One reason I will never stop loving K-dramas is dynamism. You know, just when we think we’ve seen it all, they come up with exciting ideas, new story plots, and even convincing backdrops.

If you are the type to notice movies and drama plot development, then you know that K-dramas employ not only the use of linear plot development which includes direct storytelling but also use episodic storytelling which gives us the privilege to look into the future and the past from the present.

Fun fact, I’m not even remotely talking about historical dramas. The focus here is fantasy dramas, those intriguing stories that employ tools like reincarnation and time travel in weaving their dynamic tales.

And on that note, here’s a list of some of our favorite time travel dramas ever. Grab your popcorn!

• Durian’s Affairs
• Synopsis: Two women from a noble family in the Joseon dynasty get entangled with men through time travel to the Year 2023
• Genres: Romance, Fantasy.

• My Perfect Stranger
• Synopsis: Two strangers with different goals find themselves trapped in the year 1987 and they realize their goals are connected
• Genres: Romance, Fantasy, Mystery.

• See you in my 19th life
• Synopsis: A girl who has been repeating her life through reincarnation sets to reconnect with the man from a previous life in her 19th life.
• Genres: Romance, Fantasy.

• A Time Called You
• Synopsis: Jun-hee is a lady who lost her boyfriend in 2023. While still mourning, she finds herself in the year 1998 in the body of a different person. Just when she was taking in this new reality, she met a man who resembled her dead boyfriend.
• Genres: Romance, Mystery.

• Tale Of The Nine-tailed 1938
• Synopsis: As a sequel to the modern-day 2020 drama, the main lead Lee Yeon is thrown back in time to the Year 1938 to prevent events that may affect the present.
• Genres: Fantasy, Action.

• Reborn Rich
• Synopsis: Reborn Rich is the story of a loyal employee who was killed unjustly by one of the higher-ups. He aims for revenge when he gets a second chance at life and is reborn as the youngest son of a wealthy family.
• Genres: Revenge, Fantasy.

• Mr Queen
• Synopsis: A man who works as a chef in modern-day Korea finds himself in the body of Queen Cheorin of the Joseon dynasty after escaping death when he was accused of tampering with a Chinese delegate’s food.
• Genres: Romance, Comedy, Politics, Historical.

• 365: Repeat The Year
• Synopsis: 365 Repeat the Year tells the story of 10 people who were given a chance to go back in time and lead a new life. They soon encounter strange events.
• Genres: Fantasy, Mystery.

• The King: Eternal Monarch
• Synopsis: The series depicts two parallel worlds where there is a clone for everyone in each world. An emperor of the kingdom of Corea finds the barrier that leads to the Republic of Korea.
• Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Politics.

• 18 Again
• Synopsis: A 37-year-old family man who has everything going wrong for him finds himself in his 18 years old body and he strives to make things right for his family again
• Genres: Rom-com, Fantasy.

• Familiar Wife
• Synopsis: After acquiring the ability to change the past, a man makes a different decision on his first encounter with his wife that changes the life he is leading.
• Genres: Rom-Com, Fantasy.

• Chicago Typewriter
• Synopsis: It is the story of three people who lived in the past and have incarnated into the present
• Genre: Romance, Time travel.

• Moon Lover: Scarlet Heart Ryeo
• Synopsis: A young girl drowns in a river in the modern era and opens her eyes 1000 years into the past in the Goryeo dynasty during the reign of King Taejo. She’s got caught up in the strife of the princes for power and the throne.
• Genre: Political, Romance.

• Two Worlds
• Synopsis: Two lovers exist in two different worlds. The guy is the main character of a Webtoon created by the girl’s father.
• Genre: Rom-Com, Fantasy, Thriller.

• Splash Splash Love
• Synopsis: Arguably the first time travel series in Korea, Splash Splash Love is a miniseries that tells the story of a high school senior who wishes to escape her reality. Her wish comes true when she jumps into a puddle and meets herself in the Joseon dynasty.
• Genre: Romance, Fantasy.

We all can attest to the fact that apart from the straight storyline we are used to, whether in modern-day dramas or period dramas, most of these K-dramas above give us the feeling of experiencing two different words in one series.

For everyone who has watched these amazing K-dramas, you will agree that they are binge-worthy.

Tell us in the comments section which of these dramas is your favorite. Recommendations are also welcome! Let’s hear it in the comments!