Super Close, These 5 Korean Dramas Have Gangs That Make You Envious

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We all dream of having a strong and unbreakable friendship like certain gangs starring in a drama series. Korean dramas themselves have many genres ranging from romance to thriller. However, a friendship story is often inserted in the story

For example, in a romantic Korean drama. Very often, every storyline of a Korean drama makes us talk about the romantic relationships of its characters. However, the development of a friendship in a drama can be more interesting and funny than the love story between a man and a woman itself.

With a strong bond like the Swag Squad, and reliable friends like Mido and Falasol, sometimes it makes us want to be a part of them. 

1. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo

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In this drama, Kim Bok Joo played by Lee Sung Kyung is a weightlifting athlete who always knows what she wants in life. She has what it takes to be the best, and her life seems pretty good.

After continuous training, Bok Joo meets a boy and falls in love, but she is heartbroken because her love cannot be fulfilled. Her friends, Lee Sun Ok and Jung Nan Hee, are there for her when Bok Joo needs them, and they tirelessly make sure she is okay.

2. Be Melodramatic

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This group of girls goes through everything together, and they may be one of the most realistic Korean drama groups with real-life experiences. In this slice of life drama, these girls experience various events in their lives such as death, getting fired, getting pregnant and abandoned, and even experiencing mental disorders, but Im Jin Joo, Lee Eun Jung, and Hwang Han Joo are there for each other through thick and thin.

When Eun Jung experiences depression and tries to end her own life, Jin Joo and Han Joo decide to move into her house. They realize that Eun Jung needs support, and their friends have no hesitation in leaving everything they do to be there for her.

3. Hospital Playlist

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Hospital Playlist tells the story of five doctors in their 40s who have been close friends since entering medical school in 1999. This story revolves around a group of friends as they embark on a hospital adventure involving medicine, music, and relationships.

In this drama, we can see Ikjun, Junwan, Jeongwon, Seokhyeong, and Songhwa enjoying their daily lives spending time together while working, eating, and practicing in a band.

4. Reply 1988

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The Ssangmundong Reply 1988 squad consists of childhood friends who symbolize true friendship. This drama shows us how true friends contribute to building ourselves and becoming our true selves.

They appear very close-knit and loyal thanks to the friendship they have maintained since childhood. It is not uncommon for them to show their silly side in this drama.

5. Thirty Nine

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Next, there is a recently aired drama, Thirty Nine. This drama tells the story of three friends who met in 11th grade in high school. They are Cha Mi Jo, Jung Chan Young, and Kim Ji Hyun.

Unbeknownst to them, they are now 39 years old and facing a number of problems in life. From relationship issues to chasing dreams.

(kpl/mag)