Television series

Oh My Ghost

Name: Oh My Ghost
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Released: 2015
Cast: Park Bo Young, Kim Seul Gi, Jo Jung Suk, Im Joo Hwan

Urban fantasy

A timid sous chef gets possessed by a randy virgin ghost determined to lose her afterlife virginity, suddenly becoming confident and charismatic—which naturally catches the eye of her arrogant boss. It's a romantic comedy that treats its supernatural premise as permission to be genuinely silly, but keeps real emotional stakes underneath. Perfect if you want something light that doesn't insult your intelligence.

TVMaze rating

3.7

Should you watch it?

Watch it if you warm to romantic comedy with a supernatural twist, where a timid woman's transformation by a bold ghost generates the laughs and the slow-building chemistry with a prickly chef wins you over.

Skip it if the comedy leans on broad, repeated gags about a woman behaving out of character, and its sixteen hour-long episodes can feel stretched when the romance stalls.

What it asks of you: Sixteen hour-long episodes that move between giggling romance and quieter, darker undercurrents, so it asks for patience through its slower stretches and tolerance for abrupt shifts in tone.

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The wildcard

Something you would not have found on your own.

Kareshi Kanojo no Jijou1998

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A Chinese romantic comedy using the exact same possession-by-ghost premise, but treating it as a vehicle for genuine character growth rather than just plot mechanics. The humor lands differently because the culture is different, which is precisely why it's worth watching.

But It's a Chinese production with subtitles and a different pacing style that may feel unfamiliar. The comedy relies on cultural touchstones that don't always translate.

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A rom-com that captures that same fizzy, joyful energy. A weightlifter and a swimmer find each other through honest silliness and real vulnerability. The supporting cast is genuinely funny and the romance never becomes the only story.

But It's less supernatural and more grounded in sports-drama trappings, which some find less interesting.

Introverted Boss2017

Shy woman, confident man, office setting—but the dynamic inverts itself repeatedly. Jisoo and Lee Sung-kyung have wonderful chemistry and the show doesn't overexplain why they work. It's lighter than you'd expect.

But The plot is thin and it relies entirely on the leads carrying it. If they don't charm you instantly, you'll lose patience fast.

She Would Never Know2021

Another office romance between a woman and her superior, but this one focuses on how attraction and love can grow from genuine understanding. It's warm, mature, and never condescending to its audience.

But It's slower and quieter than Oh My Ghost. No ghosts, no supernatural chaos—just two people figuring things out.

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A workplace romance in publishing with two leads rediscovering each other. It has the same gentle humor and the same sense that these characters are real people with actual problems beyond the romance.

But It's deliberately paced and reflective. Viewers wanting snappier comedy will find it slow.

Strong Woman Do Bong Soon2017

A woman with supernatural strength (similar possession-adjacent premise) falls for a CEO. It blends action, comedy, and romance with genuine care for character development. Park Bo-young shines here too.

But The action sequences can feel uneven and the tonal shifts between comedy and crime thriller don't always land.

The Legend2007

A reincarnation romance set across timelines with the same emotional core: two people kept apart by circumstance, finding each other anyway. It's earnest and sprawling.

But It's convoluted, requires real attention, and asks for emotional investment across multiple lifetimes. Some find it overwrought.

Fleabag2016

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A lonely woman gains sudden confidence and charm by breaking the fourth wall and acknowledging her own ridiculousness. Like Bong-sun's transformation, but achieved through radical honesty rather than possession. It's brief, fearless, and will make you love an unlikeable person.

But It's aggressively British, sometimes crude, and the humor is sharp enough to draw blood. It's sadder than it first appears and offers no easy answers.