KBS2's forthcoming drama "How to Buy a Friend" stands out from the others.
Based on the webtoon comic of the same title, it tells the story of the characters Park Chan-Hong (portrayed by Lee Shin Young), Eom Se-Yoon (Kim So-Hye) and Heo Don-Hyeok (Shin Seung-Ho), three high school students who live entirely uncommon lives. Chan-Hong begins the so-called "contractual friendship" with Don-Hyeok after he saved him from a bully.
Further, we bet you've been wanting to see Lee Shin Young in a new project after crushing on him in "Crash Landing on You."
Here are the reasons why viewers should tune in to "How to Buy a Friend."
Poems and mysteries
In "How to Buy a Friend," writing poems are not used as an expression of romance or emotion so much as they are an important instrument to uncover the mystery in this drama. As seen in the trailer that was previously released, Don-Hyeok saw a poem that was penned by Chan-Hong and asked him if he killed Shin Seo Jung. As a consequence of this event, the two characters began the so-called "contractual friendship" and trry find out the truth behind the murder. This drama will at once set forth a very high edge-of-your-seat tension of the thrilling mystery drama and the emotions of a youth drama.
The one-of-a-kind premise: a contractual friendship
Being young eventually brings growth and discovers friendships. The same goes for this particular drama. But the friendship created in "How to Buy a Friend" is unique as made visible by the title. It begins when Chan-Hong and Don-Hyeok, who are quite opposite and don't have anything in common, make a contract stating the rules and the things that they need from one another.
Poems, webtoons and a unique soundtrack
"How to Buy a Friend" is a mixture of poems with the most modern instrument of story-telling these days, which is through webtoons. The story is based on a famous webtoon that takes a story of youth and adds depth with poems. In addition, the music and soundtrack will add another layer to the drama, helmed by director Yoo Young, who is famous for using a peculiar selection of music.
The producers of "How to Buy a Friend" expressed that the three actors casted are all the same in the sense that they were the exact embodiments of their characters during their auditions. In addition to their visuals, the acting that was showcased by these young actors who have plunged into each of their roles will be worth looking forward to.
"How to Buy a Friend" is expected to premiere on April 6 and will be available on Viki soon.
