Crash Landing on You, Lovely Runner, Goblin and more: TOP K-dramas that truly deserve a sequel

Ever stumbled upon a K-drama so good that leaves you wondering how life will ever go on after the final episode? You know, the kind that turns you into an emotional yo-yo, laughing, crying, and swooning all in one sitting? Well, when those rare gems come along, bidding them farewell feels like breaking up with your favorite cozy sweater - utterly heart-wrenching. That's when fans start waving their ‘We want a sequel!' banners. And here's a roundup of K-dramas that have become the ultimate comfort binge, leaving viewers desperately longing for more. Can we get those sequels already? Pretty please, with drama-filled cherry blossoms on top!

In this 2019 hit drama, South Korean heiress Yoon Se Ri (Son Ye Jin) crash-landed in North Korea and straight into the arms of stoic North Korean army officer Ri Jung Hyuk (Hyun Bin) after a paragliding misadventure. Despite their countries' not-so-friendly relations, Yoon Se Ri and Ri Jung Hyuk couldn’t help but fall for each other. The on-screen chemistry was so intense that it sparked a real-life marriage between the leads, leaving fans giddy with delight. Now, with viewers still swooning, a sequel seems like the perfect excuse to reunite these lovebirds on screen.

Kang Mo Yeon (Song Hye Kyo), a confident and skilled cardiothoracic surgeon at Haesung Hospital, lives by the belief that capability outweighs connections. However, her perspective shifts when she crosses paths with Yoo Shi Jin (Song Joong Ki), the compassionate Captain of the Alpha Team who's all about saving lives and stirring up trouble for his superiors. In the chaos of war, these two unlikely heroes bond in unexpected ways, proving that love can bloom even in the most unconventional settings. And let's not forget the SongSong couple fever that swept fans off their feet - the may have separated in real life, but fans do deserve a glimpse of their onscreen charisma in a fresh instalment.

In 2016, ‘Goblin’ burst onto screens, giving us Kim Shin (Gong Yoo), once a revered general in Goryeo's military, cursed with immortality after a tragic death. Enduring 900 years of loneliness, he seeks his mortal bride capable of ending his eternal life by pulling out the sword lodged in his chest. Enter Ji Eun Tak (Kim Go Eun), a bubbly high school student with the ability to see spirits, claiming to be the prophesied Goblin's bride. What seems like a straightforward task turns into a supernatural soap opera as they unexpectedly fall head over heels. And even after many years, it's still the ultimate comfort binge for fans who keep hitting replay like it's their job. And let's be real, a sequel? Come on, who wouldn't want more of this immortal love tale? Right? RIGHT?

This is a time-slip romance drama inspired by a popular web novel and crafted by ‘True Beauty’ writer Lee Si Eun. The series poses a tantalizing question: ‘What lengths would you go to save your ultimate bias?’ Im Sol, played by Kim Hye Yoon, a fervent fan grieving over the loss of her beloved star Ryu Sun Jae, portrayed by Byeon Woo Seok, finds herself transported back in time with a chance to alter fate. Now that the curtains have closed on this rollercoaster of emotions, fans are left with a bittersweet craving: a sequel! Because who wouldn't want to peek into the married life of our favorite time-traveling fan-turned-heroine and her whipped Sun Jae?

In the recently concluded drama, Baek Hyun Woo (Kim Soo Hyun), the legal director of Queens Group from the village of Yongduri, finds his match in Hong Hae In (Kim Ji Won), the chaebol heiress dubbed the ‘queen’ of the conglomerate's department stores. Despite facing crises that test their bond, the married couple defies all odds to stay together. Now that the drama's wrapped, fans are playing detective, scouring for any hint that these two might be more than co-stars off-screen. Ship sails or not, the uproar for a sequel is real. Fans are waving their drama flags high, demanding more of the antics and romance that made them swoon and laugh.

Park Joo Hyeong (Song Joong Ki), now known as Vincenzo Cassano, a consigliere for a Mafia family, returns to his homeland after being raised in Italy since childhood. Landing in South Korea due to some mob drama, he collided with the fierce lawyer Hong Cha Young (Jeon Yeo Been). Known for her win-by-any-means style, she becomes his ally in taking down a corrupt conglomerate with a dose of his own brand of justice. Sure, romance lurks in the background, but let's talk about that sizzling chemistry, the tension, the sparks - it's all there! Seriously, denying fans a sequel would be a crime worthy of, well, Vincenzo himself.