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20 Time Travel Korean Dramas Reviewed by PopGeeks

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Korean dramas continue to grow in popularity worldwide. In particular, many viewers are captivated by the theme of time travel. The storylines are very imaginative, weaving together the past, present, and sometimes, even the future.

Time travel has always been very alluring.

Even though, according to NASA, a respected scientific authority, the time travel scenarios we see in movies, books, and TV shows ARE NOT POSSIBLE … that doesn’t stop writers from imagining all kinds of impossible/possibilities.

Korean drama scriptwriters come up with a wide range of time travel storylines, such as:

  • travelers solving murders or even preventing murders from happening;
  • travelers from the future going to the past hoping to alter the course of history;
  • travelers from the future with knowledge of modern medical science going to the past to treat illnesses that used to kill people;
  • travelers who not only switch timelines but somehow swap genders and end up in a different body;
  • travelers who meet with real-life historical or legendary figures and work side-by-side with them to achieve their noble goals that have already been recorded as history;
  • sometimes there is time travel mixed with the theory of parallel universes or the multiverse theory. (Does a Parallel Universe Really Exist? | HowStuffWorks)

Time Travel Genres

These time travel K-dramas are often categorized as sci-fi (or science fiction), fantasy, or supernatural genres, and quite a few are based on webtoons. The time travel narratives often have elements of romance and intricacies in relationships caused by characters who are from different time periods. These Korean dramas go back and forth between historical and modern-day settings, tell love stories (e.g. romance of star-crossed lovers who were forbidden to be together), and weave (or unweave) complicated plots (e.g. unraveling mysteries and solving crimes that had been unsolved for decades). Time Travel K-dramas create profound and thought-provoking experiences that captivate viewers all around the world! After watching a Korean series or film, a viewer can’t help but start speculating even more “What if” scenarios.

Time Travel K-Dramas Reviewed by PopGeeks

Listed below are twenty (20) time-travel Korean dramas with reviews published via PopGeeks. In this list “(W)” indicates the K-drama is based on a webtoon.

(1) Alice (W)

(2) The Call

(3) Durian’s Affair (W)

(4) Joseon Survival

(5) Kairos (W)

Kairos

(6) The King: Eternal Monarch

(7) Live Up to Your Name (W)

(8) Lovely Runner (W) ~ “It will rain tomorrow. Then as you wait until the rain stops, live another day. If you keep this up, there might come a day when life doesn’t seem so miserable.” – Ryu Sun Jae

(9) Marry My Husband (W)

(10) Miraculous Brothers

Miraculous Brothers

(11) Moon in the Day (W)

(12) Mr. Queen (W)

(13) My Happy Ending (W)

(14) My Only Love Song

(15) My Perfect Stranger (W) ~ “If you drop a seed here by accident, it’ll become a tree in 30 years. Your one action can completely change someone’s future.” – Yoo Hae Jun

my perfect stranger

(16) Perfect Marriage Revenge (W)

(17) See You in My 19th Life (W)

(18) The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract (W)

(19) A Time Called You

(20) Twinkling Watermelon (W) ~ “I thought I knew a lot about my parents, but I was wrong. I thought I knew enough about them, so I never made an effort to learn more.” – Ha Eun Gyeol

Twinkling Watermelon

LINKS OF INTEREST:

MyDramaList. “20 Best Time Travel Korean Dramas That’ll Blow Your Mind! 2012-2022 [Ft HappySqueak].” YouTube Video. YouTube, August 18, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBwrmT19qs4.‌

Sparcus. “10 Must-Watch TIME-TRAVEL K-DRAMAS.” YouTube Video. YouTube, April 24, 2024. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtL9N2yNH-4.‌

 

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#1 May 18, 2024

This is awesome! I'm a huge fan of webtoons, and I had no idea there were so many Korean dramas based on them. "Alice" and "Durian's Affair" immediately caught my eye. I've been meaning to read those webtoons, so this is a great excuse to dive in.

Even if you're not familiar with the webtoons, these dramas still sound interesting. "Lovely Runner" has a great quote: 'It will rain tomorrow. Then as you wait until the rain stops, live another day. If you keep this up, there might come a day when life doesn't seem so miserable.' That makes me want to watch it just for the inspirational message!

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#2 May 18, 2024

I'm a sucker for a good romance, and time travel K-dramas deliver that in spades. The idea of star-crossed lovers separated by time, like in "My Only Love Song," is just so compelling. The added layer of characters navigating different time periods makes the romantic tension even more intense and heart-wrenching. It’s fascinating to watch how relationships develop and face challenges when time is a barrier. These dramas often leave me wondering about the power of love and destiny, and whether true love can really conquer all, even the constraints of time.

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#3 May 18, 2024

I’ve only recently started watching K-dramas, and the time travel ones are surprisingly addictive. "The Call" had me hooked from the start with its thrilling plot and emotional depth. Even though the concept of time travel can be complex, these shows do a great job of making it accessible and enjoyable. The characters are well-developed, and the storylines are always full of twists and turns. It’s easy to see why these dramas are gaining popularity worldwide—they offer something for everyone, whether you’re into sci-fi, romance, or mystery.

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#4 Jul 09, 2024

This is awesome! I'm a huge fan of webtoons, and I had no idea there were so many Korean dramas based on them. "Alice" and "Durian's Affair" immediately caught my eye. I've been meaning to read those webtoons, so this is a great excuse to dive in.

Even if you're not familiar with the webtoons, these dramas still sound interesting. "Lovely Runner" has a great quote: 'It will rain tomorrow. Then as you wait until the rain stops, live another day. If you keep this up, there might come a day when life doesn't seem so miserable.' That makes me want to watch it just for the inspirational message!

Awesome quote! Out of all of the Kdrama genres, the time-travel movies and series are my favorites. The scriptwriters come up with such interesting twists.

No spoilers but I love the ending for “Durian's Affair”. I laughed when the two ladies kept fainting whenever they looked at the person they recognized from their past. The wife of one of the characters said something like: “Oh my goodness! Do they practice fainting?” It was hilarious. They couldn't help it. It was a shock! I would have fainted too. LOL.

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#6 Jun 27, 2025

Korean dramas continue to grow in popularity worldwide. In particular, many viewers are captivated by the theme of time travel. The storylines are very imaginative, weaving together the past, present, and sometimes, even the future. Time travel has always been very alluring. Even though, according to NASA, a respected scientific authority, the time travel scenarios we see in movies, books, and TV shows ARE NOT POSSIBLE … that doesn’t stop writers from imagining all kinds of impossible/possibilities. Korean drama scriptwriters come up with a wide range of time travel storylines, such as: travelers solving murders or even preventing murders from happening; travelers from the future going to the past hoping to alter the course of history; travelers from the future with knowledge of modern medical science going to the past to treat illnesses that used to kill people; travelers who not only switch timelines but somehow swap genders and end up in a different body; travelers who meet with real-life historical or legendary figures and work side-by-side with them to

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It’s wild how some experiences can make you feel like you've stepped into another timeline—almost like those Korean dramas with all the time travel twists.

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