A new K-drama is one of the trending non-English shows on Netflixand it’s the perfect 8-part series for all K-drama fans. Interestingly, the K-drama in question does not follow an original story. Instead, it’s a remake of a highly acclaimed 15-year-old French-Belgian film that boasts an impressive 85% Rotten Tomatoes score.
The K-drama scene has exploded on Netflix in recent years as the platform continues to expand its catalog with everything from romantic comedies like My demon And Crash landing on you to intense thrillers like Squid game, Sweet homeAnd Hell. Recently, Netflix also invested in a light-hearted K-drama romantic comedy, which has all the right ingredients to make South Korean shows incredibly entertaining and engaging.
New K-Drama Romantics Anonymous Has Been One of the Top Trending Non-English Shows on Netflix
According to official data (via Tumdu), a new K-drama, Romantics Anonymouswas among the top 5 non-English shows on Netflix between October 20, 2025 and October 26, 2025. During this period, the K-drama topped Netflix’s streaming charts and ranked number 3 among the most trending shows after garnering a total of 2.6 million views.
The trending K-drama follows a bizarre premise where two offbeat characters cross paths. While one is a chocolatier who has difficulty making eye contact with others, the other is an heir who has an aversion to touch. Much to their surprise, they are both immune to each other’s conditions, making them the perfect couple for a romantic comedy.
Many viewers and critics appreciated the series for the performances of its actors and the convincing chemistry between its two leads. From a sensitivity standpoint, many have also pointed out that it does an incredible job of depicting the condition of its two main characters without turning them into stereotypes or sources of cheap humor.
Overall, while the series’ slice-of-life flavor and romantic drama are heart-warming, its chocolate-making scenes leave viewers wanting more.
Romantics Anonymous is a fun remake of an acclaimed French-Belgian film
Interestingly, Romantics Anonymous is the television remake of a 2010 film of the same name. Titled Les Émotifs Anonymes in French, the film was directed by Jean-Pierre Améris and starring Benoît Poelvoorde and Isabelle Carré. It gets its name from a real-life support group that helps with conditions such as extreme shyness.
The film’s director attended meetings organized by the real Emotions Anonymous (EA), which ultimately helped him come up with the idea for the film. Even the film’s lead actress, Isabelle Carré, later attended EA meetings to prepare for her role.
For obvious reasons, success Netflix K-drama takes some of its own creative liberties instead of completely imitating the formula of the original film. It still comes across as a solid, emotionally resonant take on the themes and character beats explored in the film, making it the perfect show for all K-drama fans.
