Shows Like A Korean Odyssey (Hwayugi)

Loved A Korean Odyssey (Hwayugi)? These picks share the same story DNA — same tropes, same emotional beats, same kind of show.

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Bring It On, Ghost

28% match
16 eps tvN Romance Comedy Fantasy

A college student who can see ghosts and a spirited ghost girl team up as a ghost-hunting duo — but as their banter turns into something warmer, a sinister mystery surrounding her …

If you loved A Korean Odyssey (Hwayugi)'s two people who despise each other helplessly, inevitably falling in love, Bring It On, Ghost delivers exactly that. The pacing is romantically charged — the tension is everywhere, even when nothing's happening.

Jinxed at First

26% match
16 eps KBS Fantasy Romance Comedy

Seul-bi is a woman who brings miraculous good fortune to anyone she touches — but has been locked away from the world by the powerful family that exploits her gift. When she escape…

If you loved A Korean Odyssey (Hwayugi)'s two people who despise each other helplessly, inevitably falling in love, Jinxed at First delivers exactly that. The emotional territory — freedom — is the same. The pacing is romantically charged — the tension is everywhere, even when nothing's happening.

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Destined with You

25% match
16 eps tvN Romance Fantasy Comedy

A civil servant finds a spell book sealed for 300 years and accidentally binds herself to a cold lawyer through a love spell.

If you loved A Korean Odyssey (Hwayugi)'s two people who despise each other helplessly, inevitably falling in love, Destined with You delivers exactly that. The emotional territory — destiny — is the same. The pacing is romantically charged — the tension is everywhere, even when nothing's happening.

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16 eps tvN Fantasy Romance Comedy

The water god Habaek descends to the human world to retrieve divine stones — and by ancient prophecy, a human woman named So-ah is destined to serve as his guide. The problem: she'…

If you loved A Korean Odyssey (Hwayugi)'s two people who despise each other helplessly, inevitably falling in love, The Bride of Habaek delivers exactly that. The emotional territory — destiny — is the same. The pacing is romantically charged — the tension is everywhere, even when nothing's happening.

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32 eps KBS2 Romance Fantasy Comedy

A mischievous heavenly angel is given one last mission before earning his wings: find the one person a cold, blind prima ballerina can truly love. The catch? He's strictly forbidde…

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.

Fox Bride Star

24% match
14 eps SBS Fantasy Romance Comedy

A contemporary woman who works as a wedding planner begins seeing a man who appears only in liminal moments — doorways, crossings, the space between sleeping and waking. He turns o…

Both navigate the same emotional territory: destiny and transformation. The pacing is romantically charged — the tension is everywhere, even when nothing's happening.

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16 eps MBC Fantasy Romance Comedy

Han Hae-na has a family curse: if she kisses someone, she transforms into a dog until she gets another kiss from the same person to break the spell. This is a problem when she acci…

If you loved A Korean Odyssey (Hwayugi)'s two people who despise each other helplessly, inevitably falling in love, A Good Day to Be a Dog delivers exactly that. The pacing is romantically charged — the tension is everywhere, even when nothing's happening.

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Heartbeat

23% match
16 eps tvN Romance Comedy Fantasy

In Hae-won, a vampire who has been sleeping in a coffin for 200 years, awakens to find his body is slowly becoming human — a fatal process unless he can find a way to reverse it. H…

If you loved A Korean Odyssey (Hwayugi)'s two people who despise each other helplessly, inevitably falling in love, Heartbeat delivers exactly that. The pacing is romantically charged — the tension is everywhere, even when nothing's happening.

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16 eps SBS Romance Comedy Fantasy

A young man accidentally releases a nine-tailed fox spirit who has been trapped in a painting for 500 years — and strikes a deal to let her stay in his body while he searches for t…

Both navigate the same emotional territory: supernatural love and sacrifice. The pacing is romantically charged — the tension is everywhere, even when nothing's happening.

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16 eps tvN Fantasy Romance Action

A nine-tailed fox living among humans confronts his past when a fearless producer investigates supernatural events.

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.

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Shows Like A Korean Odyssey (Hwayugi): FAQ

What dramas are most similar to A Korean Odyssey (Hwayugi)?

The closest match to A Korean Odyssey (Hwayugi) is Bring It On, Ghost, scoring 28% on DramaMatch. You should also check Jinxed at First.

Is there a show like A Korean Odyssey (Hwayugi) I can watch next?

DramaMatch found 10 shows with the same story DNA as A Korean Odyssey (Hwayugi). Top picks: Bring It On, Ghost, Jinxed at First, Destined with You.

Where can I watch dramas like A Korean Odyssey (Hwayugi)?

Dramas similar to A Korean Odyssey (Hwayugi) are available on Netflix, Viki, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, and Crunchyroll. DramaMatch lists the exact streaming platform for each recommendation.

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