K-Dramas Like While You Were Sleeping
Loved While You Were Sleeping (2017), and want more with the same feel? It is known for smart male lead, investigation and precognition. Here are 10 Korean dramas that come closest, ranked from the best match down.
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Stranger
비밀의 숲
As a child, Hwang Si-mok had brain surgery that left him almost unable to feel emotion, and he has grown into a prosecutor known for cold logic and a sense of justice that cannot…
Same feel: Murder, Investigation
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Beyond Evil
괴물
Twenty years ago a girl vanished from a quiet town, and her disappearance has never been solved. Now a series of new murders has shaken the same place.
Same feel: Murder, Investigation
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Our Unwritten Seoul
미지의 서울
Twin sisters Yoo Mi Ji and Yoo Mi Rae share the same face but lead completely different lives.
Same feel: Comedy, First Love, Romance
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Flower of Evil
악의 꽃
Baek Hui Seong appears to live a perfect life, with a successful career, a loving marriage, and a deep bond with his young daughter.
Same feel: Murder, Investigation, Romance
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The Dream Life of Mr. Kim
서울 자가에 대기업 다니는 김 부장 이야기
The story follows a middle-aged man who watches everything he once valued slip through his fingers.
Same feel: Comedy
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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: Fate, Fantasy, Romance
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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.
Same feel: Fate, Fantasy, Romance
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The First Responders
소방서 옆 경찰서
A police station and a fire department share the same neighborhood, and when a case needs both, they have to work side by side.
Same feel: Investigation
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Surely Tomorrow
경도를 기다리며
Lee Gyeong Do and Seo Ji U have crossed paths at the most important moments of their lives.
Same feel: Comedy, Romance
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10
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: Murder, Smart Male Lead, Romance
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About While You Were Sleeping
Nam Hong Ju possesses the ability to foresee future events through her dreams. See the full page, cast and where to watch →
Questions about dramas like While You Were Sleeping
What are the best dramas like While You Were Sleeping?
Our top picks are Stranger, Beyond Evil, Our Unwritten Seoul, followed by Flower of Evil. Each one shares parts of its feel, such as smart male lead, investigation and precognition, and links to a page with the story, cast and where to watch.
Where can I watch While You Were Sleeping?
While You Were Sleeping is listed on Apple TV, Viki. Availability can differ by country, so check the service in your region.
How does DramaHog pick similar dramas?
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