Neighbors to Lovers: Top K-Dramas Streaming on Netflix

Netflix has recently unveiled an intriguing lineup of K-dramas where the male and female leads coexist as neighbors, eventually leading to love blooming between them. These dramas have captivating storylines and engaging characters that cleverly utilize their proximity in time, space, and relationships.

Many of these dramas have gained enormous popularity, earning global recognition and a dedicated 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 highlight the leads’ journey from friends to lovers, marking significant chapters in their lives.

Love Next Door is a recently released K-drama following the lives of childhood friends Choi Seung-Hyo (Jung Hae-In) and Bae Seok-Ryu (Jung So-Min). After their mothers became friends and neighbors, the two became acquainted. They reunite as adults, supporting each other through personal and professional challenges, eventually falling in love.

My Love From The Star, which premiered on December 18, 2013, tells the story of an alien named Do Min-Joon (Kim Soo-Hyun) who falls from outer space during the Joseon Dynasty period. With many unique abilities and the ability to foresee the future, he leads a quiet life, not believing in true love until he meets Cheon Seong-Yi (Jun Ji-Hyun), a popular Hallyu star in Korea who becomes his neighbor and changes his life.

Reply 1988 is a highly renowned K-drama that explores the lives of five childhood friends living in the same neighborhood in 1980s Seoul. They navigate their teenage years together, dealing with various challenges within their families, personal struggles, and future uncertainties. The series features Lee Hye-Ri, Park Bo-Gum, Ryu Jun-Yeol, Go Kyung-Pyo, and Lee Dong-Hwi, among others. Amidst their trials, they form meaningful relationships and romantic connections, experiencing first love and heartbreak.

Romance is a Bonus Book premiered on January 26, 2019. It follows the story of Cha Eun-Ho (Jo Jung-Suk), a young, successful chief editor at a book publishing company. He encounters his childhood friend Kang Dan-Yi (Lee Na-Young), who was once a popular copywriter. After her divorce and becoming a single mother, she struggles to find a suitable job and pretends to be less experienced to work in Eun-Ho’s team. Their friendship blossoms into love as they support each other.

Fight For My Way tells the story of two best friends who turn into lovers. Ko Dong-Man (Park Seo-Joon), a former taekwondo champion, is friends with Choi Ae-Ra (Kim Ji-Won), a struggling receptionist. Together, they face numerous obstacles while chasing their big dreams. As their relationship evolves from friendship to love, they support each other to achieve their goals. The drama, which premiered on May 22, 2017, gained worldwide popularity.

Because This Is My First Life premiered on October 9, 2017. It follows the story of Nam Se-Hee (Lee Min-Ki), a man in his late 30s who has decided not to marry. He owns a house but struggles with mortgage payments. Yoon Ji-Ho (Jung So-Min), a single woman disillusioned with love and dating due to financial troubles, becomes his housemate. As they live together, they grow closer and eventually fall in love.

Other K-dramas on Netflix featuring main leads as neighbors include Mad For Each Other, My First First Love, and many more.

Source: Particle News