20 Wholesome K-Dramas About Friendship on Netflix in February 2024
February 2024 on Netflix is all about friendship, Korean style.
Forget the usual romantic plotlines; these 20 K-Dramas are a heartfelt celebration of platonic love, of bonds that rival any love story. Netflix 's February lineup is here to remind you that in the world of K-dramas, friends are the family we choose, and their stories are the ones that stick with us the longest.
1. My First First Love (2019)
A group of friends navigate their personal and romantic lives when they all move into one friend's home due to different circumstances, experiencing love and friendship in their youth.
2. Thirty-Nine (2022)
Three best friends, who are about to turn forty, face the realities of life, love, and loss together, as they deal with personal and professional challenges.
3. Divorce Attorney Shin (2023)
Shin Sung-Han, an unconventional divorce lawyer, navigates various legal cases with a unique approach, helping his clients while exploring the complexities of relationships and marriage.
4. Hello, My Twenties! (2016)
A coming-of-age story about five college women who live together in a shared house, dealing with their personal struggles, romantic entanglements, and friendship.
5. Like Flowers in Sand (2021)
This series focuses on the emotional journeys of different characters whose lives are metaphorically like flowers struggling to bloom in the sand, facing life's hardships and finding hope.
6. Racket Boys (2021)
A story about a middle school badminton club at a rural school, where the team members dream of competing in the national junior sports festival and experience growth, both as athletes and individuals.
7. Welcome to Waikiki (2018)
The series follows the comedic mishaps and financial struggles of three friends running a guest house called Waikiki, and their lives turn upside down when a single mother and her baby enter their lives.
8. My Country: The New Age (2019)
Set during the transitional period between the late Goryeo dynasty and the early Joseon dynasty, two friends become enemies due to differing opinions on the country's future direction.
9. Misaeng: Incomplete Life (2014)
A former baduk player struggles to adapt to his new life as a corporate intern and learns to navigate the challenges of the corporate world.
10. Nineteen to Twenty (2017)
The lives, dreams, and love stories of young people who are between the ages of 19 and 20, exploring their experiences in the formative years of early adulthood.
11. Moment of Eighteen (2019)
A series that delves into the lives of teenagers, highlighting the emotional challenges, school experiences, and family issues they face at the critical age of eighteen.
12. Missing: The Other Side (2020)
In a village where the spirits of people who went missing while they were alive reside, a group of people seeks to find the truth behind their disappearance and give them closure.
13. So Not Worth It (2021)
A sitcom about a diverse group of students living in a university dorm, dealing with the everyday misadventures of dorm life, friendships, and cross-cultural experiences.
14. Birthcare Center (2020)
A career-driven woman navigates the unfamiliar world of motherhood when she joins a postpartum care center, meeting other mothers and learning about life, love, and family.
15. Welcome to Waikiki 2 (2019)
A continuation of the first season, featuring a new set of characters running the guest house, facing their own comedic trials and tribulations while trying to keep the business afloat.
16. Be Melodramatic (2019)
The series revolves around the lives of three 30-year-old best friends and their daily struggles, romances, and successes in their personal and professional lives.
17. Would You Like a Cup of Coffee? (2020)
A heartwarming series about a barista who shares his knowledge and love of coffee with a young man aspiring to become a barista, exploring their stories and the lives of café visitors.
18. Glitch (2022)
The series follows a woman whose boyfriend disappears one night, leading her to encounter strange phenomena and unravel a mystery with the help of a UFO club.
19. The Hungry and the Hairy (2014)
A reality travel show where two friends embark on a motorcycle journey across various destinations, exploring local cuisines and sharing heartwarming stories.
20. My Runway (2016)
An unlikely friendship forms between a high-fashion model and a struggling teenage model, as they help each other overcome personal obstacles and grow in the competitive world of fashion.