Who doesn’t love the trope of childhood friends becoming lovers? It’s sweet, adorable, and often comedic. “Mom’s Friend’s Son,” also known as “Love Next Door,” is a promising new series that many viewers are eagerly anticipating, especially for the on-screen chemistry between Jung Hae In and Jung So Min. While we wait for its premiere, why not indulge in some other K-dramas that explore this beloved theme?

1. “Our Beloved Summer”

From enemies to friends and back to enemies before finally becoming lovers, “Our Beloved Summer” tells the story of two high school classmates who are reunited years later to film a documentary, despite their relationship ending on a sour note.

2. “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo”

College athlete Kim Bok Joo runs into her elementary school friend Jung Joon Hyung on campus, sparking a quirky and hilarious romance. As Kim Bok Joo navigates her feelings for Jung Joon Hyung’s relative, this series will make you long for a campus romance of your own.

3. “She Was Pretty”

Imagine meeting your childhood friend after years, only to realize you’ve had a “glow-down” while they’ve had the opposite. That’s what happens to Kim Hye Jin, who reconnects with her nnow-successfulchildhood friend while struggling with her own career. Fate steps in when they end up working at the same company, leading to interesting developments.

4. “Reply 1997”

“Reply 1997” is a nostalgic trip down memory lane with a classic friends-to-lovers storyline. Watching Sung Shi Won and Yoon Yoon Je’s romance bloom will remind you of your first crush.

5. “Soundtrack #1”

When you’ve been best friends for two decades, it’s no surprise if one starts developing feelings. In “Soundtrack #1,” Lee Eun Su and Han Seon Woo move in together to collaborate on music, but their relationship begins to evolve beyond just friendship.

6. “Fight My Way”

The witty banter between Ko Dong Man and Choi Ae Ra is what makes “Fight My Way” so addictive. Despite their constant bickering, these two are closer than they appear, and their relationship deepens as they realize they mean more to each other than just friends.

7. “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim”

Lee Young Joon has kept the same secretary, Kim Mi So, for ten years. When she suddenly decides to resign, he’s determined to make her stay. Although Kim Mi So doesn’t remember him, Lee Young Joon has never forgotten their past. Discover how they were once childhood friends and how their story unfolds in this popular series.