Fans looking for relaxing K-dramas beyond popular titles such as Crash Landing on You, Business Proposal and When Life Gives You Tangerines have several acclaimed series to choose from this summer.

Yumi’s Cells

Starring Kim Go-eun, the series follows office worker Yumi through the perspective of animated brain cells that influence her daily decisions, emotions and relationships.

The romantic comedy blends live action with animation and offers a unique take on everyday life.

Romance Is a Bonus Book

Featuring Lee Jong-suk and Lee Na-young, the drama centres on a divorced woman restarting her career at a publishing company, where she reconnects with a longtime friend.

The series combines romance with a behind-the-scenes look at the publishing industry.

Once Upon a Small Town

The story follows a veterinarian from Seoul who temporarily relocates to the countryside to manage his grandfather’s clinic.

There, he meets a local police officer, leading to a light-hearted small-town romance.

Our Beloved Summer

Starring Choi Woo-shik and Kim Da-mi, the series follows two former high-school sweethearts who reunite years after a difficult breakup.

The drama explores second chances, personal growth and unresolved emotions.

Welcome to Samdal-ri

Led by Ji Chang-wook and Shin Hye-sun, the drama tells the story of a woman who returns to her hometown after setbacks in city life and reconnects with her former love.