, heal, stir emotion, and maybe even inspire you to turn over a new leaf.



  1. The Legend of the Blue Sea (2016–17)


    The official poster for The Legend of the Blue Sea (Image via SBS).
    The official poster for The Legend of the Blue Sea (Image via SBS).

An inventive reimagining of The Little Mermaid, The Legend of the Blue Sea brings together two of the biggest Hallyu superstars - Lee Min-ho and Jun Ji-hyun— in an enchanting tale of love across lifetimes. The story follows a charming con man with a conscience and a mermaid who arrives in modern-day Seoul, searching for her soulmate from a past life. What unfolds is an achingly beautiful romance, interwoven with moments of heartbreak, whimsical fantasy, and signature K-drama humor. With its sweeping visuals and addictive plot, The Legend of the Blue Sea is the perfect binge-worthy escape, especially when the rain outside refuses to stop.



  1. Something in the Rain (2018)


The official poster for Something in the Rain (Image via JTBC).
The official poster for Something in the Rain (Image via JTBC).

Well, it has rain in the title and stars Jung Hae-in and Son Ye-jin in a charismatic noona (older woman–younger man) romance. Son Ye-jin plays Yoon Jin-ah, a woman in her mid-thirties who is devoted to her job and resigned to a life of singlehood, until she unexpectedly reconnects with her best friend Seo Gyeong-seon’s (Jang So-yeon, The Midnight Romance in Hagwon, 2024) younger brother, Jun-hui. Despite the undeniable chemistry between them, the couple must navigate age-related stigma, societal disapproval, and opposition from their loved ones to be together.


Something in the Rain, also known as Pretty Noona Who Buys Me Food, offers a mature, emotionally resonant romance sprinkled with classic K-drama tropes, making it the perfect companion for a rainy-day binge.



  1. When the Weather Is Fine (2020)


    The official poster for When The Weather Is Fine (Image via JTBC).
    The official poster for When The Weather Is Fine (Image via JTBC).

    There’s a quiet, melancholic beauty to this romantic drama, a story about hope, healing, and second chances. Park Min-young stars as Mok Hae-won, a talented cellist who retreats to her fictional hometown of Hyecheon, seeking solace and a break from her painful past. There, she reconnects with her former classmate and neighbour, Im Eun-seob (Seo Kang-joon), a gentle bookstore owner with a quiet strength. As their bond rekindles, much like the rain washing away dust and sorrow, Hae-won slowly begins to let go of her emotional burdens, making space for love and happiness to take root once more. Delicate, introspective, and emotionally resonant, When the Weather Is Fine is a symbolic and soothing watch - perfect for rainy days and reflective moods.



  1. Crash Landing on You (2019–2020)


    The official poster for Crash Landing On You (Image via tvN).
    The official poster for Crash Landing On You (Image via tvN).

    From the screenwriter of Legend of the Blue Sea comes another unforgettable romance, Crash Landing on You, starring the now real-life married couple Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin. This star-crossed love story does everything right. Son Ye-jin plays Yoon Se-ri, a successful South Korean entrepreneur who accidentally paraglides into North Korean territory. There, she encounters the stoic yet kind Captain Ri Jeong-hyeok (Hyun Bin), a member of the North Korean Army and the country’s elite. As he secretly helps her return home, the two navigate growing danger, constant surveillance, and the classic heart-versus-duty struggle. If you're a hopeless romantic curled up under a blanket this monsoon, go ahead - call in sick for a day or two and binge-watch Crash Landing on You. It’s worth every swoon.



  1. Hospital Playlist (2020–2021)


The official poster for Hospital Playlist (Image via tvN).
The official poster for Hospital Playlist (Image via tvN).

Hospital Playlist is unlike any other medical K-drama. Comforting, mellow, and generously infused with heart and humor, it features some of South Korea’s finest talent - Yoo Yeon-seok, Jo Jung-suk, Kim Dae-myung, Jung Kyung-ho, Jeon Mi-do, Shin Hyun-bin, and Ahn Eun-jin in key roles. The series follows five doctor best friends who spend their days saving lives and their evenings playing music together to soothe their own. Spanning two warm, emotionally resonant seasons, Hospital Playlist is as comforting as a steaming bowl of ramyeon on a rainy day - perfect for binge-watching from the coziness of your bed.



6. A Time Called You (2023)


The official poster for A Time Called You (Image via Netflix)
The official poster for A Time Called You (Image via Netflix)

An honest and heartfelt remake of the acclaimed Taiwanese drama Someday or One Day, A Time Called You blends romance, time travel, and grief into a poignant narrative. The story follows a young woman (Jeon Yeo-been) mourning the tragic loss of her boyfriend, only to mysteriously wake up in the past, inhabiting the body of another girl. There, she meets a boy (Ahn Hyo-seop) who uncannily resembles the man she lost. With both leads portraying dual roles, the series masterfully weaves a tale of second chances, destiny, and the enduring nature of love. Dreamy, nostalgic, and quietly hopeful, A Time Called You captures the essence of the monsoon season, making it a perfect companion for introspective rainy-day viewing.


All of the K-dramas mentioned above are available to stream on platforms like Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, and Viki. Which K-drama are you planning to watch this monsoon? Let us know in the comments below!





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