A K-drama is often remembered for its romance, but what truly makes a story unforgettable is a well-written bromance. A bromance in K-dramas brings emotional weight, comic relief, and often, deeper loyalty than the main romantic plotline. From reluctant allies to lifelong friends, each bromance featured here delivers powerful moments of connection, sacrifice, and healing.
Here are 20 of the best K-dramas with bromance stealing the spotlight, and in many cases, our hearts, from “True Beauty” to the legendary “Goblin”
A List of K-Dramas Where Bromance Shines Through
1. True Beauty (2020–2021)
Lee Su-ho (Cha Eun-woo) & Han Seo-jun (Hwang In-yeop)
Their bromance begins with resentment and emotional distance, but slowly unfolds into one of the most touching storylines in the K-drama. The tension, guilt, and loyalty between them are more memorable than the central romance.
2. Just Between Lovers (Rain or Shine, 2017–2018)
Lee Gang-doo (Lee Junho) & Sang-man (Kim Kang-hyun)
This is a bromance built on quiet companionship. In a K-drama filled with trauma and loss, their bond offers healing. They share their pain without words—and stand by each other when no one else does.
3. Love in the Moonlight (2016)
Crown Prince Lee Yeong (Park Bo-gum) & Kim Byung-yeon (Kwak Dong-yeon)
The prince and his bodyguard share a bromance defined by unspoken trust. In this historical K-drama, it’s not just loyalty—it’s mutual sacrifice, protecting each other from both political schemes and personal heartbreak.
4. Hospital Playlist (2020–2021)
The entire friend group, especially Ik-jun (Jo Jung-suk) & Jun-wan (Jung Kyung-ho)
“Hospital Playlist” offers a perfect example of ensemble bromance in a K-drama. Their decades-long friendship shines through inside jokes, late-night jam sessions, and unwavering support in the operating room and beyond.
5. School 2013 (2012–2013)
Go Nam-soon (Lee Jong-suk) & Park Heung-soo (Kim Woo-bin)
“School 2013” is a K-drama with raw, emotional bromance. What starts as unresolved pain turns into forgiveness and redemption. In a high school K-drama filled with angst, their story becomes a powerful lesson in second chances.
6. Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021)
Chief Hong (Kim Seon-ho) & Choi Geum-cheol (Yoon Seok-hyun)
“Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha” is one of the best heartwarming K-dramas. The characters’ bromance is built on routine, warmth, and respect. It’s a simple, grounded friendship that reflects everyday life in a coastal village, full of humor and quiet affection.
7. The Devil Judge (2021)
Kang Yo-han (Ji Sung) & Kim Ga-on (Park Jin-young)
This is a bromance forged in tension. One is a cynical judge; the other is idealistic. Their ideological clash creates deep emotional conflict in a K-drama that blurs the line between justice and vengeance.
8. Reply 1988 (2015–2016)
Jung-hwan (Ryu Jun-yeol), Taek (Park Bo-gum), Dong-ryong, Sun-woo
In this nostalgic K-drama, the bromance among the neighborhood boys is pure magic. Through childhood games, awkward crushes, and adult decisions, their bond captures the essence of growing up together.
9. W: Two Worlds (2016)
Kang Chul (Lee Jong-suk) & Seo Do-yoon (Lee Tae-hwan)
In a fantasy-action K-drama, their bromance stands out through loyalty and sacrifice. As bodyguard and friend, Do-yoon’s calm strength gives Kang Chul a sense of grounding in a world full of chaos.
10. Kill Me, Heal Me (2015)
Cha Do-hyun (Ji Sung) & Perry Park / Shin Se-gi (his alters)
“Kill Me, Heal Me” is a K-drama with psychological bromance within one man. Each personality challenges and protects him in different ways. It’s one of the most unique forms of bromance ever portrayed in a K-drama.
11. Lovely Runner (2024)
Ryu Sun-jae (Byeon Woo-seok) & Baek In-hyuk (Lee Seung-hyub)
Amid timelines and tragedy, their bromance holds emotional weight. In-hyuk is a constant presence who grounds Sun-jae. In this time-slip K-drama, their friendship becomes an anchor in both versions of reality.
12. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo (2016–2017)
Joon-hyung (Nam Joo-hyuk) & Tae-kwon (Ji Il-joo)
This cheerful bromance is full of locker room banter and late-night conversations. In a youth-focused K-drama, their lighthearted dynamic adds heart and authenticity to the college setting.
13. Bad and Crazy (2021)
Ryu Soo-yeol (Lee Dong-wook) & “K” (Wi Ha-joon)
This chaotic duo forms a strange but deep bromance. K is a manifestation of conscience, but their shared goal turns inner conflict into teamwork. In this K-drama, madness becomes emotional clarity.
14. Goblin (2016–2017)
Kim Shin (Gong Yoo) & Grim Reaper (Lee Dong-wook)
The bromance in “Goblin” is legendary. From bickering like old roommates to standing by each other through lifetimes of loss, their friendship in this fantasy K-drama delivers laughter, grief, and unforgettable chemistry.
15. Descendants of the Sun (2016)
Yoo Si-jin (Song Joong-ki) & Seo Dae-young (Jin Goo)
In this military K-drama, their bromance is built on battlefield loyalty and personal sacrifice. They balance witty banter with life-or-death decisions, always trusting each other when it matters most.
16. Good Manager (2017)
Kim Sung-ryong (Namgoong Min) & Seo Yul (Lee Jun-ho)
An office K-drama turned buddy comedy, this bromance is unexpected and hilarious. From petty rivalries to strategic alliance, their chemistry is sharp and addictively entertaining.
17. Business Proposal (2022)
Kang Tae-moo (Ahn Hyo-seop) & Cha Sung-hoon (Kim Min-kyu)
Their bromance in “Business Proposal” is clean-cut and classic. Boss and secretary, but also best friends. In a rom-com K-drama full of chaos, their bond adds emotional maturity and charm.
18. The Worst of Evil (2023)
Park Jun-mo (Ji Chang-wook) & Jung Gi-cheul (Wi Ha-joon)
This is a dark, psychological bromance that borders on obsession. The bond between the undercover cop and the crime boss in this gritty K-drama is intense, conflicted, and ultimately heartbreaking.
19. Hwarang (2016–2017)
Moo-myung / Dog-bird (Park Seo-joon), Sam Maek-jong (Park Hyung-sik), and other Hwarang knights
In this historical K-drama, bromance is the backbone of youth and rebellion. Swordplay, secrets, and shared ideals bring these elite warriors together, showing how friendship forms under pressure.
20. Vincenzo (2021)
Vincenzo Cassano (Song Joong-ki) & Jang Han-seo (Kwak Dong-yeon)
Vincenzo is a K-drama with redemption story told through bromance. Vincenzo’s cold exterior softens as Han-seo finds purpose and courage. Their bond becomes the heart of this crime K-drama: quiet, emotional, and unforgettable.
Final Thought
From palace guards to gang leaders, and small-town dentists to time-traveling idols, each bromance in K-dramas carries emotional depth that goes beyond words. These relationships redefine love, loyalty, and friendship. It also reminds us that sometimes, the most powerful connection isn’t romantic at all.
Did we miss your favorite K-drama bromance? Share your picks in the comments—there’s always room for more legendary duos on this list!
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