10 Best Romantic K-Dramas With Rivals-to-Lovers Couples, Ranked
1.”Heirs” – This popular K-drama follows the story of two heirs, Kim Tan (played by Lee Min-ho) and Cha Eun-sang (played by Park Shin-hye), who develop a deep love amidst their rival families.
2.”My Love from the Star” –Featuring Jun Ji-hyun and Kim Soo-hyun, this drama tells the tale of an alien who falls in love with a famous actress while facing rivalry from other suitors.
3.”You’re Beautiful” –This heartwarming drama revolves around Go Mi-nam (played by Park Shin-hye), a girl posing as a male member of a popular idol group, and her complicated relationship with her fellow bandmate Hwang Tae-kyung (played by Jang Geun-suk).
4.”Secret Garden” –A magical twist brings together a stuntwoman, Gil Ra-im (played by Ha Ji-won), and a CEO, Kim Joo-won (played by Hyun Bin), who initially clash but eventually fall deeply in love.
5.”Playful Kiss” –Based on the popular manga “Itazura na Kiss,” this drama portrays Oh Ha-ni (played by Jung So-min) relentlessly pursuing Baek Seung-jo (played by Kim Hyun-joong), despite his initial indifference.
6.”Fight for My Way” –This realistic drama follows the lives of four friends, including Go Dong-man (played by Park Seo-joon) and Choi Ae-ra (played by Kim Ji-won), who face challenges in their pursuit of love and career aspirations.
7.”Cheese in the Trap” –A complex relationship develops between Hong Seol (played by Kim Go-eun) and her enigmatic senior, Yoo Jung (played by Park Hae-jin), filled with rivalry, secrets, and unexpected twists.
8.”Pinocchio” –In this intriguing drama, Choi In-ha (played by Park Shin-hye) and Choi Dal-po (played by Lee Jong-suk) face professional rivalry as aspiring reporters while navigating their complicated feelings for each other.
9.”Coffee Prince” –The story revolves around Go Eun-chan (played by Yoon Eun-hye), who pretends to be a boy to work at a coffee shop, and Choi Han-gyul (played by Gong Yoo), the café’s owner who becomes conflicted about his feelings for “him.”
10.”Dream High” –This musical drama showcases the rivalry between six talented students, including Go Hye-mi (played by Bae Suzy) and Song Sam-dong (played by Kim Soo-hyun), as they chase their dreams of becoming K-pop stars alongside their complicated love lives.
Please note that the ranking is subjective and based on personal preference.