10 Best K-Dramas for Once Upon a Time Fans

Same emotional DNA. Different language. These Korean, Chinese & Japanese dramas share the exact Fantasy and Romance energy that makes Once Upon a Time so addictive.

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Love Between Fairy and Devil poster
C-Drama 36 eps iQiyi Fantasy Romance Drama
Enemies To Lovers Fated Mates Cold Male Lead Warms Up
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If you loved Once Upon a Time's two people who despise each other helplessly, inevitably falling in love, Love Between Fairy and Devil delivers exactly that. At its core, it's about a redemption arc that actually earns it through real consequence. The pacing is romantically charged — the tension is everywhere, even when nothing's happening.

Xiao Lanhua is the most junior fairy in the Orchid Clan, constantly in trouble and absolutely not prepared to accidentally free the most feared devil lord in history from his ten-thousand-year prison.…

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Story of the Kunning Palace poster
C-Drama 40 eps iQiyi Romance Historical Fantasy
Time Loop Reincarnation Second Chance Romance
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If you loved Once Upon a Time's two people who despise each other helplessly, inevitably falling in love, Story of the Kunning Palace delivers exactly that. At its core, it's about a redemption arc that actually earns it through real consequence. The pacing is romantically charged — the tension is everywhere, even when nothing's happening.

Xie Wei is a strategist who has lived this life before — she remembers a previous life where her love led to catastrophe for everyone around her. Now she's determined to undo the past by making differ…

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Secret

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K-Drama 16 eps KBS2 Melodrama Romance Drama
Revenge Turned Love Class Divide False Confession
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If you loved Once Upon a Time's two people who despise each other helplessly, inevitably falling in love, Secret delivers exactly that. At its core, it's about a redemption arc that actually earns it through real consequence. The pacing is romantically charged — the tension is everywhere, even when nothing's happening.

A woman takes the blame for a fatal accident caused by her beloved boyfriend — and goes to prison for it. The dead woman's bereaved fiancé sets out to destroy her. What he doesn't expect is to fall in…

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The King's Affection poster
K-Drama 20 eps KBS2 Historical Romance Drama
Gender Disguise Forbidden Romance Secret Identity
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Both are built around questions of who you really are under the person you've been told to be. The pacing is romantically charged — the tension is everywhere, even when nothing's happening.

A crown prince dies unexpectedly, and his secret twin sister takes his place — ruling as king for years while hiding her identity. When a new court tutor arrives, the "king" finds herself falling in l…

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The Blessed Girl poster
C-Drama 36 eps iQiyi Fantasy Romance Historical
Enemies To Lovers Fated Lovers Slow Burn
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If you loved Once Upon a Time's two people who despise each other helplessly, inevitably falling in love, The Blessed Girl delivers exactly that. At its core, it's about questions of who you really are under the person you've been told to be. The pacing is romantically charged — the tension is everywhere, even when nothing's happening.

A young woman born with a rare fate that marks her as both blessing and catastrophe for everyone around her must navigate a world of divine politics and celestial power struggles — while the one god s…

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Memory of Encaustic Tile poster
C-Drama 36 eps iQiyi Romance Historical Drama
Amnesia Reunion Romance Slow Burn
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If you loved Once Upon a Time's two people who despise each other helplessly, inevitably falling in love, Memory of Encaustic Tile delivers exactly that. At its core, it's about questions of who you really are under the person you've been told to be. The pacing is romantically charged — the tension is everywhere, even when nothing's happening.

A woman awakens with no past — only the fading impression of a love she can't name and a grief she doesn't understand. As she pieces together a life in an ancient world of artisan craft guilds and imp…

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Fox Spirit Matchmaker: Red Moon Pact poster
C-Drama 40 eps iQiyi Fantasy Romance Action
Enemies To Lovers Past Life Connection Demon Hunter
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If you loved Once Upon a Time's two people who despise each other helplessly, inevitably falling in love, Fox Spirit Matchmaker: Red Moon Pact delivers exactly that. At its core, it's about a redemption arc that actually earns it through real consequence. The pacing is romantically charged — the tension is everywhere, even when nothing's happening.

Bai Yuechu is a demon hunter with a past he can't outrun; Hong Yue is a fox spirit matchmaker trying to fulfill a soul pact from a previous life. They despise each other. They're also the only two peo…

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The Demon Hunter's Romance poster
C-Drama 38 eps iQIYI Fantasy Romance Mystery
Supernatural Vision Demon Hunter Romance Case Of The Week
Why you'll love this

Both are built around a redemption arc that actually earns it through real consequence. The pacing is romantically charged — the tension is everywhere, even when nothing's happening.

In the city of Guangping, humans and demons have always coexisted — the demons hiding among ordinary life, the demon hunters keeping a fragile balance. Ban Xia is a wealthy young woman born with the r…

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The Moon That Embraces the Sun poster
K-Drama 20 eps MBC Romance Historical Fantasy
Fated Lovers First Love Hidden Identity
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Both are built around characters making devastating sacrifices for people they love — and the aftermath. The pacing is romantically charged — the tension is everywhere, even when nothing's happening.

A king falls in love with a shaman who unknowingly resembles his first love, sparking dangerous memories.

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The Midnight Studio poster
K-Drama 12 eps SBS Romance Fantasy Mystery
Supernatural Romance Otherworldly Love Mysterious Female Lead
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The pacing is romantically charged — the tension is everywhere, even when nothing's happening.

A photographer who can see death becomes entangled with a woman from the spirit world in his midnight studio.

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K-Dramas for Once Upon a Time Fans: FAQ

What are the best K-dramas for Once Upon a Time fans?

The top K-dramas for Once Upon a Time fans are Love Between Fairy and Devil, Story of the Kunning Palace, and Secret. All three share the same Fantasy and Romance DNA that makes Once Upon a Time so compelling.

Are there Korean dramas similar to Once Upon a Time?

Yes — there are 10 strong K-drama matches for Once Upon a Time. Korean drama storytelling excels at Fantasy and Romance, often in tightly-paced 16-episode seasons. The closest match is Love Between Fairy and Devil at 28% similarity.

Where can I watch K-dramas like Once Upon a Time?

Most K-dramas similar to Once Upon a Time 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 Once Upon a Time fans love K-dramas?

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

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