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Malasha is an obsessive television and movie watcher. She uses social media to discuss her favorite TV shows, movies, actors, directors, and writers with the 3 people that will acknowlege her latest hyperfixation. She loves to read and can say that she was a pilates girl before it was cool. She has been writing about television and interviewing actors since 2018.
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K-Drama comedies are the most loved and most viewed K-Dramas on television. With the surge of K-Dramas taking over streaming services across the world, comedic K-dramas are taking the top spots for viewers. From romantic comedies to dramatic comedies, K-Dramas always know how to mix humor into a storyline. The best of the best always have amazing or well-known leading characters with a great ensemble cast to go with them.
Since all series in South Korea are called K-dramas, it can sometimes be hard to decipher what is really just a drama, sci-fi/fantasy, or comedy series. The majority of the K-dramas have a romance tied into the story, while others just have characters who have close bonds and bring out their chemistry in other ways. What makes a good comedic K-drama? A good comedic K-drama has a cast that is full of chemistry and can use each other as great comedic partners, a fun storyline that has a few serious underlying storylines, and a happy ending that makes you feel all the good feelings just to get there.
25 'Heavenly Ever After' (2025)
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Heavenly Ever After is a very fresh drama comedy from tvN that's also been released on Netflix. This 12-episode limited series will make you cry, laugh, and cry from laughter, often in the same episode. It's a unique outlook on Heaven and Hell and the rules that get a person into one or the other; it's about 80-year-old Hae-sook (Kim Hye-ja), whose husband dies after nearly 60 years of marriage. A year later, she dies, too, and joins him in Heaven, only to realize they have a nearly 50-year age gap between them due to a misunderstanding.
Heavenly Ever After stars acting legend Kim Hye-ja, who was in Bong Joon-ho's underrated masterpiece Mother; she carries the show with her understated but often incredibly funny moments, like when she unintentionally curses or gets angry. Kim is joined by Son Suk-ku, a brilliant leading man who is as charming as he is handsome, and his comedic timing is off the charts in this show, too. Everyone, including the side characters, is hilarious and endearing, and the show itself is very endearing, too. —Anja Djuricic
24 'Her Private Life' (2019)
Sun Deok Mi and Ryan Gold from Her Private Life taking a walk in the field.Image via Bon Factory Worldwide
Deok-mi (Park Min-young) is a woman with a career as an art gallery curator who meets former artist, Ryan Gold (Kim Jae-wook), when he's working as an art director. Deok-mi isn't just a dedicated art curator; she leads a secret life as a fangirl who runs a fansite for Cha Si-an (One), an idol singer. Her home life and work life are starkly different, so when Ryan begins to work with her, the two learn things about each other that they never considered before. The two go from collaborators to lovers in a unique way that has them stumbling into a beautiful relationship.
Her Private Life is an inside look at the fangirl culture in South Korea, but this romantic comedy brings two people who are stern and serious about their work together to show each other who their true selves are. The chemistry between Park Min-young and Kim Jae-wook is more palpable with each scene. They have wonderful comedic timing with each other, pulling their scenes together with effortless ease. One thing to love about K-dramas is their way of always leading with one story, but having so many interconnected stories wrapped up inside. The stoic Ryan Gold is able to become freer and open after being acquainted with the lively Deok-mi. Their unlikely pairing makes their interwoven stories even more enjoyable to watch.
23 'So Not Worth It' (2021–)
Se-wan (Park Se-wan), Jamie (Shin Hyun-seung), and Carson (Carson Allen) in a garden smiling in So Not Worth It.image via Netflix
So Not Worth It is a 30-minute sitcom and K-drama mixed into one. The series follows a jumbled group of international and Korean students all living in a dormitory and getting through the wild times of life together. Se-wan (Park Se-wan) is a by-the-book student who serves as the resident hall director. She becomes more relaxed after meeting Jamie (Shin Hyun-seung), with whom she begins to have a K-drama-esque storyline, and the rest of the residents in the dorms. The show has wacky, surprising moments that give the audience big laughs, but also has relatable moments that any person experiencing college can have, whether they're in a foreign country or not.
This show is fun and carefree, with a sprinkle of why Korean television is so loved. So Not Worth It features reality show stars, idol singers, and K-drama actors. So Not Worth It has a variety of diverse characters, and the setting allows for the series to play around with the content it can bring into the mix. It's fun to see Minnie (Minnie Nicha Yontararak) and Sam (Choi Young Jae) interact as two students who bicker constantly, or watch Hyeon-min (Han Hyun-min) try to adapt to college life with his family issues interfering with his schooling. The show was new to the regular Korean content presented on Netflix, and many fans are still wondering if it will return with more seasons.
22 'Doctor Slump' (2024)
Park Hyung-Sik and Park Shin-Hye, standing on the park stairs, as Jeong-Woo and Ha-Neul in Doctor Slump.Image via Netflix
Doctor Slump finds Yeo Jeong-woo (Park Hyun-sik) and Nam Ha-neul (Park Shin-Hye) as childhood rivals to successful adults. The two were always the highest-ranked students in their grade, and they grew up to be two successful doctors. When they meet again as adults, Ha-neul has just been diagnosed with depression, and Jeong-woo is being sued for malpractice after a famous patient died while he performed their surgery. They're officially in the biggest slumps of their lives. The journey of hilarious and sometimes deeper, heartfelt moments that lead us through their story makes viewers laugh and cry continuously throughout the series.
Park Hyun-sik is known for his comedic takes on K-dramas, and Doctor Slump is no different. Shin-Hye and Hyung-sik play off each other so well and provide the best comedy intertwined with heavy topics of depression and loneliness. Watching Ha-neul and Jeong-woo bicker and get under each other's skin as teenagers and then growing up and harboring the same feelings of dislike as adults made viewers want to return each week to see where the story would go. They are awkward with each other, and that provides funny moments between them, their family, and friends. It's not the typical comedic love story, but the comedy makes the tougher mental health discussions seem more real.
21 'Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha' (2021)
Shin Min-a and Seok-ho exchange something at a fishing port with an ocean backdrop in Hometown Cha Cha Cha.Image via tvN
Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha is a gentle, slice-of-life comedy that's heartwarming and incredibly fun. The stunning seaside visuals depicting the natural beauty of South Korea beyond Seoul are amplified by lovable, quirky, and genuine characters; the show celebrates community, healing, and the beauty of simple daily life, but it's also a romantic comedy at its core. It's one of the best feel-good shows with loads of witty characters, like a warm hug in K-drama form.
Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha follows pragmatic dentist Yoon Hye-jin (Shin Min-a), who relocates to the seaside village of Gongjin in hope of a fresh start. There, she meets Hong Du-sik (Kim Seon-ho), a multi-skilled fixer who seems to know and help everyone. As they get to know each other and learn to mesh their lifestyles, their connection deepens and both learn to slow down, open up, and rediscover joy through the rhythms of small-town life.—Anja Djuricic
20 'Clean With Passion for Now' (2018)
Kim Yoo-jung and Yoon Kyun-sang hugging in Clean with Passion for Now (2018)Image via JTBC
Clean With Passion for Now is a highly underrated K-drama comedy that stands out for its lighthearted mix of fun and emotional sincerity. It's about opposites attracting, but also about healing and embracing imperfection, following two people with exceptional chemistry and a great dynamic that explores them individually and together. It's an endearing comfort drama that teaches its characters and even viewers to embrace the messier parts of life as much as the clean ones and to enjoy every moment.
Clean With Passion for Now follows the wealthy germophobe Jang Sun-gyeol (Yoon Kyun-sang), whose life revolves around cleanliness, order, and control. He owns a cleaning company, and one day, a messy and carefree woman, Gil Oh-sol (Kim Yoo-jung), joins it as a worker. Oh-sol throws Sun-gyeol's life into chaos, and their clashing personalities lead to comedic and tender moments that cause both to lower their emotional walls and reveal their inner selves.—Anja Djuricic
19 'Welcome to Samdal-ri' (2023–2024)
Ji Chang-wook looking at Shin Hye-sun while they sit outside in Welcome to Samdal-riImage via Netflix
Welcome to Samdal-ri is a tender, healing dramedy about second chances and coming home, both literally and emotionally. The author of one of the greatest K-dramas of all time, When the Camellia Blooms, returns with Welcome to Samdal-ri, and the energy of its predecessor is visible here: rich character arcs, heartfelt storytelling, and a brilliant combination of genres and ideas come together beautifully and mirror the vibes of Camellia Blooms while establishing itself as a different, equally beautiful series.
Welcome to Samdal-ri follows a Seoul-based photographer, Jo Sam-dal (Shin Hye-sun), whose career is derailed after a humiliating scandal. She decides to go back to her hometown of Samdal-ri on Jeju Island in hopes of finding peace and some perspective on her life. However, she encounters her childhood sweetheart, Cho Yong-pil (Ji Chang-wook), and they reconnect in a warm and endearing story. The friends-to-lovers trope is brilliant, and Shin is an unmatched comedic talent who delivers a compelling lead to the screen. —Anja Djuricic
18 'One Dollar Lawyer' (2022)
Min Nam-koong as Chun Ji-hoon in One Dollar Lawyer, wearing a plaid jacket and pledging with his right hand on the left side of his chestImage via Disney
One Dollar Lawyer is a mix of several genres, but it's primarily a legal dramedy. The protagonist, Chun Ji-hoon (Namkoong Min), or the so-called One Dollar Lawyer, accepts clients for only 1,000 Korean won, which is $1. This makes him a cost-effective representative for many people seeking legal counsel, though he wasn't always working like this. At first, Chun starts as a talented and justice-driven state prosecutor with an elite career. However, after his girlfriend's death, he decides to find her killers and accept clients for a small fee.
The premise of One Dollar Lawyer is interesting, and the show is very well written. However, its biggest star is undoubtedly Min, who uses slapstick and gag comedy to portray the protagonist and deliver some belly laughs. The rest of the cast is also great, and they provide many memorable moments to the series. If you're interested in a bit of murder mystery to go with your comedy, One Dollar Lawyer is the best show for you. —Anja Djuricic
17 'Crash Landing on You' (2019–2020)
Se Ri and Jeong Hyeok walking side by side in Crash Landing on You.Image via Netflix
Crash Landing on You is one of the most beloved K-dramas of the last five years. Two people from rival countries find themselves falling in love after Yoon Se-ri (Son Ye-jin) crash-lands her parachute in North Korea and is found by Ri Jeon-Yeok (Hyun Bin). He hides her in his home while they work on a plan to get her back to South Korea. Se-ri has to integrate herself into Ri Jeon-Yeok's life with the help of his comrades. Through the funny moments of Se-ri and Ri Jeon-Yeok trying to assimilate into the new life, Se-ri will have to take on to keep up the ruse of Se-ri being Jeon-Yeok's fiancée.
What makes this K-drama one of the best is the way it interlaces comedy, romance, history, and community into its storyline. The ensemble cast is stacked with excellent characters in Jeong-Yeok's military crew. Viewers get to watch as Se-ri eases into Jeong-Yeok's very serious and structured life as she brings light and fun into it. Se-ri may be the heiress and a serious business executive as the owner of a fashion company, but she knows how to loosen up and enjoy life. The chemistry between Se-ri and Jeong-Yeok radiates off the screen, and the leads falling in love in real life shows just how strong the chemistry is. Both funny and sweet, this K-Drama gives the audience a little bit of everything.
16 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' (2022)
Park Eun-bin with whales and dolphins circling around her on Extraordinary Attorney Woo. Image via Netflix
Extraordinary Attorney Woo shows Attorney Woo Young-woo (Park Eun-bin) as she gets her first job as a trainee lawyer for a top law firm, as a woman on the autism spectrum. Though Woo Young-woo graduated at the top of her class, she is still mistreated and belittled at her workplace because of the different ways she conducts business. She has to count to five before she can enter a space, and she only eats gimbap. Young-woo is, however, extremely intelligent and uses her unique skills to solve her cases to be a better lawyer for her clients. Throughout the series, we see Young-woo fall in love with Jun-ho (Kang Tae-oh), grow a closer friend in Su-yeon (Ha Yoon-kyung), and show Myeong-Seok (Ka Ki-young), CEO Han Xeon-young (Baek Ji-won), and Kwon Min-woo (Joo Jong-hyuk) just how much she belongs at one of the top law firms in the country.
Park Eun-bin gives an amazing performance as a person on the autism spectrum who doesn't present the audience as offensive or disingenuous. Her portrayal of Woo Young-woo shows the sides of her that are both vulnerable, confident, and misunderstood. The comedic part comes from the everyday quirks that Young-woo possesses and the responses she gets from her friends when she does them. Young-woo can make a joke that may or may not land with everyone, but it always hits its mark. Her relationship with her boss, who treats her no differently from any other trainee lawyer, or her friends that she gets advice from, Geurami (Joo Hyun-young) and Min-suk (Im Sung-jae), always shows just how hilarious this show that tackles serious matters can be.
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Doctor Slump and Strong Woman Do Bong Soon are my favorites. Actually Park Hyung Sik is my absolute favorite. He makes everything better.
2024-10-20 15:48:16 Upvote Downvote Reply CopyI am not a Robot is a hilarious comedy not found on this list. Perhaps more viewers need to see it? It is often dry, witty, and well-timed comedy.
2025-08-11 06:45:22 Upvote Downvote Reply CopyWaikiki should be number #1. It's the only one on the list that actually fits althe comedy genre + Mr. Queen at #2. Another that's not on this list is Sound of your heart. Funny as hell
2025-02-13 23:39:42 Upvote Downvote Reply CopyLove next door, strong woman Do song and love next door are my favourite 😌
2024-10-21 03:04:09 Upvote Downvote Reply CopyMy number is Mr queen
Number should be welcome to Waikiki 1
That movie is hilarious 😂
Don't why it's not in the list
2024-10-20 05:28:33 Upvote Downvote Reply Copyvincenzo ,buissnes proposal,love nextdoor
these are masterpiece
2024-10-21 12:20:49 Upvote Downvote Reply CopyFor me, no one can top Welcome to Waikiki Season 1. Sadly, it's not on the list.
2024-10-19 07:23:20 Upvote Downvote Reply CopyWelcome to Waikiki Will always nd forever be no1
2024-10-20 02:30:29 Upvote Downvote Reply Copy