The male and female leads are actually separated though most of it. IRIS - There's definitely a romance (and there might seem like a lot in the first couple episodes), but the majority of the show is an action/espionage story. White Christmas - I don't remember this having any romance. Nobuta wo Produce - This is a show about friendship.ġ4-sai No Haha - There's kinda a romance, but it's really about teen pregnancy.Īrthdal Chronicles - So far (still waiting for season 2), there are hints of romance, but it's really a politically focused show. I think there is one, but it's more focused on the bromance and politics. My Country - I don't remember the romance.
I'm actually not sure whether the relationship between the leads will end up romantic or not, but it's certainly a mature story (in terms of theme, not explicit content). My Mister - I haven't completed this show yet. I haven't watched it, but it's supposed to be really good. 1 Litre no Namida has a similar subject matter and I believe it has less romance. It's about dealing with an incurable disease. It's a crime show.īoku no Ita Jikan - This is definitely a romance, but it's definitely not a fluffy rom com type. Most of the main characters are all male. And after a while the romance turns more into a partnership.įaith - Though the romance definitely has a major focus (there's a lot of politics too), I'm adding this because I feel like the romance fits the description "connection but less skinship." I don't actually remember it that well, but I remember thinking that the main couple sometimes felt more like companions than lovers.īad Guys - I don't think there's any romance. There is a bit of romance, but the politics is the real focus of the show. Six Flying Dragons - You have this On Hold, but I recommend this drama very highly. The King's Avatar - This is a friendship/(e)sports drama.