K-dramas have captured the hearts of audiences worldwide with their endearing stories and captivating characters. What makes K-dramas so compelling is the romance between the main characters, particularly the love stories between city girls and countryside boys, which have captivated viewers and become a beloved theme among K-drama fans.

These dramas beautifully portray the clash of cultures, the charm of countryside life, and the transformative power of love. Here are five popular K-dramas where love blossoms between city girls and countryside boys:

HOMETOWN CHA-CHA-CHA

Set in the picturesque seaside place of Gongjin, “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha” revolves around Yoon Hye-jin, a dentist from Seoul, and the handsome countryside man Hong Du-sik, also known as Chief Hong. As Hye-jin settles into the countryside, she discovers the beauty of slow living and finds herself falling for Chief Hong.

QUEEN OF TEARS

The highest-rated tvN drama, “Queen of Tears,” follows the story of Hong Hae-in, the wealthy heiress of Queens Group, and Baek Hyun-woo, a charming countryside young man. Hyun-woo, who graduated from SNU and served as the legal director of Queens Group, comes from Yongdu-ri, where his family owns nearly 35 cows.

WELCOME TO SAMDAL-RI

In 'Welcome to Samdal Ri,' the renowned photographer Cho Sam-dal leaves Seoul following a setback in her career, returning to her picturesque hometown of Samdal-ri. Here, she reunites with her childhood friend-turned-former lover, Cho Yong-pil, who now works as a weather forecaster and finds their love remains as strong as ever.

SUMMER STRIKE

Lee Yeo-reum, a stressed city woman, moves to a small countryside town called Angok following a breakup with her boyfriend and the tragic loss of her mother in an accident. In Angok, she meets Ahn Dae-beom, a quiet math genius who works as a librarian at a local library. With a heart-touching tale of love, “Summer Strike” strikes viewers and beautifully illustrates the charm of slow living.

WHEN THE WEATHER IS FINE

Cellist Mok Hae-won escapes her unhappy life in Seoul and moves back to Bookhyun Village in Gangwon Province, where she reconnects with Eun-seob, a high school classmate who now runs a bookstore. As they heal each other’s wounds, love blossoms amidst the snowy countryside.

These stories remind us of the beauty in embracing diversity and finding love where we least expect it. From the bustling streets of Seoul to the serene landscapes of the countryside, each setting adds depth to the narrative, enriching the viewer's experience.