K-Dramas beautifully capture the beloved trope of childhood friends turning into lovers.
These stories blend sweet nostalgia, love triangles, and emotional growth, offering both heartwarming moments and deep themes. Here are eight standout K-dramas to binge-watch.
Soundtrack (Disney+): Photographer Han Seon-woo and lyricist Lee Eun-soo’s decades-long friendship deepens as they collaborate on music and live together.
My First First Love (Netflix): College students Tae Oh, Song Yi, and Do Hyun navigate messy love triangles and discover first love while learning to live together.
Our Beloved Summer (Netflix): Ex-lovers Choi Ung and Kook Yeon-soo reconnect a decade after their breakup when a documentary forces them to collaborate again.
Love Next Door (Netflix): Childhood friends Choi Seung-hyo and Bae Seok-ryu reunite when the latter returns to Korea, sparking a slow-burning romance.
Welcome to Samdal-ri (Netflix): Former lovers Yong-pil and Sam-dal reconnect in their hometown, rediscovering their bond despite years apart.
Pinocchio (Netflix): Reporter Choi In-ha and her childhood friend Dal-po fight for justice while dealing with love and lies.
See You In My 19th Life (Netflix): Ban Ji-eum, with memories of her past lives, seeks out Moon Seo-Ha, a childhood friend from her 18th life.
Romance Is a Bonus Book (Netflix): Publishing editor Eun Ho and struggling single mom Dan Yi rediscover love while living and working together.