Comfort and warmth are the two main ingredients encapsulated in most romantic K-Dramas, and that’s why people all across the globe have started to appreciate them more and more as days go by. Romance is the one genre that makes our hearts flutter like no other as we witness two people’s lives evolve as they find companionship in each other.
But the yearning, longing, and loving transition of friends to lovers is something that can’t be topped. Bringing forth the witty bickering between friends mixed with their caring sides, here’s a list of the top 10 friends-to-lovers K Dramas that you should watch!
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10. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo (2016)
Starting off strong with one of the most widely known dramas, ‘Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo’ is an adorable drama wherein a female weightlifter stumbles upon a childhood friend of hers, and their friendship eventually turns into a loving relationship as they grow and support each other through thick and thin. It’s a lovely watch for someone looking for a lightweight story.
9. My First First Love (2019)
Yet another wholesome young adult drama, ‘My First First Love’ revolves around five friends in their 20s as they all start living together at Yun Tae-o’s place due to their own personal reasons. The fusion of figuring out your life during early adulthood and finding comfort in your friends makes this one feel like a hug.
8. Happiness (2021)
Though this drama’s major focus isn’t exactly romantic relationships, ‘Happiness’ brings an interesting twist by including a friends-to-lovers slow-burn trope within the guise of an apocalyptic thriller. The drama starts with two friends getting married so that they can live in a good apartment and follows with them sticking together through thick and thin as an apocalyptic plague takes over due to a deadly virus. Truly an exciting watch for sci-fi thriller lovers as well.
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7. Reply 1988 (2015)
If you want nostalgia, family, and something to remind you of home, ‘Reply 1988’ is the perfect fit. The drama revolves around 5 friends who live in the same neighborhood and have seen each other grow up from children to successful adults, out of which 2 friends gradually form a closer bond which results in them pining for each other. It shows the importance of appreciating the people around us.
6. Fight For My Way (2017)
This drama entails the life of friends who have known each other for a very long time and revolves around their struggles and growth when it comes to their careers. In the midst of the chaos of adulthood and the fight for success, two friends Ko Dong-man and Choi Ae-ra go through many ups and downs before realizing that their caring nature towards each other isn’t strictly just platonic. A refreshing watch if you are feeling stuck in life and want to appreciate the little things in life.
5. Something In The Rain (2018)
‘Something In The Rain’ has the power to represent the reality of how relationships take time, effort, and energy, while swiftly showing the relationship between two people go from acquaintances to friends to eventually lovers. Jin-ah and Joon hee’s dynamics unfolding fills us up with many feelings of calmness, warmth, and amusement all at once.
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4. Romance Is A Bonus Book (2019)
This touching drama doesn’t only show us a beautiful romance unfold but it also brings the saying “It is never too late” to life. ‘Romance Is A Bonus Book’ is one which has a greatly interesting and sweet storyline following childhood friends Cha Eun-ho and Kang Dan-i and their common love for books. Recently divorced Dan-i finds herself in a tough spot and starts to live her life truly for the first after seeking help from old friend Cha Eun-ho.
3. Welcome to Samdal-ri (2023)
The friends-to-lovers trope gets spicier when friends turned into exes reconnect again only to have a lot of hidden feelings making their way to the surface. ‘Welcome to Samdalri’ is yet another heartwarming drama that starts up with Choi Sam Dal’s return to her hometown after having witnessed a series of unfortunate events at work in the city. Because her hometown is a small neighborhood, she suddenly bumps into her childhood friend-cum- ex-boyfriend Choi Yong Pil which makes them both revisit their past.
2. Twenty- Five Twenty-One (2022)
Companionship is deeply important during hard times and this is shown perfectly by the 2022 K Drama ‘Twenty-Five Twenty-One’. When two people meet during a tough time in both of their lives, they help cheer each other up and loosen up as external expectations and responsibilities weigh upon them. Finding love, friendship, maturity, and success along the way, this drama is heartbreakingly beautiful.
1. Soundtrack #1 (2022)
A short and sweet watch, ‘Soundtrack #1’ shows the story of Han Seon-woo and Han So-hee, who have been best friends for approximately 20 years. With a lot of yearning involved, the two friends decide to live together for two weeks for their separate benefits and eventually find the right time to realize and express their feelings. This watch is equivalent to a warm hug or a hot cup of coffee during winter.
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