From Yu Je-won and Shin Ha-eun, the people behind the phenomenal romantic comedy-drama series Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, we just got a new South Korean series to swoon over in Love Next Door. Starring Jung Hae-in and Jung So-min in the lead roles, the tvN series follows the story of Bae Seok-ryu as she tries to reboot her life after calling off her marriage and leaving her job in America to move back home, where she meets her childhood frenemy Choi Seung-hyo, and they begin to fall for each other. So, if you loved the great leading couple, a heartfelt story, and relatable characters in Love Next Door here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (Netflix)
Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha is a South Korean romantic comedy-drama series developed by Kim Je-hyeon. Based on a 2004 romantic comedy film titled Mr. Handy, Mr. Hong by Kang Seok-beom and Shin Jung-goo, the tvN series follows the story of Yoon Hye-jin, an accomplished dentist from Seoul as she decides to move her practice to a quiet seaside village and that’s where she meets Hong Du-sik (also known as Chief Hong), who is kind of a jack-of-all-trades for the village people, soon they start falling for each other. Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha stars Shin Min-a and Kim Seon-ho in the lead roles with Gong Min-jeung, Lee Sang-yi, Kang Hyung-seok, Lee Bong-ryun, Kim Young-ok, Jo Han-chul, Cha Chung-hwa, and In Gyo-jin starring in supporting roles.
Welcome to Samdal-ri (Netflix)
Welcome to Samdal-ri is a South Korean romantic comedy drama series written by Kwon Hye-joo. The JTBC series is set in Jeju Island and it follows the story of Shin Hye-sun, a popular photographer in Seoul who gets falsely accused of bullying her subordinates, which forces her to go back to her hometown where her family and a lost love are waiting for her. Welcome to Samdal-ri stars Ji Chang-wook and Shin Hye-sun in the lead roles with Kang Mi-na, Kim Tae-hee, Shin Dong-mi, Kim Mi-Kyung, Kim Min-chul, Kang Yeong-seok, Kim Ah-young, Sazal Mahamud, Lee Jae-won, and Yu Oh-seong starring in supporting roles.
Doctor Slump (Netflix)
Doctor Slump is a South Korean romantic comedy drama series written by Baek Seon-woo. The JTBC series follows the relationship between Nam Ha-neul and Yeo Jeong-woo, who were rivals in school but after growing they meet once again when both of them are at the lowest point in their lives. Which makes them gravitate towards each other and serve as each other’s support system. Doctor Slump stars Park Hyung-Sik and Park Shin-hye in the lead roles with Yoon Park, Lee Sung-Kyung, Yoon Sang-hyeon, Gong Sung-ha, Jang Hye-jin, Oh Dong-min, Lee Seung-joon, Park Won-sang, and Hyun Bong-sik starring in supporting roles.
Fight For My Way (Viki, Kocowa & Prime Video Add-On)
Fight For My Way is a South Korean coming-of-age romantic comedy-drama series written by Lim Sang-choon. The KBS2 series follows the story of Ko Dong Man, a former taekwondo champion, and Choi Ae Ra, a receptionist as they try to fight against every obstacle life throws their way to achieve their dreams, and soon they find themselves attracted to each other. Fight For My Way stars Park Seo-joon and Kim Ji-won in the lead roles with Song Ha-yoon, Ahn Jae-hong, Lee Elijah, Choi Woo-shik, Jin Ji-hee, and Kwak Dong-yeon starring in supporting roles.
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay (Netflix)
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay is a South Korean romantic comedy-drama and psychological thriller series written by Jo Yong. The tvN series follows the relationship between Ko Moon-young, an antisocial children’s books author, and Moon Gang-tae, a nurse as they break down each other’s wall to live freely once again. It’s Okay to Not Be Okay stars Kim Soo-hyun and Seo Yea-ji in the lead roles with Oh Jung-se, Park Gyu-young, Ji Hye-won, Park Jin-joo, Jang Young Nam, and Kim Joo-hun starring in supporting roles.
When the Weather Is Fine (Netflix & Viki)
When the Weather Is Fine is a South Korean romantic comedy-drama series written Han Ga-ram. Based on the 2018 novel titled I’ll Go to You When the Weather Is Fine by author Lee Do-woo, the JTBC series follows Mok Hae Won as she moves back from Seoul to her hometown after a series of unfortunate events. After moving back she begins to get close to Im Eun Seop, a bookshop owner who studied with her in school. When the Weather Is Fine stars Park Min-young and Seo Kang-joon in the lead roles with Moon Jeong-hee, Lee Young-ran, Jin Hee-kyung, Seo Tae-hwa, and Him Hwan-hee starring in supporting roles.
Our Beloved Summer (Netflix)
Our Beloved Summer is a South Korean coming-of-age romantic comedy-drama series written by Lee Na-eun. The SBS TV series follows the relationship between Choi Ung and Kook Yeon-soo, who were together since school but broke up promising never to meet again. But when the documentary they filmed in school goes viral they must face the camera together once again, which brings up a lot of complicated memories. Our Beloved Summer stars Choi Woo-shik and Kim Da-mi in the lead roles with Kim Sung-Cheol, Roh Jeong-eui, Ahn Dong-goo, and Park Won-sang starring in supporting roles.
