Top 9 Fantasy Dramas Perfect for Binge watch!
If you like Hotel Del Luna, what are some other dramas similar that you can enjoy?!
The supernatural and fantasy element in a Kdrama make the plot quite interesting and becomes even more entertaining if we have a strong-centred female lead.
If you’re still not over fantasy drama, here are some similar Kdrama like Hotel Del Luna that you can watch. Of course, nothing can compare to Hotel Del Luna, but these hand-picked Kdramas will not disappoint you! Vamos, let’s explore some more Kdramas and get right on to it!
9. Reunited Worlds (2017)
The 20 Episode SBS drama has a supernatural element. This is a very underrated drama that people need to discover.
Yoo Jin Goo plays the role of Sung Hye Sung, who dies and comes back 12 years later as a high school teenager. He hasn’t aged since the day he died and he’s back from the death can’t really be explained.
Hye Sung, back as a teenager meets his meets, who are now 31 years old. His family has not drifted apart, and his siblings have their own problems in life.
His best friend, now a police officer tries to help him and his old crush now works as a kitchen assistant in a restaurant.
If you liked Yoo Jin Goo in Hotel Del Luna, do give Reunited Worlds Kdrama a try. Other casts include Lee Yoon Hee, Ahn Jae Hyeon, Lee Si Un, Kwak Dong Yeon, Yoon Sun Woo, and others.
8. Tomorrow With You (2017
The TvN sci-fi/romantic drama is possibly the best drama made. It’s the story of a guy who time travels and tries to change the future. Lee Je Hoon and Shin Min A were totally adorable in this Kdrama.
If you like fantasy drama, then missing out on Tomorrow With you is almost a sin! Check out this drama and have fun binging it!
7. Mystic Pop Up Bar (2020)
The 12 episode JTBC Kdrama is quite memorable. Mystic Pop Up Bar has the best trio - Hwang Jung Eum, Yook Sung Jae, and Choi Won Young.
This fantasy and supernatural drama are set in the modern-day where people visit a cart bar to drink and heal their emotional wounds.
Wol Ju is a slave/deity who is punished to help 1000 people by solving their problems, only then can she save the life of her child. Manager Gwi who’s similar to a high-level soul reaper/official who hunts rogue souls help Wol Ju because he loves her.
Kang Bae is a cursed child who can’t touch other people. People who come in touch with him, end up sharing their life problems and his relationships never work out either.
Together the three of them serve people and reach the 1000 countdown! It’s a Kdrama like Hotel Del Luna as they also deal with the dead people and their wishes.
6. Feel Good To Die (2018)
This Korean drama is a surprise package. The KBS2 drama Feel Good To Die presents the idea of “Do-Over” until it’s right. Sounds good but also a terrible idea for someone who has to relive their day again and again.
Sounds really scary and might turn you crazy. Baek Jin Hee stars as an employee who tries to reform her boss who’s arrogant and difficult to work with.
People are fed up with their boss and curse him to die. She wakes up from a nightmare where his boss gets hit by a truck and dies. But that’s not the end of her nightmares.
The real nightmares start when the day keeps getting repeated infinite times and in every new scenario his boss still ends up dead. This drama is the perfect combination of a good storyline, acting, character transformation, and good progress.
Kang Ji Hwan nails the role of an arrogant boss as if this role was just created for him. If you’re a Gong Myung fan do check out this drama as well. If you like Hotel Del Luna, you will end up liking this drama as well.
5. Backstreet Rookie (2020)
A strong female lead, meek male lead; feels familiar right? Doesn’t it seem oddly similar to Hotel Del Luna no? Backstreet Rookie Kdrama is like Hotel Del Luna and is totally recommended.
Although, Backstreet Rookie isn't exactly a fantasy drama per se, but the strong female protagonist reminds us very much of Jang Man Wol from Hotel Del Luna!
Ji Chang Wook and Kim You Jung create magic in Backstreet Rookie and for once thank Korea for showing women empowerment.
The plot revolves around a guy who manages the convenience store, got dumped by his long-term girlfriend, and hires a part-timer who helps him to increase the store sales.
Little does he know that she’s the same girl he lectured three years ago when her friends ordered him to buy cigarettes. Instead of complying with their wishes, he ends up delivering a lecture.
4. Hit the Top (2017)
Cha Tae Hyun, Yoon Si Yoon, Kim Min Jae, and Cha Eun Woo are in one drama, do you need any more reasons to not watch Hit The Top Kdrama? Hell no! Cha Tae Hyun directed Hit The Top is one of the best dramas ever made.
This drama is the perfect combination of everything- good plot, humor, romance, and cliffhangers.
A popular singer in 1993 disappears suddenly and ends up in present-day Seoul where he meets his son! Watch this absolute comedy Kdrama and enjoy!
3. Two Cops (2017)
The 16-episode MBC drama is worth every minute of your time. It’s an amazing concept, although not unique, but a well-executed storyline. Kudos to the creators for bringing Two Cops for us.
A conman’s spirit takes control of the police and together they solve cases. Two Cops Kdrama was made totally entertaining because of Cho Jung Seok, Kim Sun Ho, and Hyeri!
2. 18 Again (2020)
Be careful what you wish for; this is pretty apt for this drama. 18 Again is adapted from the famous Zac Effron’s US movie 18 Again. The concept is pretty much the same, just a bit Koreanised!
A man at the crossroads of his married life, soon to separate from his wife, wishes for a different life. Some wishes made in haste do get granted. He regrets his life and soon his wishes are granted.
Hong Dae Young, a middle-aged jobless guy transforms back to when he was 18-year old to have a do-over and start his life again. The only problem is he has two 18-year-old kids with whom he doesn’t get along and he still loves his wife.
Will his do-over be successful? Watch 18 Again starring Yoon Sang Hyun, Lee Do Hyun, Kim Ha Neul, and Wi Ha Joon in the main roles.
18 Again is Kdrama like Hotel Del Luna and is highly entertaining. You will laugh, cry and scream with this drama.
1. Zombie Detective (2020)
The 12 episode KBS drama is one of the best zombie dramas ever made. This drama makes you feel pity for zombies and encourages you to think about them in a positive light.
Zombie Detective is a highly entertaining drama with good humor, a good cast, a steady plot, and good character evolution. Choi Jin Hyuk nails his role as an emotional Zombie who refuses to devour human beings. Yayy for Zombie with a conscience.
Park Ju Hyun is equally charming in the drama as a writer/part-time detective. If you liked Hotel Del Luna, you’re bound to love Zombie Detective.