My Sweet Mobster, starring Uhm Tae-Goo and Han Sun-Hwa as the lead couple, is one of the most popular K-dramas of 2024. The rom-com series captured the hearts of many fans with its intriguing storyline, charismatic male lead, and intense chemistry between the main pair. The K-drama debuted on JTBC on June 12 and concluded on August 1, 2024. It is currently available to watch online on Viki.
My Sweet Mobster shows the love story between an ex-gangster-turned-businessman and a woman who makes children’s content on social media. The male lead, Seo Ji-Hwan (Uhm Tae-Goo), has a strong personality. Though he may seem cold initially, he has a soft heart and is kind. The drama also has the theme of childhood connection between the male and the female lead. On the other hand, Go Eun-Ha (Han Sun-Hwa), who has to stay with the Ji-Hwan’s group of men, eventually becomes quite close to them. The series also has a subplot revolving around crime and action.
Several other notable K-dramas share aspects similar to those of the JTBC K-drama. The list includes What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim, Crash Landing on You, Vincenzo, and Suspicious Partner, among others. Thus, viewers who are missing My Sweet Mobster can binge-watch these series online as they are available across different streaming platforms.
What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim
What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim is a hit romantic comedy K-drama that premiered on tvN on June 6, 2018. Directed by Park Joon-Hwa from the script by Jung Eun-Young, the series sees Park Seo-Joon as Lee Young-Joon and Park Min-Young as Kim Mi-So.
The drama revolves around an office romance and shows the theme of the childhood connection between the central pair. Like My Sweet Mobster, the female lead, Kim Mi-So, has always been searching for her childhood companion, who greatly impacted her life. The person turns out to be none other than Lee Young-Joon.
Viewers can watch the K-drama on Netflix and Viki.
Crash Landing on You
Written by renowned scriptwriter Park Ji-Eun, Crash Landing on You is one of the most popular rom-com K-dramas of all time. Starring renowned South Korean actors Hyun-Bin and Son Ye-Jin as Ri Jeong-Hyeok and Yoon Se-Ri, the series debuted on December 14, 2019, on tvN. The K-drama was directed by Lee Jung-Hyo. Apart from Hyun-Bin and Son Ye-Jin, the cast list for the series also includes Seo Ji-Hye, Kim Jung-Hyun, Yang Kyung-Won, Yoo Su-Bin, Lee Sin-Young, and several others.
Crash Landing on You depicts the heartwarming love story between a South Korean conglomerate heiress and a kind-hearted North Korean army officer. Just like My Sweet Mobster, the female lead of this series, Yoon Se-Ri, also becomes close to Ri Jeong-Hyeok’s group of men. Moreover, similar to Seo Ji-Hwan, he initially seems cold but is a soft-hearted person in reality.
The K-drama is available to watch online on Netflix.
Vincenzo
Vincenzo is undoubtedly one of the most notable Korean drama series. Popular actor Song Joong-Ki plays the titular character, Vincenzo Cassano, in the drama. Directed by Kim Hee-Won, the series premiered on tvN on February 20, 2021. From the script of Park Jae-Bum, the crime-action and romance K-drama revolves around a fierce lawyer working as a mafia consigliere.
Similar to My Sweet Mobster, Song Joong-Ki’s character is associated with a mafia group. Vincenzo also focuses on an intriguing love story between the protagonist and another fearless attorney, Hong Cha-Young (Jeon Yeo-Bin). Besides Song Joong-Ki and Jeon Yeo-Bin, the drama also stars Ok Taec-Yeon, Jo Han-Chul, Kim Yeo-Jin, Kwak Dong-Yeon, Yoo Jae-Myung, and many more. Vincenzo also has a highly unexpected twist that is sure to surprise the audience.
Viewers can watch the series on Netflix.
Suspicious Partner
The hit rom-com K-drama Suspicious Partner features popular actors Ji Chang-Wook and Nam Ji-Hyun as No Ji-Wook and Eun Bong-Hee, respectively. Helmed by Park Sun-Ho, the series aired on SBS on May 10, 2017. The drama has been written by Kwon Ki-Young. It also stars other well-known actors such as Kwon Na-Ra, Choi Tae-Joon, Lee Deok-Hwa, Jang Hyuk-Jin, Kim Ye-Won, Nam Gi-Ae, Heo Joon-Seok, Kim Hong-Fa and more.
In Suspicious Partner, Eun Bong-Hee gets framed in a murder case and ends up getting caught in several dangerous situations. The drama focuses on a heart-fluttering love story between her and No Ji-Wook. It also shows them fighting crimes as lawyers and even taking huge risks to bring justice. Similar to the main characters of My Sweet Mobster, Ji-Wook and Bong-Hee share a past connection. However, it is a tragic connection.
The K-drama is available to watch online on Viki, Netflix, and Viu in selected regions.
Some other K-dramas like My Sweet Mobster include When the Camellia Blooms, Kill It, Strong Woman Do Bong Soon, and more.
