14 Noona Romance K-Dramas That Will Sweep You Off Your Feet
These dramas prove that age is just a number and love knows no limits!
May-December loves spark a special kind of romance. Discover a world of noona romances that are both magical and thrilling, proving that love will always find its way to you. No matter what age, when destiny and fate allow it to do so, love most definitely conquers all?
Hwang Yong-sik (Ka Ha-neul) and Oh Dong-baek (Gong Hyo-jin) share a kiss on 'When The Camellia Blooms' | Netflix
If you can’t get enough of the heart-racing chemistry between a noona and her dongsaeng, you can’t miss these k-dramas!
14 Noona Romance K-Dramas You Have to Watch
14 Noona Romance K-Dramas You Have to Watch
Witch’s Romance (2014)
One of the best and classic noona k-dramas that started it all, Witch’s Romance features a young man uncertain with what to do in life (Park Seo Joon) meets a more mature and known reporter (Uhm Jung-Hwa).
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Witch’s Romance (2014)
A hopeless romantic who lost his girlfriend to an accident, Park Seo Joon falls hopelessly in love with Uhm Jung-Hwa, a workaholic who is skeptical about true love.
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Temperature of Love (2017)
A k-drama that shows a more modern set meet-cute, the story begins when an aspiring drama series writer (Seo Hyun-Jin) meets a young chef (Yang Se-Jong) online.
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Temperature of Love (2017)
After meeting in real life, they realize their lives and ambitions are more intertwined than they thought. Their easygoing and witty banter make for an undeniable chemistry that is just so refreshing to see!
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Wok of Love (2018)
A light and feel-good drama set within the four corners of a kitchen, Wok of Love shows the blooming love of two heartbroken people who meet each other at the worst points of their lives.
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Wok of Love (2018)
Chef Poong (Lee Junho) sets out to run his own successful Chinese restaurant while taking a recent divorcee (Jung Ryeo-Won) under his wing. In addition to watching their funny love-hate relationship blossom, the cooking scenes are absolutely mouthwatering.
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I Hear Your Voice (2013)
The k-drama begins with an ill-fated encounter when Jang Hye-Sung (Lee Bo-Young) saves Park Soo-ha (Lee Jong-Suk) from a murderer during a horrible car accident in their youth.
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I Hear Your Voice (2013)
In court, Park Soo-ha (who has telepathic abilities!) falls in love with Jang-Hye Sung as she continues to testify against the murderer—who ultimately ends up going to prison. The story unfolds 10 years later when Jang Hye-Sung becomes targeted by the released criminal.
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Encounter (2018)
Coming from completely different worlds, the two meet each other in an unforgettable and brief encounter in Cuba.
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Encounter (2018)
When they both return to their home in Seoul, Cha Soo-Hyun (Song Hye-Kyo) and Kim Jin-Hyeok (Park Bo-Gum) find themselves in close proximity and he lands a job at the hotel where she is the CEO.
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Secret Love Affair (2014)
A captivating and serious take on a secret romance between Lee Sun-Jae (Yoo Ah-In) and a woman twice his age, Oh Hye-Won (Kim Hee-Ae).
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Secret Love Affair (2014)
The secret affair grows trickier and more intricate as Oh Hye-Won serves as the director for the Seohan Arts Foundation while Lee Sun-Jae is a talented and aspiring pianist.
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Something In The Rain (2018)
What once was an innocent childhood friendship turns into something more when Yoon Jin-A (Son Ye-Jin) starts to see the younger brother of her best friend, Seo Joon-Hee (Jung Hae-In), in a different light.
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Something In The Rain (2018)
The somber drama depicts the beauty of overwhelming love as well as the hardships of being in a relationship that you feel like you have to hide.
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Romance is a Bonus Book (2019)
Set in the world of publishing, this k-drama shows the budding romance between Cha Eun-Ho (Lee Jong Suk) and Kang Dan-Yi (Lee Na-Young).
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Romance is a Bonus Book (2019)
After reaching the peak of her career, Kang Dan-Yi tries to escape unemployment by lying about her background as she applies for a job at the publishing company where she meets chief editor Cha Eun-Ho.
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When the Camellia Blooms (2019)
This heartwarming story tells of a love between single mother Dong-Baek (Gong Hyo-Jin) and young police officer Hwang Yong-Sik (Kang Ha-Neul).
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When the Camellia Blooms (2019)
Caught up and bothered by the whispers and gossip of locals in their community. Dong-Baek hesitates to follow her heart while Hwang Yong-Sik unhesitatingly chases after what he believes is true love.
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Faith (2012)
A love story that transcends both time and space, this k-drama involves a brave warrior from the Goryeo Period and a successful doctor. On a mission to save the life of a princess, Choi Young (Lee Min-Ho) is tasked to enter a mystical portal and retrieve the great and chosen doctor.
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Faith (2012)
After the portal leads him to modern-day Seoul, he finds himself at a medical convention and comes across Dr. Yoo Eun-Soo (Kim Hee-Seon).
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Big (2012)
After meeting at a friend’s wedding, high school teacher Gil Da-Ran (Lee Min-Jung) and Seo Yoon-Jae falls (Gong Yoo) in love and quickly plan to get married.
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Big (2012)
Complications arise after an accident takes place and suddenly, one of her students, a young 18-year-old boy, finds himself in the body of her fiancée.
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My Lovely Sam Soon (2005)
As loud and chubby baker Kim Sam-Soon (Kim Sun-a) approaches her 30th birthday, she gets dumped by her long-time boyfriend and loses her job on Christmas Eve.
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My Lovely Sam Soon (2005)
A witness to her traumatizing humiliation, Hyun Jin-heon (Hyun Bin) hires her for his upscale French restaurant and so begins their push-and-pull romance.
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The Producers (2015)
Driven by his affection for his secret crush, Baek Seung-Chan (Kim Soo-Hyun) applies for a job at KBS television network where his crush works. During his training at work, he finds himself struggling with his sunbae Tak Ye-Jin (Gong Hyo-Jin), a music program producer.
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The Producers (2015)
The funny and light-hearted drama unravels as Seung-Chan deals with heartbreak, falling in love again, and challenges at work.
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Search: WWW (2019)
Career woman Bae Ta-Mi (Lim Soo-Jung) works as a director of a web portal company. While her natural strong and competitive personality allows her to find fulfillment in her success, she begins to wonder if her success at work came at the expense of her personal life.
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Search: WWW (2019)
Then, she meets young musical composer Park Mo-Gun (Jang Ki-Yong) at an arcade.
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Which of these older woman-younger man K-dramas have you watched? And what would you recommend? Let us know!
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