by We’ve all come to know Korean dramas for their incredible production values, heart-warming stories, and beautiful cast members.
But one thing that some of these Kdramas are also known for is their ridiculously, funny long titles.
Seriously, some of these titles are so long that they could be used as book sub-titles. In fact, I think some book sub-titles aren’t even that long.
You could just be scrolling through your favorite streaming platform like Netflix, Disney, or Apple TV, searching for your next Korean drama to watch, and suddenly, a title appears that seems to stretch from one end of the screen to the other.
And you ask yourself, is this a drama title? What’s going on here?
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What Will This Longest Korean Drama Titles Cover?
From titles that sound like entire plot summaries to those that seem to have borrowed a page from the dictionary’s thesaurus section, we’ve got it all covered.
Let the drama… erm, I mean, the reading begin.
Longest Korean Drama Titles – Long and Funny
These ones are long and funny. You sometimes wonder, was there a need for such a long title? Well, that makes the whole Korean drama thing enticing. Let’s start.
1. A Good Day For The Wind To Blow
This is 8 long words. Seriously, why is this drama named after breezy weather? It sounds more like a commercial for a new laundry detergent. It’s a 2010 Korean drama
Kwon Oh Bok wants to be an illustrator and maintains an optimistic outlook despite her struggles. However, this strong-willed young woman will not tolerate injustice.
2. A Problem At My Younger Brother’s House
This drama follows the classic tale of two brothers: one rich and greedy, the other kind and submissive. When the kind brother goes bankrupt, he has to live with his wealthy brother and his family, leading to plenty of clashes and drama.
But let’s be honest, “A Problem At My Younger Brother’s House” might be the most vague drama title ever. Is this not too direct? Haha.
3. Going to You at a Speed of 493 km
This sports drama is all about badminton and the growing romance between members of a mixed doubles team.
Okay, we get it – badminton is fast.
But does this title need to be so specific about the speed? It sounds like they’re trying to give us a physics lesson.
Oh, its main title is Love All Play.
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4. The Smile Has Left Your Eyes
Moo Young, a mysterious and potentially dangerous man, becomes a murder suspect. When he meets a kind woman named Yoo Jin Kang, both of their lives begin to change.
That title is incredibly poetic, but could also be the title of a sad country ballad. Or what do you think? I guess you agree with me.
But did you know? It also has another title: Hundred Million Stars From the Sky.
At this point, I am tired.
5. I Picked Up a Star on the Road (AKA I Picked Up a Celebrity on the Street)
What a title. But let’s understand what the drama is about first. When Lee Yeon Seo accidentally injures Hallyu star Kang Joon Hyuk, she’s afraid the label of “murderer” will follow her forever.
So she takes him home, planning to get rid of the body – only he wakes up and thinks he’s been kidnapped.
This sounds like a wild comedy. But when I first saw it, I thought that the title makes it sound like the star is a piece of trash she just happened to find.
6. Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol
This title is just adorable. It’s silly and fun, much like the premise of the drama. I’ll admit though, it’s not easy to pronounce.
Spoiled and optimistic Goo Ra Ra wants to be a pianist, but her life changes when she loses her father and goes bankrupt.
After an accident, she’s taken in by the responsible Sun Woo Joon. Her naive ways begin to change his life…and his heart.
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7. The Great Shaman Ga Doo Shim
Ga Doo Shim is destined to be an evil spirit-chasing shaman. While she’d prefer being a regular teen, she can’t see spirits.
When her classmate with the lowest grades dies mysteriously, she teams up with Na Woo Soo, who suddenly gained the ability to see ghosts. Now they have to fight evil.
Now, that’s a title that tells you what the show’s about, though it’s a bit of a mouthful. Don’t you think?
8. At a Distance, Spring is Green
This coming-of-age story follows a group of university students and their struggles with love and life.
Two boys who couldn’t be more different – the popular Yeo Joon and the introverted Nam Soo Hyun – become unlikely friends.
This one has quite a long title, but it’s beautifully poetic rather than being ridiculously specific.
Your Favourite Kdramas with Hidden Longest Titles – You Didn’t See This Coming
Think you’re a K-drama connoisseur? Think again
Your favorite shows might be harboring a hilarious secret – alternative titles so long and outlandish, they sound more like mini-novellas.
Get ready for a chuckle (and maybe a little head scratching) as we unveil the true, expanded names of some beloved dramas.
9. When the Weather Is Fine (2020)
This cozy, heartwarming drama has a deceptively simple title. But brace yourself, because its full title is: “I’ll Visit You When the Weather Is Nice.”
That’s right, a statement of intent thrown in for good measure. It’s sweet but also a tad redundant – have we not already watched it? Or planning on watching it anyway?
10. Crash Landing on You (2019)
“Crash Landing on You” already has a dramatic flair, but K-dramas aren’t about half-measures.
The full title: “Crash Landing on You: Love in the North.”
I’ll give them a bonus point for throwing in a geographical clarification just in case we get confused about the whole North Korea situation.
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11. My Name (2021)
Short, punchy… ideal for a revenge thriller, right? Wrong.
This drama’s other name is “My Name: Revenge Is My Name.”
Forget subtlety; this title hits you over the head with the theme, just so you don’t miss it. In fact, it’s trying to remind you that this is purely a revenge drama.
12. The King: Eternal Monarch (2019)
Ah, parallel universes and handsome kings – what’s not to love?
Apparently, a title that sounds regal yet concise. The drama’s real name is “The King: Eternal Monarch: The King of Parallel Universes.”
Someone clearly wanted to make sure we don’t forget the parallel universe thing.
And the Award for Longest Title Goes To…
13. Mr. Sunshine (2018)
The winner in the ‘excessively long title’ category is…Mr. Sunshine. Its full name is a mouthful: “Mr. Sunshine: The Little Boy Who Grew Up in Joseon and Became the Man of the United States.”
This is not just a title, it’s a mini-biography
14. My Roommate is a Gumiho (2021)
The short title is cute already. Then the boom hits: “My Roommate is a Gumiho: The Tale of a Nine-Tailed Fox Who Lives with a Human.”
Just in case you weren’t sure if there’d be a mythical fox involved…
18. W: Two Worlds (2016)
Short, mysterious. Then it goes meta: “W: Two Worlds: The Comic Book Man and the Girl in the Real World.”
Not only do we get parallel worlds, but someone’s breaking the fourth wall too.
W: Two Worlds (2016) is a mind-bending fantasy romance where a surgeon’s daughter, Oh Yeon-Joo, gets pulled into the webtoon world her father created. There, she falls in love with Kang Chul, the webtoon’s main character, and they fight to rewrite their destinies while battling the boundaries between reality and fiction.
Longest Korean Drama titles – the ridiculous ones
K-drama titles have a special talent for being either short and mysterious or so long they practically give away the whole plot.
Let’s dive into a few hilarious examples with a mini-synopsis for each:
19. It’s Okay To Not Be Okay (2020)
A heartwarming title… that goes on to offer mental health advice.
A caretaker at a psychiatric ward and a popular but troubled children’s book author embark on an unconventional path to emotional healing.
20. What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim (2018)
Not only does this put a spotlight on poor Secretary Kim, but it basically yells, “Something’s gonna go down with this secretary, watch out!”
A narcissistic vice-president’s world is turned upside down when his perfect secretary suddenly resigns, leading to hilarious mishaps and a surprising romance.
21. The Girl Who Sees Scents (2015)
This one gets bonus points for the quirky premise. However, couldn’t they just say she has a superpower-like sense of smell?
This drama is about a woman with the ability to “see” smells teams up with a detective who lost his sense of smell to solve a baffling serial murder case.
22. Strong Woman Do Bong Soon (2017)
Here’s the entire premise in the title! Super strong lady, cute CEO, and probably some bad guys to fight off.
Do Bong Soon, a woman with superhuman strength becomes a bodyguard for a quirky CEO, navigating their budding romance and a mysterious villain.
23. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016)
Okay, we get it – there’s romance and heartbreak galore. The title is practically dripping with poetic sadness…perfect for a historical drama.
A 21st-century woman transported back to the Goryeo Dynasty finds herself entangled in royal politics and a heartbreaking love triangle.
24. High School King of Savvy (2014)
This one’s just fun to say. But also, who decided to combine ‘high school’ with ‘king of savvy’?
Drama depicts high school hockey star, secretly a genius executive, must navigate teenage life while using his wit to help others and unravel his past.
25. My Love from the Star (2013)
Short, sweet…and then it hits you with the alien reveal.
An alien stranded on Earth for centuries falls for a top actress, but their love story faces intergalactic challenges.
26. Let Me Be Your Knight (2021)
First, this title sounds like a fairytale. But then there’s the AI doctor twist.
A popular idol with sleepwalking disorder finds his life upended by a quirky woman pretending to be a doctor, leading to unexpected chaos and romance.
27. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo (2016)
They get you with the cute “fairy” descriptor, then sucker punch you with the weightlifting reveal.
A talented weightlifter navigates college life, budding romance, and the pressures of athletic competition.
28. Shut Up: Flower Boy Band (2012)
Aggressive, a bit emo, and inexplicably focused on flower boys.
A rebellious high school band of misfits confronts the oppressive school system while finding friendship and music.
Did you enjoy this? Leave a comment on what you think the funniest and longest title is.
