7 Dramas About Childhood Friends with Romantic Stories - Becoming First Love with a Happy Ending

Kapanlagi.com - There are many Korean dramas that present stories about first love in childhood. The stories in these dramas about childhood friends have sweet and quite popular storylines, KLovers.

Yes, for those of you who like stories about childhood friends, these dramas about childhood friends can be an option. From childhood friends who are neighbors to adulthood, as well as childhood friends who separate and meet again as adults.

What are the dramas about childhood friends? Here is a list of romantic dramas about childhood friends that are worth checking out. Let's take a look right away.

1. SHE WAS PRETTY (2015)

Drama She Was Pretty (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	7.6 IMDB
Episode	16 episode
Durasi	60 minutes
Tayang	WeTV, Netflix, Vidio, iQIYI, Kocowa, VIKI, Apple TV
Pemain	Hwang Jung Eum, Park Seo Joon, Choi Siwoon

Drama about childhood friends, the first drama is SHE WAS PRETTY, tells the story of a woman named Kim Hye Jin who was known as a beautiful girl during her childhood. However, as an adult, her appearance has changed. She works as a junior editor at a fashion magazine publishing office.

Hye Jin actually comes from a wealthy family, but after her father's company went bankrupt, her life became difficult and her beauty faded. One day, Hye Jin reunites with her childhood love, Ji Sung Joon, who has a chubby body.

However, due to Hye Jin's physical changes, Sung Joon cannot recognize his childhood friend. Embarrassed and afraid of making a bad impression, Hye Jin asks her beautiful friend, Ha Ri, to disguise herself as her when meeting Sung Joon.

2. WEIGHTLIFTING FAIRY KIM BOK JOO (2016)

Drama Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	8.3 IMDB
Episode	16 episode
Durasi	60 minutes
Tayang	VIU, Vidio, iQIYI, Prime Video, WeTV, Netflix, VIKI, Apple TV
Pemain	Lee Sung Kyung, Nam Joo Hyuk, Lee Jo Young

Drama about the second childhood friend is the drama WEIGHTLIFTING FAIRY KIM BOK-JOO. Yes, this drama, which takes place in a sports university, successfully attracts the attention of viewers. This drama tells the story of Kim Bok Joo, who meets her childhood friend, Jung Joon Hyung, at university.

Both of them enter a sports university to hone their talents as athletes. We will be shown how an athlete's efforts in Korea, from their educational period, especially female weightlifters who have promising careers, are wrapped in a sweet love story.

3. FIGHT FOR MY WAY (2017)

Drama Fight For My Way (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	8.1 IMDB
Episode	16 episode
Durasi	60 minutes
Tayang	Vidio, iQIYI, Netflix, WeTV, Apple TV, VIKI, iFlix
Pemain	Park Seo Joon, Kim Ji Woon, Ahn Jae Hoong

Drama FIGHT FOR MY WAY tells the story of a former taekwondo player named Ko Dong Man who has to quit the sport due to a traumatic background. And a strong girl named Choi Ae Ra, who works in an information department store.

Choi Ae Ra dreams of becoming a broadcaster. Ko Dong Man and Choi Ae Ra are neighbors and childhood friends. Together, they pursue their dreams to achieve the goals they desire.

Although they face many obstacles during the process, they support each other. Unbeknownst to them, romantic feelings grow between them that go beyond friendship. And it becomes a drama about childhood friends that you must watch.

4. ROMANCE IS A BONUS BOOK (2019)

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Rating	8.0 IMDB
Episode	16 episode
Durasi	62 minutes
Tayang	VIU, Netflix
Pemain	Lee Na Young, Lee Jong Suk, Jung Eugene

Drama about childhood friends tells the story of a pair of friends who have been friends since childhood. The friendship between Chae Eun Ho and Kang Dan Yi was strained because Kang Dan Yi got married. Until Kang Dan Yi divorced and needed a job, and applied for a job at Cha Eun Ho's place.

Cha Eun Ho is a publishing editor at the company. Finally, they both became friends again and closer. But Cha Eun Ho cannot hide his feelings for his first love, Kan Dan Yi.

5. CHOCOLATE (2019)

Drama Chocolate (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	7.6 IMDB
Episode	16 episode
Durasi	65 minutes
Tayang	Netflix
Pemain	Yoon Kye Sang, Ha Ji Won, Jang Seung Jo

Drama CHOCOLATE is also a drama about childhood friends. The drama tells the story of Lee Kang, a man who grew up in a small coastal town and dreams of becoming a chef. However, now he ends up as a neurosurgeon.

He appears cold, but actually hides a warm heart. Until he meets his childhood friend, Moon Cha Young, a warm-hearted chef who feels happy when she provides delicious food for everyone. In this meeting, they also find happiness in each other.

6. WHEN THE WEATHER IS FINE (2020)

Drama When The Weather is Fine (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	7.8 IMDB
Episode	16 episode
Durasi	60 minutes
Tayang	Iflix, Netflix
Pemain	Park Min Young, Seo Kang Joon, Lee Jae Wook

Drama about childhood friends, the next drama is titled WHEN THE WEATHER IS FINE. This drama tells the story of Hae Won, a cello coach who has been living in the city and suddenly experiences difficulties in her career. The worsening situation forces Hae Won to return to her hometown.

After returning to her hometown, Hae Won meets Eun Sob, who is her childhood friend and first love. Hae Won and Eun Sob grew up spending time together. However, a problem arose during high school, causing their friendship to break apart. Now, after several years without communication, they finally reunite.

7. OH! YOUNG SHIM (2023)

Drama Oh! Young Shim (credit: imdb.com)

Rating	6.4 IMDB
Episode	10 episode
Durasi	50 minutes
Tayang	VIKI
Pemain	Song Ha Yoon, Lee Dong Hae, Lee Min Jae

And the drama about childhood friends that was last drama OH! YOUNG SHIM. This drama tells the story of Oh Young Shim, who is in her 30s, she is a production director or PD who has been working in the entertainment department for about eight years.

Until she gets the opportunity to produce a variety show. Unexpectedly, she meets the famous startup CEO named Wang Kyu Tae who used to be a crybaby chasing after Oh Young Shim. He was chosen to be a guest star because he is a successful handsome man.

When they were both young, Wang Kyu Tae had a crush on Oh Young Shim. And when fate brings him back to his first love, Oh Young Shim, it makes Wang Kyu Tae nostalgic for his painful childhood memories.

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