5 Forced Proximity K-Dramas If You’re Tired of Enemies-to-Lovers Trope
Sometimes destiny has to say its word.
True love can come in many different forms, and sometimes it will take its sweet time to develop. Whether the two people who fall in love are complete strangers, enemies, or dear friends from the past, if they are meant to be together, you can be sure that love will find its way into their hearts and souls.
If you enjoy the slow burn of a newly discovered romance, hidden glances of love, and a whole lot of longing, these 5 TV shows are a perfect choice for you.
Soundtrack #1 (2022)
When two close friends come together to write the perfect love song, they begin the journey of accepting their true feelings. This is the story of how music helps two people who were too afraid to face the truth to find and accept what matters most. No matter how much the change will affect their current relationship.
Twinkling Watermelon (2023)
This bright and truly sparkling story focuses on the lives of young and hopeful people who have to go through the struggles of the 90s to achieve the goals they set for themselves and find love along the way. But with the influence of their son from the future, it all gets a lot harder, but also a lot more fun.
Because This Is My First Life (2017)
Sometimes an arranged marriage is the only way out of all your problems, especially when you are the one arranging it. When Nam Se-hee and Yoon Ji-ho enter into their agreement, both of them only see it as a matter of convenience. But as they stand by each other through thick and thin, love finds its own way.
My Roommate is a Gumiho (2021)
Although it's a popular trope in fantasy for one of the lovers to be a gumiho, it's not so easy to find a male one. This show not only offers a different perspective on an old, familiar story, but also perfectly explores a "forced proximity" romantic trope by forcing two main characters to live together.
Romance is a Bonus Book (2019)
It's always sad when two childhood friends become estranged due to their abusive partners. However, fate gives Kang Dan-i and Cha Eun-ho another chance to reconcile and learn something new about each other when she is forced to work as his housekeeper years later. The good thing is that their mutual love for books will always keep them talking to each other.