“My Sweet Mobster,” starring Uhm Tae-Goo and Han Sun-Hwa in the lead roles, is one of the most popular K-dramas of 2024. This romantic comedy has won over many fans with its gripping plot , its charismatic male character, and the strong chemistry between the main couple. The K-drama aired on JTBC from June 12 to August 1, 2024. It is currently available online on Viki.
“My Sweet Mobster” tells the love story between a former gangster turned businessman and a woman who creates children’s content on social media. The male main character, Seo Ji-Hwan (Uhm Tae-Goo), has a strong personality. Although he may seem cold at first, he has a soft heart and is caring. The K-drama also explores the theme of the childhood bond between the two main characters. For her part, Go Eun-Ha (Han Sun-Hwa), who must stay with Ji-Hwan’s group of men, ends up getting closer to them. The series also includes a crime and action-oriented subplot.
Several other notable K-dramas share similar aspects to JTBC’s K-drama. The list includes “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim”, “Crash Landing on You”, “Vincenzo”, and “Suspicious Partner”, among others. Thus, spectators who feel a lack after “My Sweet Mobster” can immerse themselves in these series available on different streaming platforms.
1- What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim
The romantic K-drama “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim” is a hit that aired on tvN starting June 6, 2018. Directed by Park Joon-Hwa and based on a script by Jung Eun-Young, the series features Park Seo-Joon as Lee Young-Joon and Park Min-Young as Kim Mi-So. This series is about an office romance and explores the childhood bond between the two main characters. Just like in “My Sweet Mobster”, the heroine, Kim Mi-So, has always been looking for her childhood companion, who had a great influence on her life. This companion turns out to be Lee Young-Joon.
2- Crash Landing on You
Written by famous screenwriter Park Ji-Eun, “Crash Landing on You” is one of the most popular romantic 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 first aired on December 14, 2019 on tvN. This K-drama was directed by Lee Jung-Hyo. Besides Hyun-Bin and Son Ye-Jin, the series’ cast also includes Seo Ji-Hye, Kim Jung-Hyun, Yang Kyung-Won, Yoo Su-Bin, Lee Sin-Young, among others.
“Crash Landing on You” tells the moving love story between a South Korean heiress and a kind-hearted North Korean army officer. Just like in “My Sweet Mobster”, the heroine of this series, Yoon Se-Ri, also gets close to Ri Jeong-Hyeok’s group of men. Additionally, just like Seo Ji-Hwan, he initially seems cold, but is actually a soft-hearted person.
3- Vincenzo
“Vincenzo” is undoubtedly one of the most notable K-dramas. Popular actor Song Joong-Ki plays the main character, Vincenzo Cassano, in this K-drama. Directed by Kim Hee-Won, the series first aired on tvN on February 20, 2021. Based on the screenplay by Park Jae-Bum, this crime, action and romance series tells the story of a ruthless lawyer who works as a consigliere for the mafia.
Like “My Sweet Mobster,” Song Joong-Ki’s character is linked to a mafia group. “Vincenzo” also highlights a captivating love story between the protagonist and another intrepid lawyer, Hong Cha-Young (Jeon Yeo-Bin). In addition to Song Joong-Ki and Jeon Yeo-Bin, the series also stars Ok Taec-Yeon, Jo Han-Chul, Kim Yeo-Jin, Kwak Dong-Yeon, Yoo Jae-Myung, and more . “Vincenzo” also has an unexpected twist that will not fail to surprise the audience.
4- Suspicious Partner
The hit K-drama “Suspicious Partner” is a romantic comedy starring popular actors Ji Chang-Wook and Nam Ji-Hyun, in the roles of No Ji-Wook and Eun Bong-Hee, respectively. Directed by Park Sun-Ho, the series aired on SBS on May 10, 2017. The screenplay was written by Kwon Ki-Young. Other famous actors also feature in it, 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 many others.
In “Suspicious Partner,” Eun Bong-Hee finds herself wrongly accused in a murder case, which lands her in many dangerous situations. The K-drama tells a captivating love story between her and No Ji-Wook. They are also seen fighting crime as lawyers, taking enormous risks to bring justice. Much like the main characters of “My Sweet Mobster,” Ji-Wook and Bong-Hee share a past connection, albeit a tragic one.