Not only will this drama have you stress-sweating with anticipation, but you’ll also experience immense heartbreak as the obstacles these two have to face feel unbearable at times. While the “friends to lovers” trope is usually known for its cuteness, this drama thrusts it into a Shakespearean tragedy setting. While the world seems to look down on their romance, they always seem to find solace in one another. In the present day, Jae Yi is an aspiring actress and Do Jin is a detective looking to atone for his father’s sins. The story follows the tragic romance between Han Jae Yi ( Jin Ki Joo) and Chae Do Jin ( Jang Ki Yong) who split apart in their childhood after his father murders her parents. If you’re into crime dramas but you’re still looking for some romance, then “Come and Hug Me” should be in your watchlist (if it isn’t there already). Watch Now Han Jae Yi and Chae Do Jin in “ Come and Hug Me” Their connection and chemistry shine in every scene they have together. Never once does Ji Won step in the way of Jin Jin’s career or personal desires, even if it doesn’t favor what he wants and vice versa. While Ji Won and Jin Jin are terribly slow at admitting their feelings, their romance is tender, soft, and utterly supportive. The biggest requirement of the “friends to lovers” trope is the unwavering support and adoration the pair has for one another, which is why people always say you should marry your best friend. This drama leaves your heart feeling warm and full.
They haven’t seen each other in years, but as luck would have it, they fatefully reunite. Sa Jin Jin is an A-list actress who is known for never having dated anyone while Gong Ji Won is an investment banker. The drama follows the romance between childhood friends Sa Jin Jin ( Han Ye Seul) and Gong Ji Won ( Kim Ji Suk). If you’re looking for a flat-out romcom with little room for melodrama and angst, then “20th Century Boy and Girl” is definitely a great place to start. Sa Jin Jin and Gong Ji Won in “ 20th Century Boy and Girl”
Here are eight dramas that utilize the “friends to lovers” trope with a pair of their characters that you should totally check out. While an unscripted reunion show is still in the works - and postponed due to the Coronavirus pandemic - ELLE rounded up 20 of the all-time best Friends episodes for you to watch in the meantime (although, if we're honest, we're fans of all 236).Whether it be a profound childhood connection or a friendship forged later in life, one of the most common tropes in K-dramas is “friends to lovers.” After all, what is more enticing than watching two people who already so clearly adore, trust, and support each other fall even deeper in love? Many noteworthy dramas have this trope and some common favorites are “ Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo” or “ Fight My Way.” While these are amazing dramas and worth re-watching time and time again, many other dramas tackle this trope in marvelous ways and not just through their leading pair. Thanks to streaming services, like Netflix, a whole new generation are watching Friends too. With so many quotable and memorable snippets, it's hard to decide on the best Friends episodes of all time.įrom the 'Rachel' haircut to lounging around cool coffee shops, Friends gave us a lot of things, including memorable one-liners which are still weaved into narratives today. In 1994, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, Matt Le Blanc and Matthew Perry were introduced to the world as Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Ross, Joey and Chandler - a six-person friendship group experiencing their 20s and 30s in New York City (but actually filmed at Warner Bros in Los Angeles) all with signature styles, quirks, personalities and jokes.
On Tuesday (September 22), the world celebrated 26 years since Friendsfirst appeared on TV screens, influencing pop culture and entertainment for decades to come.