50 Best Rich Boy Poor Girl Kdramas

Looking for the best rich boy poor girl Kdramas to start binging? You’ve come to the right place!

The rich boy poor girl trope is a classic and incredibly popular storyline in Korean dramas. It’s the perfect combination of Cinderella-esque romance and drama, with plenty of power struggles to keep viewers hooked.

From wealthy heirs to chaebols (Korean conglomerates), you’ll find a rich Korean main character to gush over when it comes to these Kdramas!

Here are some of the best examples of this beloved trope that have aired over the years. Let’s jump in!

Many rich boy, poor girl Kdramas are easily accessible from anywhere in the world. But there may be certain platforms that will only work with a VPN (i.e. US Netflix or Singapore VIU).

1. A Business Proposal (2022)

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.7/10 | 12 episodes | Romance, Drama, Comedy | Watch on Netflix

A Business Proposal is a Korean drama about Shin Ha Ri, a single woman who works for a company. She has a male friend she’s had a crush on for years but learns he has a girlfriend.

Feeling sad, she meets her friend Jin Young Seo and accepts an offer to take her place on a blind date – only to find out that the man she’ll be meeting is Kang Tae Mu, the CEO of the company where she works!

Kang Tae Mu is annoyed by his grandfather setting up blind dates for him and decides to marry whoever shows up at this next one in order to remain focused on work. Unbeknownst to him, it’s Shin Ha Ri disguised as Jin Young Seo!

The next day he calls her with an unexpected proposal – will their love survive when they discover each other’s true identity or will reality tear them apart?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.3/10 | 16 episodes | Romance, Drama, Comedy | Watch on KissAsian

No Go Jin is the most popular mathematics instructor in the private education field and CEO of GOTOP Education.

He has achieved success despite only having a high school level education due to his extreme intelligence, but he also has a narcissistic side. One day, he is suddenly warned that he will be murdered.

Lee Shin A works as No Go Jin’s secretary and she discovers that she does not have much time left to live either. As they get closer together and realize each other’s crazy side, will these two find true love or will death tear them apart?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.9/10 | 12 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Mystery, Fantasy | Watch on Viki, Watch on MyAsianTV

Eun Sun Woo is a wealthy chaebol who leads a double life as the chairman of Eunkang Group and runs a detective agency. He has an impressive intellect and remarkable athletic abilities that he uses to help solve cases.

Don Se Ra is a cheerful woman with supernatural powers which she hides behind her thick glasses. She takes on odd jobs to help those around her, but when she meets Eun Sun Woo their relationship quickly becomes chaotic as they both have secrets they must keep hidden from each other.

Together, they embark on joint investigations while trying to navigate their growing feelings for one another despite their differences in status and wealth.

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.5/10 | 16 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Drama | Watch on Viki, Watch on DramaCool

Moo Hak is a strong-willed, money-minded managing director of a global restaurant chain. Da Li is an upper-class art gallery owner whose life takes a turn for the worse when her father passes away suddenly.

When Moo Hak meets Da Li, they enter into a relationship as creditor and debtor over the art gallery. Despite their differences, will these two polar opposites find true love or will reality tear them apart in this romantic comedy series about understanding each other and finding love against all odds?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.8/10 | 16 episodes | Romance, Drama, Family, Life | Watch on Netflix, Watch on Viki

When My Love Blooms follows the story of Yoon Ji Soo and Han Jae Hyun, two college students who fell in love 20 years ago. When fate reunites them again, they find themselves far different from the people they once were.

Ji Soo is a single mother struggling to make ends meet while Jae Hyun has become an ambitious businessman with wealth and honor as his top priorities.

The drama explores their journey back together as they try to reignite their first love despite all the differences that have come between them over time.

With a mix of romance, drama, family life, and more; When My Love Blooms promises to be an emotional rollercoaster ride full of heart-warming moments that will stay with you long after it’s over.

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.4/10 | 16 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Business | Watch on Netflix, Watch on Viki

Sung Deok Mi is an art gallery curator who is exceptional in every way, except for one – she has a secret obsession with Cha Shi An.

She devotes her life to being a fan of the famous actor and manages his fansite. Her private life is thrown into chaos when Ryan Gold, the new director of the art gallery, discovers her secret and starts to interfere in her personal life.

As they get closer together, complications arise between them. Follow Sung Deok Mi as she navigates through love, friendship, and loyalty while trying to keep her secret safe!

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.2/10 | 16 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Melodrama, Business | Watch on Netflix

Romance is a Bonus Book is a Korean drama that follows the story of Cha Eun Ho, a successful and handsome writer who is also the youngest chief editor at a publishing company.

He meets his childhood friend Kang Dan Yi, who was once a popular copywriter but now finds herself unemployed and struggling in life.

Desperate to find work, she lies about her background and takes up employment as a temporary worker in the same building as Cha Eun Ho.

As they become increasingly involved in each other’s lives, their relationship begins to blossom into something more than just friendship. Will these two eventually admit their feelings for one another?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.7/10 | 16 episodes | Romance, Drama, Comedy, Business | Watch on Netflix, Watch on Viki

Jang Sun Gyeol is a wealthy and good-looking man who suffers from severe mysophobia, an irrational fear of dirt or contamination.

He owns his own cleaning company and has everything going for him until he meets Gil Oh Sol, a carefree and untidy girl who enters his company as a new employee. Despite her lack of neatness, she has a bright personality that slowly starts to rub off on Jang Sun Gyeol as they get closer together.

As he faces his mysophobia and falls in love with her, the two have to confront the reality of their differences in both status and way of living. Clean with Passion for Now tells the story of how these two characters overcome all odds through determination.

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.3/10 | 16 episodes | Romance, Drama, Historical, Comedy | Watch on Netflix, Watch on Viki

Lee Yul, the Crown Prince of Joseon, is a seemingly cold perfectionist, but deep down desires companionship. Because of this, he passes a law that all citizens must marry before the age of 28.

Lee Yul finds himself in need of care after an attempt on his life leaves him severely injured and suffering from amnesia.

He ends up under the care of Hong Shim’s household, where he discovers that she is considered to be the oldest unmarried woman in her village due to his own law.

To protect her from punishment by officials, Lee Yul proposes a marriage between them. As their relationship grows stronger and deeper, Lee Yul eventually regains his memory.

Will their love survive despite this newfound knowledge about each other’s true identity or will it all come crashing down around them as they face reality once again?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.5/10 | 16 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Business | Watch on Viki, Watch on Hulu

What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim? is a 2018 Korean drama that follows the story of Lee Young Joon, the narcissistic vice president of a company run by his family.

He has been served faithfully and loyally for 9 years by his secretary Kim Mi So who now wants to resign from her job to focus on herself.

As misunderstandings arise between them, can their strictly-workplace relationship develop into something more after 9 years together? Follow this hilarious romantic comedy as it unfolds!

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.3/10 | 36 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi | Watch on Viki, Watch on KissAsian

Are You Human Too is a Korean drama about the story of Nam Shin III, an android created by Oh Ro Ra, a genius in brain technology and artificial intelligence (AI).

When her son, the real Nam Shin falls into a coma after an accident, she creates an android to take his place as the third-generation heir to the PK group.

The android must learn how to live like a human and take on all of Nam Shin’s responsibilities while avoiding being exposed as an android.

When a woman starts to fall for him, will they be able to find true love or will reality tear them apart when their differences in status and wealth are revealed?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.0/10 | 16 episodes | Romance, Thriller, Sci-Fi | Watch on Netflix

Memories of the Alhambra is a Korean drama about Yoo Jin Woo, a strong-spirited CEO with an adventurous and competitive spirit.

After his best friend betrays him, he takes a business trip to Granada, Spain in search of the mysterious inventor of an innovative augmented-reality video game. There he meets Jung Hee Joo, a former classical guitarist who came to Spain to further her studies and now runs the old hostel where Jin Woo stays.

As they become drawn into a series of strange and unexpected events together, they find themselves growing closer despite their differences which leads to unexpected and strange events arising between them.

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.6/10 | 32 episodes | Romance, Melodrama, Youth | Watch on Viki, Watch on KissKH

Tempted is a Korean drama about Kwon Shi Hyun, a rich and privileged twenty-something who makes a bet with his friends that he can seduce Eun Tae Hee, an innocent girl who believes love is foolish.

As time passes by, they develop feelings for each other despite their differences in status and wealth. However, when Kwon’s secret is revealed it leads to further complications between them.

Will they be able to overcome their differences or will scandal and heartache tear them apart in the end?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.3/10 | 16 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Melodrama, Business | Watch on Viki, Watch on MyAsianTV

Lee Yoo Chan is the founder and CEO of the IT company “Next In”, an extremely desirable place to work. He suffers from prosopagnosia, a condition where he can’t recognize faces, making him very guarded and mistrustful of most people.

Kim Bo Ra is a college student from Jeju Island with dreams of working for Next In when she graduates. When Bo Ra meets Yoo Chan, their lives change in unexpected ways.

With romance blooming between them amidst business complications, will they be able to find love?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.7/10 | 16 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Action, Supernatural | Watch on Viki

Do Bong Soon is a petite and kind woman who comes from a family with generations of women gifted with Herculean strength. When she stands up for herself against gang members, she catches the attention of Ahn Min Hyuk, the handsome CEO of Ainsoft.

Min Hyuk hires her as his bodyguard when he is threatened by an unknown enemy and starts to fall in love with her at first sight. However, Bong Soon has eyes for someone else; In Guk Doo, a police officer and childhood friend whom she has known since high school.

When chaos ensues after a series of kidnappings in Dobong-dong, Bong Soon must decide whether to use her strength and stand up to evil or keep it hidden from the world while also protecting Min Hyuk from harm’s way.

With this love triangle between them all, will Bong Soon be able to use her power for good or will it become too much in the end?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.4/10 | 32 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Sci-Fi | Watch on KissKH

Kim Min Kyu is the largest shareholder in a financial company, but he suffers from an allergy that prevents him from interacting with other people.

He becomes interested in a robotic project named Aji-3 created by the Santa Maria robotics team and headed by Hong Baek Gyun, who modeled it after his ex-girlfriend Jo Ji Ah.

When Kim Min Kyu wants to test the robot, an accident causes its battery to malfunction. In order for them to get funding from Kim Min Kyu, Hong Baek Gyun begs Jo Ji Ah to take the place of Aji-3 and pretend to be the robot.

As time passes by they start forming a bond and their relationship takes unexpected turns as they confront reality when they realize their growing feelings toward one another.

Will their relationships survive or will reality tear them apart when they discover each other’s true identity and differences in status and wealth?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.8/10 | 16 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Business | Watch on Netflix

When Chae Ro Un joins a public relations firm, she is determined to reveal the true identity of her boss Eun Hwan Ki and take revenge for her family’s downfall.

However, as time passes by and they get to know each other better, Ro Un discovers that there may be more than meets the eye with this introverted man.

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.6/10 | 13 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Life, Business | Watch on Netflix, Watch on Viki

Cha Jin Wook is a wealthy businessman from a prominent family who has never been interested in meaningful relationships.

But when he meets Lee Yoo Mi, a woman who has never had a boyfriend before, his outlook changes and they have an unexpected one-night stand. Three years later, their paths cross again and they start to develop feelings for each other despite the differences between them.

As their relationship progresses, they must confront reality when it comes to their different social statuses and wealth. Will this push-pull romance survive or will it be too much for them to handle in the end?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.8/10 | 16 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Fantasy | Watch on Viki, Watch on KissAsian

Kim Shin was once an unbeatable general in Goryeo’s military who has been cursed to live forever. He has spent 900 years searching for his bride, a mortal who can pull out the sword and end his immortal life.

One day, he meets Ji Eun Tak, a positive high school student with the ability to see the dead. She claims to be Kim Shin’s bride and sets off on a journey of discovery as they fall in love while trying to fulfill her destiny.

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.0/10 | 16 episodes | Romance, Drama, Fake Marriage | Watch on Viki, Watch on AppleTV, Watch on MyAsianTV

Kang Hye Soo is a desperate single mother who has been diagnosed with a possibly terminal brain tumor. In order to provide for her daughter, she agrees to be a liver donor for her new boss’ mother in exchange for money.

To pass the screening process, they must legally wed and convince the hospital that they’ve been in a long-term relationship.

As their arrangement progresses, more people get involved and Kang Hye Soo discovers that money isn’t the only thing required for happiness as she starts to fall in love with her new husband. Can their marriage survive or will reality tear them apart?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.8/10 | 20 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Drama, Love Triangle | Watch on Viki, Watch on AppleTV, Watch on KissAsian

Beautiful Gong Shim is a Korean drama about the love story of two sisters and two men. The talented older sister, who has everything including a beautiful appearance, meets a man from a wealthy family.

Meanwhile, her younger sister meets another attractive man who moved into a humble rental room on the rooftop of their building.

As the four people get to know each other better, they find themselves in an eventful and unpredictable love triangle that will test their relationships and challenge them to confront reality.

Will they be able to find true love despite all odds or will they be torn apart by their differences in status and wealth?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.4/10 | 16 episodes | Romance, Drama, Life, Psychological | Watch on Viki, Watch on Youtube

Cheese in the Trap is a Korean drama about the love story of Hong Seol and Yoo Jung.

After returning to college after a year-long break due to her family’s poor background, Hong Seol gets on the wrong side of her senior, Yoo Jung – who is wealthy, athletic, good-looking, gets good grades, and has a kind personality as well as a hidden dark side.

From then on her life takes a turn for the worse and she is almost certain it’s all Yoo Jung’s doing. A year later, Yoo Jung is acting completely different and friendly. Is she missing something?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.2/10 | 18 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Historical | Watch on Viki

Love in the Moonlight is a 2016 Korean drama about Hong Ra On, a young woman who disguises herself as a man to protect her and her family from loan sharks.

When she writes a love letter for one of her clients, she meets Crown Prince Hyo Myung, unaware that he is royalty. Despite their differences in status and wealth, they soon become interested in each other.

As Ra On tries to survive the palace and the Crown Prince navigates his journey to become king, will their love prosper or will reality tear them apart when they discover each other’s true identity and differences in status and wealth?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.1/10 | 20 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Drama, Tear Jerker | Watch on Viki, Watch on AppleTV, Watch on Hulu

Sin Joon Young and No Eul were in love in their younger days, but uncontrollable circumstances separated them.

Years later, they meet again and discover how much they have changed. Joon Young is now a wealthy superstar actor and singer while No Eul has become a producer-director of documentaries with a materialistic attitude.

Despite their differences, the two find themselves drawn to each other once more as they try to rekindle their past relationship.

Will they be able to overcome the obstacles that stand between them or will reality tear them apart when it comes down to their differences?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.2/10 | 16 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Drama, Life | Watch on Viki, Watch on KissKH

Shopping King Louie is a romantic comedy series that follows the story of Louis, a wealthy heir to an empire who suffers from amnesia and becomes homeless.

He meets Go Bok Shil, a country girl who lives in Seoul and they soon form an unlikely bond. Despite their differences in social class and lifestyle, they come to realize that true love cannot be bought with money.

As their romance blossoms, complications arise between them as Louis attempts to gain back his memory. The series shows viewers the priceless value of genuine love and how it can conquer all odds.

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.8/10 | 16 episodes | Romance, Drama, Comedy | Watch on Viki, Watch on Netflix

Eun Ha Won is a hardworking high school student with dreams of becoming a teacher. She has no family support, but her strong set of morals and determination keep her going.

Meanwhile, in another part of the city are three spoiled cousins, Ji Woon, Hyun Min, and Seo Woo. They all live together in Sky House under their grandfather’s orders and have wildly different personalities.

When their grandfather orders them to attend his 5th wedding ceremony, Hyun Min hires Eun Ha Won as his date for 3 hours so he can upstage him. Impressed by Eun Ha Won’s attitude towards Hyun Min during the ceremony, the grandfather decides to hire her as a live-in butler at Sky House where she will be responsible for keeping the boys in line.

What follows is plenty of drama and love triangles as they grow closer together.

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.8/10 | 16 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Business | Watch on Viki, Watch on AppleTV

When Shim Bo Nui’s younger sister is left in a coma with little chance of survival, she turns to superstition in her desperation to save her only remaining family member.

Desperate, she sets out on a mission to spend a night with Je Su Ho, a genius CEO born in the Year of the Tiger who has no interest in dating and believes only in science and mathematics.

As they get entangled with each other, their unlikely romance blossoms even further when a childhood friend and first love enter the picture.

Will they be able to find true love or will reality tear them apart as time passes by? Find out if Shim Bo Nui and Je Su Ho can make it work despite all odds when you watch Lucky Romance!

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.1/10 | 16 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Drama | Watch on Viki, Watch on Amazon Prime, Watch on Kocowa, Watch on AppleTV, Watch on MyAsianTV

Hye Jin is a young girl who used to be impossibly cute and lived a comfortable life with her wealthy parents. However, since entering her teens, both her looks and fortune have drastically changed.

She currently lives rent-free with a friend and works as a part-time clerk at a convenience store. Out of the blue, Sung Joon, her childhood friend contacts her and suggests they meet.

When Hye Jin lands herself a full-time job she is surprised to find out that Sung Joon is now her boss, but he’s treating her with nothing but disdain and contempt! To avoid disappointing him she insists that her pretty best friend goes to her place to meet him again.

As time passes by Hye Jin must hide who she really is from Sung Joon while also navigating complicated relationships between them due to their differences.

Will their relationship survive or will reality tear them apart when they discover each other’s true identity?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.4/10 | 20 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Psychological | Watch on Viki, Watch on Kocowa, Watch on KissAsian

Hyde, Jekyll, Me is a Korean drama about Gu Seo Jin, a third-generation chaebol who runs the theme park Wonder Land. He has everything — looks, brains, and fortune — but he also has a split personality due to a traumatic incident in his childhood.

One side of him is cold and ruthless while the other is kind and gentle. Despite his vow never to date or marry, he finds himself falling for the circus master Jang Ha Na.

Ha Na is determined to revive the failing circus and she soon falls for both of Seo Jin’s personalities. Will they be able to bridge their differences and find love together?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.6/10 | 16 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Psychological | Watch on Viki, Watch on Kocowa, Watch on KissAsian

It’s Okay, That’s Love is a Korean drama about Jang Jae Yeol, a famous mystery novelist and radio host who finds himself in hot water when his girlfriend plagiarizes his work.

In order to prove his innocence, he moves into a house he owns but rents out – only to discover that one of the current tenants is none other than Hae Soo, the psychiatrist with whom he just rubbed each other the wrong way on a talk show panel.

As their personalities clash, Jae Yeol and Hae Soo help each other heal from their deeply-rooted emotional scars. Featuring a star-studded cast, It’s Okay, That’s Love is an award-winning drama that will have you laughing and crying in equal measure.

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.9/10 | 16 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Supernatural | Watch on Viki, Watch on MyAsianTV

Bride of the Century is a Korean drama about a young woman, Na Doo Rim, who is hired to masquerade as Jang Yi Kyung, an heiress engaged to Choi Kang Joo. The Jang family hires her in order to maintain engagement and keep their wealth intact.

Na Doo Rim’s sweet and sunny personality captivates Choi Kang Joo but he has no idea about her hidden identity nor about his family’s hundred-year curse – that the first bride of the eldest son will always die.

As they get closer, Na Doo Rim must confront reality when she discovers what it means for them both if they pursue love despite all odds. Will they be able to find true love or will this curse tear them apart before it even begins?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.2/10 | 14 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Fake Marriage | Watch on Viki, Watch on KissAsian

Fated to Love You is a Korean drama about Mi Yeong, an ordinary office clerk who has her good nature taken advantage of by her co-workers and boyfriend.

On vacation, she accidentally spends one night with a stranger who happens to be handsome, charming, and rich instead of her cheating boyfriend.

This fateful encounter brings a love that transforms this not-so-special girl into an attractive, warm, lovable young lady. The two must confront reality when they realize the difference in their status and wealth and navigate new problems that arise.

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.8/10 | 16 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Business, Second Chance | Watch on Viki, Watch on KissKH

Na Ae Ra is a beautiful woman who dreams of marrying a civil servant. She meets Cha Jung Woo, an aspiring civil servant, and they eventually marry. However, her dream of living happily ever after is short-lived when her husband quits his job to go into business instead.

Na Ae Ra supports him throughout the years by working hard while he fails to find investors for his software business. When she can no longer take it, she decides to get a divorce but still has to repay the debt from supporting him all those years later.

When she finds out that her ex-husband is now a successful businessman, Na Ae Ra joins his company as an intern for revenge. As they start quarreling, it becomes evident that the flame of love between them hasn’t been extinguished yet.

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.5/10 | 21 episodes | Romance, Melodrama, Comedy | Watch on Viki, Watch on AppleTV, Watch on KissAsian

Han Tae Hee is the heir of a large company that is suffering from broken heart syndrome due to psychological shock.

To get the woman he loves back, he completely changes an unattractive and overweight Sa Geum Ran into a beautiful Sa Ra. In the process, Han Tae Hee falls for Sa Ra.

As they try to manage the difficulties of their fake relationship and feelings, Sa Geum’s husband and his mistress plan to take her down. Will Han Tae Hee be able to protect Sa Ra from danger? How will this tangled web of relationships unravel?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.2/10 | 16 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy | Watch on Kocowa, Watch on KissKH

Choi Go Bong is a 70-year-old man who runs a large hotel conglomerate. He’s known nothing but greed and selfishness all his life until one day, he suddenly transforms back into his 30s.

Taking advantage of this second chance at youth, he renames himself Choi Shin Hyung and meets Eun Ha Soo, a part-timer who has just landed her first regular job.

Through Ha Soo, he learns what love is for the first time in his life while also developing a relationship with his estranged son and troublesome heir, Choi Dae Han.

As they explore their newfound relationships with each other, will they be able to find true happiness or will reality tear them apart when Shin Hyung’s secret is revealed?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.5/10 | 17 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Supernatural, Horror | Watch on Viki, Watch on KissAsian

The Master’s Sun is a Korean drama about Joo Joong Won, the stingy and greedy CEO of the Kingdom, and Tae Gong Shil, a gloomy woman who started seeing ghosts after an accident.

When they meet each other, their lives take a new turn as they work together to deal with the terror and sadness brought by spirits while delving into Joong Won’s past.

As they get closer to each other in their journey to confront these supernatural forces, an unlikely romance blossoms between them despite their differences.

Will they be able to overcome those differences or will reality tear them apart when faced with what lies ahead of them on this mysterious path that fate has chosen for them both?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.4/10 | 16 episodes | Romance, Drama | Watch on Viki, Watch on KissAsian

Secret is a Korean drama about two people from different worlds who are brought together by fate. Min Hyuk is wealthy, but his personality leaves something to be desired; he has been consumed by the need for revenge ever since he learned his lover was the victim of a hit-and-run accident.

Yoo Jung takes the blame for her boyfriend, the actual driver at the time of the accident, and ends up in prison as a result. Despite being in despair, she refuses to give up on life entirely.

When Min Hyuk and Yoo Jung meet, they find themselves drawn to each other despite their differences and their pasts. As they get closer, will they be able to overcome their circumstances?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.6/10 | 20 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Melodrama | Watch on Viki, Watch on Netflix

The Heirs is a 2013 Korean drama that follows the story of Kim Tan, the heir to Empire Group who has been sent abroad to study in the U.S.

While there, he meets Cha Eun Sang, an aspiring young woman searching for her older sister. Despite his engagement to Rachel Yoo back home, Kim Tan finds himself falling for Eun Sang and must choose between love and duty when Rachel arrives to bring him back home.

Along the way, they discover each other’s true identities and must confront reality when they realize their differences in status and wealth. Will their relationship survive or will it be torn apart by these obstacles standing in their way of happiness together?

Quick facts:  Rating on MDL: 7.1/10 | 16 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Melodrama | Watch on Viki, Watch on Kocowa, Watch on AppleTV, Watch on KissAsian

Han Se Kyung is a young woman with an ambitious and positive attitude. She wins many design contests, which leads to her joining a clothing company.

However, instead of getting the chance to work on designing clothes, she finds herself doing errands and chores for the upper management.

To make matters worse, one of these employers is actually a former high school classmate who never did better than Han Se Kyung in school, leading her to look back on her life.

Despite all this, Han Se Kyung continues to strive forward in order to prove that effort will take her as far as she wants it to go. Will she be able to overcome all obstacles or will they eventually break her spirit down completely and force her out?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.0/10 | 16 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Life, Melodrama | Watch on Viki, Watch on AppleTV, Watch on KissAsian

Scent of a Woman is a romantic comedy about Lee Yeon Jae, a non-married and low-ranking office worker who receives the grim prognosis that she only has a short time left to live.

Determined to make the most of her remaining days, Lee Yeon Jae quits her job at a travel agency and sets off on an adventure around the world. During her travels, she meets the love of her life and discovers how precious life can be when faced with mortality.

With each new experience, Lee Yeon Jae learns more about herself and those around her in this heartwarming story of self-discovery.

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.3/10 | 16 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Food | Watch on Viki, Watch on KissAsian

Yang Eun Bi is a university student studying for her civil service exam with the dream of becoming a high school teacher. However, when she accidentally encounters Cha Chi Soo—the arrogant son of the biggest food conglomerate in Korea—her life takes an unexpected turn.

Despite their age difference and contrasting personalities, Eun Bi finds herself drawn to him due to his good looks and charm.

But things become complicated when she finds out that Cha Chi Soo is a student at the high school she’s assigned to teach for her student-teaching assignment.

With Eun Bi unable to resist his charms and Chi Soo becoming increasingly fascinated with her, will they be able to overcome their differences and find true love?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.7/10 | 16 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Business | Watch on Viki, Watch on Kocowa, Watch on AppleTV,

The Greatest Love follows Gu Ae Jung’s story. She was a part of the beloved girl group “The National Treasure Girls” until it disbanded ten years ago. Although she had shouldered most of the blame for its demise, her career has been suffering ever since, and now she relies on small appearances in variety shows to make an income.

When she meets Dokko Jin, a top movie star at the height of his career who is attempting to break into Hollywood and gain international recognition, their encounters lead to unexpected complications.

Despite his initial dislike for her, Dokko Jin finds himself drawn to Gu Ae Jung and soon discovers that this could be his greatest love yet. Could this be true love?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.5/10 | 16 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Fake Marriage | Watch on Viki, Watch on Amazon Prime, Watch on KissAsian

Lie to Me is a 2011 Korean drama about Gong Ah Jung, a level 5 Ministry of Culture official. After mistakenly lying that she’s married to Hyun Ki Joon, an affluent hotel manager from an affluent family.

Their relationship becomes complicated when his ex-fiance and close friend of his brother’s, Oh Yoon Joo reappears in their lives. As they attempt to navigate the web of lies surrounding them, they start to develop feelings for one another despite their differences which leads to new complications arising between them.

Will these two be able to overcome all obstacles and find true love with each other or will reality tear them apart before it can happen?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.0/10 | 20 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Supernatural | Watch on Viki, Watch on Netflix, Watch on Kocowa, Watch on Viki

Secret Garden is a Korean drama that tells the story of Kim Joo Won, an arrogant and eccentric CEO who maintains the image of seeming perfection, and Gil Ra Im, a poor and humble stuntwoman whose beauty and body are the object of envy amongst top actresses.

When Joo Won and Ra Im unexpectedly cross paths, their relationship is filled with tension as Joo Won attempts to hide his developing feelings for her.

To complicate matters further, they end up swapping bodies due to a strange sequence of events. As their lives become intertwined with each other’s, will they be able to overcome their differences?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.6/10 | 25 episodes | Romance, Drama, Youth, Comedy | Watch on Viki, Watch on Youtube

Geum Jan Di is a poor girl from a dry-cleaning shop who receives a swimming scholarship to attend the prestigious Shinhwa High School. There, she meets the notorious F4, an elite group of four boys from wealthy families – Gu Jun Pyo, Yoon Ji Hu, So Yi Jung, and Song Woo Bin.

Jan Di soon finds herself labeled as the new bullying target of the F4 and her life at school starts out miserable. As time passes by and they get to know each other better, Jan Di discovers that there may be more than meets the eye with these boys.

Will their relationships survive or will reality tear them apart when they discover each other’s true identity and differences in status and wealth?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.3/10 | 17 episodes | Romance, Drama, Comedy, Food | Watch on Netflix, Watch on Viki, Watch on KissKH

Coffee Prince is a Korean drama about Choi Han Gyul, the grandson of chairwoman Bang of Dong-in Foods. He has never had a job and does not care for responsibility, but he’s hung up on his first love, Han Yoo Joo.

Go Eun Chan, who is often mistaken for a guy due to her tomboyish nature, meets him and mistakes him for gay.

To escape from blind dates arranged by his grandmother, Choi Han Gyul hires her to pretend to be his lover and takes over an old coffee shop that needs renovation – renaming it “Coffee Prince”.

In order to attract female customers, he only hires good-looking male employees. As time passes by they get closer together and discover each other’s true identity while also having to confront reality when they realize the difference in their status and wealth.

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.8/10 | 24 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Drama, Youth | Watch on Viki, Watch on KissKH, Watch on MyAsianTV

Chae Gyeong is an ordinary high school student with a feisty and bubbly personality. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers that her grandfather’s will requires her to marry the unendurable Crown Prince Lee Shin, who also happens to attend her school.

Initially resistant, Chae Gyeong eventually agrees to help out her debt-ridden family and reluctantly enters into palace life.

As she struggles to adjust and take on the duties of being a princess, Yul, the Crown Prince’s sentimental cousin and second-in-line to the throne steps into her life. With his help and guidance, Chae Gyeong begins to see that there is more to her husband than meets the eye.

Despite their differences, will Chae Gyeong and Lee Shin be able to find true love? Will Yul’s feelings for Chae Gyeong eventually prevail?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.9/10 | 16 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Food | Watch on Viki, Watch on AppleTV, Watch on KissAsian

Kim Sam Soon is a talented baker who has just been betrayed by her boyfriend. On Christmas Eve, she meets Hyun Jin Hun, the owner of a restaurant called Bon Appetit.

By sheer coincidence, Jin Hun needs a baker for his restaurant and so he hires Sam Soon as their chief baker. Despite their differences, they soon start to develop feelings for each other.

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.8/10 | 16 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Drama | Watch on Viki, Watch on Kocowa, Watch on AppleTV, Watch on KissAsian

When Gong Chan meets the lively and beautiful Yoo Rin, he discovers that she has connections to his missing cousin.

He asks her to pretend to be his long-lost cousin until he can find his real one. Despite their initial agreement, they soon start developing feelings for each other. Complications arise when Gong Chan’s friend Jung Woo falls for Yoo Rin and his ex-girlfriend Se Hyun tries to win him back.

Will the two ever tell each other how they feel or will reality tear them apart in this romantic comedy series?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.7/10 | 16 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Fake Marriage | Watch on Viki, Watch on KissAsian

Han Ji Eun, an aspiring scriptwriter, lives in a house called “Full House”, built by her late father. When her two best friends trick her into believing she has won a free vacation and sell her house while she’s away, she meets famous actor Lee Young Jae on the plane.

On returning home, Ji Eun discovers that Young Jae has bought her house and they reluctantly agree to live together.

To buy back her house from him, Ji Eun works as his maid but their arrangement changes when he decides to win back his lost love Kang Hye Won. Wanting to make Hye Won jealous of them, they enter into a contract marriage with a six-month term.

As time passes by they start to fall for each other despite their differences which lead to new complications arising between them.

Kdramas with rich boy poor girl themes often tug at our heartstrings. They tell stories of true love that are sometimes unexpected and sometimes impossible, but always inspiring.

If you’re looking for a romantic Kdrama to watch, why not pick up one of these and get swept away in an amazing story?

Need more Korean drama inspiration? Check out these dramas!

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