Coffee Prince

Go Eun-chan, a tomboyish young woman, struggles to make ends meet while supporting her family. She lands a job at a coffee shop named 'Coffee Prince' that only hires handsome male employees. To keep her job and avoid her family's pressure to marry, she pretends to be a man. She soon finds herself caught in a love triangle with Choi Han-kyul, the heir to a food company who initially hired her, and Han Yoo-joo, Han-kyul's ex-girlfriend.

Coffee Prince was a massive critical and commercial success in South Korea and across Asia, lauded for its progressive themes, strong performances, and engaging storyline. It is often cited as a landmark drama for its portrayal of gender fluidity and same-sex attraction in a mainstream K-drama.

• Praised for its unique and daring plotline exploring gender identity and unconventional romance.

• Lauded for the strong chemistry between the lead actors and their compelling performances.

• Celebrated for its realistic depiction of young adults navigating love, career, and self-discovery.

Google audience: Audience reviews consistently highlight the drama's heartwarming story, memorable characters, and the emotional depth of the relationships. Many viewers found the exploration of love beyond conventional boundaries to be refreshing and thought-provoking.

Won numerous awards including Best Drama, Best Actress (Yoon Eun-hye), and Best Actor (Gong Yoo) at the MBC Drama Awards.

The actors playing the male baristas at Coffee Prince actually underwent training to learn how to make coffee, and the coffee shop set was a real, functioning cafe during filming.