5 K-Dramas to Warm Your Heart This Christmas Season

The Christmas season is approaching and the most beautiful way to usher in the period of sharing is through the moving Korean dramas. The K-dramas with their charming plots and warm winter backdrops are indeed the very much-needed holiday comfort watch. Healing journeys through the snow and these five titles—every one of them being available on the primary streaming platforms—are the ones you should definitely include in your Christmas watchlist.

‘King the Land’ (2023)

“King the Land” is a delightful holiday selection with sweet romance wrapped in stunning visuals. The story revolves around the unsmiling hotel heir Gu Won (Lee Jun-ho) and the cheerful hotel attendant Cheon Sa-rang (Lim Yoon-a), whose famous for her cheerful smiles. Comedic events — like an Arab king falling in love with Sa-rang — add amusement to the plot. A romantic trip to Bangkok and scenes shot at Gyeongbok Palace bring the appeal of travel together with modern romance.

‘When the Weather Is Fine’ (2020)

A wintertime best friend, “When the Weather Is Fine” is placed in a peaceful little village courtyard having snow all over it. Cellist Mok Hae-won (Park Min-young) comes back to her natal place from Seoul, where she has experienced a tough time, and starts to mend her heart by making new friends and reconnecting with the old ones. Its gradual pace, emotional richness, and peaceful winter setting make it a calming and introspective watch during the Christmas season.

‘Crash Landing on You’ (2019)

The $64,000 question is, what is it that made this drama a worldwide favorite? Well, “Crash Landing on You” simply presents the tale of South Korean heiress Yoon Se-ri (Son Ye-jin), who unexpectedly parachutes into North Korea and falls for a soldier (Hyun Bin). The plot of their love that conquers all unfolds against the backdrop of astonishingly beautiful winter sites, including the Swiss Alps covered in snow, thus making it another top Christmas-time selection.

‘Oh My Venus’ (2015)

This romantic comedy brings feel-good vibes perfect for Christmas. Lawyer Kang Joo-eun (Shin Min-a), once admired for her beauty, seeks help from celebrity trainer Kim Young-ho (So Ji-sub) to regain her confidence. Their journey from partnership to love is heartwarming, with the finale — a December proposal amid Christmas decorations — adding seasonal charm.

‘Winter Sonata’ (2002)

A timeless classic, “Winter Sonata” remains a Christmas staple. Filmed largely on the scenic, snowy Nami Island, it follows Jeong Yoo-jin (Choi Ji-woo), who reunites with a man identical to her high school love Kang Jun-sang (Bae Yong-jun), believed to be lost in an accident. Filled with emotional depth and iconic winter visuals, this drama continues to define K-drama nostalgia.