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how to buy a friend

South KoreaSouth KoreaMysterystar7.82020
7.8
Rating
8
Episodes
00:35:00
Duration

how to buy a friend is a South Korea drama released in 2020 rated 7.8/10 with 8 episodes. This mystery series has been watched by 9,003 viewers.

Key Details

Country South Korea South Korea
Genre MysteryComedyRomanceDrama
Year 2020
Episodes 8
Duration 00:35:00
Rating 7.8/10
Director Yoo Young Eun
Main Cast Lee Shin Young, Shin Seung Ho, Kim So Hye
Type Drama
Content Rating 15+ – Teens 15 or older

Plot & Analysis

Story Overview

Rumors surround Don Hyuk, a highly praised high school fighter, after his girlfriend’s sudden suicide. Plagued by the trauma he is quick to fight if someone even mentions her name, landing him in juvenile detention. After his release, he returns to school where he comes across a poem written by Chan Hong, a particularly average student who has a knack for writing. Eventually, Don Hyuk discovers a clue about his girlfriend’s death and approaches Chan Hong to help him investigate, and in exchange, he will serve as Chan Hong’s personal bodyguard. This contractual relationship entangles them both in a series of dramatic events as they try to uncover the truth behind the suicide. (Source: KOCOWA) ~~ Adapted from the webtoon with the same name by Kwon Laad.

Critical Reception

how to buy a friend has received very positive reviews with a rating of 7.8/10 based on 2,922 ratings. It is ranked #3,005 in popularity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the rating of how to buy a friend?

how to buy a friend has a rating of 7.8/10 based on 2,922 ratings.

How many episodes does how to buy a friend have?

how to buy a friend has 8 episodes, each approximately 00:35:00 long.

What genre is how to buy a friend?

how to buy a friend is a Mystery, Comedy, Romance, Drama drama from South Korea.

Who are the main actors in how to buy a friend?

The main cast of how to buy a friend includes Lee Shin Young, Shin Seung Ho, Kim So Hye.

When was how to buy a friend released?

how to buy a friend was released in 2020 in South Korea.

Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.

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