5 KDramas to Watch If 'Dear Hongrang' Caught Your Fancy

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It won’t be long before Lee Jae-Wook, the star of “Dear Hongrang”, will be required to enlist in the military for mandatory service. (He’s 27 and South Korean men must enlist by the age 28.) No doubt, his fans are very pleased that he was able to complete the 2025 Netflix Limited Series. Netflix dropped all of the episodes all at once, so you don’t have to wait! You can binge-watch. It is most definitely binge-worthy. ♦ This K-drama is sooooooo good! Once you finish, you probably won’t be satisfied, and you’ll start searching for similar Korean dramas, so you can eat more popcorn! You don’t have to search long because here’s a list. (No need to thank me, fellow K-drama addicts. I’m here for you. LOL.) The series listed below either have fantasy or supernatural elements, OR they have mean and nasty characters who take advantage of people’s superstitious beliefs to frighten them or make them doubt their sanity. Either way, they are extremely entertaining! NOTE: You might also like “The Haunted Palace” which was released in 2025, a month before the release of “Dear Hongrang”.
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5 KDramas to Watch If ‘Dear Hongrang’ Caught Your Fancy

Fans of Lee Jae-Wook, the star of “Dear Hongrang”, are pleased that he was able to complete the 2025 Netflix Limited Series. It is totally binge-worthy.

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[Tvjunkies]

I found the psychological tension more interesting than the fantasy. Imagine being a child taken from your life, then coming back to people who don’t believe you are who you say you are. That’s disturbing. The show touched on memory, identity, and even jealousy in a quiet but deep way. Mu-Jin’s fear wasn’t just about losing his position — it was about losing control over the only family he knew. Sim Jae-Yi’s belief in her real brother was inspiring, but also heartbreaking. Sometimes the truth doesn’t matter to others. Only you know what feels real. This series reminded me how people chase truth, but sometimes, when they find it, it isn’t what they hoped for. The costumes and lighting were also very good.

 

[JinnyGoesKrazy]

I finished Dear Hongrang in one sitting, and this list is helpful because I felt a strong need to continue with something just as intense and emotional. I already watched Alchemy of Souls before, and it shares similar themes of hidden power and impossible love, but it’s more layered in world-building. Arthdal Chronicles has always been on my list but I felt the story was too dense. However, after Dear Hongrang, I think I’m ready for something that challenges me more. I appreciate how each show on this list uses mythology or superstition to affect how characters understand themselves and their fate. I’m especially curious about Lovers of the Red Sky now. The explanation here helped me see how the supernatural parts are deeply tied to the characters’ emotions, and not just random fantasy. Good recommendations.

 

[Saccharine24]

When I watched Dear Hongrang, I cried a lot, and I didn’t expect that. I got very attached to the characters. I’m looking for another drama that can give me the same feeling of tragic love and destiny. The description of Lovers of the Red Sky made my heart ache just reading it. A love that started in childhood and continued into adulthood with pain and mystery? That sounds perfect. Also, I like stories with gods and demons, as long as the love story stays strong. I don’t care too much about the political parts, I just want love that feels fated and powerful.

 

[Marilyn Slothroe]

Okay but am I the only one who thinks The Forbidden Marriage sounds completely ridiculous? The king bans everyone in the country from getting married because he’s sad? That’s such a selfish move, even if it’s romantic in a sad way. I might still watch it though. It sounds funny, even if it wasn’t meant to be. And I like the idea of a smart female lead lying her way into the palace. That’s bold. If nothing else, it sounds different from the usual.

 

[Granny21]

I’m drawn to stories about fate and identity, and this list feels like it was made for me. Especially Arthdal Chronicles—a child of prophecy who’s not fully accepted by either world? That speaks to me. I often feel like I don’t fit in perfectly anywhere either, so I look for characters who carry that kind of inner conflict. These stories may be fantasy, but the emotions are real. I think that’s why people cry so much when watching these dramas. It’s not the magic, it’s the longing.

 

[JonathanKi]

The structure of this article is really helpful. You can see a pattern in K-dramas that use spiritual elements: there's always a system of belief being challenged. In Our Blooming Youth, it's science versus superstition. In Lovers of the Red Sky, it's good spirits versus a demon. In Alchemy of Souls, it's forbidden power versus tradition. That makes me think Dear Hongrang probably fits into this pattern too, even if it's more subtle. I wish the article said more about its themes so I could see how it compares. But this list is strong. Very thematic.

 

[DeniseRichards]

This list is great, but I think some of the dramas are not for everyone. Arthdal Chronicles, for example, is not easy to follow. The plot is long and the world is very complex. I watched Season 1 and had to pause a lot to look things up. But if you like deep fantasy stories, it’s worth it. On the other hand, The Forbidden Marriage is much lighter and funny. That could be better for people who just want to relax. I like both kinds, but I think people should know what to expect. This list gives you that.

 

[Perry_Lucas]

Oh my god, this article just destroyed my weekend plans. I was going to clean my apartment. Now I’m going to be buried under blankets with snacks and all these dramas. I already finished Dear Hongrang and couldn’t stop thinking about it. I’m still not over that ending. Now I hear Lovers of the Red Sky also has red skies and cursed lovers? I’m doomed! But seriously, thank you. You clearly know what fans want after a drama ends—we don’t want peace, we want more pain, mystery, and beautiful people in complicated relationships.