Best Noona-Themed Romance Drama Series

My Favorite Dramas with Noona or Older Woman/Younger Man-Themed Storylines 

I put them in order of how much Noona-Themed Romance is involved, based on: 

1) The struggle the female character has with dating the male character because of age

2) How insistent/sweet the male character is in wanting to date the female character

3) How female-centered it is and how much power the female character has over the male character

4) The Forbidden-ness of the couple together

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  • Biscuit Teacher and Star Candy

    1. Biscuit Teacher and Star Candy

    Korean Drama - 2005, 16 episodes

    10

    Sentimental Favorite...It is also a bonus because the female character shapes the male character as a mentor.

  • Encounter

    2. Encounter

    Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes

    9.0

    I am surprised by how much I liked this newer drama. It is great to see a female CEO and how she struggles with her social status vs. the male character's social status.

  • I Hear Your Voice

    3. I Hear Your Voice

    Korean Drama - 2013, 18 episodes

    9.0

    Not only a noona-romance but also supernatural and thriller themes in there too! Great for those a fan of Lee Jong Suk (he is such a noona-killer!). 

  • Last Cinderella

    4. Last Cinderella

    Japanese Drama - 2013, 11 episodes

    10
  • Witch's Romance

    5. Witch's Romance

    Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes

    8.5
  • I Need Romance 3

    6. I Need Romance 3

    Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes

    8.5
  • The Woman Who Still Wants to Marry

    7. The Woman Who Still Wants to Marry

    Korean Drama - 2010, 16 episodes

    8.5
  • Kyou wa Kaisha Yasumimasu

    8. Kyou wa Kaisha Yasumimasu

    Japanese Drama - 2014, 10 episodes

    8.0
  • Romantiek is een bonusboek

    9. Romantiek is een bonusboek

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

    8.0

    One word....Lee Jong Suk. (Again) 

  • Secret Love Affair

    10. Secret Love Affair

    Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes

    9.0

    Darker themed show between an older woman and a younger man. 

  • Chugakusei Nikki

    11. Chugakusei Nikki

    Japanese Drama - 2018, 11 episodes

    8.0

    Also, a darker take on teacher-student relationship than Biscuit Teacher and Star Candy. But still really good, but you may be squeamish because of the underage-ness of the male lead. 

  • Angry Mom

    12. Angry Mom

    Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes

    9.5

    Even though there isn't really any romance between the two characters...it is mainly one-sided but it's soooo worth watching for the cute looks Go Bok Dong (Ji Soo) gives!!! 

  • What's Up, Fox?

    13. What's Up, Fox?

    Korean Drama - 2006, 16 episodes

    8.5
  • My Lovely Sam Soon

    14. My Lovely Sam Soon

    Korean Drama - 2005, 16 episodes

    10

    Classic. One of my favorite dramas but it doesn't really emphasize the noona romance which is why I am not putting it at the top.

  • Hajimete Koi wo Shita Hi ni Yomu Hanashi

    15. Hajimete Koi wo Shita Hi ni Yomu Hanashi

    Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes

    9.0
  • High School King of Savvy

    16. High School King of Savvy

    Korean Drama - 2014, 17 episodes

    7.5
  • Flower Boy Ramen Shop

    17. Flower Boy Ramen Shop

    Korean Drama - 2011, 16 episodes

    8.0
  • Ishitachi no Renai Jijo

    18. Ishitachi no Renai Jijo

    Japanese Drama - 2015, 11 episodes

    8.0
  • Twenty Again

    19. Twenty Again

    Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes

    9.0

    Though the two main leads have a bit of an age difference, it isn't really talked about. Still I'm adding it to the list as it is a GREAT drama!

  • Suki na Hito ga Iru Koto

    20. Suki na Hito ga Iru Koto

    Japanese Drama - 2016, 10 episodes

    7.0

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