Watching Korean dramas with friends is always exciting and even horror dramas feel like comedy. In the drama world, many Korean dramas show the bond between friends so here we have listed down some of the top 8 Korean dramas to watch with your friends.
Welcome To Waikiki
Episode: 20
Genres: Romance, Comedy, Friendship, Life, Youth
Cast: Kim Jung Hyun, Lee Yi Kyung, Son Seung Won, Jung In Sun, Ko Won Hee, Lee Joo Woo
Three young friends are running a guest house. Kang Dong Goo (Kim Jung Hyun) is a kind-hearted young man who wants to become a movie director. Due to his misfortune, he fails at every attempt. Joon Ki (Lee Yi Kyung) is the son of a great actor who wants to follow in his father’s footsteps. He works hard and performs best in every minor role he gets to achieve his dream. He wants to fulfill his dream without his father’s support. Bong Doo Sik (Son Seung Won) is a freelance webtoon writer. He barely receives work and works in a nearby convenience store as a part-timer.
Hospital Playlist
Episodes: 12
Genre: Medical, Friendship, Comedy, Romance
Cast: Cho Jung Seok, Jung Kyoung Ho, Yoo Yeon Seok, Kim Dae Myung, Jeon Mi Do
Hospital Playlist shows the daily life of 5 surgeons and their methods of handling patients. This K-drama beautifully portrays the life, friendship, and relationship of five best friends who are surgeons at the same hospital. Ik Joon (Jo Jung Suk) is an assistant professor of General Surgery. Jun Wan (Jung Kyung Ho) is an associate professor of cardiothoracic surgery. Jung Won (Yoo Yeon Su) is an associate professor of Pediatric Surgery. Seok Hyung ( Kim Dae Myung) is an associate professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Song Hwa (Jeon Mi Do) is an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery.
Reply 1988
Episodes: 20
Genre: Retro, Friendship, Romance, Comedy, Family
Cast: Hyeri, Park Bo Gum Ryoo Joon-Yeol, Go Kyung-Pyo, Lee Dong-Hwi, Ryoo Hye-Young
Synopsis: Set in 1988, the story is about five friends living in the same neighborhood. Sung Duk-Sun (Hyeri) is from a poor background and is very bad at studies. Sung Bo-Ra (Ryoo Hye-Young) is the elder sister of Duk-Sun and studies at Seoul University. Jung-Hwan (Ryoo Joon-Yeol) is a topper in the class and crazy about soccer. Sung Sun-Woo (Go Kyung-Pyo) lives with her mother and younger sister. He is a model student and a very kind-hearted person. Dong-Ryong (Lee Dong-Hwi) has a very funny personality and always hangs out with his friends. Choi Taek (Park Bo-Gum) is a famous Go player. He is also known as the God of Go. But except for the game, he is very bad at other things.
A Gentleman’s Dignity (2012)
Episode: 16
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Melodrama
Cast: Jang Dong Gun, Kim Ha Neul, Kim Soo Ro, Kim Min Jong, Lee Jong Hyuk, Yoon Se Ah, Kim Jung Nan, Yoon Jin Yi
The story revolves around four men and their women who are in their forties as they go through a breakup, love, and failure. These boys have been friends since they were teenagers. Kim Do Jin (Jang Dong Gun) is an architect who is brutally honest with a cold personality, he is still single. Seo Yi Soo (Kim Ha Neul) is a high school teacher who loves playing baseball games in her free time. Tae San (Kim Soo Ro) is the head of the construction division. Choi Yoon (Kim Min Jong) is a lawyer and he is still recovering after his wife’s sudden death. Lee Jung Rok (Lee Jong Hyuk) married is married to Park Min Sook, a rich woman.
Fight For My Way
Episode: 16
Genre: Comedy, Life, Romance, Friendship
Cast: Park Seo Joon, Kim Ji Won, Ahn Jae Hong, Son Byung Ho
This drama is about 4 friends who are facing ups and downs in their lives. Ko Dong Man (Park Seo Joon) was a taekwondo player in school days. Now he is working as a contract employee. Choi Ae Ra (Kim Ji Won) wants to be a television anchor. But she works at the information desk. They are best friends for many years. Park Seo Joon tries to achieve his dreams as a martial arts fighter. Fight For My Way is one of the top 8 Korean dramas to watch with your friends.
Modern Farmer
Episodes: 20
Genre: Comedy, Farming, Romance, Friendship
Cast: Lee Hong Ki, Park Min Woo, Lee Si Un, Kwak Dong Yeon, Lee Ha Nee
Modern Farmer’s story revolves around love, friendship, and dreams. Lee Min Ki (Lee Hong Ki), Kang Hyeok (Park Min Woo), Yoo Han Cheol (Lee Si Un), and Han Ki Joon (Kwak Dong Yeon) are members of a rock band called Ex-So “Excellent Souls”. They are struggling with the hardship of life so they decide to move to the countryside and become farmers to earn some money. One of the hilarious Korean dramas, the first episode can be boring but stick to the drama, and believe me, you will never regret your decision.
Business Proposal
Episodes: 16
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Friendship
Cast: Ahn Hyo Seop, Kim Se Jeong, Kim Min Gue, Seol In Ah
Kang Tae Mu (Ahn Hyo Seop) was born with a silver spoon and a newly appointed CEO of “GO Food”. He is handsome and intelligent but the only thing he cares about is work. Shin Ha Ri (Kim Se Jeong) is a researcher at “GO Food” who is very passionate about her work. She has been in one-sided love with her friend for the past 7 years.
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo (2016)
Episode: 16
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Youth, Sports
Cast: Lee Sung Kyung, Nam Joo Hyuk, Lee Jae Yoon, Kyung Soo Jin
Kim Bok Joo (Lee Sung Kyung) is a gifted weightlifter. She lives with her father and uncle. Jung Joon Hyung (Nam Sung Kyung) is a swimmer who is dealing with starting anxiety. Bok Joo has a huge crush on Jung Jae Yi (Lee Jae Yoon) who is the older brother of Jung Joon Hyung. Kim Bok Joo and Jung Joon Hyun went to the same elementary school and met again at Sports University.
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