9 K-Drama Couples Who Scorched The Screens With Their Chemistry In 2023

It’s that time of the year when we rewind to memorable moments which brought joy and tugged at our hearts. Many of those moments were brought to us by couples who scorched many screens with their electrifying chemistry. Here are nine K-drama couples who stole the show and made viewers wish the reel would translate into real, because that’s how convincing they were!

“My Dearest”

This drama takes place in Joseon, focusing on a man who swore to eternal bachelorhood and a woman who has not given up on love despite two failed marriages. “My Dearest,” starring Namgoong Min as Lee Jang Hyun and Ahn Eun Jin as Yoo Gil Chae, won hearts as well as topped ratings for its intense storyline, enthralling narrative, and even more so for the passionate and mesmerizing chemistry shared between the two leads. These two complement each other in every possible way. Both Gil Chae and Jang Hyun are self-assured, resilient, and loyal, and they endear with their altruism.

“King the Land”

Handsome rich boy Gu Won (Lee Junho) hates fake smiles and smiles in general. Behold the irony when he finds himself falling head-over-heels in love with Cheon Sa Rang (YoonA), who has a sunny smile on her face whatever be the circumstances. This groovy romance unfolds along the corridors of the hotel King The Land. Gu Won is the heir-in-waiting in a power struggle with his sister, and Sa Rang is one of the best employees and staff at the elusive hotel.

Lee Junho and YoonA’s palpable chemistry is the true star of the show. Both popular idol-turned-actors, fans had been waiting to see them together on screen, and they didn’t disappoint. The two endeared as Gu Won and Sa Rang, giving many cute moments and some squeal-worthy onscreen kisses. These two were shipped as one of the most popular onscreen pairs.

“Moving”

“Moving” is a superhero action drama about teenagers with hidden superhuman powers and their parents who, unbeknownst to them, harbor a painful secret from their pasts. Jo In Sung plays Kim Doo Sik, a black ops agent, while Han Hyo Joo plays Lee Mi Hyun, a former agent who later becomes a single mother. Kim Doo Sik and Lee Mi Hyun have a past, and when they meet, their turbulent history once again comes to the fore.

But what is undeniable is their chemistry, which was searing. The delicate portrayal of the romance between the two captivated viewers, and the development of their relationship was articulated through memorable gestures and their moving dialogues. Their on-screen kisses set the screens ablaze, and fans would not stop asking for more.

“Perfect Marriage Revenge”

“You can use me however you want,” says Sung Hoon‘s Seo Do Guk emotionally to Han Yi Joo (Jung Yoo Min). He found his way into her heart and to viewers’ hearts as well with that one phrase. He is a man who is willing to put himself out for a woman he loves and endure the harshest of circumstances. Han Ji Yoo wants revenge on her family and her husband, who have manipulated and mistreated her over the years. When she gets a second chance at life, she approaches the handsome yet aloof Seo Do Guk to enter into a contract marriage with her. He willingly obliges and becomes her frontman against all the wrongs done to her.

“Perfect Marriage Revenge” has it all: love, hate, betrayal, and some awesome performances by all the characters. Sung Hoon and Jung Yoo Min have a scorching chemistry, and one can feel the tense yet obvious attraction between the two.

“Destined with You”

A high-flying lawyer named Jang Shin Yu (Rowoon) is tormented by a centuries-long family curse. He meets Lee Hong Jo (Jo Boh Ah), a diligent but low-ranking civil servant, who more or less keeps herself away from everyone. He realizes that she could be the one who holds the key to his salvation and help him break through his fate.

“Destined With You” combines the thrills of the supernatural along with some slapstick humor. However, what draws one in is the chemistry between Rowoon and Jo Bo Ah. Rowoon especially articulates to perfection how his character falls in love and falls first. These two gave us several romantic moments to savor as they battle forces of nature as well as play along with viewers’ heartstrings.

“A Time Called You”

It’s been a year, and Han Jun Hee (Jeon Yeo Been) has been grieving the passing of her boyfriend Yeon Jun (Ahn Hyo Seop) and is unable to find closure. On her birthday, Jun Hee receives a cassette player, and as she starts listening to the haunting melody “Gather My Tears” by Seo Ji Won, she is transported back in time to 1998. Waking up in the body of her doppelgänger, a high school student named Kwon Min Ju, she meets the confident and popular Si Heon (Ahn Hyo Seop), who looks exactly like her late boyfriend. Are their fates intertwined? And do the answers to her present lie in the past?

A time-slip drama which can be a bit confusing at times, this drama will still keep you riveted. The performances as well as the taut chemistry between Jeon Yeon Been and Ahn Hyo Seop will pull you in, and the attraction between the two pulses through as they navigate through loss and heartbreak.

“Crash Course in Romance”

A former national athlete name Nam Haeng Sun (Jeon Do Yeon) now runs a popular side dish store. She has devoted herself to bringing up her niece, Hae Yi (Roh Yoon Seo), and supporting her brother. Choi Chi Yeol (Jung Kyung Ho), a star instructor in one of the most sought-after academies, is strung and aloof to the point of being arrogant. They do seem like an unlikely couple, but when sparks fly, they are perfect. As the two strike a friendship which blossoms into love, they have their struggles and hardships to overcome.

“Crash Course in Romance” is a heartwarming story of how two people who are not really in the prime of youth look at romance and companionship.

“My Demon”

Devilishly delicious is possibly the best way to describe the romance between Song Kang‘s Jung Gu Won and Kim Yoo Jung‘s Do Do Hee. She is a demon-like chaebol heiress, popularly called “The Devil in Hermes,” and she doesn’t trust anyone. He is a gorgeous man, but is an actual demon who has lost his powers. As they find themselves on a blind date of sorts, it is the start of their nonstop bickering and ranting. As circumstances lead to a contractual marriage between the two, what is undeniable is their irresistible chemistry, which is nothing less than fire. Their piercing gazes and obvious attraction plays havoc onscreen.

Song Kang and Kim Yoo Jung make an arrestingly handsome couple and will most probably have you squealing in delight. The color palette and impeccable styling in this show gets another vote as well – it’ll be hard to see a more gorgeously turned out couple.

“A Good Day to Be a Dog”

Han Hae Na (Park Gyu Young) is a teacher who feels she is cursed to a life of loneliness, and it is all due to her rather strange malady. She turns into a dog whenever kissed by a man. One day, she mistakenly kisses her colleague Jin Seo Won (Cha Eun Woo), the handsome math teacher. The inevitable happens and she turns into a dog. And the only way to rectify this is for Seo Won to kiss her back so she can turn back into a human. But the catch is that Seo Won is petrified of dogs.

Cha Eun Woo and Park Gyu Young give a woof-worthy show, and the cute romance unfolding between the two has made everyone give it a paw up. The initial awkwardness and the gentle pull of attraction is pretty sweet as these two find their way around the other.

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