Top 5 Comedy K-Dramas | Nazaara Box

1. Business Proposal

Laugh Setup: A case of mistaken identity turns a blind date into chaos when a food researcher impersonates her friend—only to fall for the CEO.
Genre Blend: Romantic comedy, workplace chaos, and fake-dating shenanigans.
Stats & Acclaim:

• Consistently ranked in Netflix’s Top 10 global K-drama list in 2022

• Praised for lighthearted tone and lovable leads (Ahn Hyo-seop & Kim Se-jeong)

• Based on a hit webtoon, boosting fan engagement worldwide
  Streaming: Netflix (SBS original)
  Critic Quotes:

“A rom-com delight—witty, fluffy, and full of secondhand embarrassment in the best way” – NY Times Review
Engagement Prompt:
Would *you* ever survive a fake-date turned office romance?

2. Welcome to Waikiki

Laugh Setup: Three broke friends try to run a failing guesthouse in Seoul—and things spiral when a single mom and her baby show up.
Genre Blend: Slapstick comedy, absurd misadventures, slice-of-life struggles.
Stats & Acclaim:

• Season 1 gained cult status for its *wild* humor and relatability

• Launched the careers of rising stars like Kim Seon-ho and Lee Yi-kyung

• One of JTBC’s most buzzworthy comedies
  Streaming: Viki, Netflix (Region Specific)

“Laugh-out-loud absurdity at its best. If sitcom chaos is your jam—this is gold.” – Soompi
Engagement Prompt:
What’s the most ridiculous roommate disaster you’ve ever had?

3. My ID is Gangnam Beauty

Laugh Setup: After undergoing plastic surgery, a shy college girl faces new forms of judgment—and awkward romance.
Genre Blend: Campus comedy, social commentary, feel-good healing romance.
Stats & Acclaim:

• One of JTBC’s highest-rated youth dramas of 2018

• Starring ASTRO’s Cha Eun-woo in his breakout role

• Based on a hugely popular webtoon
  Streaming: Netflix, Viki

“Funny and thoughtful… a rare gem that mixes laughs with deeper beauty standards discourse.” – Dramabeans
Engagement Prompt:
Would you rather be judged for your looks or your awkward social skills?

4. Strong Woman Do Bong Soon

Laugh Setup: A tiny woman with Herculean strength lands a job as a bodyguard to a game company CEO—cue explosions, both literal and romantic.
Genre Blend: Superpower rom-com, crime thriller, physical comedy.
Stats & Acclaim:

• One of JTBC’s highest-rated dramas *ever*

• Praised for chemistry between Park Bo-young and Park Hyung-sik

• Spawned a spin-off and merchandise galore
  Streaming: Netflix, Viki

“Adorable and ridiculous—like if Marvel made a K-drama rom-com.” – GeekSpin
Engagement Prompt:
If you had super strength, would you be a hero or use it to carry all your groceries in one trip?

5. Crash Landing on You

Laugh Setup: A South Korean heiress literally crash-lands into North Korea and into the arms of a handsome soldier. Unexpected hilarity ensues.
Genre Blend: Star-crossed rom-com, political satire, culture clash.
Stats & Acclaim:

• Top-rated tvN drama of all time (over 21% finale ratings)

• Netflix’s most-watched Korean drama of 2020

• Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin’s real-life romance only added to the buzz
  Streaming: Netflix

“So funny, so heartfelt, and so unexpectedly daring—K-drama gold.” – Variety
Engagement Prompt:
What’s the wildest place you’ve ‘crash landed’ into romance?

Final Thought:
In a world that often feels heavy, these comedies deliver the perfect serotonin shot—through mistaken identities, over-the-top powers, and heartwarming humor. Whether you’re laughing with *Bong Soon* or cringing with *Waikiki* housemates, joy is just a click away.

🗣️ What K-drama comedy gave you belly laughs—or happy tears? Tell me in comments!