K-Dramas Like Descendants of the Sun
Loved Descendants of the Sun (2016), and want more with the same feel? It is known for hardworking female lead, military and filmed abroad. Here are 10 Korean dramas that come closest, ranked from the best match down.
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Strong Girl Bong Soon
힘쎈여자 도봉순
Do Bong Sun is a petite, unemployed woman who is kind, honest, and gentle by nature.
Same feel: Father-Daughter Relationship, Bromance
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W
더블유
After surviving the devastating zombie outbreak at Hyosan High, Nam On Jo is now a university student living in Seoul, still haunted by the trauma and the friends she lost.
Same feel: Gun Violence, Drama, Romance
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Extraordinary Attorney Woo
이상한 변호사 우영우
Diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, 27-year-old Woo Young Woo graduates top of her class at Seoul National University for both college and law school.
Same feel: Father-Daughter Relationship, Drama, Romance
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Bloodhounds
사냥개들
Two young boxers meet in the ring and become friends: quiet rookie Kim Geon-u and talkative southpaw Hong U-jin.
Same feel: Bromance, Friendship, Drama
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A Love Other Than Yours
너 말고 다른 연애
Ten years into their relationship, Namgoong Ho and Lee Mi-do have built a life together — until feelings neither of them expected start pulling at the seams.
Same feel: Multiple Couples, Drama, Romance
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Prison Playbook
슬기로운 감빵생활
Star baseball pitcher Kim Je-hyuk is sentenced to a year in prison after a fight he tried to stop goes wrong.
Same feel: Bromance, Drama
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Weak Hero: Class 1
약한영웅
An action-driven coming-of-age drama centered on Yun Shi Eun, a top student who consistently ranks in the top 1% of his school.
Same feel: Bromance, Friendship
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Resident Playbook
언젠가는 슬기로울 전공의 생활
At the Jongno branch of Yulje Medical Center, a group of young residents choose the obstetrics and gynecology department, a specialty few people want in an age of falling birth…
Same feel: Friendship, Medical
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Love Me (2025)
러브 미
Seo Jun Gyeong is a single OB-GYN who seems to have it all, a respected career, confidence, and a polished image.
Same feel: Multiple Couples, Drama, Romance
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Guardian: The Lonely and Great God
쓸쓸하고 찬란하神
Kim Sin was once a legendary general in the Goryeo military who met a tragic death.
Same feel: Bromance, Drama, Romance
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About Descendants of the Sun
The story follows a romance that develops between a surgeon and a special forces officer. Kang Mo Yeon is a confident and principled cardiothoracic surgeon at Haesung Hospital. See the full page, cast and where to watch →
Questions about dramas like Descendants of the Sun
What are the best dramas like Descendants of the Sun?
Our top picks are Strong Girl Bong Soon, W, Extraordinary Attorney Woo, followed by Bloodhounds. Each one shares parts of its feel, such as hardworking female lead, military and filmed abroad, and links to a page with the story, cast and where to watch.
Where can I watch Descendants of the Sun?
Descendants of the Sun is listed on Apple TV, iQIYI, Roku, Viki. Availability can differ by country, so check the service in your region.
How does DramaHog pick similar dramas?
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