Fantasy and time travel dramas let us dream of different lives, second chances, or magical worlds. They mix romance, mystery, and wonder. If you like the idea of traveling through time or living between worlds, these K-dramas will take you there. Here are some great ones to watch.

Signal

Episodes: 16

Where to Watch: Netflix, Viki

Main Actors: Lee Je-hoon, Kim Hye-soo, Cho Jin-woong

Though not classic time travel with portals, Signal uses supernatural communication across years. A detective in the past and a profiler in the present talk through a walkie-talkie. They work together to solve cold cases, prevent crimes, and change past and present consequences. Mystery is deep, emotional stakes are high, and the story gets more intense as past and present overlap.

Queen In Hyun’s Man

Episodes: ~20

Where to Watch: Viki, other streaming services

Main Actors: Ji Hyun-woo, Yoo In-na

A scholar from Joseon dynasty time travels to modern times. He meets an actress who looks like the queen from his past. They form a romance across time. It’s cute, tragic, hopeful, and has mystery. The mix of history, fantasy, and love makes it memorable.

Tomorrow With You (2017)

Episodes: 16

Where to Watch: iQIYI, sometimes Netflix or Viki depending on region

Main Actors: Lee Je-hoon, Shin Min-ah

A young man who can travel through time via subway rides foresees dark events in his future. To avoid them, he marries a photographer and tries to change his fate. But changing fate is harder than it looks. Every small action has consequences, and his love life and marriage tests him. The show blends romance, fantasy, and ideas about time and choices.

Thousand Years of Love (2003)

Episodes: 20

Where to Watch: Older licensing – check platforms like Viki or SBS archives; sometimes available in regional streaming services

Main Actors: Sung Yu-ri, So Ji-sub

A princess from ancient Baekje dynasty is famous for her skills and beauty. Her life is complicated by love and fate. Through some magical or fantasy event, the story moves between past and present (or shows memories/time overlap). Characters deal with destiny, decisions made long ago, and how those decisions echo across time. If you like love that feels eternal and history mixed with romance, this one hits those notes well.

My Only Love Song (2017)

Episodes: 20

Where to Watch: Netflix, depending on region; other drama streaming platforms too

Main Actors: Gong Seung-yeon (Soo-jung), Lee Jong-hyun (On-dal)

Soo-jung is a self-absorbed actress who cares too much about status and fame. By accident she travels back in time to 6th-century Goguryeo. There, she meets On-dal, a man who loves money but also has kindness in his heart. Soo-jung must learn about humility, kindness, and love in a very different world. She has to adapt, and On-dal helps her discover new things about herself. It’s funny, romantic, and shows how time travel can change someone’s soul.

Rooftop Prince (2012)

Episodes: 20

Where to Watch: Netflix (depending on region); also on other streaming platforms which license old dramas

Main Actors: Park Yoo-chun, Han Ji-min, Jeong Yu-mi

After his wife dies mysteriously, a Joseon crown prince time-travels to modern Seoul. He wakes up in the future and meets women who look like people he knew in his old life. He tries to hide who he is, solve the mystery of his wife’s death, and adapt to modern life, and often fails hilariously. The story uses historical past vs modern world conflicts, love, and fate, which makes it feel magical and touching even after many years.

My Perfect Stranger (2023)

Episodes: 16

Where to Watch: KBS2 (original broadcast), also available on streaming services like Viki and Viu in some regions

Main Actors: Kim Dong-wook, Jin Ki-joo

This one is about fate and connection. A man investigating a serial murder and a woman trying to prevent her parents’ marriage both travel back in time to the year 1987. In that time period, their goals are different but linked by secrets they didn’t know before. They must solve mysteries in the past to help things turn out better in the present. It mixes time travel with romance, suspense, and emotional moments.

Heo’s Diner (2025)

Episodes: 10

Where to Watch: Netflix, Wavve

Main Actors: Xiumin, Chu So-jung, Lee Sae-on, Lee Soo-min

It’s time-slip fantasy with a romantic comedy vibe. A famous food writer from the Joseon era time-slips to modern Korea, wakes up in a weird time, and ends up opening a diner. She meets modern people who help her adjust, and there’s romance, cultural shock, and lots of food moments. It’s less dark than some time travel dramas, more cozy and funny, but still magical.

Nine: Nine Time Travels (2013)

Episodes: 20

Where to Watch: Viki

Cast: Lee Jin-wook, Jo Yoon-hee

This drama is a hidden gem for time-travel lovers. A news anchor discovers nine incense sticks that allow him to travel back 20 years for just 30 minutes at a time. With each trip, he tries to fix the past but soon realizes every action has shocking consequences for the present. The drama mixes romance, suspense, and mystery in a way that keeps you hooked until the final twist.

God’s Gift: 14 Days (2014)

Episodes: 16

Where to Watch: Viki, Kocowa

Cast: Lee Bo-young, Jo Seung-woo

A mother goes back 14 days in time to save her kidnapped daughter from being murdered. This is not just a time-travel thriller, it’s a heart-wrenching story about a mother’s love, packed with suspense and emotional depth. The pacing is intense, and the drama reveals shocking secrets with every episode.

Go Back Couple (2017)

Episodes: 12

Where to Watch: Viki

Cast: Jang Na-ra, Son Ho-jun

This drama explores what would happen if a married couple could go back to their college years and relive their youth. After endless fights, they suddenly wake up as 20-year-olds in the past, questioning whether they should fall in love again or choose a new path. It’s funny, heartwarming, and relatable for anyone who wonders “what if.”

Chicago Typewriter (2017)

Episodes: 16

Where to Watch: Viki

Cast: Yoo Ah-in, Im Soo-jung, Go Kyung-pyo

This fantasy drama blends past and present with reincarnation. A famous modern-day writer suffering from writer’s block begins to experience strange visions of his past life during the Japanese occupation. The story weaves romance, friendship, and sacrifice across two lifetimes, giving it a unique nostalgic touch.

Tunnel (2017)

Episodes: 16

Where to Watch: Viki, Kocowa

Cast: Choi Jin-hyuk, Yoon Hyun-min, Lee Yoo-young

A detective from the 1980s chases a serial killer through a tunnel and suddenly finds himself in present-day Seoul. He continues the investigation with modern technology while struggling to adapt to the future. It’s thrilling, emotional, and has a satisfying mix of crime and fantasy.

Nine-Tailed (Tale of the Nine-Tailed, 2020)

Episodes: 16

Where to Watch: Netflix, Viki

Cast: Lee Dong-wook, Jo Bo-ah, Kim Bum

This fantasy romance tells the story of a gumiho (nine-tailed fox) who has lived for centuries in search of his lost love. With its mythological elements, supernatural battles, and strong romance, it’s a great mix of Korean folklore and modern drama.

Kairos (2020)

Episodes: 16

Where to Watch: Viki

Cast: Shin Sung-rok, Lee Se-young, Ahn Bo-hyun

This underrated gem tells the story of a man who loses his daughter and a woman who loses her mother. They mysteriously connect through phone calls at 10:33 every night but live a month apart in time. Every call changes both their fates, creating a nail-biting thriller with emotional depth.

Life on Mars (2018)

Episodes: 16

Where to Watch: Viki, Kocowa

Cast: Jung Kyung-ho, Park Sung-woong, Go Ah-sung

A detective from 2018 gets into an accident and wakes up in 1988. Stuck in the past, he works as a detective in an old-school police station, trying to figure out how and why he ended up there. The retro setting and mystery-solving plot make it unforgettable.

The Time We Were Not in Love (2015)

Episodes: 16

Where to Watch: Viki

Cast: Ha Ji-won, Lee Jin-wook

While not traditional time-travel, this drama feels like a “fantasy second chance.” It follows two lifelong friends who finally confront their hidden feelings after 20 years. It’s a heartfelt watch about missed timing and destiny.