Some stories always feel warm. Even a decade later, 2016 K-dramas are still comforting. From unforgettable love stories to thrillers, here are the top 10 2016 Korean dramas to rewatch in 2026.
Goblin
Network: tvN
Episodes: 16
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Comedy
Cast: Gong Yoo, Kim Go-Eun, Lee Dong-Wook, Yoo In-Na
Synopsis: In Goryeo times, Kim Shin (Gong Yoo) was a general of war. However, due to an unfortunate incident, he was cursed, and now he has been living as a goblin for 900 years. Kim Shin is waiting for her human wife. On a snowy day, a goblin saves a pregnant woman who is destined to die.
Descendants of the Sun
Network: KBS2
Episodes: 16
Genre: Medical, Military, Romance, Comedy
Cast: Song Joong-Ki, Song Hye-Kyo, Kim Ji-Won, Jin Goo, Lee Seung-Joon, Seo Jung-Yeon
Synopsis: Yoon Shi-Jin (Song Joong-Ki) is a captain in the Korean Military. One day, while catching a thief with Sergeant Major Seo Dae-Young (Jin Goo), he visits a hospital. Dr Kang Mo-Yeon (Song Hye -Kyo) mistakenly assumes that Yoon Shi-Jin is a gang member. This is one of the top 10 2016 Korean dramas to rewatch in 2026.
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Book Joo
Network: MBC
Episodes: 16
Genre: Sports, Friendship, Comedy, Romance
Cast: Lee Sung-Kyung, Nam Joo-Hyuk, Kyung Soo-Jin, Lee Jae-Yoon
Synopsis: Kim Bok Joo (Lee Sung-Kyung) is a weightlifter. She lives with her father and uncle. Jung Joon-Hyung (Nam Sung-Kyung) is a swimmer who is dealing with starting anxiety. Kim Bok Joo and Jung Joon-Hyun went to the same elementary school and met again at the sports university.
Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo
Network: SBS
Episodes: 20
Genre: Historical, Time Travel, Romance, Comedy, Fantasy
Cast: Lee Joon-Gi, IU, Baekhyun, Kang Ha-Neul, Hong Jong-Hyun, Nam JooHyuk, Ji Soo
Synopsis: Moon Lovers is the Korean remake of the Chinese drama Scarlet Heart, which aired in 2011. Moon Lovers is a story of a modern girl, Hae-Soo (IU), who time- travels to the Goryeo era. In a solar eclipse, she fell into a lake and time-travelled to Goryeo. She finds herself in the palace. This is one of the best remake K-Dramas of all time.
W: Two Worlds Apart
Network: MBC
Episodes: 16
Genre: Fantasy, Thriller, Romance, Comedy, Webtoon Adaptation
Cast: Lee Jong Suk, Han Hyo Joo, Lee Tae Hwan, Jung Eugene, Park Won Sang
Synopsis: Oh Yeon-Joo (Han Hyo-Joo) is a surgeon and the daughter of the famous comic-artist Oh Sung-Moo (Kim Eui-Sung). Kang Chul (Lee Jong-Suk) is a comic character of the famous webtoon “W”. One day Oh Yeon-Joo accidentally enters the comic world and meets Kang Chul.
Love In The Moonlight
Network: KBS2
Episodes: 18
Genre: Historical, Suspense, Comedy, Romance
Cast: Park Bo-Gum, Kim Yoo-Jung, Jin Young, Kwak Dong-Yeon, Chae Soo-Bin
Synopsis: Hong Ra-On (Kim Yoo-Jung) is a young woman who disguises herself as a man. She is popular for giving dating advice. Due to some circumstances, she accidentally became a eunuch at the palace. Hong Ra-On meets Lee Young (Park Bo-Gu) and asks him to become her friend. But Hong Ra-On doesn’t know that Lee Young is the crown prince. This is one of the top 10 crossdressing Korean dramas of all time.
Signal
Network: tvN
Episodes: 16
Genre: Fantasy, Investigation, Suspense, Crime
Cast: Lee Je-Hoon, Kim Hye-Soo, Cho in-Woo
Synopsis: Hae-Young (Lee Je-Hoon) is a police lieutenant and works as a criminal profiler. Despite being a cop, he does not trust cops. Soo-Hyun (Kim Hye-Soo) is a veteran detective. The second season of Signal K-drama will air in 2026.
While You Were Sleeping
Network: SBS
Episodes: 16
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Law, Investigation, Comedy
Cast: Lee Jong Sun, Bae Suzy, Jung Hae-In, Lee Sang-Yeob
Synopsis: Hong Joo (Bae Suzy) can see upcoming events in her dreams. She always tries to prevent bad events but fails every time. Hong Joo lives with her mother, who runs a pork restaurant. Jae Chan (Lee Jong Suk) is a rookie prosecutor and Hong Joo’s new neighbour. This is one of the top 10 2016 Korean dramas to rewatch in 2026.
Hwarang
Network: KBS2
Episodes: 20
Genre: Historical, Friendship, Romance, Brotherhood, Suspense
Cast: Park Seo-Joon, Go Ara, Park Hyung-Sik, Kim Tae-Hyung, Minho, Do Ji-Han, Seo Ye-Ji, Jo Yoon-Woo, Kim Hyun-Joon
Synopsis: A group of elite men known as Hwarang is specially trained to serve the royal family. The story shows the friendship of young men who were very different from each other. This is one of the most popular historical K-dramas.
Another Miss Oh
Network: tvN
Episodes: 18
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Cast: Eric, Seo Hyun-Jin, Ye Ji-Won, Kim Ji-Suk, Heo Jeong-Min, Kim Ji-Suk
Synopsis: Oh Hae-Young (Seo Hyun-Jin) gets dumped a day before her wedding. She left her house and lives in a rented place. His landlord, Park Do-Kyung (Eric), is a sound director. This is one of the best middle-aged romance Korean dramas.
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