Choo Young Woo and Cho Yi Hyun are currently one of the most loved K-Drama pairings—and it’s all thanks to their new fantasy romance about shamans, changing fate, and first love! If you can’t get enough of them, here are other K-Dramas that bring the same fantasy vibes or first love feels we all adore!
“My Perfect Stranger“
More into time travel and changing fates? “My Perfect Stranger” is the perfect drama for you! This time-slip romance mixed with mystery follows a news anchor who travels to the past and ends up bringing a woman from the future with him to the year 1987. They both have different agendas: he wants to stop a serial murder case, while she wants to give her mother a better life—one where she doesn’t cross paths with her alcoholic father!
As they try to uncover the truth, they begin to change each other’s lives and destinies. This drama has everything: a nostalgic setting, heartfelt moments, and romantic tension that slowly builds between the leads. Kim Dong Wook and Jin Ki Joo have amazing chemistry, and the family storyline will leave you emotional. The daughter would rather not be born if it means her parents living a happier life! Plus, the twists in this drama? Totally unexpected. Expect the unexpectable!
“My 20th Twenty“
Looking for a high school fantasy drama with heart? Here’s an underrated gem that deserves more love! “My 20th Twenty” tells the story of a woman who’s actually in her 40s, but after refusing a favor from a witch, she’s cursed to live as a 20-year-old for the rest of her life. At first, it feels like a blessing but the joy fades as she experiences the pain of losing her loved ones while she stays the same.
After searching for years for a way to lift the curse, she spots the witch at a resort, sneaks in as a staff member, and meets people who may finally help her break free. What makes this drama special is how it explores the idea of fate and the pain of staying young while everyone else moves on. It’s a light and breezy watch with a charming campus setting, emotional growth, and a slow-burning spark that brings back the excitement of first love.
“Jinx“
Craving a short, sweet K-Drama with a touch of magic and luck? “Jinx” is just that! It follows a man cursed with bad luck every time he sneezes; things go the opposite of what he hopes for! His life is full of unfortunate events, but there’s one thing he won’t give up on: his one-sided crush.
This drama gave us all the feels! Their blossoming romance becomes a journey about fate, loneliness, and embracing who you are. It’s short but meaningful, filled with heart-fluttering scenes and a sweet message: love can still find you, even when you feel like you’re cursed.
“Fanletter, Please“
The ultimate first love mini drama, “Fanletter, Please” is a light yet touching series that blends celebrity life with heartfelt family and romance themes. It follows a famous actress who reconnects with her childhood crush—unaware that he’s now a devoted single father to a young daughter battling leukemia. When the little girl’s wish is to receive a fan letter from her idol, the two work together to make it happen. He’s doing it for his daughter, and she’s doing it to protect her image.
While working together, they reminisce about the past, rekindle old feelings, and slowly start something new. “Fanletter, Please” is sweet, hopeful, and healing, showing how first love can leave a lasting imprint on our hearts.
“Into the World Again“
Another fantasy romance to enjoy is “Into the World Again.” This is a beautiful tale of second chances and love that transcends time. It follows a young man who dies tragically in a car accident but is mysteriously given another shot at life—returning to the world 12 years later, unchanged as a 19-year-old. He reunites with his first love, now a 31-year-old burdened by her own struggles, and together they must figure out if their love can survive their changed fate.
This drama hits all the emotional notes—grief, nostalgia, healing, and the power of a first love that never truly fades. There’s even a mystery subplot as he uncovers the truth behind his death and miraculous return!
“Go Back Couple“
“Go Back Couple” is a fan-favorite time-slip drama that’s perfect for married couples! While most K-Dramas end with marriage, this one starts after the wedding, where a married couple on the verge of divorce suddenly find themselves back in their 20-year-old bodies. Thinking they’ve been given a second chance to redo their lives, they go back to college and decide not to cross paths again.
But as they relive their youth, they gain new perspectives on what went wrong in their relationship—and whether changing the past can rewrite their future. It’s hilarious (with strong romcom vibes), touching, and deeply human, offering a beautiful look at regret, young love, and growing together. Anyone who’s ever wondered “what if?” will find this drama emotionally satisfying.
Which one of these shows captured your interest? Don’t forget—you can watch all of them on KOCOWA+ with multiple subtitle options!
