“Love Next Door” is a captivating romantic K-drama from the creators of “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha,” Yu Je-won and Shin Ha-eun. The story revolves around the lives of two individuals who were childhood acquaintances, oscillating between friendship and rivalry. As fate would have it, they find themselves at different ends of the globe as remarkably successful adults. However, a serendipitous encounter brings them back into each other’s lives. The narrative delves into whether this reunion will ignite the sparks of a deeper relationship.
The series, which has secured the impressive position of Netflix’s No. 4 non-English language series, features Jung So-min in the role of Bae Seok-ryu, a determined businesswoman who has returned to South Korea with the goal of rebuilding her life. Opposite her is Jung Hae-in portraying Choi Seung-hyo, a talented and influential young architect. As the plot unfolds, viewers are drawn into the complexities of their personal and professional lives, witnessing the potential blossoming of a profound connection between the two characters.
In the Korean drama “Love Next Door,” Seok-ryu (played by Jung So-min) is a high-achieving woman who is set to get married in the US in a month. However, she unexpectedly returns to South Korea, seeking refuge from her family and hoping for a fresh start. Upon her return, she encounters Seung-hyo (played by Jung Hae-in), a renowned architect who has a history with Seok-ryu, having been bullied by her in their childhood. Their mothers have been long-time friends, and their rivalry over whose child is more successful only adds to the tension between Seok-ryu and Seung-hyo. Despite their animosity, their interactions lead to a deeper connection as they navigate their complicated past and present.
“Love Next Door” is streaming on Netflix.