For stories that feel grounded in real-world complications and relationships:

: A raw, critically acclaimed adaptation that follows the complicated on-and-off relationship of two individuals from high school through university.

: A colorful, modern take on Regency-era London that blends high society scandal with intense romance on Netflix.

: A sweeping, time-traveling epic that follows a WWII nurse who finds herself in 18th-century Scotland, known for its deep emotional stakes according to critics at IMDb .

: A comfort-watch staple that focuses on a nurse practitioner starting over in a small town, filled with community drama and steady romantic development.

If you love lush costumes and high-stakes social tension, these titles are essential:

Which of these romantic sub-genres— or modern K-dramas —are you most interested in exploring for your next watch?