7 Warm K-Dramas Featuring Friendships Between Older Female Leads

written by Monica Morrison

March 25, 2024 6:05 am

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These are true friendship goals.

Humans are social creatures, so we all have that special craving for a close bond with others, those who will support us and be by our side no matter what. That's why it's so thrilling to watch stories revolving around groups of friends, especially those who represent our age group.

What kind of friendships do you prefer in K-dramas?

If you like mature relationships in tight-knit female groups, these seven K-dramas are for you. Be sure to add them to your must-watch list.

Can We Love (2014)

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IMDb rating: 6.9/10

Where to stream: Viki

Yoon Jung-wan, Kim Sun-mi and Kwon Ji-hyun became best friends in school. Now, at the age of 39, they are still close, even though they lead very different lives. Jung-wan is divorced, Sun-mi is a top interior designer who is very lonely, Ji-hyun seems to be in a perfect marriage but feels trapped. As the drama unfolds, new love knocks on the doors of all three women.

Birthcare Center (2020)

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IMDb rating: 7.5/10

Where to stream: Netflix

The K-drama follows characters who form friendships rather than having pre-existing ones. Oh Hyun-jin is a successful career woman who can do anything in the business world. But when her first baby arrives, she feels lost and enters a high-end postpartum care center, where she finds and befriends all kinds of young mothers.

Thirty-Nine (2022)

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IMDb rating: 7.7/10

Where to stream: Netflix, TVING

The drama revolves around three best friends, a top dermatologist, an acting teacher and a cosmetics saleswoman, who have been through thick and thin together. As they approach their 40s, lives throws new reasons for laughter, tears and happiness their way.

Work Later, Drink Now (2021-2023)

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IMDb rating: 7.8/10

Where to stream: Prime Video, TVING

Ahn So-hee is a hardworking broadcast writer, Han Ji-yeon is a goofy yoga instructor, and Kang Ji-goo is a tough YouTuber. All three women are 30-something and single. What else do they have in common? They are besties and believe that a drink in each other's company is the best way to end a hard day.

Avengers Social Club (2017)

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IMDb rating: 8.1/10

Where to stream: Roku, Apple TV

The theme of friendship comes with a twist in this story. Three women from very different walks of life form an unlikely team: they help each other avenge those who have wronged them. In the process of carrying out their personal vendettas, they form a strong bond with each other.

Be Melodramatic (2019)

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IMDb rating: 8.1/10

Where to stream: Netflix, Viki

The show is about 30-something friend trio who all work in the same industry: TV and film production. Jin-joo is a screenwriter, Eun-jung is a documentary director and Han-joo is a marketing team leader. They all end up developing the same K-drama, which serves as a backdrop for their personal journeys.

Dear My Friends (2016)

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IMDb rating: 8.2/10

Where to stream: Disney+, Prime Video, Netflix, Tubi

The protagonist of the story, Park Wan, is a writer who hangs out with her mother and her group of friends, all in their 60s and 70s. The heartwarming series focuses on the characters' present and past, which they share with Park Wan in hopes that she will write a novel about them.