What makes a K-drama romance hit you in the chest? Is it the big kiss or the small look before it happens? This year’s lineup gave us couples who fight, heal, and fall in love in wildly different worlds. We’ve got a CEO and her “perfect” secretary. We’ve got lovers caught inside a revenge storm. We’ve got a palace haunted by secrets and a first love that refuses to die. However, the best chemistry isn’t always the sweetest. Sometimes it’s messy, risky, and real. Ready to pick your favorite from the nominees of Best Couple to root for 2025 SBS Drama Awards?
2025 SBS Drama Awards Nominees for Best Couple Award
On December 15, the 2025 SBS Drama Awards announced the opening of Best Couple voting. The voting runs until December 24, 2025, and the awards ceremony will be held on December 31, 2025.
Six couples from hit Korean dramas have captivated audiences. Now they are vying for Best Couple Awards at the 2025 SBS Drama Awards. Who will win? The answer is in your hands. Let’s meet these six Korean drama couples and learn how to cast your vote!
Here are the nominees for the Best Couple award at the 2025 SBS Drama Awards.
“Love Scout” (나의 완벽한 비서) – Han Ji Min and Lee Jun Hyuk
The Korean drama “Love Scout” brings a workplace romance theme like no other. The story follows Kang Ji-yoon (Han Ji Min), a driven CEO who runs a headhunting company. She’s brilliant at work but helpless with everyday tasks. Yoo Eun-ho (Lee Jun Hyuk), a single father who excels both in the office and at home, walks into her life as her skilled secretary.
Their connection grows from daily routines, turning professional tension into romance. Eun-ho quietly rescues Ji-yoon from chaos. She learns how to lean on someone without losing herself and heal her trauma. The chemistry lands because it feels earned.
They don’t “fix” each other. They face challenges and personal vulnerabilities together. They build mutual respect in business, while softening each other’s edges, one meeting and one late-night confession at a time.
“Buried Hearts” (보물섬) – Park Hyung Sik and Hong Hwa Yeon
The Korean drama “Buried Hearts” is an intense revenge thriller that centers on a slush-fund conspiracy. Actor Park Hyung Sik plays Seo Dong-joo, a loyal executive at Daesan Group. He hacks a massive political slush fund and gets attacked. He survives, but loses his memory—then the people chasing the money close in.
He falls in love with Yeo Eun-nam (Hong Hwa Yeon), a woman tied to the same power circle he’s trying to destroy. Their chemistry is passionate and bittersweet. Eun-nam truly cares for Dong-joo but remains torn between love and a revenge mission for her father’s death.
Romantic tension builds amid life-threatening situations. Every tender moment hides a lie, a secret plan, or a betrayal that could happen at any time. You watch them like a burning fuse.
“The Haunted Palace” (귀궁) – Yook Sungjae and Kim Ji Yeon (WJSN’s Bona)
The Korean drama “The Haunted Palace” is a genre-blending tale that mixes mystery, fantasy, and romance. Yeo-ri (Kim Ji Yeon) is a reluctant shaman who tries to reject her destiny, while her childhood friend Yoon Gap (Yook Sungjae) is a flawless palace officer until an Imoogi spirit takes over his body.
Yeo-ri is tied to that spirit and to Yoon Gap as her first love. Their chemistry is fun and eerie at once. The tenderness of childhood bonds, plus the tension of “who is he right now?” It creates a romance that keeps shifting shape. One scene can feel like comfort. The next feels like a threat. That push-pull is the hook.
This unique love triangle among Yeo-ri, Yoon Gap, and Imoogi spirit creates a heartfelt bond that enchants viewers with an unusual yet endearing chemistry.
“Spring of Youth” (사계의 봄) – Ha Yoo Joon and Park Ji Hu
Set on a vibrant campus, “Spring of Youth” is a musical coming-of-age romance that follows former K-pop idol Sa Gye (Ha Yoo Joon), who enrolls in college after being ousted from his band to rediscover his love of music, and Kim Bom (Park Ji Hu), an aspiring music producer with big dreams.
They form a band together and soon evolve from partners to young lovers. But that’s not all. They also share the mystery of their pasts and a surprise first kiss amid their teasing banter.
Despite this, their relationship, filled with youthful energy and heartfelt support, blends playful humor with mutual inspiration. The couple’s endearing mix of goofy, flirty moments and genuine encouragement of each other’s talents makes their romance especially engaging to watch.
“Would You Marry Me” (우주메리미) – Choi Woo Shik and Jung So Min
The delightful rom-com “Would You Marry Me” puts a fun twist on the fake-marriage trope. Kim Woo-joo (Choi Woo Shik), the charming heir of an old family bakery, and Yoo Mary (Jung So Min), a spirited entrepreneur, agree to a high-stakes 90-day pretend marriage to win a luxurious newlywed house.
Initially, it was just for the prize, but the duo soon finds themselves navigating comedic cohabitation hurdles and public “newlywed” antics. Their constant bickering gradually gives way to sincere affection as they discover each other’s past and good hearts.
Woo-joo and Mary’s chemistry is full of witty squabbles, warm camaraderie, and growing tenderness. This captivates viewers, turning this contractual deal into a heartwarming love story.
“Dynamite Kiss” (키스는 괜히 해서!) – Jang Ki Yong and Ahn Eun Jin
The Korean drama “Dynamite Kiss” turns the romance office K-drama into a minefield when Go Da-rim (Ahn Eun Jin) pretends to be a married mom for a job, and her boss Gong Ji-hyeok (Jang Ki Yong) falls for her anyway. Both characters experience a passionate first encounter, marked by a spontaneous kiss that they both can’t forget.
Go Da-rim and Ji-hyeok’s explosive chemistry keeps viewers engaged as secrets come to light. And their tension is all sparks and risk, because one truth can blow everything up.
Which Couple Are You Rooting For?
Some couples feel like comfort, while some feel like a storm. That’s the magic of K-dramas. Romance isn’t one flavor; it’s like a full-course meal that surprises you until the end.
Are you ready to support your favorite K-drama couple in winning the Best Couple award at the 2025 SBS Drama Awards? Cast your vote now on this site until December 24, 2025!
So, which pair got you the most—the soft healers, the doomed lovers, or the chaotic flirts? Let us know which couple you voted for in the comments.
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