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New Delhi: Falling in love with your best friend is something we all read about but can never imagine for ourselves. But when it comes to love, K-dramas make you swoon over the cute little things and minor interactions in everyday life.
Well, it doesn’t matter if you have never fallen in love with your best friend; we have a list of top South Korean dramas that will invoke all your feelings.
Here are six must-watch K-dramas on the popular trope of falling in love with your best friend. Scroll down to read about them in detail!
Where to Watch: Netflix, Viki, ZEE5
Cast: Park Seo-joon, Kim Ji-won, Ahn Jae-hong, Song Ha-yoon
IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
Director: Lee Na-jeong
Synopsis: Lifelong friends Ko Dong-man and Choi Ae-ra have always supported each other through thick and thin. As they chase their dreams, Dong-man in MMA and Ae-ra as an announcer, they realise their bond is more than just friendship. This drama beautifully captures their transition from best friends to lovers, packed with heartwarming moments and hilarious chemistry.
Where to Watch: Netflix, Viki
Cast: Hyeri, Ryu Jun-yeol, Park Bo-gum, Go Kyung-pyo, Lee Dong-hwi
IMDb Rating: 9/10
Director: Shin Won-ho
Synopsis: Set in the nostalgic 1980s, Reply 1988 follows five childhood friends as they navigate life, love, and family in a close-knit neighbourhood. The slow-burning romance between Deok-sun and her longtime friend develops naturally, making it a deeply emotional and relatable watch. The drama perfectly blends humour, nostalgia, and heartfelt friendships.
Where to Watch: Netflix
Cast: Choi Woo-shik, Kim Da-mi, Kim Sung-cheol, Roh Jeong-eui
IMDb Rating: 8.2/10
Director: Kim Yoon-jin
Synopsis: Years after filming a viral high school documentary together, former best friends Choi Woong and Kook Yeon-soo cross paths again. Once deeply connected, their love-hate relationship resurfaces as they navigate old wounds and unresolved feelings. This drama is a beautifully crafted mix of romance, nostalgia, and personal growth.
Where to Watch: Netflix
Cast: Ji Soo, Jung Chae-yeon, Jinyoung, Kang Tae-oh, Choi Ri
IMDb Rating: 7.4/10
Director: Oh Jin-seok
Synopsis: College students Tae-oh and Song-yi have been best friends for years, but when they start living together with other housemates, emotions get complicated. Tae-oh begins to see Song-yi in a different light, leading to a heartfelt journey of love, friendship, and self-discovery in this youthful and refreshing drama.
Where to Watch: Netflix
Cast: Lee Jong-suk, Lee Na-young, Jung Eugene, Wi Ha-joon
IMDb Rating: 8/10
Director: Lee Jung-hyo
Synopsis: Cha Eun-ho, a successful author and editor, has always been there for his childhood best friend Kang Dan-i, a former copywriter struggling to restart her career. As they work together at a publishing house, their deep-rooted friendship blossoms into love. This drama is a mature and heartwarming take on second chances and romance.
Where to Watch: Netflix
Cast: Kim Yo-han, So Joo-yeon, Yeo Hoe-hyun, Jo Hye-joo
IMDb Rating: 7.2/10
Director: Seo Min-jung
Synopsis: Shin Sol-i has always had a crush on her childhood friend, the quiet and intelligent Cha Heon. Over the years, their friendship is tested as she persistently expresses her love, while Cha Heon struggles with his feelings. This coming-of-age romance is full of sweet, lighthearted moments and a satisfying best-friends-to-lovers journey.
