One thing that we thoroughly enjoy about watching dramas is the “bromance,” a
term used to describe endearing friendships (or sometimes angst-ridden
relationships) between two male friends. In our favorite bromances, the
characters have known each other for years, have gone through thick and
thin together, and tease and joke with each other like there’s no tomorrow. They might fight, but once the fight is over, their friendship stronger and closer than ever.
Two Fathers — Xiang Xi and Zhen Hua
In the 2012 Taiwanese drama “Two Fathers,” Tang
Xiang Xi (played by Yang Leroy) and Wen Zhen Hua (played by Lin You
Wei) are two straight bachelors who raise a baby girl together because
they don’t know which one is the girl’s father (from a past girlfriend).
Although they aren’t in a relationship, the men act like a mom and dad
(e.g., Zhen Hua tying Xiang Xi’s tie for him), which makes for a pretty
entertaining bromance.
Reply 1997 — Kang Joon Hee and Yoon Yoon Jae
In the successful 2012 Korean drama “Reply 1997,” the
friendship between Yoon Yoon Jae (played by Seo In Guk) and Kang Joon
Hee (Hoya) was a bittersweet one. The two were always there for each
other and had a great friendship, but it broke our hearts watching the
gay Joon Hee pine over Yoon Jae, who would never return his feelings.
A Gentleman’s Dignity — Im Tae San and Kim Do Jin
Shut Up! Flower Boy Band — Yoo Byung Hee and Kwon Ji Hyuk
In the 2012 Korean drama “Shut Up! Flower Boy Band,” the
bromance between bandmates Yoo Byun Hee (played by Lee Min Ki) and Kwon
Ji Hyuk (Sung Joon) lasted only for a short time. But even within that
short time period, we could clearly see the close bond between the
eccentric, charismatic band leader Byung Hee and his best friend, Ji
Hyuk, who share a common bond with music and family situations. And even
when Byung Hee isn’t around anymore, his memory continues to inspire
his friends to take their band, Eye Candy, as far as they can go.
Bridal Mask — Lee Kang To and Shimura Shunji
In the 2012 Korean drama “Bridal Mask,” we
witness the most tragic bromance between Lee Kang To (played by Joo
Won) and Shimura Shunji (played by Park Ki Woong). Kang To and Shunji
were unlikely friends who were nevertheless able to forge a strong bond.
Family and political issues caused them to turn from best friends into
mortal enemies.
You’re Beautiful — Kwang Tae Kyung, Kang Shin Woo and Jeremy
It’s hard not to enjoy the awesome, silly bromance between the bandmates
of A.N.Jell in the very entertaining 2009 Korean drama “You’re Beautiful.”
When you put together the moody band leader Hwang Tae Kyung (played by
Jang Geun Suk), the soft-spoken romantic Kang Shin Woo (played by Kang
Shin Woo), and the adorably silly Jeremy (played by Lee Hong Ki), there
was bound to be some priceless moments — such as their ramen dance and their reenactment of a scene from a fanfiction!
The popular 2013 Korean drama “Heirs”
was full of bromances. The lead bromance was between best
friends-turned-rivals Kim Tan (played by Lee Min Ho) and Choi Young Do
(played by Kim Woo Bin), who spend the majority of the drama fighting
over the same girl. But the far more entertaining bromance is between
Young Do and the comical Jo Myung Soo (played by Park Hyung Sik).
Although Myung Soo is a bit clueless, he’s very cute, loyal, and the
only real friend that Young Do really has.
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