Friend Becomes Love, These 8 Korean Drama Couples Were Initially Just Friends

Kapanlagi.com - Like the title of the song popularized by Mike Mohede, one of the most common themes in Korean dramas is Friend Becomes Love. The story of two people who have clearly loved, trusted, and supported each other falling deeper in love is certainly interesting to watch.

Among the many Korean dramas that portray this theme, WEIGHTLIFTING FAIRY KIM BOK JOO or FIGHT MY WAY became audience favorites. Here are eight other 'friend becomes love' couples in Korean dramas that are worth watching!

1. Sa Jin Jin and Gong Ji Won in '20TH CENTURY BOY AND GIRL'

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If you're looking for a romantic comedy with a touch of melodrama, then 20TH CENTURY BOY AND GIRL is definitely the right choice. This drama follows the romance between Sa Jin Jin (Han Ye Seul) and Gong Ji Won (Kim Ji Suk), who are childhood friends. Sa Jin Jin is a top actress known for never dating, while Gong Ji Won is an investment banker. They haven't seen each other in years, but fate brings them back together.

2. Han Jae Yi and Chae Do Jin in 'COME AND HUG ME'

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If you love crime dramas but are still looking for a love story, then COME AND HUG ME should be on your watchlist. This drama tells the tragic story of Han Jae Yi (Jin Ki Joo) and Chae Do Jin (Jang Ki Yong), who were separated in their childhood when Chae Do Jin's father killed Han Jae Yi's parents. As adults, Jae Yi becomes an actress and Do Jin works as a detective to atone for his father's sins.

3. Go Bok Shil and Louie in 'SHOPPING KING LOUIE'

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Another iconic couple is Go Bok Shil (Nam Ji Hyun) and Louie (Seo In Guk) in the drama SHOPPING KING LOUIE. After experiencing an accident and suffering from amnesia, Louie goes to Seoul with Bok Shil who comes from the countryside to search for his brother. Although they have contrasting personalities, Louie likes to shop while Bok Shil prefers to save money, their friendship quickly grows as they have to rely on each other to survive.

4. Ha Ja Ae and Song Sang Hyun in 'DESCENDANTS OF THE SUN'

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The drama DESCENDANTS OF THE SUN is known for the love story between its main couple, Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo, which is heartwarming. However, the rarely highlighted love story between Ha Ja Ae (Seo Jung Yeon) and Song Sang Hyun (Lee Seung Joon) is also part of the 'friends turned lovers' theme. Working together as a doctor and nurse for years, Ja Ae and Sang Hyun finally realize their feelings when they return home after working in Uruk.

5. Kang Dan Yi and Cha Eun Ho in 'ROMANCE IS A BONUS BOOK'

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If you like noona romance, then Kang Dan Yi (Lee Na Young) and Cha Eun Ho (Lee Jong Suk) in the drama ROMANCE IS A BONUS BOOK will surely captivate your heart. Although they have known each other for years, the drama begins when Dan Yi tries to survive after her divorce and unemployment. Thanks to luck, she finally works at Gyeoroo Publishing with Cha Eun Ho.

6. Choi Soo Ji and Lee Se Joo in 'TEMPTED'

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Choi Soo Ji (Moon Ga Young) and Lee Se Joo (Kim Min Jae) in the drama TEMPTED are the most cunning couple trapped in a deadly scheme to destroy those who have wronged them. However, Soo Ji has a problem with their other friend, Kwon Si Hyun (Woo Do Hwan), who eventually falls in love with their target, Eun Tae Hee (Joy RED VELVET).

7. Yoo Ryung and Ko Ji Seok in 'CATCH THE GHOST'

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In the drama CATCH THE GHOST, Yoo Ryung (Moon Geun Young) becomes Ko Ji Seok's (Kim Seon Ho) partner with a hidden motive to find her missing twin sister. Their work ethics are completely different as Yoo Ryung likes to dive in and enforce justice directly, while Ji Seok is more comfortable handing over cases to other police teams. Despite the differences, they quickly form a deep cooperation and friendship.

8. Song Ji Won and Im Sung Min in 'AGE OF YOUTH' and 'AGE OF YOUTH 2'

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If you have watched both seasons of 'AGE OF YOUTH', then you must be familiar with Song Ji Won (Park Eun Bin) and Im Sung Min (Song Seung Won). Although this drama focuses more on Ji Won and her roommates' journey in college, the friendship between Im Sung Min and his romantic relationship with Ji Won become the viewers' favorite. Ji Won teases Sung Min endlessly, but he always becomes someone reliable when needed.

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