10 Best K-Dramas for Good Trouble Fans

Same emotional DNA. Different language. These Korean, Chinese & Japanese dramas share the exact Drama and Romance energy that makes Good Trouble so addictive.

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A Moment at Eighteen

23%
K-Drama 16 eps JTBC Romance Drama Coming Of Age
Quiet Outsider Overachiever Female Lead Slow Burn
Why you'll love this

Both are built around questions of who you really are under the person you've been told to be.

A transfer student with a guarded past moves to a new school and collides with the girl who runs the class by following every rule perfectly. Neither expected the other to actually see them. A grounde…

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Gritty
Fluffy
Slow-Burn
Fast-Paced
Cynical
Heartfelt
Light
Heavy
Where to Watch
Watch on Netflix→Watch on Viki→
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20th Century Girl

20%
K-Drama 1 eps Netflix Romance Coming Of Age Drama
First Love Misunderstanding Unrequited Love
Why you'll love this

20th Century Girl scratches the same itch as Good Trouble — different world, same emotional frequency.

In 1999, a 17-year-old girl agrees to gather information on the boy her best friend likes — but the plan backfires when she falls for the wrong one. A love letter to late-90s Korea and to the specific…

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Gritty
Fluffy
Slow-Burn
Fast-Paced
Cynical
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Where to Watch
Watch on Netflix→
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Another Me poster

Another Me

20%
C-Drama 48 eps iQiyi Romance Drama Friendship
Love Triangle Best Friends Torn Apart Sismance
Why you'll love this

Both are built around questions of who you really are under the person you've been told to be. The pacing is commits fully to every emotional beat — no half-measures.

An Sheng and Qi Yue have been inseparable since they were thirteen — one loud and restless, the other quiet and safe. Then a boy named Su Jiaming walks in and becomes the fault line neither of them sa…

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Gritty
Fluffy
Slow-Burn
Fast-Paced
Cynical
Heartfelt
Light
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Where to Watch
Watch on Viki→
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Temperature of Love

19%
K-Drama 40 eps SBS Romance Drama Food
Workplace Romance Culinary Romance Career Obstacles
Why you'll love this

Like Good Trouble, it leans hard into workplace romance. Same warm and dramatic energy throughout.

A screenwriter and a chef fall in love in a restaurant setting, navigating the challenges of their demanding careers.

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Gritty
Fluffy
Slow-Burn
Fast-Paced
Cynical
Heartfelt
Light
Heavy
Where to Watch
Watch on Viki→Watch on Kocowa→
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WWW

19%
K-Drama 16 eps tvN Drama Romance
Workplace Romance Strong Female Leads Career Women
Why you'll love this

Like Good Trouble, it leans hard into workplace romance. Same empowering energy throughout.

Three women working at a major search engine company navigate love, career, and workplace politics.

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Gritty
Fluffy
Slow-Burn
Fast-Paced
Cynical
Heartfelt
Light
Heavy
Where to Watch
Watch on Netflix→Watch on Viki→
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A Little Thing Called First Love

19%
C-Drama 29 eps iQIYI Romance Drama School
Popular Cold Boy Ordinary Girl High School Romance
Why you'll love this

Both are built around questions of who you really are under the person you've been told to be. Same warm energy throughout.

Xiao Xi is a bright but unremarkable student whose life changes when she transfers to a new school and meets Liang You Nian — the school's golden boy, brilliant and somewhat alienated by his own excel…

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Gritty
Fluffy
Slow-Burn
Fast-Paced
Cynical
Heartfelt
Light
Heavy
Where to Watch
Watch on Viki→
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Pinocchio

18%
K-Drama 20 eps SBS Romance Drama Journalism
Childhood Connection Nemesis To Lovers Workplace Romance
Why you'll love this

Like Good Trouble, it leans hard into workplace romance. At its core, it's about questions of who you really are under the person you've been told to be. The pacing is commits fully to every emotional beat — no half-measures.

A man who grew up hiding his identity becomes a reporter alongside a woman who hiccups whenever she lies.

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Gritty
Fluffy
Slow-Burn
Fast-Paced
Cynical
Heartfelt
Light
Heavy
Where to Watch
Watch on Prime Video→Watch on Viki→Watch on Kocowa→
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The Interest of Love

18%
K-Drama 16 eps JTBC Romance Drama
Slow Burn Unrequited Love Workplace Romance
Why you'll love this

Like Good Trouble, it leans hard into workplace romance.

Four people work at the same bank branch, and feelings begin to move in unexpected and painful directions. Ha-sang-su, a reliable ordinary man, falls for Su-yeong — a woman who grew up without privile…

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Gritty
Fluffy
Slow-Burn
Fast-Paced
Cynical
Heartfelt
Light
Heavy
Where to Watch
Watch on Viki→
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Lovers in Prague

18%
K-Drama 16 eps SBS Romance Drama
Cultural Romance Prince Commoner Long Distance
Why you'll love this

Both are built around questions of who you really are under the person you've been told to be. The pacing is commits fully to every emotional beat — no half-measures.

A Korean woman and a Czech prince meet in Prague and fall in love, navigating cultural differences and family opposition.

Vibe Check
Gritty
Fluffy
Slow-Burn
Fast-Paced
Cynical
Heartfelt
Light
Heavy
Where to Watch
Watch on Viki→
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Queen of Housewives

18%
K-Drama 20 eps MBC Drama Comedy Romance
Rivalry Class Divide Transformation
Why you'll love this

Both are built around questions of who you really are under the person you've been told to be. The pacing is commits fully to every emotional beat — no half-measures.

Two women from different backgrounds become rivals as they both enter the same university and compete for everything.

Vibe Check
Gritty
Fluffy
Slow-Burn
Fast-Paced
Cynical
Heartfelt
Light
Heavy
Where to Watch
Watch on Viki→
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K-Dramas for Good Trouble Fans: FAQ

What are the best K-dramas for Good Trouble fans?

The top K-dramas for Good Trouble fans are A Moment at Eighteen, 20th Century Girl, and Another Me. All three share the same Drama and Romance DNA that makes Good Trouble so compelling.

Are there Korean dramas similar to Good Trouble?

Yes — there are 10 strong K-drama matches for Good Trouble. Korean drama storytelling excels at Drama and Romance, often in tightly-paced 16-episode seasons. The closest match is A Moment at Eighteen at 23% similarity.

Where can I watch K-dramas like Good Trouble?

Most K-dramas similar to Good Trouble stream on Netflix, Viki, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+. Each title on this page has a Watch Now button showing exactly which platforms carry it.

Why do Good Trouble fans love K-dramas?

Good Trouble fans love K-dramas because they deliver the same emotional intensity and genre mastery — especially in Drama and Romance stories. K-dramas tend to tell complete stories without filler, which fans of binge-worthy series appreciate.

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