Oh, that awkward moment when someone starts seeing their friend in a whole new light!..
These Korean series are all highly-recommended by viewers; stories about friends who slowly realize they're perfect for each other, perfectly depicting the sweet, sometimes complicated, but ultimately heartwarming shift from friends to lovers.
1. "Law School" (2021)
At a prestigious law school, after a professor is found dead, Professor Yang and his students, including the sharp-minded Han Joonhwi and the determined Kang Sol, become embroiled in a complex murder investigation that uncovers academic corruption and personal secrets.
2. "Fight For My Way" (2017)
Childhood friends Ko Dongman, a former taekwondo athlete, and Choi Aera, a department store employee with announcer dreams, struggle to achieve their deferred dreams while facing harsh realities and discovering love and friendship in each other's company.
3. "Into The Ring" (2020)
Goo Sera, known for her meddling nature, decides to run for local office to challenge corruption and injustice, finding an unlikely ally and romantic interest in Seo Gongmyung, a stickler for rules and efficiency in the civil service.
4. "Hospital Playlist" (2020)
Five doctors, whose friendship spans two decades since medical school, navigate the highs and lows of working in a Seoul hospital, balancing their personal lives, the care of their patients, and the bonds they share with colleagues and friends.
5. "20th Century Boy and Girl" (2017)
Three successful women in their thirties and lifelong friends navigate love and friendship; when their teenage crush returns to Seoul, it rekindles old feelings and challenges their stable lives.
6. "Blue Birthday" (2021)
Rebecca, grieving the suicide of her first love on her birthday, discovers photos he left that allow her to travel back in time, offering a chance to save him and uncover the truth behind his death.
7. "Love is for Suckers" (2022)
Two longtime friends, Goo Yeoreum, a reality dating show producer, and Park Jaehoon, a plastic surgeon, find themselves participating in the show, leading to unexpected revelations about their feelings for each other amidst the manufactured drama of the production.
8. "My Unfamiliar Family" (2020)
As secrets and misunderstandings begin to unravel, the seemingly ordinary Han family must confront their unresolved issues and misunderstandings, finding that they are strangers to each other, prompting a journey of understanding, forgiveness, and reconnection.
9. "The Time We Were Not in Love" (2015)
Long-time best friends Oh Hana and Choi Won face personal and professional challenges as they approach their mid-30s, questioning their platonic relationship and considering the possibility of love after numerous failed romances.
10. "Reply 1988" (2015)
Set in a Seoul neighborhood in 1988, the series focuses on five friends and their families, exploring their lives, loves, and dreams during a time of rapid South Korean societal change, with a nostalgic look back at youth and friendship.
11. "Romance is a Bonus Book" (2019)
Unemployed and desperate, Kang Dani pretends to be a novice job seeker to get hired at a publishing company, reuniting with her childhood friend Cha Eunho, a successful author and editor, leading to a series of misadventures and a blossoming romance.
12. "Shooting Stars" (2022)
The series peeks behind the glitz and glam of the entertainment industry, focusing on the people who clean up the messes created by the stars, especially the romance between top actor Kang Yoosung and PR team leader Hanbyul.
13. "Soundtrack #1" (2022)
Two best friends, a lyricist and a photographer, live together for two weeks, during which unspoken feelings and the creation of a song test their friendship and may lead to love, set against the backdrop of their creative struggles.
14. "Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo" (2016)
A talented weightlifter, Kim Bokjoo, and a swimmer, Jung Joonhyung, both athletes at a sports university, deal with the trials of young love, personal growth, and competitive spirit amidst their quest for Olympic glory.
15. "9 End 2 Outs" (also known as "Two Outs in the Ninth Inning") (2007) Two 30-year-old friends, Hong Nanhee, an aspiring writer, and Byun Hyungtae, a successful producer, end up living together and navigating through the complexities of love, friendship, and career aspirations, challenging the boundaries between friendship and love.
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