Your next destination for a binge-watching marathon is here. In the world of film and television romantic comedies, the tender trope of childhood friends becoming lovers remains a timeless favorite. Capturing the beauty of childhood bonds, the magic of rekindling love, and the undeniable chemistry that leads to “happily ever after,” these 7 K-dramas offer a unique and heartwarming take on this beloved romantic trope. .
1- Romance Is a Bonus Book
This touching K-drama belongs to the romantic comedy genre as it follows the story of Cha Eun Ho, a successful writer and the youngest editor-in-chief of a publishing house. When he reconnects with his childhood friend Kang Dan Yi, who is struggling to cope with life as a divorced single mother, their lives take a romantic turn. As their lives become more and more intertwined, a beautiful love story unfolds between these two childhood friends-turned-adults, making it a must-see for K-drama fans.
2-Chocolate
“Chocolate” tells the captivating story of Lee Kang, a talented neurosurgeon, and Moon Cha Young, a compassionate chef. When they first meet at a seaside restaurant, Moon Cha Young sparks Lee Kang’s culinary passion. Years later, their paths cross at a hospital, where they work together to prepare meals for patients, finding comfort and emotional healing in the process. “Chocolate” is a K-drama with a mix of memories, mouth-watering food, and a love that stands the test of time.
3- Bubblegum
Park Ri Hwan and Kim Haeng Ah, two charming childhood friends: Ri Hwan, a doctor rich in oriental medicine, and Haeng Ah, a radio producer. They have been inseparable since their youth, as Haeng Ah was raised by Ri Hwan’s mother after her parents died. The K-drama explores the complexities of their relationship as they both have feelings for each other, but Ri Hwan’s resistance to their relationship creates tension and caution in their romance. “Bubblegum” captivates with sincere emotions, heartwarming moments, and the always bubbling chemistry of its protagonists.
4- See You in My 19th Life
This new Korean romantic K-drama follows Ban Ji Eum, a young woman with extraordinary abilities, as she has the power to recall memories from all her past lives, having experienced reincarnation for almost a thousand years. After an accident cuts her previous life short, she is determined to reunite with people from her past in her current life, especially Moon Seo Ha, a man she met in her eighteenth life and loves deeply. .
5- Thirty But Seventeen
In “Thirty But Seventeen,” Woo Seo Ri is a seventeen-year-old violin prodigy who falls into a coma following a bus accident. She wakes up thirteen years later, still mentally a teenager, but now inhabiting a thirty-year-old body. His path crosses that of Gong Woo Jin, who avoids relationships due to his past trauma.
The K-drama beautifully reveals the lives of these two individuals who seem to have stopped aging emotionally at seventeen. Together, they embark on a journey to find happiness and reopen doors they thought were closed forever.
6- 20th Century Boy and Girl
This romantic K-drama focuses on the relationship between two childhood best friends: Sa Jin Jin, a famous actress known for her singlehood, and Gong Ji Won, an investment banker. Despite their long separation, destiny brings them together again. What is particularly striking about their relationship is how they both respect each other’s professional and personal aspirations. They don’t stand in each other’s way, and this mutual understanding and support adds depth to their friendship, eventually leading them to a romantic connection as the K-drama progresses.
7- My First First Love
“My First First Love” perfectly depicts the reappearance of first love when Yoon Tae Oh’s home becomes an unexpected place for his group of childhood friends, thus sparking a story of love and friendship under one roof. roof. Song Yi, a lifelong friend, Choi Hoon, an aspiring actor, Ga Rin, an heiress, and Do Hyeon, a reserved person, fill the house with their unique personalities. When Song Yi and Do Hyeon’s paths cross, it puts their friendship to the test, especially since Tae Oh has a crush on Song Yi.
Which K-drama would you add to this list?