7 Must-Watch K-Dramas For Fans Of Classic Damsel-in-Distress Arc

The damsel-in-distress trope is probably one of the oldest and most used in the romantic genre, and one we learn to trust since childhood. Every fairy tale seems to have a storyline where a heroine gets into a dangerous situation and is rescued by a prince or a knight in shining armor. Of course, she can't help but fall in love with her fearless savior.

If you find this trope cute and swoon-worthy, here are seven K-dramas that make the most of it.

My Secret Terrius (2018)

IMDb rating: 7.6/10

Where to stream: Prime Video, Viki, Kocowa

Go Ae-rin is an average housewife whose life is turned upside down when her husband suddenly dies. What's more, his death turns out to be connected to a huge conspiracy. Luckily, Ae-rin has a neighbor who is actually a legendary NIS agent living in hiding.

Boys Over Flowers (2009)

IMDb rating: 7.8/10

Where to stream: Netflix, Prime Video, Viki, Tubi, AsianCrush

Geum Jan-di is a brave girl from a poor family. One day, she visits a prestigious school for the rich and saves a student there. For this she gets a scholarship and starts attending the school. But life among the rich and powerful turns out to be full of violence and bullying. Fortunately, there are a few admirers who are willing to defend Jan-di.

When The Camellia Blooms (2019)

IMDb rating: 7.9/10

Where to stream: Netflix

Oh Dong-baek is a single mother who moves to a small, idyllic town and opens a bar. Hwang Yong-sik is a police officer who falls in love with Dong-baek the moment he sees her. Now he is ready to stand by her side and protect her in any situation, be it a fight with the local ladies or a serial killer who is after her.

Doom at Your Service (2021)

IMDb rating: 7.9/10

Where to stream: Netflix, Prime Video, Viki, TVING

Tak Dong-kyung is having a terrible day. She gets scolded at work, her boyfriend turns out to be married, and she learns that she has only months to live. The devastated woman drowns her sorrows in alcohol and makes a wish on a falling star for the world to end. Surprisingly, a powerful spirit hears the wish and comes to fulfill it. Or will he save Dong-kyung instead?

Dali & Cocky Prince (2021)

IMDb rating: 8.0/10

Where to stream: Netflix, Prime Video, Viki, Kocowa

Kim Dali is an educated and goofy young woman trying to save her family's museum from financial collapse. Jin Moo-hak is a wealthy CEO and the main creditor of Kim Dali's company. The fate of the museum and the woman lies in his hands.

My Love From The Star (2013)

IMDb rating: 8.2/10

Where to stream: Netflix, Prime Video, Viki, Kocowa, iQIYI

Do Min-joon is a handsome, immortal alien who dreams of leaving Earth. The chance to do so comes once every 400 years. But last time, Min-joon missed the departure because he was busy saving a girl. Now the circumstances are dangerously similar as Min-joon meets a neighbor who can't seem to keep herself out of danger.

Healer (2014)

IMDb rating: 8.4/10

Where to stream: Netflix, Prime Video, Viki, Kocowa

Healer is the alias of a professional and highly skilled night courier who will do anything for money if it doesn't involve murder. His ultimate dream is to save enough money to isolate himself from humanity. This changes when he is hired to protect the life of a reporter investigating a dangerous case.