Love triangle stories are always exciting to watch and have a special place in the hearts of K-drama lovers. This genre explores the dynamics of romantic entanglements, often offering characters grappling with clashing emotions and challenging choices.
This exploration of love triangles goes beyond the conventional boy-meets-girl narrative, delving into the intricate dance between three individuals whose fates are interwoven. Whether set against the background of historical dramas, modern romantic comedies, or fantasy realms, K-dramas skillfully navigate the delicate balance of passion, sacrifice, and self-discovery within the realm of love triangles. So now we are going to explore the 15 Best love triangle Korean dramas.
1.True Beauty
Cast - Hwang In-Youp as Han Seo-jun, Cha Eun-woo as Lee Su-ho, Moon Ga-young as Lim Joo Kyung.
Plot - This drama is based on a well-known webtoon True Beauty also known as The Secret of Angel and other names. This webtoon is written and illustrated by South Korean author Yaongyi and tells the story of a high school girl who got bullied for her looks in her previous school and used makeup to hide her insecurities and feel confident.
She falls in love with a famous schoolboy known for his good looks but hides a scar on his heart, Han Seo-Jun, a new handsome transfer student who is good at academics and has feelings for Ju-Kyung. The love story gets complicated after the arrival of Han Seo Jun.
Han Seo Jun is a popular Charming boy in high school who is not so good at studies but is a great singer. As fate would have it, Ju-Jyung and Han Seo Jun's paths cross and they develop a complex love-hate relationship. Despite their initial clashes, Han Seo Jun's feelings for Ju-Jyung gradually deepen and he finds himself falling head over heels in love with her.
Episodes - 16
Where to watch - Rakuten Viki| Netflix
2. love alarm
Cast - Song Kang as Hwang Sun-Oh, Kim So-Hyun as Kim Jo-jo, and Jung Ga-ram as Lee Hye-Yeong.
Plot - Love Alarm is a popular webtoon-based drama. This drama has two seasons. Love Alarm is an app that informs users when somebody within a 10-meter radius has a romantic feeling for them. The story revolves around three main characters Kim-Jojo a high school student who lost her parents at a young age in an accident and lives with her aunt who is not on good terms with her. Hwang sun oh is a handsome guy who belongs to a rich family and Lee Hye Young is a good friend of Hwang Sun-Oh. They both study at the same school as Kim Jo-Jo.
Eventually, Both friends developed feelings for Kim Jo-Jo. and they get entangled in the Love triangle. This complicated love triangle story keeps you engaged throughout the end. If you want to know whom Kim-Jojo ended up with you must watch this drama. This drama is full of emotions, drama, and romance.
Episodes - 1st season- 8 EP | 2nd season - 6 EP
Where to watch - Netflix
3. boys over flower
Cast - Lee Min-ho as Gu Jun-pyo, Koo Hye-sun as Geum Jan-di, Kim Hyun-joong as Yoon Ji-hoo.
Plot - The story follows a poor but determined high school girl named Geum Jan Di, who receives a scholarship to attend a prestigious high school. There, she meets the F4, a group of four handsome, wealthy, and influential boys who rule the school. They bully students. However, Jan Di doesn't back down from their bullying. She fights and earns their respect, eventually becoming entangled in a love triangle between two of the F4 members, Gu Jun Pyo and Yoon Ji Hoo.
Gu Jun Pyo is a short-tempered rich brat and the leader of the F4. he thinks everything can be bought with money. his mother is cruel and only believes in beneficial relationships. Though he's unable to express his feelings, deep down, he has a heart of gold and cares about Geum Jan-di. Yoon Ji-hoo is a calm and gentle handsome man who has childhood trauma. Seeing his gentle personality Geum Jan-di develops a crush on him.
Episodes - 25
Where to watch - Rakuten Viki
4. reply 1988
Cast - Lee Hye-ri as Sung Deok-sun, Ryu Jun-Yeol as Kim Jung Hwan, Park Bo-gum as
Choi Taek
Plot - The story of five childhood friends who all live in the same Ssangmundong neighbourhood of Seoul. The story revolves around three childhood friends, Sung Deok Sun, Kim Jung Hwan, and Choi Taek. Sung Deok Sun, the middle child in her poor family, struggles to get attention while also grappling with her poor ranking in school. Kim Jung Hwan, on the other hand, has a one-track mind for soccer, even after his family becomes rich overnight. Lastly, Choi Taek is a genius Baduk player who dropped out of school to go professional.
As the trio gets into and out of mischief around the neighbourhood, they create unforgettable memories together. Through their experiences, they learn valuable life lessons that will shape their future. The story follows their journey as they navigate the ups and downs of growing up and explores how their shared experiences shape their paths in life.
Episodes - 10
Where to watch - Rakuten Viki| Netflix
5. who are you: School 2015
Cast - Kim So-hyun as Lee Eun-bi, Nam Joo-hyuk as Han Yi An, Yook Sung-jae as Gong Tae-kwang.
Plot - Who Are You is a 2015 released drama. This is the story of Lee Eun Bi and Ko Eun Byeol twin orphanage sisters who get separated after Ko Eun Byeol gets adopted by a wealthy family. Lee Eun Bi is a kind-hearted girl and Ko Eun Byeol is a smart and confident girl.
Lee Eun Bi still lives in the adoption centre. In the school, She gets bullied by her classmates. after getting bullied she tries to end her life. But fate brings them together after years.
Han Yi An and Gong Tae Kwang are high school students they meet Lee Eun Bi and develop a strong bond. They both get caught in a love triangle with Lee Eun Bi.
Episodes - 16
Where to watch - Rakuten Viki| YouTube
6. Extraordinary you
Cast - Kim Hye-yoon as Eun Dan-oh, Rowoon as Ha-ru and Lee Ja-Wook as Baek Kyung.
Plot - Extraordinary You is a Kdrama which is based on a July Found by Chance Webtoon. The story follows a Prestigious High School student named Eun Dan-oh.
Eun Dan-oh belongs to a rich family but she has heart disease. her Fiancé Lee Ja-Wook goes to the same college as her but he doesn't like her at all. She has a supernatural power to see what will happen in the future.
One day she discovers that she is a character in a comic book and has no control over her own life. When She realized that she didn't have much time to live she decided to find her first true love, not someone written by the comic writer.
As Dan-oh tries to change her future and find her true love, she becomes aware of the "writer" who controls the story. This is a must-watch rom-com fantasy drama. You will enjoy this drama from start to end.
Episodes - 16
Where to watch - Zee5
7. The Heirs
Cast - Lee Min-ho as Kim Tan, Park Shin-Hye as Cha Eun-sang, Kim Woo-bin as Choi Young-do.
Plot - The story of a wealthy high school student boy Kim Tan who is facing complicated issues with his family.
Cha Eun Sang is a down-to-earth girl from a poor family who comes to the United States to search for her sister. She lives in Kim Tan's home since her mother is a live-in maid of Tan's family. he falls in love with her, but their relationship is complicated by Kim Tan's complicated family situation and his fiancée, Yoo Rachel.
In school, she met Choi Young-do who was a bully in his school. he was a best friend of Kim Tan but some misunderstanding made them enemies. Young-do starts bullying Cha Eun-sang to irritate Tan but he soon realizes he also has feelings for her. You will get to see Romance, comedy, and love triangles in this drama
Episodes - 16
Where to watch - Rakuten Viki
8. strong girl do bong soon
Cast - Do Bong Soon as Park Bo-young, Ahn Min-hyuk as Park Hyung-Sik, and Guk-doo as Ji Soo.
Plot - The story's plot follows a young woman named Do Bong Soon who has extraordinary superhuman strength passed down from her mother and grandmother. Bong Soon lands a job as a bodyguard for the CEO of a gaming company, Ahn Min-hyuk, who hires her to protect him from a series of threats after discovering her superhuman strength. The storyline also has a romantic subplot between Bong Soon and her childhood friend and crush, In Guk-doo, who is a police officer and adds an extra layer of complexity to the story as Bong Soon navigates her feelings for both Min-hyuk and Guk-doo.
The TV show "Strong Woman Do Bong Soon" is famous for its humorous and uplifting storylines, well-developed characters, and messages of female empowerment.
Episodes- 16
Available on - Rakuten Viki| Netflix| Amazon Prime
9. Start-up
Cast - Kim Seon-ho as Han Ji-pyeong, Nam Joo-hyuk as Nam Do-san, Bae Suzy as Seo Dal mi
Plot - Seo Dal Mi is a talented woman who wants to become a Korean Steve Jobs she lives with her grandmother. She was abandoned by her mother and sister at a very young age. She also works in many part-time jobs that's why she has good experience.
In childhood, she met Han Ji-Pyeong who was an orphan child. Seo Dal mi's grandma used to help him a lot and he never forgot her kindness. He used the fake name of Nam Do-san to write letters to Seo Dal-mi at her grandmother's request.
Nam Do-san is a talented man who is also known as a math genius and founder of Samsan Tech but his business has not gone well for the past 2 years. Because of his name, Seo Dal-mi mistakenly believes him to be her ‘cool first love’ although they had never met.
Episodes- 16
Available on - Netflix
10. High school love on
Cast - Kim Sae-Ron as Yi Seul-bi, Nam Woo-Hyun as Shin Woohyun, Lee Sung-Yeol as Hwang Sung-Yeol.
Plot - "High School Love On" is a romantic comedy-drama that explores the ups and downs of high school love. This is the story of Lee Seul Bi, an angel who is tasked with saving a high school student named Woo Hyun. after saving him Woo-Hyun got transferred to a new school as Sung-Yeol where Seul Bi also joined them. after meeting Seul Bi they both started developing feelings for her.
You will get to see a dramatic Mystery and love triangle in this drama.
Episodes - 20
Where to watch - Rakuten Viki
11. Strong girl Namsoon
Cast - Lee Yoo-mi as Gang Nam-soon, Byeon Woo-seok as Ryu Shi-oh, Ong Seong-wu
as Gang Hee-Sik
Plot - This drama is the second season of popular drama. Kang Nam Soon has superhuman power and went missing as a child in Mongolia. As an adult, she travels to Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea in search of her parents and reunites with her wealthy mother, Hwang Geum Joo. After losing her daughter, Hwang Geum Joo made it her life's mission to live righteously and perform good deeds. Kang Nam Soon's grandmother, Gil Joong Gan, also has superhuman-like strength.
In Seoul, she meets handsome and trustworthy Detective Kang Hee Sik who helps her to reunite with her parents. Kang Nam soon also decides to help people by doing good deeds.
During this, she tries to search for a dangerous drug dealer Ryu Shi Oh. To investigate she gets into his company with the help of Kang Hee Sik where she meets Shi Oh. witnessing her powers Ryu Shi Oh was impressed by her.
Episodes - 16
Where to watch - Netflix
12. Castaway diva
Cast - Park Eun-bin as Seo Mok-Ha, Chae Jong Hyeop as Kang Bo-Gul, N as Kang Woo-Hak
Plot - Seo Mok-Ha is a young girl who wants to become a singer. She is inspired by Yoon Ran-Joo who is a famous singer. she is a big fan of hers. with the help of Kang Woo-hak who is her good friend, she auditioned for the UCC competition and got selected. but gets abandoned on an uninhabited island due to a tragic accident and returns to the world after 15 years. during this year her friend Kang Bo Gul tried to search for her but she wasn't found.
will he be able to meet her again? To know you must watch this drama.
Episodes - 12
Where to watch - Netflix
13. Cheer up
Cast - Han Ji-hyun as Do Haei, Kim Hyun-jin as Jin Sun-ho, Bae In-hyuk as Bak Jeong-u.
Plot - In this popular and engaging Korean drama, follow the story of Do Haei, a young woman from a working-class background who takes on the challenge of joining her college's struggling cheerleading team. As she navigates the ups and downs of campus life, Haei forms meaningful friendships, falls in love, and becomes drawn into an intriguing campus mystery with hints of a bygone era.
Episodes - 12
Where to watch - Prime Video
14. More than friends
Cast - Ong Seong-wu as Lee Soo, Shin Ye-Eun as Kyung Woo Yeon, Kim Dong-jun
as On Joon-soo
Plot - Ten years ago, Kyung Woo Yeon eighteen-year-old carefree girl had a huge crush on her friend Lee Soo. little did she know that he also had a crush on her but because of some misunderstanding they didn't confess.
will they be able to meet again or she will find someone else? To know watch this drama.
Episodes - 16
Where to watch - Rakuten Viki
15. My Id is Gangnam beauty
Cast - Im Soo-Hyang as Kang Mi-rae, Cha Eun-woo as Do Kyung-Seok, Jo Woo-ri as Hyeon Sua.
Plot - This drama tells the story of a girl named Kang Mi Rae who got bullied for her looks in high school, to gain confidence and improve her appearance she undergoes plastic surgery. After the surgery, she enters college as a beautiful woman where she meets the handsome and popular boy Do Kyung Seok.
Hyeon Sua is a highly sought-after girl in the chemistry department due to her striking natural beauty. Although she may seem kind and pure, she desires attention and admiration from others and uses her gentle and innocent behaviour to gain it. Additionally, she has developed a crush on Do Kyung-Seok and is attempting to capture his attention.
In college, Kang Mi-rae faces many difficulties but Kyung Seok always stands by her. After surgery, Kang Mi Rae starts feeling confident but is scared that her secret will be revealed.
Episodes - 16
Where to watch - Rakuten Viki | Prime Video
Join us on a journey through the emotions as we unravel the tales of love, jealousy, and self-discovery in some of the best-loved K-dramas that have etched their mark in the hearts of viewers, proving that the path to true love is often paved with surprising twists and turns.
we invite you to explore the captivating world of K-drama love triangles—a captivating odyssey where hearts are tested, destinies are rewritten, and the echoes of love remain long after the final episode.
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