They say that the more you hate, the more you love, but the thing is, it's really about caring for the person despite denying your feelings for them. You might be familiar with this situation since it happens IRL, and we'd like to let you know that there are some Korean series you can relate to when it comes to this trope!
Here are recent K-dramas about enemies-turned-lovers:
1. Our Beloved Summer
Have you ever had your heart broken by someone you loved so deeply? It hurts more when it's your first love because it makes you do things you thought you'd never do. Our Beloved Summer ignites the old flames of high school sweethearts who have a love-hate relationship with one another as they reunite for another documentary, but this time as adults. This drama is so realistic that it feels like you're part of their story as you root for the leads (Choi Woo Shik and Kim Da Mi) to end up together. Stock up on some tissues in case you burst into tears.
2. Business Proposal
If you're into dramas about office romance, the popular webtoon-turned-series Business Proposal will make your heart flutter! Shin Ha Ri (Kim Sejeong) decided to switch places with her best friend on a blind date to drive away the potential suitor. However, things didn't go as planned when this suitor proposed. Coincidentally, the man she encountered for this blind date was her CEO, Kang Tae Moo (Ahn Hyo Seop). Could things get even worse? This drama may have used a common trope of a love contract, but trust us, they have a way of making cliche scenes new and humorous.
3. Shooting Stars
What happens when an A-list and a PR team leader from the same entertainment company form a connection but hate each other? This rom-com drama starring Lee Sung Kyung and Kim Young Dae will make you swoon over with their visuals! Their characters speak the lines the heart grows fonder when apart, representing the struggles of dating in the industry. Sadly, people tend to forget that celebrities are humans, too.
4. Once Upon A Small Town
Enjoyed Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha? Then you should give this web drama a try! Ahn Ja Young (Red Velvet's Joy) will surely capture your attention with her alluring charm. She helps the town by assisting them with whatever they need just like Hong banjang. She gets entangled with two men—her childhood friend and her new best friend—that will change her perspective in life. It's a healing coming-of-age drama that will make you appreciate the small things.
5. Cheer Up
Strangers to enemies to lovers trope in a university setting? Sign us up! Cheer Up gives us a glimpse of cheerleading competitions at Yonsei University and Korea University. At first, the female lead only focused on making money, but she got challenged by her passion for cheering to reach out for her dreams with the help of two men around her. And oh, you might also have second-lead syndrome along the way!
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This article originally appeared on Candymag.com. Minor edits have been made by Cosmo.ph editors
