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How to Buy a Friend

2020·Show
8Episodes in1Season

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Strong craft.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some sharp wit and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor5
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Park Chan-Hong is an ordinary high school student. He has talent for writing and he gets pressured by his parents about his studies. Park Chan-Hong doesn't have any specific dreams. He is friends with Eom Se-Yoon, who attends the same high school. She is popular at school. Meanwhile, Heo Don-Hyeok is classmates with Park Chan-Hong. Heo Don-Hyeok is not interested in studying and he works to pay for his living expenses. One day, Heo Don-Hyeok saves Park Chan-Hong from a school bully. To pay for his rent, Heo Don-Hyeok asks to borrow 300,000 won ($270 USD) from Park Chan-Hong. Park Chan-Hong lends him the money, but that money was supposed to pay for his private institute tuition fee. After school, Park Chan-Hong now doesn't have a place to go. He begins to spend time with Heo Don-Hyeok.
Korean High School DramaUnexpected FriendshipComing-of-Age StorySocial IssuesBullying & JusticeYouthful ResilienceMystery ElementsCharacter-Driven NarrativeEmotional Depth

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Where can I stream How to Buy a Friend legally?

How to Buy a Friend is included with a subscription to OnDemandKorea and Kocowa in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on OnDemandKorea. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is How to Buy a Friend worth watching?

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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is How to Buy a Friend rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How many seasons does How to Buy a Friend have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 8 episodes of about 35 minutes each.

Is How to Buy a Friend based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

When did How to Buy a Friend air?

It ran from 2020 to 2020 and has ended.

What language is How to Buy a Friend in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch How to Buy a Friend?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for How to Buy a Friend in 59 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.