7 Times Making Out In K-Dramas Felt Like The Real Deal

South Korean television has given us countless love stories over the years, each more fascinating than the last. However, if you are a K-drama fan, you must have noticed that when the romance finally gets down to the actual making out, the kisses often look more like gentle lip-locks than real, passionate moments.

But don't worry, there are some exceptions. If you're craving romance where the leads not only have sizzling chemistry but also share kisses that feel real, here are seven K-dramas that do just that.

Her Private Life (2019)

IMDb rating: 7.7/10

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

Sung Deok-mi leads a double life: by day, she's a curator at an art museum; by night, she's an enthusiastic fangirl of a K-pop idol. Her worlds collide when a rumor spreads that she's dating the idol. To protect her from the wrath of other fans, Deok-mi's boss comes up with a plan to start a fake relationship with her, which leads to surprising discoveries and some steamy moments.

Another Miss Oh (2016)

IMDb rating: 7.8/10

Where to stream: Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Viki, Tubi

Oh Hae-young finds herself constantly compared to another woman with the same name who is more attractive, wealthy, and successful. This name-sharing leads to an unexpected twist when both women realize they have something else in common: they are both drawn to the same man.

Suspicious Partner (2017)

IMDb rating: 7.8/10

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

Noh Ji-wook, an experienced prosecutor, and Eun Bong-hee, his trainee, form a close bond while working together on a murder case. However, their relationship takes a dramatic turn when Bong-hee unexpectedly becomes the prime suspect in the investigation.

I'm Not a Robot (2017)

IMDb rating: 8.0/10

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

Despite being young, smart, and wealthy, Kim Min-kyu leads a lonely and unhappy life due to a severe allergy to physical contact with people. His world is turned upside down when he decides to test a new humanoid robot companion, only to discover that this 'robot' is actually a real woman.

Business Proposal (2022)

IMDb rating: 8.1/10

Where to stream: Netflix

Shin Ha-ri agrees to go on a blind date in her friend's place, but chaos ensues when her boss shows up as her date. Now Ha-ri must evade her boss at work while continuing to see him under her friend's name. To make things even more complicated, the man suggests fake dating.

What's Wrong with Secretary Kim (2018)

IMDb rating: 8.1/10

Where to stream: Disney+, Hulu, Viki, WeTV, iQIYI

When Lee Young-joon learns that his trusted secretary of many years is planning to resign, he's taken aback. Determined to keep the woman at his side, Young-joon takes matters into his own hands and goes to great lengths to convince her to stay.

Yumi's Cells (2021-2022)

IMDb rating: 8.1/10

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

The story of Kim Yumi, a regular office worker, is uniquely told from the perspective of her brain cells. After a painful breakup leaves her love cell in a coma, the other cells band together to revive her. They believe that a charming co-worker may hold the key to their quest.