The Thirst is Real

Real life couples were born in these dramas. They didn't all last, but you can say you watched them fall in love... Sort of.

Tea Rex Jan 16, 2019

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1. Descendants of the Sun

Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

9.5

Top couple. Hid their relationship and then announced their engagement. Happily ever after.
2. Fun Fueng

Thai Drama - 2014, 16 episodes

Recently married, you can watch where the PushJooy story began
3. U-Prince: Dash

Thai Drama - 2016, 4 episodes

7.5

Cute couple with cute Instagram.
4. My Father Is Strange

Korean Drama - 2017, 52 episodes

9.0

Announced they were dating just as he was entering the military.
5. Flower Boy Ramen Shop

Korean Drama - 2011, 16 episodes

6.5

Sometimes the second lead does get the girl after all. Still together, maybe? Not very public about it at all.
6. Reply 1988

Korean Drama - 2015, 20 episodes

Another case of a lead actress with second lead syndrome. Kept it quiet for a while before going public
7. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo

Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

10

No longer together, but everyone knew he loved her just from watching the show... He wasn't THAT good of an actor at the time ????
8. Queen and I

Korean Drama - 2012, 16 episodes

6.5

People speculate as to whether her feelings were real or if his public declaration just put her on the spot. Broke up while he was in the military.
9. Crash Landing on You

Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
10. Sweet Combat

Chinese Drama - 2018, 38 episodes

6.5
11. Love Around

Taiwanese Drama - 2013, 21 episodes

8.5
12. The Full-Time Wife Escapist

Japanese Drama - 2016, 11 episodes

7.0
13. King the Land

Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
14. Police in a Pod

Japanese Drama - 2021, 9 episodes
15. Beautiful Gong Shim

Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes

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