Friends-to-Lovers K-dramas: ‘Romance Is a Bonus Book,’ ‘Shopping King Louie,’ More! [Updated 2022]
One of the most common tropes in romantic dramas and all of literature is "friends-turned-lovers." After all, in real life, it's often preferred to be with a friend who's been with you since Day 1, who you and your family trust, and who's been by your side through thick and thin. Such is the case of longtime friends Han Sun Woo and Lee Eun Soo in "Soundtrack #1," and of Kyung Woo Yeon and Lee Soo.
With this, take a look at our list of "friends-to-lovers" K-dramas if you crave for the classic trope.
Children of the 20th Century
From "Friends to Lovers" in 8 Famous Korean Dramas
Childhood friends Gong Ji Won (Kim Ji Suk), an investment banker, and Sa Jin Jin (Han Ye Seul), an A-list celebrity, drifted apart after a lot of things happened in their lives. But because of fate, they meet again.
More Than Friends
More Than Friends
Kyung Woo Yeon (Shin Ye Eun) fell for her friend Lee Soo (Ong Seong Wu) when they were younger. Little did she know that back then, he felt the same. Sadly, they weren't able to confess their feelings for each other, even until Lee Soo moved overseas. Ten years later and they meet again. Will they finally reveal their their love?
Come and Hug Me
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Not only does this tackle romance, but it's also about crime, making the series exciting.
Han Jae Yi (Jin Ki Joo) and Chae Do Jin (Jang Ki Yong) drifted apart after Do Jin's father murdered her parents. In today's time, Jae Yi is an actress, and Do-Jin works as a detective hoping to atone the sins his father has done.
Soundtrack #1
Han So Hee, Park Hyung Sik
Han Sun Woo (Park Hyung Sik) and Lee Eun Soo (Han So Hee) have been friends for 20 years. He is a rookie photographer, while she is a lyricist to make living. Due to circumstances, Han Sun Woo and Lee Eun Soo stayed under one roof together for two weeks, and suddenly, romantic feelings creep into their once-comfortable friendship.
Shopping King Louie
It started when Louie (Seo In Guk) had an accident and had total amnesia, he finds himself together with Bok Sil (Nam Ji Hyun) who has a different reason which is to look for her brother. Both came from very different lives: one intends to shop more and the other prefers to save.
Fight For My Way
Ladies and gentlemen, this K-drama right here is peak "friends-turned-lovers"!
The series shows four childhood friends who consider themselves underdogs but have big ambitions. Ko Dong Man (Park Seo Joon) is a former Taekwondo athlete while Choi Ae Ra (Kim Jiwon) aspires to become an announcer. As they reach their dreams together, romantic feelings permeate in their friendship.
Romance is a Bonus Book
Smart and charismatic Cha Eun Ho (Lee Jong Suk) has been friends with Kang Dan Yi (Lee Na Young) since they were young. The latter saved him from a vehicular accident, and since then, they became inseparable. Little did she know he has been in love with her since they were kids.
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Okay, we get it. You rooted for Jung Hwan, but hear us out!
From the get-go, the Ssamundong Squad members have been attentive to Choi Taek (Park Bo Gum) like he's their youngest sibling, especially Sung Duk Seon (Girl's Day Hyeri). She is caring towards the Baduk player, as shown in the drama when she accompanied Taek in Beijing. He, on the other hand, always had special feelings for the girl who takes care of him greatly.
Neither of the two probably expected they would end up with each other!
Do you know other "friends-to-lovers" K-dramas? Tell us in the comments!
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