Friendzoned by Life? How to Purchase a Pal (According to AsianWiki): A Totally Serious Guide (with Tongue Firmly in Cheek)
Let's face it, making friends can be harder than mastering chopsticks. You try to strike up a conversation, but all that comes out are strangled noises that would make a squirrel sound sophisticated. Or maybe you're the brooding type, perpetually swathed in an aura of mystery that sends potential BFFs running for the hills. Fear not, fellow social struggle bus riders! AsianWiki (the internet's encyclopedia of all things Asian drama) might just have the answer to your friend-finding woes: buying one.
But wait! Before you start refreshing your bank account and hitting the dark web, this guide approaches the concept of "buying" a friend with a hefty dose of humor (and zero actual financial transactions). We're diving into the world of K-dramas, where the line between friendship and...well, something more...can get delightfully blurred.
Introducing "How to Buy a Friend" (or "Friend Contract" if you're feeling literal)
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This 2020 Korean drama offers a unique take on friendship. We meet Park Chan-Hong, your average, homework-drowning, friendless high schooler. Enter Heo Don-Hyeok, the school's resident bad boy with a heart (somewhere beneath that leather jacket, we presume). Don-Hyeok needs good grades, and Chan-Hong needs...well, a friend. A hilarious "friendship contract" is born! Don-Hyeok offers his protection in exchange for Chan-Hong's academic genius.
Is it BUYING a friend, or an elaborate barter system?
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You be the judge! This drama explores the complexities of friendship, the lengths we go to for connection, and the fine line between a paid bodyguard and a...not-so-secret best friend.
Here's what you WON'T get from this totally-not-a-friend-purchasing scheme:
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- A robot programmed to be your BFF (although, that's a drama waiting to happen...)
- A genie magically conjuring your dream bestie (though, wouldn't that be nice?)
- The ability to skip the awkward "getting-to-know-you" phase (sorry, gotta put in the groundwork!)
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But what you WILL get:
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- Laughs! This drama is a comedic gem, packed with hilarious situations and witty dialogue.
- A heartwarming exploration of friendship. Beneath the contract, a genuine connection blossoms.
- A reminder that friendship can come in unexpected forms. Sometimes, all it takes is a shared goal (or a desperate need for good grades) to spark a beautiful bond.
So, there you have it! AsianWiki's not-so-official guide to buying...er, I mean, finding a friend. Remember, while K-dramas provide lighthearted takes on friendship, real-life connections require effort, empathy, and maybe a sprinkle of courage to step outside your comfort zone. But hey, if you're feeling fancy, who are we to judge a good barter system?
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