Below, you'll find the 5 most recent doramas that are drawing attention — with complete reviews to help you choose.
Still Shining (2026) bets on realistic and mature romance
Still Shining follows two ex-partners who reunite after years apart. During college, they lived an intense relationship, but professional choices and differences in worldview drove them apart.
Now adults with established careers, the two are forced to work together on an important project. This reunion reignites old feelings, but also brings up hurts, insecurities, and unresolved decisions.
What makes this dorama different: Unlike idealized romances, Still Shining works with the idea that love is not enough without maturity. The narrative focuses on consequences of past choices, differences in ambition and lifestyle, and difficulty starting over after disappointments.
Recommended for: Ideal for those seeking a more adult dorama with real conflicts and fewer clichés.
Can This Love Be Translated? (2026) brings multicultural romance
The story revolves around a highly qualified translator who begins working for a rising international actress. Despite constant proximity, the two face difficulties understanding each other — not just through language barriers, but emotional ones.
Small translation errors generate major conflicts, while feelings begin to emerge unexpectedly. The series uses language as a metaphor for love — showing that feeling is not always the same as being able to express it.
Boyfriend On Demand (2026) reflects the era of digital relationships
In this dorama, we follow a young creative producer who begins using an innovative dating app. The platform simulates ideal partners based on emotional and behavioral preferences.
Everything changes when she begins confusing virtual experiences with real feelings — especially when meeting someone who seems to have come straight from the system. This title is one of Netflix's most anticipated in 2026, particularly for addressing technology's impact on modern relationships.
Recommended for: Perfect for those who enjoy modern romances with technological and reflective touches.
If Life Gives You Tangerines… (2025) delivers sensitive and nostalgic romance
Set on Jeju Island, the dorama follows the lives of Ae-soon and Gwan-sik over the years. While she is dreamy and impulsive, he is quiet and constant.
The story is not limited to a traditional romance — it shows the characters' evolution facing life's difficulties, including losses, choices, and maturation. It's the type of dorama that moves you without exaggeration, focusing on lasting feelings.
Melo Movie (2025)
