When discussing K-dramas, the first thing that often comes to mind is romantic comedies, beloved by a global audience. However, it's crucial to recognize that there are other noteworthy genres within K-dramas.

One such genre deserving attention is the time-slip genre, where compelling narratives seamlessly intertwine the past and present, offering viewers an engaging and intriguing experience.

Recently, Korean netizens listed enjoyable time-slip K-dramas that deserve attention. So here are some of the well-known time-slip dramas you might be interested in watching!

Queen and I

In 1694, during the Joseon Dynasty, Kim Bung Do, a noble-born scholar, becomes the sole survivor of his massacred family. He supports the reinstatement of Queen In Hyun, who was deposed by Lady Jang's scheming. Fast forward to 2012 in modern-day Seoul, Choi Hee Jin, an unsuccessful actress, secures a major role as Queen In Hyun in the TV drama 'New Jang Heebin.' The plot takes a twist when Kim Bung Do, thanks to a mysterious talisman, time travels to 2012, where he meets Choi Hee Jin and they fall in love.

Nine

This sci-fi/romance series follows a man who discovers nine magical incense sticks, enabling him to time-travel 20 years into the past. His mission is to safeguard his family and alter the present world. However, his actions in the past have unforeseen consequences, impacting the lives of many in the present, including his own. The show's distinctive approach to time travel leaves its ending open to interpretation.

Tunnel

In 1986, Park Gwang Ho, a successful and enthusiastic detective, experiences a life-altering event when he leads a serial homicide case and inadvertently time-travels 30 years into the future (2016). In this new era, he teams up with a new partner, the eccentric elite detective Kim Seon Jae, known for his exceptional investigative abilities. The duo, along with criminal psychologist Professor Shin Jae Yi, confronts a series of unsolved murders mirroring those from 30 years ago, working tirelessly to apprehend the elusive serial killer.

Life on Mars

While investigating a serial murder case, Han Tae Joo becomes involved in an incident. Upon awakening, he discovers that he has been transported back to the year 1987. To return to his present time, he must unravel the mysteries surrounding the murder case.

Kairos

Successful construction director Kim Seo Jjin's life shatters when his daughter disappears and his wife, Kang Hyun Chae, tragically takes her own life. Han Ae Ri, facing her mother's disappearance, receives a call from Seo Jin, who lives a month ahead. He asks for help preventing his family's tragedy, and in exchange, she seeks assistance in finding her missing mother.

365: Repeat the Year

Tragically, Ga Hyeon, a workaholic perfectionist, experiences a devastating accident and is presented with an opportunity to go back in time. Alongside eight others, they reset their lives for improvement. However, they soon unravel a string of mysterious events that jeopardize their newfound future.

My Perfect Stranger

A captivating drama unfolds, depicting a peculiar and enchanting time travel journey between a news anchor and an ordinary office worker, both inexplicably trapped in the year 1987.

Live Up to Your Name

The renowned acupuncturist of Joseon, Heo Im, unexpectedly time-travels 400 years into the future. In this unfamiliar era, he encounters Choi Yeon Kyung, a modern hospital doctor. While impressed by each other's skills, their clashes arise from differences in methods and priorities.

Twinkling Watermelon

'Twinkling Watermelon' narrates the journey of a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) boy gifted in music, who time-travels to 1995. In this era, he collaborates with his father from childhood, forming a band named Watermelon Sugar alongside enigmatic youths he encounters. Their communication transcends words as they connect through the universal language of music.

Splash Splash Love

Dan Bi, a high school senior who has abandoned the pursuit of mathematics, escapes to the Joseon era on the day of the CSAT. On this pivotal day that holds the key to her entire future, someone unexpectedly enters her life, bringing a touch of love when her destiny hangs in the balance.

Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

During a total solar eclipse, a woman from the 21st century is mysteriously transported back to the Goryeo Dynasty of Korea, inhabiting the body of a 16-year-old girl. Amidst the historical backdrop, she becomes a witness to the complex dynamics of love, rivalry, politics, and friendships unfolding among the handsome princes as they contend for the throne, testing the bonds of friendship and love.

Signal

In 2015, a cold-case profiler collaborates with a detective from 1989 to unravel a string of interconnected murders spanning three decades. Their unique tool for communication is a special walkie-talkie, bridging the gap between the present and the past in their pursuit of solving the cases.

Have you watched any of these time-slip dramas? If there are any we missed, let us know in the comments below!