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- StarsKwon Sang-wooChoi Ji-wooShin Hyeon-junThere exists a love in the human heart that cannot be erased forever. Because it was believed that this love exists only in heaven, people continue to search for a stairway to heaven.
- StarsRainShin Min-aKim Sa-rangA young boxer becomes a bodyguard to the actress responsible for his brother's attempted suicide. She falls in love with him, unaware of his true identity or his plans for revenge.
- StarsJung Ryeo-wonPark Min-YoungJung Kyung-hoA sad story of how the power struggle, female rivalry and a mystical omen destroyed the kingdom.
- StarsShin-yang ParkRyu Seung-ryongBae Soo-binShin Yoon Bok is a very talented painter who disguises herself as a boy so she can infiltrate the painting academy to improve her art--and search for her father's murderer. Kim Hong Do is the man who teaches Yoon Bok how to paint and falls in love with his apprentice, not knowing that he is a she.
- StarsLee Joon-giIUKang Ha-neulHa-jin travels 1000 years back in time and lands in the era of Goryeo Dynasty as a young girl named Hae-soo. She, now trapped in another person's body, becomes involved in a power struggle against various vicious contenders to the throne.
- StarsPark Shin-hyeJang Keun-sukJung Yong-hwaGo Mi-Nyu, a girl about to become a nun, is asked to cover for her indisposed twin brother, Mi-Nam, who's on the verge of becoming a k-idol. To do so, she disguises herself as a boy and joins A.N.Jell, a really popular boy band.
- StarsHan Jung-hyunZo In-sungSong Hye-kyoA man who was led to a life of a con artist who preys on rich women meets the sole heir to a fortune who is a blind woman.
- StarsShin Min-aLee Seung-giNo Min-wooChae Dae Wong, an aspiring actor, unwillingly releases a Gumiho, a legendary nine-tailed fox, from her centuries-old prison. He runs away terrified and ends up injuring himself badly, but she saves his life and asks to stay by his side.
- StarsJo Sung-haKim Hee-wonJung Hye-youngHuman/were-fox half-breed Choi Kang Chi discovers the truth about his origins and searches for the mystical Gu Family Book, which holds the secret to becoming fully human.
- StarsSong Joong-kiSong Hye-kyoJin GooThis drama tells of the love story that develops between a surgeon and a special forces officer.
- StarsJ.Y. ParkBae SuzyKim Soo-hyunThe story of six students at Kirin Art High School who work to achieve their dreams of becoming stars in the Korean music industry. Along the way, they discover the true meaning of friendship, love and life.
- StarsKim Woo-binBae SuzyLim Ju-hwanThe memory of their painful breakup still fresh in their minds, two former lovers reunite years later as a top actor and a documentary producer.
- StarsKim Ki-chunYoo Hyeong-kwanLee Dong-geonChae-kyung, a noblewoman, marries the crown prince, who eventually becomes the king. After being a queen for only seven days, she turns into a victim of a conspiracy and gets expelled from the palace.
- StarsJi Chang-wookPark Min-YoungTae-MiKim Moon-Ho is a popular reporter. One day, he learns the truth of a case that took place in the past. He intentionally approaches people who are related to the case and helps them. While doing so, he agonizes over the truth and beliefs.
- StarsLee Min-hoPark Shin-hyeKim Woo-binAfter a chance encounter in LA, two teens from different social backgrounds reunite at an exclusive high school attended by Korea's über rich.
- StarsHan GrooYeon Woo-jinJeong Jin-woonBefore Joo Jang Mi can propose to her boyfriend, he has his best friend, Gong Gi Tae, help him break up with her. Meanwhile, Gi Tae is eager to remain single, but as his family insists he marries, he proposes a fake engagement to Jang Min.
- StarsLee Yo-wonNam Gyu-riJo Hyeon-jaeAfter an accident shatters her storybook life, a comatose woman gets a second chance at life when a reaper from above intervenes, at a cost.
- StarsHan Ga-inKim Soo-hyunJung Il-wooSet against the backdrop of a Korean traditional palace, this fantasy drama tells the poignant love story between a king and a female shaman.
- StarsLee Bo-youngLee Jong-sukYoon Sang-HyunA sharp female lawyer with no filter teams up with a public defender and a high-school student with special gifts to bring down a killer with a personal vendetta.
- StarsLee Jong-sukJin Se-yeonPark Hae-joonPark Hoon and his father were kidnapped by North Korea and he fell in love with Jae Hee, but lost contact.
- StarsJun Ji-hyunLee Min-hoLee Hee-joonA mermaid from the Joseon period ends up in present-day Seoul, where she crosses paths with a swindler who may have ties to someone from her past.
- StarsJo Jae-yoonChun Ho-jinEom Tae-gooA young girl coming to a small town with her family. And through tragic events getting involved with a religious cult.
- StarsChoi Ji-wooBae Yong-junYong-ha ParkJun-sang transfers to You-jin's school, and they quickly become friends sharing their similar backgrounds of growing up under a single mother.
- StarsKwon Sang-wooKim Hee-seonYeon Jeong-hunHye-In was blind when she was born, Jun-Young's mother work in night clubs and make Jun-Young being laughed by friends. Once Jun-Young and Hye-In walked together, Hye-In gave Jun-Young a sliver card badge with her name "Hye-In". Hye-In's aunt, Audrey, took Jun-Young's mother(all cash) and bring Hye-In and left Jun-Young. Jun-Young (Sang-Woo Kwone) grew up, with mother died, father re-married. the remarried mother took all Jun-Young's money away, and Jun-Young has to work in construction sites to earn money for his college studies. He met Lee Gun-Woo (Yeon Jeong-Hoon, originally Song Seung-Heun) and Gun-Woo also met Hye-In in the street in USA, just outside Harvord University. Gun-Woo buy Hye-In new dress, and gave Hye-In money so Hye-In could see again. Hye-In open her eyes, saw Gun-Woo, she didn't know that Jun-Young is still alive, and began to love Gun-Woo. Gun-Woo told Jun-Young to meet his new girl. Jun-Young saw Hye-In, lost control. Hwa-Jung, the cheerleader of Jun-Young's class, only loves Jun-Young. But Jun-Young doesn't love Hwa-Jung. Hwa-Jung even return Hye-In's USA letters to Hye-In, make Hye-In commit suicide. Audrey met Willie, the USA sailor, but he was mad, and crazy, drunk easily and even horny. He even rape Hye-In. Jun-Young saved Hye-In from some bad guys when Hye-In was captured on a street (waiting Jun-Young) with her teddy bear. Jun-Young finally played the "sad Sonata" to make Hye-In to recognize himself. Gun-Woo was angry that Jun-Young and Hye-In are known before and even love together. Jun-Young ask Gun-Woo to hit himself, but Gun-Woo force both Hye-In and Jun-Young to leave away from himself as far as they could go. Gun-Woo inherit father's business and offended a Korean company boss. the boss sent a killer to plan to kill Gun-Woo but finally Joon-Young took that bullet up. Gun-Woo ask friend to send Joon-Young to hospital. Doctor said Joon-Young had his kidneys destroyed and must have immediate operation to save life. But Joon-Young refused and died in HyeIn's concert. 14 years later, HyeIn found her son able to play guitar like his father, Joon-Young.
- StarsKim Seon-aHyun BinJung Ryeo-wonThe misadventures and romantic entanglements of Kim Sam-Soon, a passionate, stubborn, klutzy and almost thirty year old pastry chef.
- StarsKim Sung-ryungSoo AeKwon Sang-wooK-drama TV show about a young woman who becomes consumed by greed and ambition, and, the man who once loved her who's now determined to stop her and make her pay for her past sins.
- StarsLee Jong-sukPark Shin-hyeKim Young-kwangA young boy, whose life and family has been destroyed by new media, gets adopted by a family in a rural area after being found lost at sea. He conceals his past for 13 years. But then the girl he loves, a reporter, finds out the truth.
- StarsHa Ji-WonHyun BinYoon Sang-HyunA rich young CEO falls for a poor stuntwoman despite class differences, cultural traditions and the man's firmly objecting mother.
- StarsMoon Chae-wonPark Shi-hooJong-ho SongFeaturing breathtaking cinematography and gorgeous locations, The Princess's Man is a lush historical romance that captivated audiences in 2011.
- StarsJun Ji-hyunKim Soo-hyunPark Hae-jinDo Min-Joon, an alien that came to our planet 400 years ago, will be able to return to his planet in 3 months, but when he meets famous actress Chun Song-Yi, all the centuries he spent distancing himself from humans come to an end.
- StarsLee Seung-giGo AraCha Seung-wonP4: are the new recruits in the violent crimes unit at Gangnam Police Station. The journey of four young cops as they fumble, learn, fall in love and find their way to becoming people the citizens can trust.
- StarsJung Yong-hwaPark Shin-hyeSong Chang-uiA series of misunderstandings causes Lee Shin, the cocky leader of "The Stupid" and Lee Gyu-won, a student majoring in Traditional Korean Music to start on the wrong foot. Until she sees him performing live, and is immediately captivated.
- StarsKim Jae-kyungHan MinRainRain makes his comeback in this drama as an entertainment-company president who lost his girlfriend in an accident and finds himself falling in love with her younger sister, an aspiring songwriter.
- StarsYoo In-naJi Hyun-wooEom Hyo-SeobKim Boong Do is a scholar who travels 300 years into the future of modern Seoul and meets Choi Hee Jin, a no-name actress who is expecting a career renaissance through her role as Queen In Hyun in a TV drama.
- StarsPark Yoo-chunYoon Eun-hyeYoo Seung-hoTwo middle schoolers, Soo-yeon and Jung-woo, become friends and grow close. However, an unforeseen tragedy strikes, separating them from each other. 14 years later, they are reunited as adults, but the past still lingers on their minds.
- StarsHwang Jeong-eumNo Min-wooPark Gi-woongThe long-awaited sequel to Full House it's no-holds-barred in this second series about modern and unconventional romance. Feisty hapkido teacher Jang Man Ok fights her way to become the stylist of TAKE ONE, a popular idol group. Pretty boys Lee Tae Ik and Won Kang Hwi comprise the group, and although they have vastly different personalities, they both take a liking to Man Ok. What follows is a steamy, polyamorous love triangle. Man Ok is living the fantasy: dating an entire idol group at once!
- StarsHong-ki LeeKwak Dong-yeonPark Min-wooIn search of inspiration, rock band "Excellent Souls" - Lee Min Ki (Lee Hong Ki), Kang Hyeok (Park Min Woo), Yoo Han Cheol (Lee Si Un) - goes on hiatus deep in the countryside. To their surprise, the village elder is none other than Kang Yoon Hee (Honey Lee), a zippy woman who's not only the town's first female leader, but also the youngest. She also just so happens to be bandleader Min Ki's first love. Amidst a rural backdrop, these scrappy rockers take stock of what stirs their passions - both musical and romantic.
- StarsChae Soo-binCha Hak-yeonJi SooWith cheerleading as the background, the drama depicts the friendships and loves of youths, while dealing with a harsh educational environment that emphasizes competition.
- StarsKim Ji-hoonJo Bo-ahLee Soo-hyukThe life of Hong Na Ri, a thirty-year-old flight attendant, is turned upside down when she comes home after her mother's death and finds out that she has a step father who is three years younger than her. This new father is always on her side. He loves her unconditionally. What would happen to them ?
- StarsLee Je-HoonShin Min-aJo Han-chulThe drama tells the story of Yoo So-joon, who can travel through time by a subway. After seeing his future-self living miserably, Joon decides to marry Ma Rin in order to avoid that fate. As time passes, he learns to love her selflessly.
- StarsJung So-minLee Min-kiEsomJi Ho is a single woman. She's a writing assistant of dramas. She's a strong and determined woman. Unfortunately, she has to leave her house and seeks other place to live. Her friends help her to find a roommate. That roommate is Se Hee.
- StarsDaniel ChoiEom Hyo-SeobRyu Hyo-YoungA student, Go Nam Soon (Lee Jong Suk), studies at a Seungri High School, where he is always bullied by a gang led by Oh Jung Ho (Kwak Jung Wook). At the beginning of the school day, his class 2 gets a new homeroom teacher called Jung In Jae (Jang Na Ra), who finds it hard to control the class. Later, a new teacher named Kang Sae Chan (Choi Daniel) arrives at school. He is appointed as co-homeroom teacher to class 2. The story introduces the remaining students and their blossoming friendships. A new transfer student named Park Heung Soo (Kim Woo Bin) joins the school. He knows Go Nam Soon and is holding a grudge against him. As the story rolls on, we get to know their past relationship and what has caused the rift between them. Meanwhile, Teacher Jung and Teacher Kang help the students overcome their problems. The story ends with everyone moving up to Class 3.
- StarsKu Hye-SunLee Min-hoKim Hyun-joongPoor girl attends the elite Shin Hwa High and is bullied by the leader of F4 (the four richest boys). He becomes attracted to her; however, she has a crush on his best friend. Whom will she choose?
- StarsKim Sang-jungMa Dong-seokPark Hae-jinReinstated to eradicate the worst crimes in the city, a detective requests the release of three convicts to enlist their help in catching the felons still at large.
- StarsSoo AeKim Rae-wonKim Hae-sookA heart wrenching drama about a woman fighting to keep her dignity while dealing with her Alzheimer's. Can she accept help from her lover, even in the face of disgrace?