5 Recommendations for Korean Dramas About Friendzone, Relatable for Those Trapped Between Love and Friendship

Kapanlagi.com - Korean dramas or drakor have become very popular shows in various parts of the world, including Indonesia. The appeal of drakor lies in its high production quality, thrilling storyline, and captivating performances by actors and actresses. Drakor often presents various interesting themes, one of which is about friendzone. There are quite a few Korean dramas about friendzone.

Friendzone itself is a term used to describe a friendship between two individuals, where one party has hidden romantic feelings. However, often those feelings are not reciprocated in the same way. In the world of drakor, this theme is often portrayed with various deep emotions.

Turns out, there are several Korean dramas that present characters trapped in the friendzone. They often experience inner conflicts and try to express their feelings to their close friends. Curious to know which Korean dramas feature stories about friendzone? To find out, just check out the following list:

1. REPLY 1988

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REPLY 1988 is a Korean drama that tells the story of family and friendship in a neighborhood called Ssamundong, Seoul in 1988. In the story, there are five families who live harmoniously as neighbors. The five children in those families, Sung Deok Sun, Sung Sun Woo, Kim Jung Hwan, Choi Taek, and Ryu Dong Ryong, are friends since childhood and grow up together.

Amidst this friendship, Deok Sun and her two close friends, Jung Hwan and Choi Taek, actually have hidden feelings for each other. Jung Hwan slowly realizes that his feelings for Deok Sun go beyond friendship. Meanwhile, Choi Taek, who is a genius chess player, also has special feelings for Deok Sun but struggles to express them.

2. HAPPINESS

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HAPPINESS tells the story of a female police officer, Sae Bom, who has just started a new life after obtaining an apartment subsidy by pretending to marry her school friend, Jung Yi Hyun. Jung Yi Hyun is Sae Bom's high school friend who is also a police officer. What Sae Bom never knew was that Jung Yi Hyun had been harboring feelings for her.

However, Sae Bom and Yi Hyun's happiness of getting a new apartment does not last long. The apartment where they both live is threatened when a zombie outbreak spreads rapidly. The situation is so chaotic, as police officers, Sae Bom and Yi Hyun take control to ensure the safety of the residents.

3. HOSPITAL PLAYLIST

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HOSPITAL PLAYLIST is a Korean drama that tells the daily lives of five friendly doctors who work together in a hospital. They have been friends since medical school and now live their professional lives while dealing with various medical cases and their personal lives.

This drama depicts close friendships, the difficulties in the medical profession, and the emotional journey of the characters as they pursue their dreams in the world of medicine.

In their friendship, there are two characters who have feelings for each other. They are Cha Song Hwa and Lee Ik Jun. They liked each other during their college days. However, Ik Jun never expressed his feelings, and another friend in their group also had feelings for Song Hwa.

4. WEIGHTLIFTING FAIRY KIM BOK-JOO

WEIGHTLIFTING FAIRY KIM BOK-JOO (credit: imdb)

WEIGHTLIFTING FAIRY KIM BOK JOO tells the unique love story of Kim Bok Joo, a weightlifter with a strong determination to succeed in sports. Despite being clumsy, she diligently trains and competes in her university's weightlifting team.

Meanwhile, Jung Joon Hyung is Kim Bok Joo's childhood friend, who is now a swimmer and lives in the same dormitory. Both determined to become athletes, they support each other. Their close bond gradually develops into romantic feelings. However, they are trapped in the friendzone and hesitate to confess their love and publicly acknowledge their relationship.

5. SOUNDTRACK #1

SOUNDTRACK #1 (credit: imdb)

Another Korean drama recommendation about friendzone is SOUNDTRACK #1. This drama tells the story of two friends trapped in their own feelings. It is told that Han Sun Woo is a popular but quiet and warm-hearted beginner photographer. He has a long-time friend named Lee Eun Soo, a cheerful and honest lyricist.

For some reason, Sun Woo and Eun Soo decide to live together for two weeks. Unexpectedly, during that short period of time, they start developing feelings for each other. Unbeknownst to them, the friendship they have been maintaining slowly turns into a romantic relationship.

Those are some recommendations for Korean dramas about friendzone. Enjoy watching!

(kpl/psp)