K-Dramas Like Guardian: The Lonely and Great God
Loved Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016), and want more with the same feel? It is known for ghost-seeing female lead, supernatural and dokkaebi. Here are 10 Korean dramas that come closest, ranked from the best match down.
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My Love from the Star
별에서 온 그대
Do Min Jun is an alien who landed on Earth 400 years ago during the Joseon Dynasty.
Why it's like Guardian: The Lonely and Great God: An immortal-being romance across centuries, with humor and heartbreak.
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Hotel del Luna
Hotel del Luna
In the heart of Seoul stands a mysterious, centuries-old hotel run by Jang Man Wol, a sharp-tongued and resentful woman who has been bound to the place for a thousand years.
Why it's like Guardian: The Lonely and Great God: Another lavish fantasy romance full of ghosts and a haunting love story.
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Descendants of the Sun
태양의 후예
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.
Why it's like Guardian: The Lonely and Great God: From the same writer, a grand romance with unforgettable leads.
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Mr. Sunshine
미스터 션샤인
Born into slavery in Joseon, Choi Yu-jin escapes to America as a child and returns years later as an American soldier during the country’s troubled final years before colonial…
Why it's like Guardian: The Lonely and Great God: Also from the same writer, an epic, beautifully filmed love story in a turbulent era.
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Alchemy of Souls
환혼
Set in the fictional country of Daeho, the story follows young mages whose lives are twisted by a forbidden spell called the alchemy of souls, which allows souls to switch bodies.
Why it's like Guardian: The Lonely and Great God: A fantasy epic with magic, fate and a slow-building love.
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Lovely Runner
선재 업고 튀어
Ryu Seon Jae is a top celebrity, dazzling fans and dominating the spotlight since his debut.
Why it's like Guardian: The Lonely and Great God: A fated romance that plays with time and destiny.
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Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo
달의 연인 - 보보경심 려
During a total solar eclipse, Go Ha Jin is suddenly transported back in time to the early days of the Goryeo Dynasty during the reign of King Taejo.
Why it's like Guardian: The Lonely and Great God: A time-slip romance with palace intrigue and a tragic love.
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My Demon
마이데몬
Do Do Hee, the heir of the powerful Future Group, is cynical about love and trusts no one.
Why it's like Guardian: The Lonely and Great God: A demon and a chaebol heir in a fantasy romance with humor.
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While You Were Sleeping
당신이 잠든 사이에
Nam Hong Ju possesses the ability to foresee future events through her dreams.
Why it's like Guardian: The Lonely and Great God: Fate, dreams and a gentle romance with a touch of the supernatural.
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Mr. Queen
철인왕후
After a serious accident, a modern-day chef named Jang Bong-hwan wakes up in the body of Queen Kim So-yong, in the Joseon court of the past.
Why it's like Guardian: The Lonely and Great God: A fantasy comedy that mixes time travel, palace life and romance.
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About Guardian: The Lonely and Great God
Kim Sin was once a legendary general in the Goryeo military who met a tragic death. See the full page, cast and where to watch →
Questions about dramas like Guardian: The Lonely and Great God
What are the best dramas like Guardian: The Lonely and Great God?
Our top picks are My Love from the Star, Hotel del Luna, Descendants of the Sun, followed by Mr. Sunshine. Each one shares parts of its feel, such as ghost-seeing female lead, supernatural and dokkaebi, and links to a page with the story, cast and where to watch.
Where can I watch Guardian: The Lonely and Great God?
Guardian: The Lonely and Great God is listed on Netflix. Availability can differ by country, so check the service in your region.
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