Compact and Great, Here are 7 Duos that Complement Each Other in Korean Dramas

Kapanlagi.com - Korean dramas are popular with romantic stories that make you emotional. However, stories about friendship and the unity of a team in working there are also very interesting to follow if you want to try something different.

The following list of duos in Korean dramas proves how two people with different personalities can complement each other and strive to achieve their goals without focusing on a love story. Take a look.

1. THE SCHOOL NURSE FILES

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THE SCHOOL NURSE FILES showcases a sweet collaboration between school nurse Ahn Eun Young (Jung Yu Mi) and teacher Hong In Pyo (Nam Joo Hyuk). Eun Young is able to see and fight jelly-like monsters, while In Pyo has a protective aura that can replenish Eun Young's energy.

Although the seeds of love may arise between them, Eun Young and In Pyo's relationship is built on friendship. The struggle of these two in fighting the jellies becomes more touching because they both have conditions that make them isolate themselves from their surroundings.

2. STRANGER

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The series STRANGER brings together Prosecutor Hwang Si Mok (Cho Seung Woo) and Police Officer Han Yeo Jin (Bae Doona) in solving various difficult cases. Si Mok underwent brain surgery as a child, which affects his ability to feel emotions, while Yeo Jin is an empathetic and artistic person.

Although prosecutors and police officers do not always work together effectively, Si Mok and Yeo Jin make a great duo because they prioritize justice over politics. When working together, they can understand each other like friends and successfully solve several major cases.

3. EXTRACURRICULAR

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In EXTRACURRICULAR, Oh Ji Soo (Kim Dong Hee) is a quiet high school student who runs an illegal business, while Bae Gyu Ri (Park Ju Hyun) is his popular and wealthy classmate who wants to get involved in the business. Although initially causing Ji Soo's business to stumble, Gyu Ri has many ideas that can help develop their business.

The difference in family background and economy is not a barrier for them to rely on each other. Together, they try to overcome various dangers that threaten them.

4. MY MISTER

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MY MISTER tells the story of Lee Ji An (IU) and Park Dong Hoon (Lee Sun Kyun) who have different life challenges: Ji An struggles with poverty, debt collectors, and taking care of her elderly grandmother, while Dong Hoon deals with abuse and his wife's infidelity.

Ji An is paid to spy on Dong Hoon so that he can be fired, but eventually realizes that Dong Hoon is a very kind person. Ji An and Dong Hoon form an unusual friendship, where they help each other heal.

5. VOICE

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In the series VOICE, Kang Kwon Joo (Lee Ha Na) is a talented female police officer with extraordinary hearing, while Moo Jin Hyuk (Jang Hyuk) is a determined detective. They both lost loved ones because of a serial killer: Kwon Joo lost her father and Jin Hyuk lost his wife.

This duo forms a great teamwork in helping people, where Kwon Joo works at the emergency call center that allows her to listen to the smallest details, while Jin Hyuk works at the crime scene. Their collaboration continues as they strive to find the serial killer.

6. #ALIVE

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#ALIVE features Kim Yu Bin (Park Shin Hye) and Oh Jun U (Yoo Ah In) who live in the same apartment complex. Their different interests actually help them survive from zombie attacks: Yu Bin with her camping equipment, while Jun U with his drone.

Although they didn't know each other before the zombie outbreak, they are not hesitant to help and rely on each other in this frightening new world.

7. KINGDOM

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The KINGDOM series also shows the collaboration of two people in fighting zombies in the Joseon era, namely Crown Prince Lee Chang (Ju Ji Hoon) and Seo Bi (Bae Doona). In normal circumstances, a heir to the throne would never spend much time with a physician, let alone work together to save the kingdom.

However, after the spread of the zombie epidemic, they can respect each other without considering their status differences and both strive to save others, sometimes without thinking about their own lives. They complement each other, with Lee Chang leading the battle while Seo Bi seeks to find the origin of the zombie epidemic.

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