Netflix recently released an interesting lineup of K-dramas where the male and female leads live next door as neighbors and gradually love blossoms between them. These shows have engaging storylines and fun characters that only make good use of their proximity in time, space, and relationships. Many of these dramas have gone on to be extremely popular, earning worldwide recognition and fanbase.
K-dramas with leads as neighbors are available to stream on Netflix. These include Love Next Door, My Love From The Star, Reply 1988, Romance is a Bonus Book, and more. These shows tease the leads’ journey from friends to lovers, marking a significant chapter in their lives. Check out more details about the aforementioned dramas below.
Love Next Door
Love Next Door is a recently released K-drama that follows the story of two childhood friends Choi Seung-Hyo (Jung Hae-In) and Bae Seok-Ryu (Jung So-Min). The two became acquainted with each other after their respective mothers became friends and neighbors. Meanwhile, the two reunite as adults and support each other through their personal and professional challenges to gradually fall in love.
My Love From The Star
My Love From The Star premiered on December 18, 2013, and follows the story of alien Do Min-Joon (Kim Soo-Hyun) who falls from outer space to the Joseon Dynasty period. He possesses many distinct abilities and can also foresee the future. However, he chooses to live a silent love and doesn’t believe in true love. This changes when he meets Cheon Seong-Yi (Jun Ji-Hyun), a popular Hallyu star in Korea. She suddenly becomes his neighbor and changes his life.
Reply 1988
Reply 1988 is a highly popular K-drama that focuses on the lives of five childhood friends who live in the same neighborhood in 1980s Seoul. They go through their teenage years together, navigating different challenges within their family, personal struggles, and anxiety about the future. Amidst this, they form meaningful relationships and romantic connections, while some experience first love and heartbreak. Meanwhile, the drama features Lee Hye-Ri, Park Bo-Gum, Ryu Jun-Yeol, Go Kyung-Pyo, Lee Dong-Hwi, and more cast members.
Romance is a Bonus Book
Romance is a Bonus Book is a K-drama that premiered on January 26, 2019. It follows the story of writer Cha Eun-Ho (Jo Jung-Suk), who is a successful and the youngest chief editor at a book publishing company. He crosses paths with his childhood friend Kang Dan-Yi (Lee Na-Young). Once a popular copywriter, life took a turn for the worse after she got divorced and became a single mother. To find a suitable job, she lies about her past and works in Eun-Ho’s team. The two grow closer and fall in love.
Fight For My Way
Fight For My Way follows the story of two individuals who turn from best friends to lovers. Ko Dong-Man (Park Seo-Joon) is a former taekwondo champion who is friends with Choi Ae-Ra (Kim Ji-Won), a struggling receptionist. They are two underdogs with big dreams who struggle to follow them as they keep encountering obstacles in their way. As their relationship turns from friendship to love, they support each other to achieve success in their lives. The drama premeired on May 22, 2017, and grew popular worldwide.
Because This Is My First Life
Because This Is My First Life premiered on October 9, 2017. It follows the story of a man in his late 30s named Nam Se-Hee (Lee Min-Ki), who has chosen not to marry. He owns a home but has to pay the mortgage. He meets Yoon Ji-Ho (Jung So-Min), a single woman who has given up on the idea of love and dating due to financial struggles. She begins to live with Se-Hee as his housemate as the two grow closer and fall in love with each other.
Other K-dramas on Netflix with its main leads a neighbors include Mad For Each Other, My First First Love, and several others.