Bromances and gay side characters
Bromances where neither is in a straight relationship.
Also sismance, friendship, and a kinda GL.
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1. Beyond Evil
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
The chemistry these two have needs to be studied, breaks all boundaries (except legal, of course. In most senses.)
Perfect for me, and anyone who likes murder mystery, a "creepy jazz" soundtrack, and whatever these two have going on. VERY deserving of the 10/10 -
2. Weak Hero Class 1
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Bordering on a first love that wasn't allowed to bloom. Brutal school violence and no true happy ending here, but season 2 helps with that. Fantastic acting.
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3. Good Manager
Korean Drama - 2017, 20 episodes
Two corrupt men who end up ignoring the female lead and somehow join hands?
This is a new version of enemies-to-lovers, where it's one guy who likes to treat his enemy as his lover. His "enemy+lover" hates this though but it's hilarious
Shame it's a bit old so less good quality, but good comedy. -
4. The Guest
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
A repressed catholic priest, a chaotic shaman, and an angry police officer walk into another haunted crime. They're all gay. (If I wrote it, at least)
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5. Friendly Rivalry
Korean Drama - 2025, 16 episodes
Two leads were meant to have a romance, but the script got too intense (drugs, bullying, elitist school), so I think they're expanding on them in season 2.
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6. Move to Heaven
Korean Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
8 episodes of tragic endings, basically. But ep 7 has a gay couple, so even watching just that one episode is a whole emotional story on its own. It's always Christmas for them. 10/10 on that one episode
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7. Drama Special Season 14: TV Cinema - Behind the Shadows
Korean Special - 2023, 1 episode
Full-on LGBTQ+ character, so not bromance, but a sad historical drama. I cried. A lot.
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8. Drama Special Season 15: The History of Us
Korean Special - 2024, 1 episode
Historians call them friends. I won't.
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9. Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born
Korean Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
When you censor a GL with Kim Taeri in the lead, you get this. A pick-your-own-adventure where she has chemistry with everyone. Good if you like period dramas with traditional singing.
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10. D.P.
Korean Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
Not exactly bromance, but a great friendship. Heavy on military trauma and beautifully heartbreaking in both seasons
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11. D.P. Season 2
Korean Drama - 2023, 6 episodes
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12. Bloodhounds
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Two boxing buddies and violence, if I remember correctly.
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13. The Devil Judge
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
I don't consider this "bromantic" whatsoever, but I chose to include because it's very popular and good quality otherwise. Love and hate for me
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14. Chimera
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
These two main actors have had chemistry in 3 separate shows now. What's up with that













