10 Kdrama sibling pairs who bicker nonstop but are ride-or-die — and we’re lowkey jealous

Lee Hye-ri and Ryu Hye-young in Reply 1988 | Image via YouTube/Netflix
Lee Hye-ri and Ryu Hye-young in Reply 1988 | Image via YouTube/Netflix

While swooning over Kdrama couples, Kdrama sibling pairs have also time and again depicted the relatable view of sibling relationships. You might have seen various memes about the numerous fights siblings tend to have with each other over trivial matters, even for breathing near you. That’s not exaggeration, people who have siblings know that’s how small the reasons are for the fights.

Just like real siblings, these Kdrama sibling pairs can fight over anything, from clothes, food, to trying to find out about each other’s secrets, and can get into serious fights that would involve bickering, shouting, and sometimes even physical fights. However, just like how quickly a fight takes place, the care and protectiveness between these Kdrama siblings also runs deep, mirroring real sibling relationships.

Here’s a list of 10 such Kdrama sibling pairs that might spend most of their time bickering or fighting, but when they see their siblings in any sort of trouble, they are the first ones to act.

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10 Kdrama sibling pairs who bicker nonstop but are ride-or-die

10) The Hong siblings (Queen of Tears)

Kwak Dong-yeon and Kim Ji-won in Queen of Tears | Image via YouTube/Netflix
Kwak Dong-yeon and Kim Ji-won in Queen of Tears | Image via YouTube/Netflix

While the drama’s main focus is the marriage and love story of Hae-in and Hyun-woo, it also highlights the familial relationships of the lead couple. One of those relationships is between Hae-in and her younger brother Soo-cheol, who is time and again reminded by Hae-in of his being the younger one, showing us why they are one of the entertaining Kdrama sibling pairs.

She is not afraid of teaching him about manners, even hitting him to make him understand faster. Although they had a complex relationship, it was entertaining to see the brother and sister share some great moments as So-cheol’s character began improving as the drama proceeded.


9) The Lee siblings (Hospital Playlist)

Kwak Sun-young and Jo Jung-suk in Hospital Playlist | Image via YouTube/Netflix
Kwak Sun-young and Jo Jung-suk in Hospital Playlist | Image via YouTube/Netflix

This slice of life drama depicted some beautiful relationships and friendships that will stay in our hearts for a long time. It follows a group of friends, now doctors in their 40s, as they navigate their lives and relationships, and also their professional lives. Another relationship that was highlighted was the relationship between the Lee siblings.

While they are older now, Ik-jun and Ik-sun still didn’t shy away from bickering even when one of them is in the hospital as a patient. But it's not the bickering that would make one upset, but more like their way of talking to each other. One of the heartfelt moments of the drama is when Ik-jun goes to visit Ik-sun and says sorry and promises to visit her often shows the closeness of the Kdrama sibling pairs as they are not shy or make the apology awkward, but are smiling as they promise to meet each other more.


8) The Byun siblings (My Father is Strange)

Ryu Hwa-young and Lee Yu-ri in My Father is Strange | Image via KBS2
Ryu Hwa-young and Lee Yu-ri in My Father is Strange | Image via KBS2

My Father is Strange focuses on the family dynamics of the Byun family; therefore, the majority of the storyline revolves around the four siblings, who did not hold back from fighting and bickering with their siblings, but also did not leave them alone during times of crisis.

One of the most relatable moments was when Hye-wong, the eldest daughter, sees her younger sister using her expensive bag and comes home and throws her new dress in the tub, drenching it with water. This began a huge fight between them, which was as physical as it could get, as they pulled each other's hair, depicting one of the most chaotic Kdrama sibling pairs.


7) The Baek siblings (Cheese in the Trap)

Lee Sung-kyung and Seo Kang-joon in Cheese in the Trap | Image via YouTube/tvN
Lee Sung-kyung and Seo Kang-joon in Cheese in the Trap | Image via YouTube/tvN

While the drama revolves around the love triangle between Yoo Jung, Hong Seol, and Baek In-ho, you cannot ignore the chaotic but supportive relationship between In-ho and his sister In-ha. Handling a materialistic and melodramatic sister might not be an easy job, but In-ho does it well.

She can call him names, tease him, and even if he tries to get angry at her, he is also scared of her temper and loves her to pieces. From fighting and bickering nonstop, they also support each other during difficult times, making them one of the most realistic Kdrama sibling pairs.


6) The Go siblings (Coffee Prince)

Eun Hye-eun in Coffee Prince | Image via Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Eun Hye-eun in Coffee Prince | Image via Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation

Another of the Kdrama sibling pairs that we fell in love with is Eun-chan and her little sister Eun-sae. While she caused numerous troubles, Eun-sae was loved by her mother and her older sister. She was the opposite of Eun-sae, who was tomboyish.

While they may get into bickering like other relatable Kdrama sibling pairs, Eun-sae also never revealed Eun-chan’s secret of disguising herself as a boy for a job. They even talked freely about matters of love and heartbreak, depicting their closeness and bond.


5) The Oh siblings (Little Women)

Nam Ji-hyun and Kim Go-eun in Little Women | Image via YouTube/Netflix
Nam Ji-hyun and Kim Go-eun in Little Women | Image via YouTube/Netflix

The Kdrama revolves around the story of the Oh sisters as they get involved in a tale of deception, money laundering, and trying to find a way to have a home of their own. Although during all these struggles, they also faced many conflicts between each other, their relationship still thrived over everything.

Mainly, the older two sisters, Oh In-ju and Oh In-kyeong’s bond, was the highlight of the story. From teasing each other for their choice of men for dating to revealing the secrets that could change their lives, their sister's bond was unbreakable and deserves to be one of the iconic Kdrama sibling pairs.


4) The Oh siblings (Kill Me, Heal Me)

Park Seo-Joon and Hwang Jung-eum in Kill Me, Heal Me | Image via Pan Entertainment
Park Seo-Joon and Hwang Jung-eum in Kill Me, Heal Me | Image via Pan Entertainment

The Oh siblings, Ri-jin and Ri-on, were every bit of sibling goals. From bickering on every chance they got to supporting each other when there was a need, Ri-jin and Ri-on depicted a sibling bond that looked authentic.

For instance, the scene where they imitate Team Rocket’s chant from Pokemon is still one of the iconic scenes not only because of the humor but also because of how it ended when both of them went on to opposite direction without reacting much, mirroring a real sibling moment as they go back to normal in a second, making the Oh siblings one of the most entertaining Kdrama sibling pairs.


3) The Lim siblings (True Beauty)

Moon Ka-young and Kim Min-gi in True Beauty | Image via Studio N
Moon Ka-young and Kim Min-gi in True Beauty | Image via Studio N

True Beauty is popular not just for its cast and their performance but also for highlighting a sensitive issue that grapples the minds of many teenagers. Moon Ga-young’s Ji-kyung is not confident about her appearance and uses makeup to appear more acceptable outside her school. She meets Cha Eun-woo’s Su-ho, who doesn’t care much about how she looks and accepts how she is.

Another boy who doesn’t mind much about her looks is her brother, Ju-young. Their bickering comedic bond is one of the most entertaining parts of the series, and from time to time, they also show their support for each other, making them one of the most entertaining Kdrama sibling pairs.


2) The Lee siblings (Tale of the Nine Tailed)

Lee Dong-wook and Kim Bum in Tale of the Nine Tailed | Image via How Pictures
Lee Dong-wook and Kim Bum in Tale of the Nine Tailed | Image via How Pictures

Tale of the Nine Tailed took the sibling relationship beyond one life by introducing the brothers Lee Yeon, a gumiho, and his half-brother Lee Rang. Their love-hate relationship was at the core of the two seasons of the Kdrama. From trying to kill each other to doing everything to save each other, they depicted this iconic and hundreds of years old relationship perfectly.

There are several moments when they behaved just like normal siblings, who annoy each other to the max but deeply care for each other, therefore making them one of the iconic Kdrama sibling pairs.


1) The Sung siblings (Reply 1988)

Ryu Hye-young and Lee Hye-ri in Reply 1988 | Image via YouTube/tvN
Ryu Hye-young and Lee Hye-ri in Reply 1988 | Image via YouTube/tvN

Apart from making us feel nostalgic with the portrayal of a group of childhood friends growing up in the same neighborhood, reminding us of childhood and neighborhood friendships, Reply 1988 also depicted one of the most iconic sibling relationships and is one of the most relatable Kdrama sibling pairs.

Deok-sun and her older sister Bo-ra had the most chaotic bond. From stealing her clothes and makeup, even after being scared of her, to crying after seeing her leave home and stay in a small room to prepare for her bar exam, they both came far from where they were as children. When they fought with each other, it looked like one of them might get hurt, but when needed, like preparing for their father’s retirement celebration, they both came together, including their younger brother.


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Edited by Zainab Shaikh