Top Korean drama couples have one thing in common: their unforgettable chemistry made us cry, swoon, and believe in love again. Whether it’s fantasy, rom-com, or slow-burn melodrama, these on-screen pairs have become legendary in the global K-drama universe.
Let’s count down the top 10 Korean drama couples of all time—ranked by fan love, emotional impact, and cultural influence.
1. Hyun Bin & Son Ye-jin — Crash Landing on You
Drama: Crash Landing on You (2019–2020)
The love story between a South Korean heiress and a North Korean soldier became a global phenomenon. Their real-life marriage in 2022 only intensified fan obsession. Their chemistry? Electric and effortlessly natural.
2. Gong Yoo & Kim Go-eun — Goblin (Guardian: The Lonely and Great God)
Drama: Goblin (2016–2017)
Playing a centuries-old immortal and his bride, Gong Yoo and Kim Go-eun’s relationship was whimsical, tragic, and full of poetic tension. Their emotional growth throughout the show made this couple unforgettable.
3. Park Seo-joon & Park Min-young — What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim?
Drama: What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim (2018)
The sizzling workplace romance between a narcissistic CEO and his loyal secretary had viewers laughing and cheering. Their on-screen chemistry was so strong that dating rumours followed long after the drama ended.
4. Lee Min-ho & Ku Hye-sun — Boys Over Flowers
Drama: Boys Over Flowers (2009)
This classic K-drama made Lee Min-ho an international star and introduced viewers to the “tsundere” male lead. While the drama had its flaws, the emotional tension between Jun-pyo and Jan-di remains iconic.
5. Song Joong-ki & Song Hye-kyo — Descendants of the Sun
Drama: Descendants of the Sun (2016)
Military romance meets medical drama in this emotionally charged love story. Their real-life marriage and eventual divorce only added complexity to the legacy of the “Song-Song Couple.”
6. Lee Dong-wook & Yoo In-na — Touch Your Heart (and Goblin)
Dramas: Goblin (2016–2017), Touch Your Heart (2019)
Their bittersweet secondary romance in Goblin was so loved that they were cast again as leads. Their chemistry is playful, mature, and endlessly charming.
7. Kim Soo-hyun & Jun Ji-hyun — My Love from the Star
Drama: My Love from the Star (2013–2014)
Aliens and humans have never looked so good together. Their banter, emotional scenes, and comedic timing defined the golden era of K-dramas. This couple made the show a crossover hit in China and beyond.
8. Nam Joo-hyuk & Kim Tae-ri — Twenty-Five Twenty-One
Drama: Twenty-Five Twenty-One (2022)
Not your typical happily-ever-after, this nostalgic romance hit hard with its realism. Their emotional bond, shared dreams, and heartbreak made them one of the most talked-about couples in recent memory.
9. Seo In-guk & Jung Eun-ji — Reply 1997
Drama: Reply 1997 (2012)
This first-love story set in the ’90s was full of friendship, angst, and slow-burn romance. Their realistic interactions and layered friendship-to-love journey still rank high with die-hard K-drama fans.
10. Ji Chang-wook & Park Min-young — Healer
Drama: Healer (2014–2015)
With action, journalism, and romance all rolled into one, this drama gave us a protective yet vulnerable hero and a fiercely intelligent heroine. Their romantic tension was one of the best blends of thriller and love story.
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Why fans connect with these couples
- Emotional depth and character growth
- Realistic yet aspirational love stories
- Unforgettable OSTs and cinematography
- Strong acting and onscreen chemistry
These couples made us believe that love can overcome timelines, distance, class, war—and even immortality.
Honourable mentions
- Park Bo-gum & Kim Yoo-jung — Love in the Moonlight
- Yoo Yeon-seok & Shin Hyun-bin — Hospital Playlist
- Lee Jong-suk & Han Hyo-joo — W: Two Worlds
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Final Thoughts
Top Korean drama couples stay with us because their love stories go beyond clichés. They remind us that love can be silly, tragic, powerful, and redemptive. Whether it’s a fairytale ending or a bittersweet goodbye, these couples have defined what it means to fall in love—K-drama style.