Since you, and me, and everyone else has succumbed to the throes of second lead syndrome (no lies), here’s our K-Pop-Drama list of shows to watch while you’re hoping and wishing and praying for KPop Demon Hunters Part 2 (and we added the KPDH lyric videos as a bonus):
Lovely Runner

Our undisputed ***Top Pick***
Kat, Brielle, and I have watched Lovely Runner more times than you’ve watched that edit you swear is 24-hours long (it’s okay, it’s your abs-diction). When her ultimate bias needs saving, Im Sol time-travels back to 2008 to prevent his tragic fate. This heart-fluttering fantasy romance serves up that perfect blend of supernatural elements and intense fan dedication that makes KPop Demon Hunters so addictive. They’re also fighting a villain that makes Gwi-Ma look like a campfire AND Sun Jae has peak tsundere energy just like Jinu.
starring Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon
The Greatest Love

You knew The Hong Sisters would make an appearance. From fallen idol to rising phoenix, we watch a former girl group member navigate love, fame, and redemption while falling for an action superstar who might as well be a demon. Oh, Dokko Jin, the man you are. Just like KPDH, it’s got all the behind-the-scenes drama of the K-entertainment world with extra giggles and heart.
starring Cha Seung-won, Gong Hyo-jin, Yoon Kye-sang, and Yoo In-na

Wait wait wait a minute—we’re not done. We’ve got more KPop Demon Hunters content. Read our review here or listen to our conversation about why KPDH is made for rewatching here. We also talk about other animations you’ll want to watch next.
You’re Beautiful

It’s the queens again. In another K-drama from The Hong Sisters, a girl replaces her twin brother as a member of a K-pop boyband. What can we say but: you’re welcome? This classic serves up similar secret identity fun and irresistible boyband tropes as KPDH, complete with cuteness and enough swoon-y moments to make you forget about the actual demons. Even though Hwang Tae-kyung acts like one.
starring Jang Keun-suk, Park Shin-hye, Jung Yong-hwa (CNBLUE), Lee Hong-gi (F.T. Island)
Reply 1997

Before we were streaming music shows and hunting demons, we were collecting photocards and fighting over H.O.T vs. SechsKies! This nostalgic trip back to peak first-gen K-pop fandom captures that same passionate fan energy that makes KPop Demon Hunters a K-pop fandom favorite.
starring Jung Eun-ji, Seo In-guk (the beloved), Hoya, Shin So-yul, Eun Ji-Won, Lee Si-eon
Her Private Life

When you’re an art curator by day, but a fansite master by night, and getting caught could ruin everything. Her Private Life gives you the same dual-identity thrills that made us stand ten toes down for Rumi. Watch Deok-mi prove being a dedicated fan is a superpower that can and will save the day.
starring Park Min-young and Kim Jae-wook
So I Married The Anti-Fan

Speaking of enemies-to-lovers and K-pop chaos, like The Greatest Love, So I Married an Anti-fan is the other side of fandom fever. When a magazine reporter becomes the #1 anti of Korea’s hottest idol (after a hilarious misunderstanding ruins her career), they end up starring in a reality show together. Because obviously. This K-Pop-Drama rom-com serves up all the delicious tension of watching your bias slowly fall for their biggest hater. It’s got that mix of K-pop drama and swoon-y romance that makes KPDH a heart-stopper. Plus, if you’ve ever wondered what happens when online hate meets reality TV…this is your show.
starring Choi Tae-joon and Girls’ Generation’s Choi Soo-young

Did we get it right? What did we miss? Let us know wherever you get “social” and tell us your recommendations.
BONUS: KPop Demon Hunter Lyric Videos
Here are the the biggest bangers from KPop Demon Hunters, plus the official lyric videos from Sony Pictures Animation by Huntr/x, Saja Boys, and Jeongyeon, Jihyo and Chaeyoung from TWICE:
“Golden”
“How It’s Done”
“Takedown”
“Soda Pop”
“Your Idol”
“Free”
“We can’t fix it if we never face it. Let the past be the past ’til it’s weightless”
