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| Loved Spooky in Love? Here Are 21 K-Dramas and Fantasy Shows You'll Probably Binge Next. (Photo: tvN) |
Spooky in Love may only run for 12 episodes, but it wastes little time pulling viewers into its unusual mix of ghosts, comedy, mystery and romance. With Park Eun-bin playing hotel CEO Cheon Yeo-ri, whose touch allows people to see spirits, and Yang Se-jong starring as a fearless prosecutor who is ironically terrified of ghosts, the drama delivers a surprisingly addictive combination of supernatural cases and heartfelt romance. Unsurprisingly, plenty of viewers have already started searching for their next obsession before the credits have even finished rolling.
Fans have praised the series for refusing to stay inside one genre. One moment you're laughing at someone screaming after spotting a ghost, the next you're watching an emotional love story wrapped inside an occult mystery.
Others say the chemistry between the two leads is what truly sells the drama, while many appreciate that the supernatural elements support the romance instead of completely overshadowing it. If you're craving more ghostly chaos, magical relationships and couples solving impossible cases together, these shows deserve a place on your watchlist.
Shows Like SPOOKY IN LOVE
1. Hotel del Luna (2019)
If Spooky in Love made you wish you could check into another haunted hotel, Hotel del Luna is the obvious next stop. Starring IU and Yeo Jin-goo, the drama follows an immortal hotel owner who caters exclusively to ghosts.
Like Spooky in Love, it balances supernatural mysteries, emotional storytelling, romance and plenty of witty humour while exploring the regrets of wandering spirits.
2. Master's Sun (2013)
This classic remains one of the closest matches. A woman who constantly sees ghosts discovers that touching a cold-hearted CEO makes the spirits disappear.
Sound familiar? Physical contact changing supernatural abilities sits at the heart of both stories, alongside comedy, romance and plenty of spooky encounters.
3. From Now On, Showtime! (2022)
A celebrity magician secretly works with friendly ghosts before teaming up with a determined police officer to solve crimes. The supernatural investigations, hilarious ghost companions and growing romance make it feel like a lighter cousin to Spooky in Love.
4. Bring It On, Ghost (2016)
A college student who can see ghosts ends up sharing his ghost-hunting adventures with a wandering female spirit. Between action, romance and comedy, the series keeps the same entertaining balance of scary moments that rarely stay scary for long.
5. Sell Your Haunted House (2021)
Instead of solving occult mysteries through a hotel, this series follows a real-estate expert who exorcises haunted properties. The darker tone adds more suspense, but fans of supernatural investigations will find plenty to enjoy.
6. The Ghost Detective (2018)
This mystery drama leans more into horror, following a detective investigating strange paranormal deaths. It swaps some of the comedy for suspense but shares the same fascination with the unseen world.
7. Oh My Ghost (2015)
A shy chef becomes possessed by a flirtatious ghost determined to settle unfinished business. Romance, supernatural comedy and emotional ghost stories blend together in a way that feels surprisingly close to Spooky in Love.
8. Goblin (2016)
One of Korea's biggest fantasy romances follows an immortal goblin searching for the only woman who can end his endless life. While grander in scale, it offers the same magical romance mixed with humour and bittersweet supernatural storytelling.
9. Doom at Your Service (2021)
What happens when romance develops between a human and a supernatural being? Quite a lot of emotional chaos, apparently. The fantasy romance and emotional themes make it an easy recommendation.
10. Tomorrow (2022)
Instead of ghosts, this series focuses on grim reapers helping troubled people before it's too late. It mixes fantasy with surprisingly heartfelt stories while balancing humour and emotional moments.
11. Mystic Pop-up Bar (2020)
A mysterious bar owner enters customers' dreams to resolve emotional burdens. Like Spooky in Love, every supernatural case slowly reveals touching human stories beneath the fantasy.
12. My Roommate Is a Gumiho (2021)
The supernatural romance shifts from ghosts to a mythical fox spirit. Expect hilarious misunderstandings, magical complications and chemistry that keeps viewers watching one more episode... and somehow another five.
13. The Witch's Diner (2021)
Every wish comes with a price at this mysterious restaurant run by a witch. While darker than Spooky in Love, both dramas mix fantasy with emotional character journeys and supernatural consequences.
14. A Korean Odyssey (2017)
Inspired by the classic Journey to the West, this fantasy romance throws ghosts, demons and immortal beings into modern Seoul. The romance and occult elements make it an excellent follow-up.
15. Black (2017)
A grim reaper inhabits a detective's body while investigating mysterious deaths alongside a woman who can foresee death. The blend of mystery, fantasy and romance shares several themes with Spooky in Love.
16. The Bride of Habaek (2017)
Gods descend into the human world, romance becomes complicated and supernatural chaos naturally follows. While lighter on horror, it delivers another enjoyable fantasy relationship.
17. Legend of the Blue Sea (2016)
Swap ghosts for mermaids and you still get fantasy romance, comedy and emotional storytelling. The magical relationship between two people from completely different worlds echoes the central appeal of Spooky in Love.
18. Delivery Man (2023)
A taxi driver unexpectedly begins transporting ghosts instead of ordinary passengers and ends up solving their unfinished business. The episodic supernatural mysteries feel remarkably similar while adding fresh comedic energy.
19. Mirror of the Witch (2016)
This historical fantasy follows a cursed princess and a young healer trying to break powerful magic. It delivers romance, mystery and supernatural lore wrapped inside beautiful historical settings.
20. Lovely Horribly (2018)
Two people share completely opposite fortunes, leading to bizarre supernatural events that affect their lives. Equal parts romantic comedy and eerie mystery, it keeps viewers guessing throughout.
21. Moving (2023)
Although centred more on superhuman abilities than ghosts, Moving explores extraordinary powers, emotional relationships and hidden secrets with outstanding character development. Fans who enjoyed the emotional side of Spooky in Love may find themselves just as invested here.
One reason Spooky in Love has connected with audiences is that it never asks viewers to choose between romance, comedy or supernatural thrills.
It simply throws everything into one haunted hotel-shaped blender and somehow the result works remarkably well. Whether you're here for ghost stories, awkward romantic tension or mysterious cases, these 21 shows offer plenty of familiar ingredients while bringing their own twists to the genre.
Of course, every fan has their own favourite supernatural romance. Some prefer emotional ghost stories that leave them reaching for tissues, while others simply want spirits causing complete chaos for an hour. Which of these Korean series have you already watched, and which hidden gem deserves a place on this list? Share your recommendations and see whether fellow Spooky in Love fans agree with your next binge-worthy pick.