Most Iconic and Memorable Rain Scenes in K-Dramas
Some of the most iconic (and romantic!) K-drama scenes involved rainy days and umbrellas
Admit it. There’s always warmth and comfort to be found on rainy day scenes in K-dramas.
When heavy rains pour, it can get quite cold and sometimes dreary and gloomy. However, when it rains in a K-drama, you know that something life-altering or a breakthrough in the show is about to go down and you’d better pay close attention. Either the drama is set to get intense or the romance is going to be up a notch.
Cindy’s heart was touched when Baek Seung Chan’s hand shielded her from the rain and opened an umbrella to protect her
The nippy weather is the perfect time to prepare a cup of coffee, heat up water for a serving of ramyeon, throw on a blanket and do some comfort binge-watching as Metro.Style lists down some of the most iconic and memorable rain scenes in K-drama featuring your favorite oppas and eonnies.
Iconic and Memorable Rain Scenes in K-Dramas
Iconic and Memorable Rain Scenes in K-Dramas
Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016)
Whenever someone brings up a rain scene in K-drama, this is one of the ultimate scenes that come to mind: that heartbreaking scene when Hae Soo (IU) was protesting the death sentence for Court Lady Oh and suddenly, the fourth prince Wang Soo (Lee Joon Gi) provided cover for her from the rain.
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Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016)
It was a painful mix of emotions not knowing if your heart will break or swoon because of what’s happening. The scene was so iconic that IU and Lee Joon Hi recreated the rain scene during the singer’s Taiwan concert where the actor made a surprise appearance to the delight of fans.
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It’s Okay To Not Be Okay (2020)
This critically acclaimed drama gave us two memorable rain scenes!
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It’s Okay To Not Be Okay (2020)
First was when Moon Gang Tae (Kim Soo Hyun) searched the streets for Go Moon Young (Seo Yea Ji) on a rainy night. He found her drenched walking aimlessly on the road and offered his jacket before offering a ride home on his motorcycle. Go Moon Young came in for a hug looking relieved and comforted.
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It’s Okay To Not Be Okay (2020)
The other one was when Moon Gang Tae and Moon Sang Tae (Oh Jung Se) walked under the rain with umbrella and took Go Moon Young with them. She instinctively used her umbrella to shield Gang Tae from the rain as Gang Tae shares an umbrella with his brother—an “aaawwww” moment that truly touches the heart.
Something In The Rain (2018)
Is it really a K-drama rain list without this drama with rain in its title? Just thinking about that rain scene when Joon He (Jung Hae In) went to Jin Ah (Son Ye Jin) and told her “I really can’t live without you” while under the umbrella together.
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Something in the Rain (2018)
He even pulled her in for an embrace. They ended up ditching the umbrella and Joon He carrying a crying Jin Ah under the rain. It was one of the beautiful moments in the drama especially when it ended in a really sweet kiss.
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Legend of the Blue Sea (2016)
As the title suggests, it was one of the legendary K-drama scenes.
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Legend of the Blue Sea (2016)
Shim Cheong (Jun Ji Hyun) patiently waited for Heo Joon Jae (Lee Min Ho) when a heavy downpour stranded her and right when you think Joon Jae was going to abandon her, he spotted her in that pitiful state, covered her from the rain with his umbrella and offered his hand to help her get up.
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Goblin (2016)
Cue the song Beautiful Life by Crush!
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Goblin (2016)
Viewers collectively fell in love when Kim Shin (Gong Yoo) and the goblin’s destined bride Ji Eun Tak (Kim Go Eun) came across each other (and in beautiful slow motion) on a rainy day at a stonewall street unaware of the big roles they would play in each other’s lives. If you’re still single, be mindful of your surroundings when you’re walking outside in the rain—THE ONE could just be right around the corner!
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Doctors (2016)
It’s a bit cheesy but the rain scene on Doctors can also be easily named as one of the most romantic rain scenes in Kdramaland.
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Doctors (2016)
Hong Ji Hong (Kim Rae Won) and Yoo Hye Jung (Park Shin Hye) sought shelter from the rain in a red phone booth. And then Ji Hong just went out of the booth, danced in the rain and grabbed Hye Jung to join him. It ended with a confession and a surprise kiss that swept her off her feet.
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Pinocchio (2014)
Park Shin Hye can well be K-drama’s rain scene queen!
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Pinocchio (2014)
Choi Dal Po (Lee Jong Suk) and Choi In Ha (Park Shin Hye) braved the heavy rains without an umbrella. Actually, Dal Po got playful so he tossed aside her umbrella and shielded her with a traffic cone (pylon) instead. The two share lingering gazes under the rain with traffic cones over their heads.
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She Was Pretty (2015)
Ji Jung Soon (Park Seo Joon) and Kim Hye Jin (Hwang Jung Eum) deliver one of the most romantic rain scenes featuring the female lead as the heroine this time.
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She Was Pretty (2015)
Ji Jung Soon recalls a past trauma involving heavy rain and a tragic car accident and while in the throes of an intense panic attack, Kim Hye Jin chances upon him on a rainy night, runs to him, covers him with her jacket and comforts him. The two share an emotional moment in the middle of the road under the heavy downpour.
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My ID is Gangnam Beauty (2018)
Honestly, who wouldn’t soften their heart when the one who offers you an umbrella under the rain is handsome Cha Eun Woo?
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My ID is Gangnam Beauty (2018)
Do Kyung Seok (Cha Eun Woo) sought a jealous Kang Mi Rae (Im Soo Hyang) to protect her from the rain and to assure her that he is not interested in the woman she’s jealous of. This led to Kyung Seok confessing his love to Mi Rae and asking her to officially date him.
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While You Were Sleeping (2017)
Suzy and Lee Jong Suk have one of the best chemistries in K-drama history.
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While You Were Sleeping (2017)
Hong Joo (Suzy) and Jung Jae Chan (Lee Jong Suk) were reunited and they marked it with a romantic kiss under the rain as Henry’s beautiful OST song It’s You plays in the background. And before you know it, the umbrella Hong Joo was holding to protect them from the rain got thrown on the side so they could be in the moment and share a heart-melting kiss amid the raindrops.
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What's Wrong with Secretary Kim (2018)
Kim Min So (Park Min Young) was trying to run seeking shelter from the rain but Lee Young Joon (Park Seo Joon) was able to catch up with her and protected her from the rain shower with his coat.
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What's Wrong with Secretary Kim (2018)
They ran across the rain protected by the coat together as they shared romantic glimpses with each other.
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Bonus fact! The scene was apparently an homage to the Korean movie “The Classic” which starred Jo In Sung and Son Ye Jin!
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Flower of Evil (2020)
Baek Hee Sung (Lee Joon Gi) and Cha Jiwon (Moon Chae Won) share beautiful memories in the rain as you watch this thriller.
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Flower of Evil (2020)
On their first date, the two took refuge from the rain. Cha Jiwon dared Hee Sung to play a round of rock, paper, scissors to break the tension in their romantic discussion. Hee Sung was reluctant but they played it anyway with Jiwon winning. She playfully pushed Hee Sung in the rain and he, without realizing it, smiled.
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The Producers (2015)
ust as Cindy (IU) and Baek Seung Chan (Kim Soo Hyun) would seemingly send hearts fluttering, the rain scene ended up to be one of the funniest and unexpected moments in the drama.
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The Producers (2015)
Annoyed by Seung Chan because of the inconveniences of reality show filming, Cindy got more frustrated when it started raining in the forest. But then Cindy’s heart was touched when Baek Seung Chan’s hand shielded her from the rain and opened an umbrella to protect her.
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The Producers (2015)
The heart stopping and seemingly romantic rain scene was quickly shot down when Seung Chan realized the cameraman was helplessly shielding the camera from the rain and left Cindy soaked up to protect the equipment and the cameraman instead. The scene hilariously ended the K-drama rain scene tropes for sure.
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Mr Queen (2020)
Rain scenes in K-dramas don’t have to be romantic all the time.
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Mr Queen (2020)
Queen Cheorin (Shin Hye Sun) thought she found a way to go back to her true form (a male in modern times) and celebrated the moment by dancing in the rain. King Cheoljong (Kim Jung Hyun) spotted her doing this and was promptly smitten.
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Mr Queen (2020)
From Queen Cheorin’s POV, however, she’s happily dancing to Blackpink’s Ddu-du Ddu-du song with all the swag she could muster.
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Some people love the rain, some do not. If you’re one of those who don’t, give rain a chance!
It’s the perfect season to cozy up with someone you love or to do something creative as you let your imagination fly as the rain drops. If you’re lucky, the rainy weather could even lead you to romance—just like in the K-dramas.
Lead photos of Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo, Something In The Rain, and Guardian: The Lonely and Great God courtesy of SBS, JTBC, and tvN