Here is a list of the most impressive Korean dramas that feature the enemies-to-lovers trope, for you to binge over the weekend.
There is a thin line between love and hate, and the K-drama with enemies to lovers trope is a living example of the same. Here the protagonists do not get their ‘meet-cute’; instead, it is always ‘hate at first sight’ for them. After their initial volatility, their chemistry and passion ignite, and soon, the lines get blurred.
The transition of the enemies to passionate, head-over-heels lovers is one of the most beautiful journeys to watch. Korean dramas have mastered this trope and, over time, produced numerous such hostility-induced passion that has burned up our screen and left us wanting more. Here are the top enemies-to-lovers dramas that will keep you hooked over the weekend.
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The name of the drama in itself is self-explanatory. Love To Hate You revolves around 'Yeo Mi Ran', a stern lawyer and material arts expert. She is a man-hating lawyer, and the same reflects on her love life. She doesn't believe in marriage and only sticks to dating. On the other hand, the male protagonist, 'Nam Kang-ho' is an actor who has severe trust issues with the entire female species and perceives them as calculative demons. 'Kang Ho' makes a terrible first impression on 'Yeo Mi Ran' when the latter overhears 'Nam' trash-talking about women. The plot is hilarious as the circumstances force the two to enter a contractual relationship and fake date each other in front of the world. The chemistry between the two is irresistible, and the push and pull aspect is remarkable. Watch the drama and find out how the two make up a pack and deal with their past traumas and scandals around them.
My Love From The Star is one of the most successful K-dramas that took Asia by storm. 'Cheon Song Yi' is an airheaded actress who is going through a career crisis. She moves next door to 'Kim Soo Hyun', an alien. 'Soo Hyun' is immediately annoyed with 'Song Yi's outrageous behaviour and tries to maintain as much distance from her as possible. Similarly, 'Song Yi' is irritated by 'Min Joon's distant and arrogant nature as she is used to being the centre of everyone's attention. However, over time, the two get used to each other's nature and fall into their own rhythm. The banter between the two is fantastic, and so is their chemistry. Watch the drama to see a love story of two different worlds unfold.
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Touch Your Heart revolves around ‘Oh Yoon Seo’, an actress who starts working at a law firm to prepare for her upcoming film, where she is play the role of a lawyer. 'Yoon Seo' is assigned to be the secretary of ‘Kwon Jung Rok’, a workaholic lawyer, who is not at all impressed with this arrangement. He is perpetually annoyed with ‘Yoon Seo's goof-ups and hardly holds onto his patience. Gradually the duo fall into a pace of working together and learn to understand one another. Touch Your Heart is a feel-good drama with lots of angst and animosity.
Her Private Life follows the story of a capable yet undervalued gallery curator, 'Sung Duk Mi'. She works as a gallery curator by the day and is an ardent K-pop fan by the night. This K-pop fangirl aspect of her life is a secret, which she likes to keep from her professional life. In walks the gallery's new owner, 'Ryan Gold', a renowned artist. 'Ryan' is arrogant, and the two get off the wrong foot from their first meeting. A series of misunderstandings follow the two, placing them in a situation where the duo has to pretend to be in a relationship. Their banter gets as enjoyable as it can get as the plot proceeds. This drama is a complete package and a must-watch for every K-drama lover.
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Suspicious Partner is an engaging story that follows prosecutor, 'Noh Ji-wook', and his trainee, 'Eun Bong-hee'. ‘Ji-wook’ is an arrogant and standoffish prosecutor, who is feared by most in the courtroom. 'Bong-hee' mistakes ‘Ji-wook’ for a pervert in their subway meet-up and holds on to the grudge. In retaliation, ‘Ji-wook’ tests 'Bong-hee' in every way possible and makes her run around the clock with little to no appreciation. The drama turns exciting when 'Bong-hee' gets arrested for murder, and her only hope for freedom is ‘Ji-wook’. Catch the two navigate through their feelings and crimes as they come closer with each episode.
‘Min Kyu’ is one of the biggest conglomerates of South Korea and is extremely intelligent. However, he suffers from a grave allergy, Dermatographia which makes him allergic to human touch. This is why ‘Min Kyu’ has led a very lonely life. In order to combat his loneliness, he orders a human-like-robot. On the other hand, he meets ‘Jo-Ji-ah’, a hustling inventor and a part-time personal shopper. As part of her job, when ‘Jo-Ji’ is asked to shop for ‘Min-Kyu’ and is not paid by the latter due to a misunderstanding, she labels him as difficult. The robot is identical to ‘Jo-Ji’ as her ex-boyfriend is the creator of it. Things take an exciting turn when the robot malfunctions, and ‘Jo-Ji’ has to act as the robot's substitute in front of 'Min Kyu'. The plot gets further spicy as ‘Min-Kyu’ isn't triggered by his allergy to ‘Jo-Ji's touch. Catch up on the popular drama and indulge in a different world altogether.
These K-dramas are sure to entertain you like no other. Let us know which is your favourite enemies-to-lovers K-drama.
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