All-Time Favorite Drama

This list is so personal. I've watched drama for so long, so this list represents my changing preference from my teenage, early adulthood, and adulthood life. This list was made by considering the impact of those dramas on my life, not only their quality. The most important for me is level of excitement and emotional attachment. Acting and plot are just secondary.

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  • Alchemy of Souls

    1. Alchemy of Souls

    Korean Drama - 2022, 20 episodes

    10

    I watched this without any expectations then ended up being an addiction. I fell in love with all  main characters, their acting, their chemistry, and the plot. I kept thinking this drama was getting better in each episode.  I had drama slump for so many years, could only be a casual watcher until this drama came into my life. I really loved Jang Uk and Mudeok and always rooted for their character developments. I was so devastated after watching the last episode of the first part. Waiting for the second part was like living in hell for me.

  • Alchemy of Souls Season 2: Light and Shadow

    2. Alchemy of Souls Season 2: Light and Shadow

    Korean Drama - 2022, 10 episodes

    10

    If the first part focused on Jang Uk and Mudeok's character developments, then this part focused on their parting, longing, and reuniting. The concept of falling in love with a same soul was the best element here. I also should praise the chemistry between Lee Jaewook and Go Younjung. I really love the first and second part equally. Thankfully, the screenwriter gave us a happy ending.

  • Lost You Forever

    3. Lost You Forever

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 39 episodes

    10

    This drama attracted me because of its original author but turned out since its first episode this drama has made me attached and like the characters and the plot even more. Through this drama, I could see outstanding performances of actors that I've only watched casually before like Yang Zi and Tan Jianci. I even found my new favorite actor, Zhang Wanyi. His acting skill is so excellent. This drama overall was so well-produced. I'm now waiting for the second season, hoping it will be as good as the first season.

  • JIN

    4. JIN

    Japanese Drama - 2009, 11 episodes

    10

    I watched JIN so long time ago, but I still remember the impact of this drama on me. This is not just a story of time traveling, but also a human drama about how we should not give up in every difficult condition. I love Tachibana Saki a lot, a character that performed by Ayase Haruka. She was an amazing woman who lived in an era where women didn't have the freedom to do everything they want even if they are talented.

  • JIN Season 2

    5. JIN Season 2

    Japanese Drama - 2011, 11 episodes

    10

    The second season was heavier in the political plot. This part was still touching because I could see the desperation of Minakata Jin's living in the past, but Tachibana Saki was always there with him. At first, Saki's affection didn't reciprocated but I could see finally Jin also cared about Saki. In the end of this drama, I saw the most heart-breaking scene that I could never forget forever. Even though it was not a happy ending, this drama taught me a lot.

  • Till the End of the Moon

    6. Till the End of the Moon

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes

    10

    I also watched this drama without any expectations. I'm not a fan of xianxia, but this drama attracted me so much because of the acting and chemistry of the two main characters. I have to admit that it was Luo Yunxi and Bai Lu who made me love this drama so much. I really like their chemistry. I really felt sorry for Tantai Jin, even though at first I thought he was a psycopath. I couldn't move on from this drama for several weeks after it ended.

  • Lovely Runner

    7. Lovely Runner

    Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes

    10
  • Love Like the Galaxy: Part 1

    8. Love Like the Galaxy: Part 1

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 27 episodes

    10
  • Love Like the Galaxy: Part 2

    9. Love Like the Galaxy: Part 2

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 29 episodes

    10
  • Cold Case: Shinjitsu no Tobira

    10. Cold Case: Shinjitsu no Tobira

    Japanese Drama - 2016, 10 episodes

    10
  • Nodame Cantabile

    11. Nodame Cantabile

    Japanese Drama - 2006, 11 episodes

    9.5

    I LOVE THIS DRAMA A LOT. I love everything about this drama. I will rewatch it in the future. This drama entertained me a lot with so many hilarious scenes. It made me so excited to watch the story of young people did their best together even though people around them were doubting their ability. I love watching how Noda Megumi and Chiaki Shinichi were supporting each other to achieve their dreams together.

  • Mother

    12. Mother

    Japanese Drama - 2010, 11 episodes

    9.5

    This was one of drama that made me so emotional the most. I cried a lot in every episode. The story's so good. The best thing this drama had was Ashida Mana. She acted so well and that time she was not even 6 years old yet. She was really an acting genius in such young age. In my life, she is the best child actress I've ever seen in that age. She could portray a cute but unfortunate child so well.

  • Vincenzo

    13. Vincenzo

    Korean Drama - 2021, 20 episodes

    9.5
  • Death's Game

    14. Death's Game

    Korean Drama - 2023, 4 episodes

    9.5
  • Death's Game Part 2

    15. Death's Game Part 2

    Korean Drama - 2024, 4 episodes

    9.5
  • Go Ahead

    16. Go Ahead

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 46 episodes

    9.5
  • Joy of Life

    17. Joy of Life

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 46 episodes

    9.5
  • I'm Sorry, I Love You

    18. I'm Sorry, I Love You

    Korean Drama - 2004, 16 episodes

    9.0
  • Thank You

    19. Thank You

    Korean Drama - 2007, 16 episodes

    9.0
  • God's Gift: 14 Days

    20. God's Gift: 14 Days

    Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes

    9.0
  • Jewel in the Palace

    21. Jewel in the Palace

    Korean Drama - 2003, 54 episodes

    9.0
  • Queen Seon Deok

    22. Queen Seon Deok

    Korean Drama - 2009, 62 episodes

    9.0
  • The King: Eternal Monarch

    23. The King: Eternal Monarch

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

    9.0
  • 1 Litre no Namida

    24. 1 Litre no Namida

    Japanese Drama - 2005, 11 episodes

    9.0

    I can only say that giving  this drama a title "1 liter of tears" was not an exaggeration. This drama made me cry so much. I was so moved to see how Ikeuchi Aya and her family were coping with her illness until she passed away.

  • Mysterious Lotus Casebook

    25. Mysterious Lotus Casebook

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes

    9.0
  • Someday or One Day

    26. Someday or One Day

    Taiwanese Drama - 2019, 13 episodes

    9.0
  • Dragon Zakura

    27. Dragon Zakura

    Japanese Drama - 2005, 11 episodes

    9.0

    This drama really affected my life because I watched it before preparing for my university entrance exam. I remember how people around me said that applying to my dream university was impossible, but this drama taught me not to give up even though I didn't have a strong background.

  • You Are My Glory

    28. You Are My Glory

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 32 episodes

    9.0
  • Twenty-Five Twenty-One

    29. Twenty-Five Twenty-One

    Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes

    9.0
  • Reset

    30. Reset

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 15 episodes

    9.0
  • Kill Me, Heal Me

    31. Kill Me, Heal Me

    Korean Drama - 2015, 20 episodes

    9.0
  • Remembrance of Things Past

    32. Remembrance of Things Past

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

    9.0
  • Shining for One Thing

    33. Shining for One Thing

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 24 episodes

    9.0
  • Galileo

    34. Galileo

    Japanese Drama - 2007, 10 episodes

    9.0
  • Happiness

    35. Happiness

    Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

    9.0

    I have watched so many survival thriller dramas but this is the best for me. I got the thrill but also I was so moved by the story of the main characters. I loved their chemistry so much. 

  • Vivant

    36. Vivant

    Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

    9.0
  • Nobody Knows

    37. Nobody Knows

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

    9.0
  • Three-Body

    38. Three-Body

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 30 episodes

    9.0
  • Mr. Queen

    39. Mr. Queen

    Korean Drama - 2020, 20 episodes

    9.0
  • Hana Yori Dango

    40. Hana Yori Dango

    Japanese Drama - 2005, 9 episodes

    8.5

    I watched so many version: Taiwanese, Korean, Chinese, and Thai. I came into conclusion that the Japanese version is the best for me. I read the manga and I could feel that the characters from manga could only be delivered perfectly by this drama. I watched this when I was young and this drama became my all-time favorite until now.

  • Goong

    41. Goong

    Korean Drama - 2006, 24 episodes

    8.5

    This drama became my fave simply because I was so young and this really entertained me, made me happy and excited a lot. When I became an adult, I rewatched this so many times. The OST also became my all-time favorite. 

  • Dong Yi

    42. Dong Yi

    Korean Drama - 2010, 60 episodes

    8.5
  • Princess Agents

    43. Princess Agents

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 67 episodes

    8.5

    This was my first on-going cdrama. I watched this with not so good fansub that time. I was so captivated by its strong female lead. This drama also attracted me to look into more cdrama. I cried a lot watching the last episode even though that time I watched it without subtitle.

  • Hanazakari no Kimitachi e

    44. Hanazakari no Kimitachi e

    Japanese Drama - 2007, 12 episodes

    8.5
  • Dream High

    45. Dream High

    Korean Drama - 2011, 16 episodes

    8.5
  • Hotaru no Hikari

    46. Hotaru no Hikari

    Japanese Drama - 2007, 10 episodes

    8.5
  • The King's Daughter, Soo Baek Hyang

    47. The King's Daughter, Soo Baek Hyang

    Korean Drama - 2013, 108 episodes

    8.5
  • Because This Is My First Life

    48. Because This Is My First Life

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

    8.5
  • Maou

    49. Maou

    Japanese Drama - 2008, 11 episodes

    8.5
  • The Long Ballad

    50. The Long Ballad

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 49 episodes

    8.5
  • Arang and the Magistrate

    51. Arang and the Magistrate

    Korean Drama - 2012, 20 episodes

    8.5
  • The Sword and the Brocade

    52. The Sword and the Brocade

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 45 episodes

    8.5
  • Iljimae

    53. Iljimae

    Korean Drama - 2008, 20 episodes

    8.5

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