There is something exclusively enchanting about fantasy and mythical dramas.
The mythical creatures are epic in nature, form, and concept and are inspired by lores and mythologies known worldwide, making them one of the finest fantasy watches.
It is because they give us a platform to escape from our day-to-day, monotonous, and usually less exciting lives.
While some of these dramas can be scary and even terrifying, thanks to K-dramas! These mythical creatures are always played by beautiful actors and actresses, so no one would mind watching them.
Tale of the Nine-Tailed (2020)
Director: Kang Shin Hyo
Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Comedy, Thriller
Where to watch: My asian tv, ratuken Viki, Kdramahood, Dramacool
Nam Ji Ah believes she has discovered something too good to be accurate when she meets Lee Yeon, a perfect, handsome man with both wit and good looks. The more she tracks him, the more she realizes he is merely a cold and morally grey human.
However, Lee Yeon is, in fact, a gumiho, commonly known as the nine-tailed fox, who resided in Seoul centuries ago. Wishing to maintain a low profile, he does not desire to tip her about anything.
Nevertheless, things get twisted when his vengeful brother Lee Rang arrives in town and is hell-bent on destroying humanity.
The cast involves Lee Dong-Wook, Kim Bum, Jo Bo-ah, Kim Yong-ji, Lee Tae-ri, and Hwan Hee.
Blood (2015)
Director: Kim Min-Seo and Lee Jae-hoon
Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Comedy, Thriller
Where to watch: My asian tv, ratuken Viki, Kdramahood, Dramacool
Cold and morally grey, Park Ji Sang is a vampire medical professional in the nation’s top cancer research cell, the hospital. Even though he behaves coldly with other people, he aches for closeness and love.
Ji Sang for real hopes for the purity of life, so he represses his craving for human Blood and tries his best to mend the sick.
When Ji Sang comes across a girl named Yoo Ri Ta, an arrogant medical professional who entered the medical field in her teenage years, he falls for her. Now they both have to fight the turmoil of good and evil by staying beside each other.
The cast involves Jung Hae-in, Ahn Jae-Hyun, Koo Hye-sun, and Ji Jin-Hee.
Tomorrow (2022)
Director: Kim Tae-Yoon
Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Comedy, Drama, Thriller
Where to watch: My asian tv, ratuken Viki, Kdramahood, Dramacool and Netflix
The plot is about a guy named Choi Joon Woong who lacks a job, and no one wishes to hire him. However, when he sees a man attempting to commit suicide, he steps in to prevent him from giving up his life.
In doing so, he meets two strangers named Koo Ryeon, and Ryoong Guy, two grim reapers. They are a member of the crisis management group that prevents people from committing suicide.
For some unknown reason, Joon Woong is woken up from a coma and figures out that he has turned into half-human and half-spirit when he is newly included in the crisis management group.
The cast involves Lee Soo-hyuk, Rowoon, Kim Hee-sun, and Yoon Ji-oh.
Hotel Del Luna (2019)
Director: Oh Chung-Hwan
Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Comedy, Drama, Thriller
Where to watch: My asian tv, ratuken Viki, Kdramahood, Dramacool and Netflix
Plunging in the core of Seoul lies the mysterious Hotel del Luna, which serves a particular category of clients- souls of the demised. Although it has existed for about a millennium, no human eye has for once noticed it thriving.
Jang Man Wol, a greedy and hateful soul, has run the hotel for the past thousand years. Her sole wish of being free of the hotel is to move past her past guilt and find her soulmate.
The moment has arrived for Goo Chan Sung, a young hotel manager, to be made aware of the existence of the Hotel del Luna and fulfill the pact that his father had struck with Man Wol ages ago.
As he enters into receiving economic straits in order, it is the exact thing that Man Wol needs to flee her much hated, cursed post.
The cast involves Yeo Jin-goo, IU, Sulli, Lee Do-Hyun, Lee Joon-gi, PO, and Park Yoo-Na.
The Legend of the Blue Sea (2016)
Director: Jin Hyuk and Park Seon-Ho
Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Comedy, Drama
Where to watch: My asian tv, ratuken Viki, Kdramahood, Dramacool and Netflix
The plot rotates around a con man named Heo Joon Jae, whose face is similar to that of a noble Kim Moon, who belongs to the Joseon Empire.
On the other hand, Shim Cheong, a mermaid, tracks Kim Moon from history to current-day Joon since she fell in love with him.
After meeting her, Joon Jae is solely interested in the six-million-dollar jade stone bracelet that Shim Cheong wears. Since she doesn’t own a house, she moves in with him and his other con artist confederates.
Now Joon Jae carries a mermaid behind his heart and an envious stepmother after his assets. Can he catch a breather?
The cast involves Jun JI-Hyun, Lee Min-ho, Shin Hye-sun, Lee Hee-Joon, and Shin Won-ho.
Doom at your service (2021)
Director: Kwon Young II
Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Comedy, Drama
Where to watch: My asian tv, ratuken Viki, Kdramahood, Dramacool and Netflix
This drama’s plot is unique since you will want to befriend Doom himself with his irresistible charm and witty humor, not to mention the additional powers.
The story is about a girl named Tak Don Kyung who is wary of her fate since she lost her parents to a mishap some years back; currently, her boyfriend is recklessly cheating on her. In addition, Don Kyung discovers that she is living for less time since she has a terminal brain tumor.
However, one night at the moment of her wit’s ending, Don Kyung swears the heave and desires for the earth to be condemned.
She is unaware that Don Kyung’s hex convenes Myeol Mang. Neither deity nor mortal, he proposes to her an agreement: 100 daylights to enjoy her life to the highest.
Only Myeol Mang discovers himself fascinated by Don Kyung and pondering where the string of humankind lies.
The cast involves Seo In-UK, Park Bo-young, Kang Tae-oh, Shin Do-Hyun, and Lee Soo-hyuk.
Angel’s Last Misson Love (2019)
Director: Lee Jung-sub
Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Comedy, Drama
Where to watch: My asian tv, ratuken Viki, Kdramahood, Dramacool and Netflix
Lee Yeon Seo, an ordinary girl, was not forever pessimistic and arrogant. After her parents’ demise, Yeon Seo inherited an asset and could never rely on anyone who attempted to befriend her.
When Yeon Seo suffers from a mishap as a ballerina, she is bound to give up her ambitions.
Kim Dan is a playful and unconcerned angel who gets into danger numerous times. The Gods present him with one final opportunity to make it up before becoming bygone forever.
Dan is allocated the task of playing Cupid to Yeon Seo, but he hates supervising such a pompous individual.
The cast involves Kim Myung-soo, Shin Hye-sun, Kim Bo-mi, and Do Ji-won.
The Bride of Habaek (2017)
Director: Kim Byung-soo
Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Comedy, Drama
Where to watch: My asian tv, ratuken Viki, Kdramahood, Dramacool and Netflix
Correspondingly named the Bride of the Water God, this Korean fiction drama is about the dwelling love between a water deity and a human lady.
Han Baek is the reborn water deity, and the human lady, Yoon So Ah’s household, has been serving him for multiple eras.
He somehow falls in love with her but is disgruntled when he finds out about a CEO. The CEO leads a resort unit and endeavors to triumph over her heart.
The drama gets more interesting when another character named Moo Ra, a deity from the water empire living in the mortal realm for numerous centuries, is in devotion to Han Baek.
Moreover, she is unaware that the wind god, the other hand, Bi Ryum, has his. In this tie of who wants whom can love to conquer?
The cast involves Nam Joo-hyuk, Shin Se-Kyung, Krystal Jung, and Gong Myung.
My Love From the Star (2013)
Director: Jang Tae-Yoo
Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Comedy, Drama
Where to watch: My asian tv, ratuken Viki, Kdramahood, Dramacool and Netflix
Min Joon, an alien, dismounted on Earth 400 years back from an unknown planet while the Joseon Dynasty’s rule. In current-day Korea, the same Min Joon encounters a prominent star named Cheon Song Yi.
She has an attitude full of audacity due to her VIP rank and doesn’t regard Min Joon satisfactorily since he fails to identify her.
Nevertheless, what will transpire when he begins falling for the same arrogant star and discovers that he has only three more additional months on the planet?
The cast involves Kin Soo-Hyun, Jeon Ji-Hyun, and Yoo In-na.
Goblin, Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016)
Director: Lee Eung-bok
Genre: Romance, Fantasy
Where to watch: My asian tv, ratuken Viki, Kdramahood, Dramacool and Netflix
The plot is about a character named Kim Shin, once an embellished soldier in the Goryeo dynasty’s military.
Given the possibility of immortality, Kim Shin has been toiling as a goblin for over 900 years. However, he was backstabbed by his young monarch and witnessed his family’s death with his own eyes.
Kim Shin is scouring for his Bride, who can pull the blade from his chest to bring his mortal life to an end. Shockingly, another character named Ji Eun Tak proclaims to be his Bride, even though she is utterly different from what he anticipated.
Jolly and social, Eun Tak is merely a high schooler who nevertheless needs both time and space to grow up before facing the complexity of the Goblin.
Goblin’s overall witty and funny character will immediately tempt you to be friends with him and make a perfect comfort drama for a cozy vibe.
The cast involves Gong Yoo, Kim Go-Eun, Lee Dong-Wook, and Yoo in-na.
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