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Crash Landing on You was aired on tvN in 2019, offering a blend of forbidden romance, family drama, political intrigue, action, and comedy. April Show actress Son Ye-jin played the character of Yoon Seri, a South Korean heiress. On the other hand, the male lead, Hyun Bin, is the North Korean Police caption, Ri Jeong-hyoek.
The story begins with Yoon Seri crash-landing and falling into North Korea, leading to numerous complications as Ri Jeong-hyoek hides her from authorities. The show developed the complicated love between them while portraying the small details of life in North Korea.
The Asian Academy Creative Awards winner series portrays romantic comedy and features thrilling elements like car chases, fight scenes, and intense moments, making it an addictive watch.
Note: The article reflects the author's opinion and is listed in no particular order.
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From Business Proposals to Queen of Tears - 5 K-dramas that match Crash Landing on You
With its political references to complicated family situations and cultural differences, the creators have added many elements to the series. People who love this K-drama can explore similar matches.
The Sportskeeda team has cherry-picked some dramas that can be watched after Crash Landing on You to keep the vibe going, and they are:
- Descendants of the Sun
- Business Proposal
- Marriage, Not Dating
- It's Okay to Not Be Okay
- Something in the Rain
1) Descendants of the Sun
With 16 episodes, Descendants of the Sun was aired between February 24 and April 14, 2016. People who liked Crash Landing on You can watch this drama as both are quite similar.
The drama features Song Joong-ki, who plays the role of Captain Shi-jin, while Song Hye-kyo, the female lead, acts as an army doctor. The show's depiction of a star-crossed romance between a soldier and a surgeon has struck a chord, especially with its unique military backdrop.
The series' military theme resonates deeply in South Korea, a nation where the military is a significant part of life. The drama's blend of complex characters, high-profile actors, and picturesque settings makes this drama a cultural phenomenon, showing similarities with Crash Landing on You.
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2) Business Proposal
Business Proposal is another alternative to Crash Landing on You for its theme on love, released in 2022. Shin Ha-ri, played by Kim Se-jeong, is a single woman working at a company who finds herself unexpectedly involved in a complicated situation.
Ha-ri went on a blind date with Kang Tae-moo (Ahn Hyo-Seop), the CEO of the company where she works on behalf of her friend Young-seo. Being pressured by his grandfather, Tae-moo decided to marry the woman he met on a blind date.
Unaware of her real identity, Tae-moo called her next day and proposed marriage. This move evoked a series of events. Romantic comedy, contract marriage, and fake relationships are some notable traits of Crash Landing on You, which is equally present in this drama.
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3) Marriage, Not Dating
Another K-drama on fake dating similar to Crash Landing on You is Marriage, Not Dating, which aired in 2014. The drama blends humor, romance, and classic K-drama cliches. The story revolves around Gong Ki-tae (Yeon Woo-jin), who avoids marriage due to his past experiences. On the other hand, Joo Jang-mi, played by Han Groo, is a cheerful woman looking for her husband.
Ki-tae tries to avoid his mother's matchmaking process by showing a fake relationship with Jang-mi. Ki-tae planned to protect his bachelorhood, while Jang-mi initially hoped to rekindle her relationship with her ex-boyfriend, Hoon Dong, through jealousy.
With a happy ending, Marriage, Not Dating is an entertaining rom-com with lighthearted moments, making it a worthwhile watch for fans of Crash Landing on You.
4) Something in the Rain
From March to May 2019, Something in the Rain was released on Netflix, which can be a good match to Crash Landing on You. Yoon Jin-ah, played by Son Ye-jin (also from Crash Landing on You), was a woman in her mid-thirties. After knowing her boyfriend's infidelity, she broke up with him and stumbled upon Seo Joon-hee (Jung Hae-in), the younger brother of her best friend, Seo Kyung-sun.
The complexity of Jin-ah showcases her various personas, like strictness at work, carefree with friends, and vulnerability in her love life. The character's depth is evident from the outset, as she transitions from a stern manager to a heartbroken woman.
While the central romance is compelling, the subplot of workplace sexual harassment, though significant, lacks a satisfying resolution. The age gap between the couple creates significant complications, while societal rejection brings the bing-worthy element to the drama, which is similar to Crash Landing on You.
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5) It's Okay to Not Be Okay
In 2020, It's Okay to Not Be Okay was released, starring Kim Soo-hyun, Seo Yea-ji, Park Gyu-young, and more. Like Crash Landing on You, the K-drama blends romance, comedy, and mystery in an engaging narrative.
The story revolves around Moon Gang-tae and his brother, Moon Sang-tae. Gang-tae plays the role of a caretaker in psychiatric hospitals, and his brother suffers from autism, which seemingly gets worse after witnessing their mother's murder.
Gang-tae's life changes when he encounters Ko Mun-yeong, a children's book author with a difficult past. Their budding romance develops the story further and delves into a tangled mystery involving the murder of Gang-tae and Sang-tae's mother, linked to Mun-yeong's troubled history.
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Crash Landing on You has become a classic K-drama due to its unique concept, subplots, and other aspects. People who love to watch such cult classics can also go for Guardian: The Lonely and Great God.
Apart from this, people can explore Strong Woman Do Bong-soon, Father Is Strange, etc, ranging from romantic comedy to family drama. However, Queen of Tears is also a similar match to Crash Landing on You due to its lucid love angle.
