In the cold weather of the year-end holiday season, what’s better than watching Korean Dramas while sipping a cup of hot chocolate? For fans of the romance genre, this Christmas will certainly be the most suitable time to watch romantic Korean dramas. Let’s take a look at 6 heart-fluttering series you should immediately add to your Christmas watchlist! 

• Our Beloved Summer

If you are tired of adult love stories and looking for a youth rom-com, then you definitely should not miss Our Beloved Summer. The drama revolves around Kook Jeon Soo (Kim Da Mi) and Choi Woong (Choi Woo Sik), a couple who broke up a long time ago. However, fate arranges for them to reunite after the documentary they filmed 10 years ago in high school suddenly becomes popular. 

•  When The Weather Is Fine

Set in the winter in a quiet village, When The Weather Is Fine centers on the romance between young cellist Hae Won (Park Min Young) and local bookstore owner Eun Seob (Seo Kang Joon). The drama has a lighthearted and emotional storyline with no dramatic details, making the viewers feel comforted. The Weather Is Fine is like the dream of young people who are stuck in modern life with many worries and always look for something sweet to heal their souls.

• Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha

Needless to say, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, one of the best Korean dramas of 2021, is a must-watch if you haven’t checked it out. Set against the backdrop of a peaceful seaside village, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha depicts the love-hate relationship between Du Sik (Kim Seon Ho) and Hye Jin (Shin Min Ah) with healing, sweet, romantic, funny and meaningful footage.

• Something In The Rain 

Something In The Rain has both the steamiest and sweetest scenes.  The drama portrays the “noona” romance between Joon Hee (Jung Hae In) and Jin Ah (Son Ye Jin). With a romantic winter setting, this emotional melodrama is a perfect option for a cozy Christmas night in. 

• Romance Is A Bonus Book

Romance Is A Bonus Book marks the on-screen collaboration between the most successful “fanboy” Lee Jong Suk and his senior Lee Na Young. Not only depicting a sweet “noona” romance, the drama also cleverly integrates the sad reality of discrimination in Korean society.  However, besides deep parts in the storyline, this couple still makes the audience’s hearts flutter with many cheesy scenes in their journey to escape “friendzone”. 

• Yumi’s Cells

Adapted from the famous webtoon of the same name, Yumi’s Cells depicts the daily life of ordinary office worker Yumi (Kim Go Eun) from the point of view of various brain cells in her head. Yumi’s Cells has attracted much attention for its unique plot. The first season of the drama also treats the audience to countless sweet and heartfelt moments of Yumi and her boyfriend Woong (Ahn Bo Hyun). 

BTS's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!

In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.

But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.

Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.

The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.

Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.

Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.

Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!

As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!

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