Favourite Time Travel K-Dramas

Dramas in which the time travel stories focus on the consequences of traveling into the past or the future. The central premise for these stories often involves changing history, either intentionally or by accident, and the ways by which altering the past changes the future and creates an altered present or future for the time traveler upon their return home. 

Hence this excludes dramas in which the time travel is merely a vehicle to situate the leads in a different time zone, such as Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo and Mr Queen. 

escapism Jan 12, 2022
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  • Signal

    1. Signal

    Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
    8.9
    993 points by 10 voters
    Fifteen years ago, a young girl was kidnapped on the way from school, and Park Hae Yeong, who was an elementary school student at that time, witnessed the crime. A few days ...more
  • Splash Splash LOVE

    2. Splash Splash LOVE

    Korean Special - 2015, 2 episodes
    8.4
    794 points by 8 voters
    Dan Bi is a high school senior who has given up on math. On the day she is about to take the KSAT for college, she is transported back into the past ...more
  • The King: Eternal Monarch

    3. The King: Eternal Monarch

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
    8.1
    695 points by 7 voters
    Lee Gon is the third Korean emperor of his generation. His citizens regard him as the perfect leader. But behind this flawless appearance, hides a deep wound. When he was eight years ...more
  • Tomorrow with You

    4. Tomorrow with You

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
    8.0
    688 points by 7 voters
    Yoo So Joon is the successful CEO of a real estate company who has the ability to time travel when he takes the subway. Going back and forth in time, he sees ...more
  • Tunnel

    5. Tunnel

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
    8.6
    673 points by 7 voters
    In 1986, Park Gwang Ho works as an excellent and enthusiastic detective. His life changes when he’s pursuing leads in a serial homicide case and then passes through a time portal, which ...more
  • Go Back Couple

    6. Go Back Couple

    Korean Drama - 2017, 12 episodes
    8.5
    490 points by 5 voters
    38-year-old married couple, Choi Ban Do and Ma Jin Joo, were in love when they got married but now, hate each other and regret marrying at such a young age. Choi Ban ...more
  • Twinkling Watermelon

    7. Twinkling Watermelon

    Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
    9.2
    391 points by 4 voters
    In 2023, Eun Gyeol is a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) high-school student, but he has a passion for music. During the day, he is a studious model pupil, but at night, ...more
  • Lovely Runner

    8. Lovely Runner

    Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes
    9.0
    390 points by 4 voters
    In the glitzy realm of stardom, Ryu Seon Jae shines as a top-tier celebrity, captivating the spotlight since his debut. Despite the facade of a perfect life, the demanding nature of the ...more
  • 365: Repeat the Year

    9. 365: Repeat the Year

    Korean Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
    8.5
    390 points by 4 voters
    A story where ten people get the chance to go back in time by one year, but unexpectedly mysterious situations start to arise when their fates are changed and twisted in the ...more
  • My Perfect Stranger

    10. My Perfect Stranger

    Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
    8.6
    293 points by 3 voters
    Yun Hae Jun is the youngest anchor to ever work at his broadcasting station. He is calm and straightforward as a journalist and kind in his personal life. On the other hand, ...more
  • Live Up to Your Name

    11. Live Up to Your Name

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
    8.2
    291 points by 3 voters
    Heo Im, who is born in a concubine family in the Joseon era and has very outstanding medical skills, is frustrated about his career as he fails to climb to higher positions ...more
  • 18 Again

    12. 18 Again

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
    8.6
    199 points by 2 voters
    Jung Da Jung and Hong Dae Young have been married for almost two decades, raising their twins together. Despite appearances, their life is far from ideal, filled with Dae Young's incessant nonsense. ...more
  • Nine: Nine Times Time Travel

    13. Nine: Nine Times Time Travel

    Korean Drama - 2013, 20 episodes
    8.3
    196 points by 2 voters
    Park Sun Woo works as an anchorman at a TV broadcasting station. He is in love with news reporter Joo Min Young, who is bright and honest. Park Sun Woo then obtains ...more
  • Time Slip Dr. Jin

    14. Time Slip Dr. Jin

    Korean Drama - 2012, 22 episodes
    6.8
    196 points by 2 voters
    Jin Hyuk is a genius neurosurgeon with a cold and severe attitude in his interactions with other people due to his personal pursuit of perfection. Through a mysterious power, Jin Hyuk finds ...more
  • Melting Me Softly

    15. Melting Me Softly

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
    7.6
    194 points by 2 voters
    In this drama, Ma Dong Chan, a renowned producer in the entertainment industry, and Go Mi Ran, a part-timer struggling with family debts, become participants in the "24-Hour Frozen Human Project." This ...more
  • The Atypical Family

    16. The Atypical Family

    Korean Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
    8.4
    190 points by 2 voters
    Bok Gwi Ju and his family were born with different supernatural powers. Bok Gwi Ju is able to travel back in time, but only to happy times in his life. He can't ...more
  • A Time Called You

    17. A Time Called You

    Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
    8.4
    98 points by 1 voters
    Han Jun Hee's boyfriend Koo Yeon Jun died one year ago. She still hasn't gotten over his death and misses him a lot. One day, she somehow travels back in time to ...more

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