When the snow starts to fall and the air turns icy-cold, there’s no better way to spend your time than wrapped up in a blanket, sipping hot cocoa, and binging cozy K-dramas that bring all the warmth and magic of the holiday season. Whether you’re looking for heart-fluttering romance, uplifting plotlines, or gut-wrenching moments, these dramas are the perfect companion to a chilly winter night. So grab your favorite snacks, settle in, and let these 8 winter-themed K-dramas on iPOP bring a little sparkle to your holidays!
1. My Love From the Star
This classic drama is as magical as the holidays themselves. When a 400-year-old alien, played by Kim Soo-hyun, falls for a quirky top actress, played by Jun Ji-hyun, their out-of-this-world love story unfolds. Perfect for the winter season, My Love From the Star brings romance, comedy, and a sprinkle of the fantastical to warm your heart.
Watch MY LOVE FROM THE STAR now on iPOP!
2. Pinocchio
Set during a chilly winter, Pinocchio is a tale of truth, justice, and love that blossoms between two rookie reporters, played by Lee Jong-suk and Park Shin-hye. As they uncover hard-hitting stories and navigate personal struggles, viewers watch their relationship blossom and their journalistic determination shine through the cold. With its poignant emotional depth, this drama is great for cozying up and binging.
3. Secret Garden
What’s better than a body-swapping romance set against frosty landscapes? Secret Garden delivers a whirlwind love story between a cold chaebol, played by Hyun Bin, and a headstrong stuntwoman, played by Ha Ji-won. Nothing beats a rationalizing Cinderella story!
Watch SECRET GARDEN now on iPOP!
4. Healer
Healer combines thrilling action with a romance that will make your heart race. As a mysterious night courier, played by Ji Chang-wook, and a determined sensation-seeking tabloid journalist, played by Park Min-young, work together to uncover hidden truths, their connection grows amidst the frosty cityscapes. This drama’s unique blend of suspense and romance makes Healer a show to start getting the snacks ready for!
5. Oh My Venus
Yeah, yeah, yeah– enough with the melodrama already! Get ready to laugh and swoon with Oh My Venus, a charming story about transformation, self-love, and unexpected romance. Starring Shin Min-ah, a former ulzzang, and So Ji-sub as a celebrity trainer, this show is the one to go to for a light-hearted feel-good winter watch – with not one, but two, episodes set during Christmas!
Watch OH MY VENUS now on iPOP!
6. Something in the Rain
This tender, realistic romance between a career woman and district supervisor at a coffee franchise, played by Son Ye-jin, and her younger brother’s best friend, an animator at a video game developer, played by Jung Hae-in, is as comforting as a warm cup of tea on a rainy day. With its heartfelt storytelling and soft cinematography, Something in the Rain is a perfect pick for a quiet winter evening that also serves a dual purpose in telling the story of the struggle that female employees face at work, an unspoken cultural criticism prevalent in many South Korean companies.
Watch SOMETHING IN THE RAIN now on iPOP!
7. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo
Few dramas embody the spirit of youth and winter coziness quite like Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo. Follow the journey of a bubbly weightlifter, played by Lee Sung-kyung, and her sweet romance with a charming swimmer, played by Nam Joo-hyuk. The heartwarming friendships and adorable love story make this drama as comforting as your mashed potatoes and gravy at Christmas dinner!
Watch WEIGHTLIFTING FAIRY KIM BOK-JOO now on iPOP!
8. Winter Sonata
No winter k-drama list is complete without this ultimate winter romance. Winter Sonata is a timeless tale of love, loss, and destiny. Set against a backdrop of snow-covered landscapes, this classic drama tugs at your heartstrings with its emotional story and unforgettable characters played by Bae Yong-joon and Choi Ji-woo. Though this drama is older, its compelling story is sure to capture the essence of the season!
Watch WINTER SONATA now on iPOP!
Whether you’re in the mood for stomach-twisting romance, heartfelt laughs, or thrilling twists, these K-dramas are here to make your winter days a little less cold.
Which one will you be watching first this holiday season? Let us know in the comments below!
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