My Lovely Sam Soon is currently streaming in Australia on Kocowa, and in the US on Rakuten Viki and OnDemandKorea, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. A compact run that never overstays its welcome. A 9/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Kim Seon-a is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Put it on tonight on Kocowa and see for yourself.

My Lovely Sam Soon arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. My Lovely Sam Soon does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Sam Soon is an average woman who dreams of falling in love with a perfect man. It's a story of encouragement. Kim Seon-a and Hyun Bin lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It was aired in 2005. The timing in My Lovely Sam Soon is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It sustains a level of quality that very few manage to hold onto all the way through.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, My Lovely Sam Soon respects your intelligence. If you have already watched Claws, My Lovely Sam Soon is a natural next step. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Kim Seon-a anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.

My Lovely Sam Soon wrapped up in 2005, created by Kim Yun-cheol — and 1 season is available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro's free voice app makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just say the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.