✅ COMPLETED DRAMAS/MOVIES IN 2020

8-14-20 to 8-14-20 (1 day)

Story: "Nobu" is a bar located on a not so busy street in Kyoto. The front entrance of the bar is connected to the alternate world of "Aiteria,” which is like medieval Europe. The owner of Nobu is chef Nobuyuki Yazawa and Shinobu Senke works as a waitress for the bar.  

What stands out: (+) reverse alternative world (not the modern go to the ancient but vice versa; (+) quirky customers; (+) food and cooking; (-) some draggy (-) costume

Actors and actresses to follow: Otani Ryohei (ML), Takeda Rena (FL)

Couples: Berthold (regular customer/guard captain) ♡ Hermina (fisherman's daughter)

OST: ???

8-14-20 to 8-14-20 (1 day)

Story: Upon entering new martial arts school, innocent Lin Yue Shan is on the wrong side of the domineering senior Long Shao Chen.

What stands out: (+) fast paced; (+) ending scene during credit; (-) FL

Actors and actresses to follow: N/A

Couples: Long Shao Chen ♡ Lin Yue Shan

OST: ???

8-12-20 to 8-13-20 (2 days)

Story: Different as night and day, two people's paths cross when Bai Xiao Xin lands a gig on Lin Sen He's show. Alas, tragedy strikes and as Lin Sen He tries to save Bai Xiao Xin from an accident, he is pulled into an ever-changing time and space. 

What stands out: (+) unique theme: 3 parallel worlds; (+) not draggy; (+) chemistry; (+) ML and FL facial expressions; (+) funny monologues facing the camera; (+) bromance; (+) well thought settings (home/office); (+) by the sea filming location; (+) cinematography; (-) PPL

Actors and actresses to follow: Zhang Yu Jian  (ML), Lu Zhao Hua  (FL), Jerry Yu (ML's friend)

Couples: Lin Sen He ♡ Bai Xiao Xin

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUUeTKiK7aM

8-11-20 to 8-12-20 (2 days)

Story: 22 year old Jung Saet Byul  applies for a part-time position at a convenient store, managed by Choi Dae Hyun

What stands out: (+) unique type of ML/FL unlike typical romcom characters; (+) FL character development; (+) healthy romance; (+) chemistry; (+) funny second couple; (-) draggy; (-) SFL/love triangle (almost till the end); (-) filler characters/side stories

Actors and actresses to follow: Ji Chang Wook (ML), Kim Yoo Jung (FL)

Couples: Choi Dae Hyun ♡ Jung Saet Byul; Han Dal Sik (ML's friend) ♡ Hwang Geum Bi (FL's friend)

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MGxGzNcKmA

Note: recap https://kjtamusings.wordpress.com/2020/06/19/backstreet-rookie-episode-1/

8-9-20 to 8-11-20 (3 days)

Story:  Xu Yi Ren loses both her relationship and career in one night, exposed by Fang Zhi You who hates lies. Later she landed a new job to work for him, with a weird task to lie for her boss. 

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) the moral value of honesty vs lying; (+) pretty manhua drawing by SASA 夏蒂 (Xia Di); (+) ML's sis; (+) cinematography; (-) draggy; (-) FL's aunt and cousin; (-) many cliche of ML saving FL from fall

Actors and actresses to follow: Liang Jie (FL), Xin Yun Lai (ML)

Couples: Fang Zhi You ♡ Xu Yi Ren; Gu Bo (FL's colleague/intern) ♡ Xia Di (FL's bff)

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1pEvkl39gU

Note: 

Upon reading the reviews, it was advised for me to skip: the second couple romance (Gu Bo and Xia Di), FL's aunt and cousin, SFL after she becomes jealous

Spoilers from Ep 15-31 by Ingrid in the comment section

The most cringy/awkward/uncomfortable confession scene (Ep 16) is borderline creepy and (since it's at the office during working hours) can be considered office sexual harrassment. Only romantic in dramas, not IRL

8-7-20 to 8-8-20 (2 days)

Story:  Rosita, a famous fortune teller, makes a prediction in public to reporters that Theeruth, a famous actor, will make a woman pregnant and have a secret child. That prediction gets Theeruth into trouble and their relationship becomes antagonistic from that day.  

What stands out: (+) mystery/secret who dun it; (+) side stories; (+) side couples; (+) chemistry; (+) friendship; (+) child Rawee; (+) supportive family/friends; (+) OST; (-) draggy in the middle

Actors and actresses to follow: James Jirayu Tangsrisuk (ML), Ice Preechaya Pongthananikorn (FL)

Couples: Theeruth ♡ Rosita, Paul (FL's friend) ♡ Kratai (ML's neighbor); Kacha (ML's friend/policeman) ♡ Theeran (ML's sis)

OST:

Chaba "Mai Khoei An Chai Thoe Ru" (Can Never Read Your Heart)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZOn6ZAIQe4

James Jirayu "Sanya" (Promise) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUcWZI60oEw

Note: slow burn romance, light romance

8-5-20 to 8-6-20 (2 days)

Story: Moyun Academy, the number one academy in Great Tang, is no longer in peace after the arrival of Li Xuan, a human and Kunwu hybrid; and Su you Lian, a disguised Kunwu saintess. 

What stands out: (+) action scene; (+) cute chemistry; (+) Li Jun Chen; (+) cinematography; (+) the crossdressers (ML's friends) to capture the bad spirit; (+) second couple; (-) draggy; (-) rushed ending

Actors and actresses to follow: Xu Kai (ML), Wu Jia Yi (FL), Hani Kezi (classmate - Princess of Shao Gao), Li Jun Chen (classmate - Prince of Shao Gao), Johnny Zhang (ML's bodyguard)

Couples: Li Xian ♡ Sou Yu Lian; Xiao Feng Ming (student - the scholar) ♡ Yun Shan (student - princess)

OST: Full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKRXmdAHGKo

8-4-20 to 8-4-20 (1 day)

Story: Teng, a single man who works as a moderator and producer, hires Chidao as a baby sitter for his brother's son who goes back to America to study.

What stands out: (+) character growth; (+) supporting ML's parents and FL's aunt and sis; (+) bromance; (+) chemistry; (+) the kid; (+) all's well ends well; (-) mean SFL; (-) weak FL; (-) draggy

Actors and actresses to follow:  Thanawat Wattanaputi (ML), Mew Nittha Jirayungyurn (FL)

Couples: Teng ♡ Chidao; Tot (ML's bro) ♡ Pie (Tot's gf); Venice (ML's co-worker) ♡ Lokkwad (FL's ex co-worker);

OST:

Chai Thoe Chai Loei by Non Tanon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd7ch0UDDeM

Siang Huachai Hai Rak Thoe by BamBam Niwirin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rqa9m_6rlaM

8-4-20 to 8-4-20 (1 day)

Story: Hou Ba Tian, who feels like he is cursed: everything good in his life appears to come with an eight-day time limit, andMeng Po Er, who is also down on her luck, join forces and open a hostel called Eight Day Limited.

What stands out: (+) unique plot; (+) fast paced; (-) production value

Actors and actresses to follow: Yvonne Liang (FL), Danny Lee (ML)

Couples: Hou Ba Tian ♡ Meng Po Er

OST: ???

8-4-20 to 8-4-20 (1 day)

Story: 30 year old Mei Li approaches the doorsteps of spinsterhood with dread until one day she accidentally meets Bangkok Transit System engineer employee Lung, who works night shifts.

What stands out: (+) FL's antics; (+) variety of Bangkok transportation modes; (-) chemistry; (-) some draggy scene

Actors and actresses to follow: Ken Theeradeth Wongpuapan (ML), Cris Horwang️️️️️️ (FL), Pattie Ungsumalynn Sirapatsakmetha (SFL)

Couples: Lung ♡ Mei Li

OST: 

MV "Prot Song Krai Mah Ruk Chun Tee" (Please Send Someone to Love Me) by Instinct  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l34qlB4R2qI

8-4-20 to 8-4-20 (1 day)

Story: A parody of Temperature of Love, My Golden Life and Fight My Way made by boy group  Monsta X as part of their show Monsta X-Ray Season 3.

What stands out: (+) parody; (+) eye candies; (-) production value

Actors and actresses to follow: 

Couples: Choi Hang Yeol ♡ Yoo Sang Ah; Yoo Sang Dong (FL's bro) ♡ Min Ji (FL's friend)

OST: ???

Note: BTS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fm_Ug3lcHbM

8-4-20 to 8-4-20 (1 day)

Story: A parody of Boys Over Flowers, Temptation of Wife and The Heirs made by boy group  Monsta X as part of their show Monsta X-Ray Season 2 

What stands out: (+) parody; (+) eye candies; (-) production value

Actors and actresses to follow: 

Couples: Nam Joo ♡ Yeo Joo

OST: ???

8-2-20 to 8-3-20 (2 days)

Story: Tells the story of two star crossed lovers, Yoon Se Ri, a South Korean heiress, and Ri Jung Hyuk, a North Korean elite who also happens to be an army officer.  

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) bromance; (+) supporting characters: ML's comrades, villagers; (+) cinematography; (+) setting: recreation of NK (Pyongyang); (+) military and NK prop

Actors and actresses to follow: Hyun Bin (ML), Son Ye Jin (FL)

Couples:  Ri Jung Hyuk ♡ Yoon Se Ri

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ew0onZ2Max0

Note:

Recap https://www.dramabeans.com/2019/12/crash-landing-on-you-episode-1/

7-31-20 to 8-2-20 (3 days)

Story: Meng Hui, a makeup artist who has a dissociative identity disorder, happens to cross paths with Shen Yi, the CEO of a large cosmetics company.

What stands out: (+) eye candies; (+) chemistry; (+) sismance/bromance/friendship; (+) nice 3 couples; (+) costume; (+) makeup; (-) illogical/unrealistic stuff on DID; (-) draggy in the middle

Actors and actresses to follow: Zhao Yi Qin (ML), Li Jia Qi (FL), Fan Zhi Xin (Support - Dr Su)

Couples: Shen Yi ♡ Meng Hui; Jiang Jiang (ML's assistant) ♡ Ah Tao (FL's friend/psychologist) ; Sui An (ML's friend) ♡ Wei Lei (ML's ex)

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTDhJninvyE

Note: If not for unrealistic and illogical handling of serious psych cases of bullying, PTSD, and DID, I will give it a 10. As a romcom, this drama is a 10 both in romance as well as comedy departments.

7-30-20 to 7-31-20 (2 days)

Story: Molly/Joy dreams of being a fashion designer but she has to give up her dreams of being a designer to run her family’s truck business 

What stands out: (+) unique story background in trucking industry; (+) friendship/bromance; (-) draggy; (-) slow burn romance; (-) more business war than romance; (-) chemistry; (-) OTP doesn't get together till the last ep; (-) FL's costume not appropriate with business/countryside setting (more for big city fashion)

Actors and actresses to follow: Toomtam Yuttana Puangklang (ML), Aniporn Chalermburanawong (FL)

Couples:  Pandin ♡ Joy

OST: 

Yuttana Puengklarng (opening mass dance) "Ten Wheels Love, Wait Ten O'clock" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YVHQatgq7I

Yuttana Puengklarng & Aniporn Chalermburanawong "Is She Right" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4K-e3aIRNk

Note: I used previous episode recaps in the beginning of new episodes guide to pick and choose which scenes to watch.

7-30-20 to 7-30-20 (1 day)

Story: One day, Chun Nam Wook tears through the pages of the comic book and appear in front of the story's female lead, Han Sun Nyeo. 

What stands out: (+) fast paced; (+) refresh take on cartoon character comes alive: ML talks out outdated phrase from 10-year old comic; (-) open ending, need S2 for the comeback with another dude

Actors and actresses to follow: Kim Do Yeon (FL), Kim Min Kyu (ML)

Couples: Chun Nam Wook  ♡ Han Sun Nyeo

OST:

Stray Kids "Hello Stranger" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0_o1JYuIos

Alin Shin "Slowly Goodbye" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJhbJHCkOfs

7-29-20 to 7-29-20 (1 day)

Story: View Viva is the famous rising star model who lives in Ms.Jam's Dorm. One day she meets the helpful and kind man Fai who is the security at Ms.Jam's Dorm. 

What stands out: (+) acting; (+) chemistry; (+) rap jam in the end

Actors and actresses to follow: Kao Jirayu La-ongmanee (ML), Gigie Sarocha Burin (FL)

Couples: Fai ♡ View

OST: ???

7-26-20 to 7-29-20 (4 days)

Story: Yang Yi-ru was conned by her family and friends that she had been diagnosed with cancer and had only six months to live, she was sent aboard for a holiday where met Lan Shi-de. 

What stands out: (+) interesting/unique topic: someone gets lied by own family members about disease; (+) characters growth(+) chemistry; (+) family relationsip; (+) cute confession scene Ep 27 (Yi Ru to Shi De at school); (+) cute proposal scene Ep 68 (Qi Ming to Cai Rong with reenactment video); (-) draggy; 

Actors and actresses to follow: Annie Chen (FL), George Hu (ML)

Couples: Lan Shi De ♡ Yang Yi Ru; Sun Qi Ming (FL's ex) ♡ He Cai Rong (doctor); Zheng Yu Xian (fan) ♡ Lan Shi Yun (ML's sis); Angus (ML's assistant) ♡ Yang Yi Qing (FL's sis); Yang Hao (FL's dad) ♡ Lan Yi Pin (ML's aunt)

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQ7KYywYeeM

Note: 

Since this is a long family drama, better not for binge-watch

recap http://hellochloee.blogspot.com/2012/11/love-now-episode-1.html (up to Ep 34)

http://discussforumfordramas.blogspot.com/2012/12/261212-love-now-episode-34.html (Ep 34 - 72)

7-26-20 to 7-26-20 (1 day)

Story: The film is about Nagata, a clumsy unsellable theater director and his brave lover Saki who purely loves him. 

What stands out: (+) acting; (-) boring; (-) toxic romance

Actors and actresses to follow:  Yamazaki Kento (ML)

Couples: Nagata ♡ Saki

OST: ???

7-24-20 to 7-26-20 (3 days)

Story: Jang Man Wol, who has spent the past thousand years acting as the mysterious Hotel del Luna's CEO, meets the perfectionist Goo Chan Sung  who is forced to manage the hotel because of a deal his father made with Man Wol years ago. 

What stands out: (+) good closures for every crucial characters (FL, ML, hotel crew); (+) cinematography; (+) costume; (+) horror makeup and props; (+) CGI; (+) OST; (-) draggy in some scenes; (-) PPL

Actors and actresses to follow: IU (FL), Yeo Jin Goo (ML)

Couples: Goo Chan Sung ♡Jang Man Wol; Ji Hyun Joong (receptionist) ♡ Kim Yoo Na (student); Young Soo (detective, past is FL's friend) ♡ Lee Mi Ra (ML's ex gf, past princess/FL's love rival)

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwBAGSDrUGY

Note: recap https://www.dramabeans.com/2019/07/hotel-del-luna-episode-1/

7-22-20 to 7-24-20 (2 days)

Story: Lin Miao, a successful events manager, accidentally time travels back to 2010 and receives a mission to help Jiao Yang become the president of his company within 3 months or disappear forever.  

What stands out: (+) ML's hair; (+) FL doing doppelganger; (+) ML & FL teamwork; (+) chemistry; (+) friendship; (-) plot holes; (-) office politics

Actors and actresses to follow: Li Hong Yi (ML), Kira Shi (FL)

Couples: Jiao Yang  ♡ Ling Miao; Su Cheng Yun (ML's half brother) ♡ Lin Wei Jun (past FL) (broke up); Yan Xin (ML's secretary) ♡ Zhao Yan (ML's childhood friend); Ying Jun (colleague) ♡ Jiang Rou (colleague)

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skiNWxNe3vw

Note: Noona romance: ML (25), FL (33)

7-22-20 to 7-22-20 (1 day)

Story: Han Na, who has an ability to “hear” the thoughts of people she loves, discovers that she can read a stranger's mind named Je Won's.  

What stands out: (+) short (4 episodes @ 15 minutes = 1 hour);

Actors and actresses to follow: N/A

Couples: Jung Je Won ♡ Kang Han Na

OST: ???

7-21-20 to 7-22-20 (2 days)

Story: Through her passion for the culinary arts, Hua Xiao Mai starts small and slowly makes her way up in the food business. 

What stands out: (+) no crazy villains, scheming, misunderstanding; lies;  (+) delicious food prep and presentation; (+) sismance; (+) cinematography; (+) location: Lishui, Zhejiang Province; (-) draggy

Actors and actresses to follow: N/A

Couples: Meng Yu Huai ♡ Hua Xiao Mai; 

OST: 

"Still Listen to Advice" Niko Sun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqhGBb7OyXI

"Quietly" Niko Sun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lP7vc3JxRFA

7-20-20 to 7-20-20 (1 day)

Story: Lin, a young girl who can see ghost, broke up with her boyfriend and heads to the faraway resort and is joined by Pud, a young screenwriter who writes a ghost horror story.  

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) nature setting; (-) poop jokes

Actors and actresses to follow: Mario Maurer (ML), Ploypailin Thangprapaporn (FL)

Couples: Pud ♡ Lin; Om ♡ Aom (resort guests); Vittaya ♡ Noon (resort guests)

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PD1rcOFHAg

7-18-20 to 7-20-20 (3 days)

Story: Hua Min Chu,  an ordinary college student accidentally becomes entangled in the open warfare and veiled strife of a complicated world. 

What stands out: (+) plot twists, secrets; (+) Exec Producer; Chen Kaige; (+) directing; (+) action; (+) cinematography; (+) costume; (+) CGI; (+) friendship/teamwork; (-) editingscene cut; (-) death of Assasin

Actors and actresses to follow: Oho Ou (ML), Seven Tan (FL), Qin Lan (FL)

Couples:  Hua Min Chu ♡ Xi Shui; Jue Ye ('Beggar') ♡ Hua Gu ('Thief'); Qi Ming ♡ (Jin Xiu 'Entertainer') - QM dies

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWv-SQagCVM&list=RDRWv-SQagCVM&start_radio=1&t=2

7-17-20 to 7-18-20 (2 days)

Story: Li Zhi Cheng, a former soldier who has been ordered to take over his family's business, coupled with Lin Qian, a capable fresh graduate with wits and drive, and together they bring the business to new heights together. 

What stands out: (+) military/fighting action; (+) military prop; (+) business war; (+) chemistry; (+) bromance/sismance; (+) teamwork between ML and FL; (+) costume; (-) draggy; (-) too many side couples; (-) too much screen time for side couples; (-) no punishment for villain; (-) propaganda; (-) too fake rooftop house

Actors and actresses to follow: Zanilia Zhao (FL), Jin Han (ML)

Couples: Li Zhi Cheng ♡ Lin Qian; Ning Wei Kai (villain) ♡ Grace (ML bro's ex gf) ; Gu Yan Zhi (company director) ♡ Li Jin Yuan (ML's sis); Chen Zheng (villain) ♡ Chen Ya Yi (FL's assistant)

OST: Full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uu3jAXHWoQs

7-15-20 to 7-16-20 (2 days)

Story: Both jilted during their wedding day, Maysarin and Kadethaen met each other at a party at the beach, got drunk, and spent the night together.

What stands out: (+) directing; (+) chemistry; (+) costume; (-) plot holes; (-) draggy; 

Actors and actresses to follow: Mik Thongraya (ML),  Pooklook Fonthip Watcharatrakul (FL)

Couples:  Kade ♡ May; Rut (FL's groom) ♡ Pin (ML's bride); Maythat (ML's assistant) ♡ Ruong (FL's secretary)

OST:

"Jao Sao Jum Yorm" - Jamaporn Saengthong https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vd8g9cDrp80

"Keu Tur Chai Mai " - Tukata Jamaporn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDrRUJfZRxA

Note: I smiled everytime I watch the romantic scenes of ML and FL. This couple can easily become my other forever favorite couple

7-14-20 to 7-15-20 (2 days)

Story:One day, Thien was forced to marry Muey just to get rid of the wife of a powerful man. As Thien never looked at Muey as his life partner, he was not really okay with the marriage.  

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) bromance; (-) plot; (-) unethical/unrealistic "hacking"; (-) draggy; (-) unneccesary characters/side stories/couples

Actors and actresses to follow: Mark Prin Suparat (ML), Mew Nittha Jirayungyurn (FL)

Couples: Thien ♡ Muey; 

OST:

"Dee Gua Tee Kid" - Singto Numchok https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IXb71ptNnU

"Hua Jai Sung Hai Rak" - Preaw Kanitkul https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y62nZYWQJTI

"Pahn" - Mark Prin Suparat/Slot Machine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkNtcH9oN5k

"Reuang Jing" - Sin Singular https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCd0QvHz1JM

7-13-20 to 7-13-20 (1 day)

Story: At her new workplace, Momose Narumi meets her old childhood friend Nifuji Hirotakaboth are otaku (obsessed with specific pop culture content). They decided to start dating.

What stands out: (+) OST and dancing; (-) no plot, music /dance overshadow

Actors and actresses to follow: Yamazaki Kento  (ML), Takahata Mitsuki (FL), 

Couples: Nifuji Hirotaka ♡ Momose Narumi

OST: ???

7-11-20 to 7-13-20 (3 days)

Story: On-board a cruise ship bound for the Bahamas, admin assistant Chen Jia Xin meets CEO Wang Xi Yi leads to impromptu one-night stand, that ends up in pregnancy and contract marriage. 

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) supportive family; (+) bromance/sismance; (+) film setting; weak plot: drag in the middle, rush ending; (-) PPL

Actors and actresses to follow: Xing Zhao Lin (ML), Liang Jie (FL), Li Jiu Lin (SML)

Couples: Wang Xi Yi  ♡ Chen Jia Xin; An Song (ML's assistant) ♡ Liu Si Qi (FL's friend)

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtkCM8QY3q4

7-7-20 to 7-11-20 (5 days)

Story: Fu Yao, an orphan and a slave, journeyed across the lands in search of ways to lift the curse that blighted her life and meets the Crown Prince of Tianquan, Zhang Sun Wu Ji, and falls in love with him. Together, they tackled political issues in the five kingdoms and unearth secrets regarding her birth. 

What stands out: (+) action scenes; (+) chemistry; (+) frienship/bromance/sismance; (+) cinematography; (+) costume; (+) CGI; (-) politics (-) draggy; 

Actors and actresses to follow: Yang Mi (FL), Ethan Juan (ML), Vengo Gao (SML), Leon Lai (physician, ML's friend), Zhang Ya Qin (SML's partner), Huang You Ming (FL's first love), Leo Liang (physician bro, villain's godson)

Couples: Zhang Sun Wu Ji ♡ Meng Fu Yao; Zhan Bei Ye (general) ♡ Ya Lan Zhu (FL's friend); 

OST: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlp17u4P5MOYbAvs3rrLa9wQeyIjnElLG

Note:

Recap https://www.avirtualvoyage.net/2018/06/legend-of-fu-yao-episodes-1-8-recaps.html

7-7-20 to 7-7-20 (1 day)

Story: Moving to Tokyo to pursue acting career, Ayu meets Masa, who is the executive director of record label A Victory. He decides to make Ayu into a singer.  

What stands out: (+) OST; (-) ending; (-) weird characters

Actors and actresses to follow: Anzai Kalen (FL), Miura Shohei (ML), Shirahama Alan (ML's assistant)

Couples:  Max Masa ♡ Ayu (broke up in good term?)

OST: all songs used in the drama can be linked with the original subber https://blitzfansub.com/m-ai-subeki-hito-ga-ite-episode-1/

7-6-20 to 7-6-20 (1 day)

Story: When a famous actor, Ayase Kaede, shoots a movie at the school where Hanazawa Hinana is a student, she has to act as extras.  

What stands out: (+) Katayose Ryota, (-) boring plot

Actors and actresses to follow: Katayose Ryota (ML), Maeda Gordon (ML)

Couples: Ayase Kaede ♡ Hanazawa Hin

OST:

"Don't Let Go" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nv94EqOaqu0

"Kiss Me" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNP1iRNmJk4

7-5-20 to 7-6-20 (2 days)

Story: Oh Yeon Joo's father mysteriously went missing while writing the last chapter of his webtoon "W". While looking for her father, by mysterious way she found herself on the rooftop of a building, next to the webtoon main character Kang Cheol who is lying down in blood. 

What stands out: (+) compelling story; (+) overall acting; (+) editing;  (+) chemistry; (+) cinematography; (+) cartoon drawing; (+) Lotus Evora, ML's car

Actors and actresses to follow: Han Hyo Joo (FL), Lee Jong Suk (ML), Lee Tae Hwan (ML's bodyguard), Jung Yoo Jin (ML's secretary)

Couples: Kang CHeol ♡ Oh Yeon Joo

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEep0yLSaoY&list=PLkVx2RHgH4cglf2-LqxeRP8N3M6GH7dyy

Note: recap https://www.dramabeans.com/2016/07/w-two-worlds-episode-1/

7-3-20 to 7-4-20 (2 days)

Story: Sina, a professional stunt-woman, disguises herself as her twin sister Siriya who is diabled and marries her belated brother in law's brother Athirat to find out who is after her sister.

What stands out: (+) character swapping tricks/scenes; (+) acting FL as doppelganger; (+) support roles acting (villain, mom); (+) stunt action; (-) draggy; 

Actors and actresses to follow: Bua Nalinthip Sakulongumpai (FL), Pop Thagoon Karnthip (ML), Judo Tantachj Tharinpirom (SML)

Couples:  Athirat ♡ Sina; Kritt (family lawyer) ♡ Siriya; Lert (ML's assistant) ♡ Nuan FL's personal assistant)

OST: 

Arnon Saisangchan "Yak Cha Ru" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnBCtvuPJ6k

Beam Jaruwanna "Yah Wad Duay Sai Dta" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjW7D7Xnh74

Note:

7-2-20 to 7-3-20 (2 days)

Story: Mountain bandit Chang Le is forced to marry Crown Prince Li Che as the fake Liu Yu Yao. 

What stands out: (+) slapstick comedy; (+) FL's acting; (+) strong females; (+) chemistry ; (-) unrealistic story: Prime Minister and Crown Prince, two important palace figures, just go out looking for missing items instead of sending out subordinates? Seriously; (-) script/editing? storyline jumps

Actors and actresses to follow: Zhao Yi Qin (ML); Eleanor Lee (FL)

Couples: Crown Prince Li Che ♡ Chang Le; Fifth Prince Li Heng (ML's half bro) ♡ Zhu Yan; Gong Sun Mo (ML's friend) ♡ Nong Yin (FL's bodyguard, spy) she dies; Qin Fei Yu (FL's sworn brother) ♡ Duan Nuan'er (FL's teacher)

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMKV77-k2iw

7-1-20 to 7-2-20 (2 days)

Story: Cheng Zhi Er, who has been bullied all her life, was suddenly recruited for enrollment at The Superstar Academy, thus begins her new life with the heirs in this parallel world.  

What stands out: (+) Xiao Zhan off course; (+) slapstick humor; (+) fast pace; (-) open ending: FL disappears, both ML meet again, set up for S2 but may never happens; (-) acting; (-) CGI; (-) PPL

Actors and actresses to follow: Sean Xiao (ML), Uvin Wang (FL), Bai Shu (ML), Wu Jia Cheng (ML)

Couples: Fang Tian Ze ♡ Cheng Zhi Er; Zhou Dong (schoolmate) ♡ Bai Bai (schoolmate)

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVlWfq_jBs8&list=RDmVlWfq_jBs8&start_radio=1

Note: I watched this solely for Sean Xiao, otherwise will never interested based on ending and genre.

6-30-20 to 7-1-20 (2 days)

Story: A mysterious pojangmacha (outdoor drinking establishment) run by a prickly spirit Wol Joo, her faithful companion Chef Gwi, and an innocent part-timer Han Kang Bae who visit customers in their dreams to help resolve their problems. 

What stands out: (+) editing; (+) acting; (+) side stories; (+) life lessons; (+) cinematography; (+) OST; (-) PPL

Actors and actresses to follow: Yook Sung Jae (ML), Hwang Jung Eum (FL), Choi Won Young (ML)

Couples:  Chef Gwi ♡ Wol Joo; Han Kang Bae ♡ Kang Yeo Rin (colleague)

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGAkXSB08fY

6-29-20 to 6-30-20 (2 days)

Story: Okitegami Kyoko is a beautiful private detective whose  memory is reset when she sleeps at night, meets Yakusuke Kakushidate who is always mistaken by her as the culprit of a case. 

What stands out: (+) unique theme; (+) plot twist; (+) cartonish/comical style; (+) cinematography

Actors and actresses to follow: Aragaki Yui (FL), Okada Masaki (ML)

Couples: Yakusuke Kakushidate ♡ Okitegami Kyoko

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5ncd-rBZDM

6-29-20 to 6-29-20 (1 day)

Story: Kaori  has been having a secret affair with her married boss Fuyuki for yearsuntil Haruto,  the newly-transferred  young and hot New York interior designer finds them in a compromising position.  

What stands out: (+) plot twist in the end; (-) unnecessary flashbacks, only difference is changed to the character POV/narration; (-) pathetic female characters; (-) infidelity; (-) dubious consent

Actors and actresses to follow: N/A

Couples: Shihonome Haruto ♡ Maejima Kaori; Fuyuki Takuma (FL's boss) ♡ Fuyuki Miwa (wife) ; Ono Yukiya (FL's coworker) ♡ Kato Chinatsu (FL's coworker)

OST: ???

6-29-20 to 6-29-20 (1 day)

Story: Isayama Nami, in order to start over her life and to find happiness, married Isayami Yuki she fell in love with at first sight during a blind date and moved to a quiet high-end residential area.   

What stands out: (+) plot twist in the end; (+) sismance; (-) cheating (FL's friends); (-) domestic violence (FL's friends)

Actors and actresses to follow: Ayase Haruka (FL)

Couples: Isayami Yuki ♡ Isayami Nami

OST: ???

Note: this seems end cliffhanger (can be seen as HE) with a sequel to the movie Caution, Hazardous Wife

6-29-20 to 6-29-20 (1 day)

Story: Jeong Hun meets Shi Hoo at his ex-girlfriend's wedding, and they end up sleeping together. To get over their exes, they agree to meet nine more times.  

What stands out: (+) chemistry; 

Actors and actresses to follow: N/A

Couples: Jeong Hun ♡ Shi Hoo

OST: 

6-28-20 to 6-29-20 (2 days)

Story: Fashion designer Zhou Fang  met Song Lin because of a lawsuit. They were a mismatch from the very start but had to cooperate due interdependence in their lives and their work. 

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) cinematography; (+) costume; (+) makeup; (-) too much screen time on the second couple; (-) sismance; (-) draggy; (-) side couples; (-) PPL

Actors and actresses to follow: Dilraba Dilmurat (FL), Johnny Huang (ML)

Couples: Zhou Fang ♡ Song Lin; Zuo Yu Lin ♡ Qin Qing (FL's friend); Huo Cheng Dong (FL's family marriage arranged candidate) ♡ Shen Pei Pei (TV host); Shen Di (FL's nephew) ♡ Song Luo (ML's sister)

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zw2dcbbTsQM

Note: Before I started watching it I was warned by the reviewers and the commenters about the drag of unnecessary side couples and side stories. So I watched mainly the scenes with ML and FL and rated the drama as a whole. Watching in Youtube definitely helped with being able to foresee scenes.

6-26-20 to 6-27-20 (2 days)

Story: After a divorce and needing money for child custody, Xun Xun returns to the workforcebut finding a job isn’t easy. She eventually taking a position as the personal assistant of a young CEO by the name of Cheng Li

What stands out: (+) great ending: FL refuses the proposal, ML needs growing up to do; (+) all's well ends well; (+) chemistry; (+) sismance; (+) no real villains; (+) costume; (-) script or sub is off; (-) PPL

Actors and actresses to follow: Jiang Meng Jie (FL), Liu Te (ML), Viola Mi (SFL - FL's BFF), Sky Li (SML - SFL BFF)

Couples: Cheng Li ♡ Xun Xun; Hui Yi Wang ♡ Zhou Quan; Mike ( colleague) ♡ Bao Xiao Jing (colleague)

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvFo_xxrkBw

Note: noona romance ML (23), FL (29)

Cheng Li to Xun Xun "The sense of security a man provides is not related to his age... But how much he loves you" (Ep 14)

6-25-20 to 6-26-20 (2 days)

Story: Heo Im, from Joseon era and has very outstanding medical skill, travels through time to modern Seoul 400 years later and meets modern doctor Yeon Gyung. Thinking that Heo Im is weird, she hopes to get rid of Heo Im but instead, they travel back to Joseon together again. 

What stands out: (+) unique reverse time traveling plot; (+) editing: smooth transfer between Joseon and modern scenes; (+) ML acting adjusting in the modern era; (+) support roles: ML's 'mother', teenage patient with heart disease, FL's grandpa and his team, (+) ML and FL team working

Actors and actresses to follow: Kim Nam Gil (ML), Kim Ah Joong (FL)

Couples: Dr Heo Im ♡ Dr Cheo Yeon Kyung; Min Byung Ki (Grandpa's assistant) ♡ Jeon Jae Sook (Grandpa's assistant)

OST: full album https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8rgfl0Wu8I

Note: recap https://www.dramabeans.com/2017/08/live-up-to-your-name-episode-1/

Watch a funny scene after final episode ending credit

6-23-20 to 6-24-20 (2 days)

Story: In an incident, Director Do Min, an intelligent, perfectionist man with a heart of stone, suffers from prosopagnosia, and has to rely on his secretary, the hot-tempered Jung Gal Hee. 

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) bromance and sismance; (+) Veronica Park; (-) draggy

Actors and actresses to follow: Kim Young Kwang  (ML), Jin Ki Joo (FL), Kim Jae Kyung (SFL), Koo Ja Sung (SML)

Couples: Do Min Ik ♡ Jung Gal Hee; Ki Dae Joo (ML's friend) ♡ Veronica Park (ML's arranged marriage date)

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_j5L9VrUlGs

Note: recap https://www.juliaandtania.com/blog/?p=4874

6-23-20 to 6-23-20 (1 days)

Story: Lu Jiajia and Nian Mengyu were childhood  friends and went to the same medical university in Shanghai. After failed romantic relationships they grow close to each other.

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) friendship; (+) cinematography; (-) draggy

Actors and actresses to follow: Wayne Liu (ML), Li Ting Ting (FL)

Couples: Niang Meng Yu ♡ Lu Jia Jia

OST: ???

6-22-20 to 6-23-20 (2 days)

Story: The sole survivor or a terrible accident, Cheng You Kuan develops ability to see future deaths and lives traumatic life since. But everything changes the day he meets Be Ke Wei, a woman who unwittingly shows You Kuan that a person’s fate can actually be altered. 

What stands out: (+) plot with twist; (+) chemistry; (+) bromance; (+) cinematography; (-) PPL

Actors and actresses to follow: Prince Chiu (ML), Lorene Jen (FL), Andy Wu (SML)

Couples: Cheng You Kuan ♡ Be Ke Wei

OST: 

Prince Chiu "Let Me Protect You" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dajc0eMYhI&list=PLRRI_kdzl7LTUmYFMAqJWKs4m9rgbaNPV

ending https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgHYkCp5P0Y&list=PLRRI_kdzl7LTUmYFMAqJWKs4m9rgbaNPV&index=5

Note: recap https://thedramallamablog.com/2020/05/03/recap-amensalism-ep-1/

6-22-20 to 6-22-20 (1 day)

Story: This movie follows the sweet and sour love between the daring and kind-hearted Zhou Lin Lin and Fang Yu Ke, the socially awkward boy next door.  

What stands out: (+) chemistry;

Actors and actresses to follow: Vivian Sung (FL), Song Wei Long (ML), Huang Jun Jie (FL's love interest)

Couples: Fang Yu Ke ♡ Zhou Lin Lin

OST: Mayday "I won't let you be lonely" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5ONuH0hsuY

Note: 

6-21-20 to 6-22-20 (2 days)

Story: A story about Zhang Zheng Lan, a corporate executive, who gets acquainted with Xiao Shui Gang, a kendo coach, and resorts to different ways to get close to her, silently protecting her as she slowly walks out from a painful past. 

What stands out: (+) bromance ML and his little brother; (-) slow romance; (-) bad FL acting (expressionless, no smiling) only after Ep 32 they get together she's loosen up; (-) draggy; (-) costume: ML wears the same purple suit; (-) PPL

Actors and actresses to follow: Jiang  Chao (ML)

Couples:  Zhang Zheng Lan ♡ Xiao Shui Gang; Jiang Dua Guo (ML's assistant) ♡ Lin Jia Jia (FL's fellow teacher)

OST: full album https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IVMJbuTyYo

Note: 

6-20-20 to 6-21-20 (2 days)

Story: A playboy who hits his head as he falls into a pool and wakes up as the crown princess Zhang Peng Peng of the dynasty. 

What stands out: (+) unique topic: gender swap during time travel; (+) acting; (-) sismance; (-) low budget production; (-) draggy in the middle; (-) costume

Actors and actresses to follow: Crystal Zhang (FL), Peter Sheng (ML), Alan Yu (SML)

Couples:  Qi Sheng ♡ Zhang Peng Peng: Prince Zhao (ML's brother) ♡ Lu Li (FL's personal maid)

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrZsW10P7WQ

Note: 

There are 5 endings

1. Ending in the drama: FL dies
2. FL back to the modern world as a male, ML is a modern doctor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-HFf8mH_bw
3. FL back to the modern world as a male, has memory of him being a female with ML https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4m3G-KBVlK8
4. ML and FL in the modern world as actor and actress https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEk59G5DKog
5. In the novel: Happy ending, FL stays with ML and have 3 sons and 2 daughters. All concubines are gone. Then ML dies (pretending) leaving FL pregnant again. He comes back later when the eldest son becomes the Emperor. http://allsynopsis.blogspot.com/2016/01/go-princess-go-novel-ending.html

6-20-20 to 6-20-20 (1 day)

Story: Onodero Risa's parents built a large two-family house to live with their daughter and her new family. One day, Risa told her parents that she has been proposed to by Kotaro, who is none other than Dad's former subordinate who is now his boss.

What stands out: (+) realistic; (+) family dynamic; (+) acting; (+) aging issue at workplace;

Actors and actresses to follow: Miyazaki Aoi (FL); Nagayama Eita (ML)

Couples: Kotaro ♡ Onodera Risa 

OST: Kurasaki Iceblack "Absolute Power" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ti2dRlz-mmw

6-19-20 to 6-20-20 (2 days)

Story: Win Pakorn, a famous actor who withdrew from the entertainment world due to a scandal, returned to Thailand after living abroad and bought Wan Nueng's house without her knowledge. Homeless Wan Nueng is forced to sneak around and stay in the house until journalist follow Win to the house and he asks Wan Nueng to handle it.  

What stands out: (+) unrealistic cartoonish relationship; (+) chemistry; (+) pretty house filming location; (-) unethical stuff (staying in someone else house and doesn't want to leave, etc); (+) unrealistic 'where is that romance come from?'' when ML kisses FL in Ep10 to shut her up from calling the villain then both can't sleep, but no feelings growth before that; (-) draggy; (-) costume

Actors and actresses to follow: Push Puttichai Kasetsin (ML), Mahapreukpong Ariigantha (FL), Tao Sattaphong Phiangphor (SML)

Couples: Win Pakorn ♡ Wan Nueng; MeeDee (FL's friemd) ♡ May (ML's ex girlfriend)

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGfPNuFMNfg

Note:

6-17-20 to 6-19-20 (3 days)

Story: Emperor Lee Gon from the paralel world of Kingdom of Corea is propelled into the modern Seoul South Korea where he meets Inspector Jung Tae Eul, and they team up to defeat the criminals and close the door between their two worlds. 

What stands out: (+) unique paralel world plot with doppelgangers as spies; (+) dialogue/script; (+) doppelgang acting; (+) cinematography; (-) CGI; (-) PPL

Actors and actresses to follow: Lee Min Ho (ML), Kim Go Eun (FL), Woo Do Hwan (SML)

Couples:  Emperor Yi Gon ♡ Jung Tae Eul; Jo Yeong (ML's bodyguard) ♡ Myung Seong Ah (palace guard); Jo Eun Sob (FL's colleague) ♡ Myung Na Ri (cafe owner); Kang Hyun Nim (doppelganger for Kang Shin Jae in Corea) ♡ Koo Seo Gyeong/Luna (doppelganger for FL in Corea)

OST: full album https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBjeERnzzQo

Note:

Recap http://www.dramabeans.com/2020/04/the-king-eternal-monarch-episode-1/

Yoyo Boy https://mydramalist.com/discussions/the-king-the-eternal-monarch/49209-yoyo-boy-explained

6-16-20 - 6-17-20 (2 days)

Story: Chen Xiao Qian, an unknown screenwriter, winds up stuck in the world of her own creation as the Third Princes. While finding a way home she faces problem from Han Shuo, a crown prince of an enemy city whom her character kidnapped to be her husband. 

What stands out: (+) unique theme/story on gender inequality/equality; (+) acting; (+) chemistry; (+) cinematography; (-) draggy

Actors and actresses to follow: Zhao Lu Si (FL), Ryan Ding (ML), Sheng Ying Hao (SML, Minister), Patrick Quan (First Princess' lover)

Couples: Han Shuo ♡ Chen Qian Qian; Su Mu (musician) ♡ Chen Yuan Yuan (First Princess)

OST: full album https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjrycfAaEjU

6-15-20 to 6-16-20 (2 days)

Story: Life, death and second chances take center stage in this story about three people whose intertwined destinies travel through space and time with haunting results.  

What stands out: (+) atypical; (+) interesting topic; (+) acting JKS and LSH; (-) draggy; (-) editing; (-) too many psycho characters (beside ML); (-) super confusing plot

Actors and actresses to follow: Jang Ki Yong (ML), Jin Se Yeon (FL), Lee Soo Hyuk (ML)

Couples: Cha Hyung Bin ♡ Jung Ha Eun (both died); Chun Jong Bum ♡ Jung Sa Bin  

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5ICSqN793Y

Note:

Since the reincarnation itself is a belief and a mystery, not scientifically proven, so romantic dramas bringing up the fated love surpassing one life is also still a mystery. 

The scriptwriter(s) at first one then kept adding, then total 7 and they fired (?) the initial scriptwriter cause of confusing plot and bad editing following

6-15-20 - 6-15-20 (1 day)

Story: Duchess/or Daeng Lek, a newly rich university student, encounter Krathing, who knows about her misfortunate past and takes to teasing her.  

What stands out: (+) Off funny acting; (+) chemistry; (+) landlady and son; (+) friendship; (-) PPL

Actors and actresses to follow: Mild Lapassalan Jiravechsoontornkul (FL), Off Jumpol Adulkittiporn  (ML)

Couples: Krathing ♡ Duchess; Khunkao (FL's love interest) ♡ Honey (FL's rival)

OST: main OST https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yd-8KMEfcQ4

6-14-20 - 6-14-20 (1 day)

Story: While working as a bar hostess in Macau, Ji Yeon is offered a big sum of money to work as a nurse to the chairman of the prominent shipping and casino operator company by his illegitimate son Sung Yeol. Ji Yeon slowly gains the attention of both Sung Yeol and the chairman  

What stands out: (+) plot twist; (+) acting

Actors and actresses to follow: Yoo Yeon Seok (ML)

Couples:  N/A

OST: piano https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1n3XAl7_V8

Note: recap https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perfect_Proposal

6-13-20 to 6-14-20 (2 days)

Story: While struggling in her search for a post-pop career, Liu Nuan Nuan's life gets intertwined with Han Che, a sound and light engineer

What stands out: (+) process in the fashion industry; (+) dialogue; (+) chemistry; (+) lots of kisses;  (+) sismancece/bromance/friendship; (+) 2nd couple; (+) costume; (+) cinematography; (+) lighting; (-) drag

Actors and actresses to follow: Eleanor Lee (FL), Leon Leong (ML), Tim Pei (FL's friend), Xiong Yu Ting (ML's sister), Li Ming Jun (ML's friend)

Couples:  Han Che ♡ Liu Nuan Nuan; Gu Li (ML's friend) ♡ Han Xue (ML's sister); Fang Han Chen (FL's friend) ♡ Lin Jia Yi (FL's friend) (prospect)

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_AN7fz-H04

6-12-20 to 6-13-20 (2 days)

Story: Peat's world begins to wave when his father bring in Kiew and her mother home and decide that they will live as family now, so decided to take revenge on his family.

What stands out:  (+) chemistry; (-) messy plot; (-) draggy; (-) shallow/toxic romance, unhealthy friendship; (-) no proper penalty

Actors and actresses to follow: Pon Nawasch Phupantachsee (ML), Bua Nalinthip Sakulongumpai (FL)

Couples: Peat ♡ Kiew; Kris ♡ Chaya; Khata ♡ Pa

OST:

Who Hurts More -ETC http://deungdutjai.com/2016/06/26/kraijepgwahetc/

Yes, it’s you! - Nont Tanont https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd7ch0UDDeM

Weak heart - Arnon Saisangchan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYonPreTuTo

Just an Imitation - Kacha AF8 http://deungdutjai.com/2012/11/09/kaekaunglianbaepkacha/

You Are My Breath - Jugg Chavin http://deungdutjai.com/2015/12/11/turkeulomhaijaijugg/

My Heart Would Hurt Equally - Bowling Manida  http://deungdutjai.com/2015/11/04/huajairaojeptaogunbowling/

Do You Really Love Me? - Marisa Sukosol http://deungdutjai.com/2015/05/09/turrukchunjingreubplaomarisa/

 6-11-20 to 6-11-20 (1 day)

Story: College student Park Da Yeon finds out that her favorite YouTuber Haru, a guy who specializes in offering relationship advice, attends the same college as hers.

What stands out: (+) fast paced; (+) topic: new trend Youtuber

Actors and actresses to follow: Jung Hyo Jun (ML), Kim Seo Yeon (FL), Choi Kyung Hoon (SML)

Couples: Haru/Go Woo Jae ♡ Park Da Yeon

OST: ???

6-9-20 to 6-11-20 (3 days)

Story: Du Ai Sha and Yi Fei Yang have developed a fierce workplace rivalry, but when trouble stirs they are forced to work together, using their combined talents to overcome the obstacles ahead. 

What stands out: (+) unique pairing: cold woman-warm man i/o cliche; (+) funny ending: after wedding; (+) chemistry; (+) cinematography; (+) costume; (+) OST; (-) draggy: (-) weird closeup camera angle; (-) PPL

Actors and actresses to follow: Aviis Zhong (FL), Wes Lo (ML), Jack Li (SML)

Couples: Yi Fei Yang ♡ Du Ai Sha; Ye Xuan (FL's longtime friend) ♡ Tang Xiao An (FL's assistant); Steven (ML's assistant) ♡ Wen Jing Jing (FL's office worker); Ni Mo (ML's office worker) ♡ Vicky (FL's office worker); Ah Ben (FL's office worker) ♡ Sui Lin (ML's secretary)

OST: playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRRI_kdzl7LQ87Hqla_lNkJuUyNNg2iTL&app=desktop

Note: Noona romance (2 years)

6-8-20 to 6-8-20 (1 day)

Story: Hikaru Genji, fictional character from Heian period "Tale of Genji", suddenly shows up at Fujiwara Saori's home.

What stands out: (+) unique plot of reversal of parallel world; (+) life lessons on beauty; (+) bromance and sismance;

Actors and actresses to follow: Chiba Yudai (ML), Ito Sairi (FL), Kiriyama Renn Genji's rival), Iriyama Anna (FL's sister), Kamio Fuju (sister's friend)

Couples: Hikaru Genji ♡ Fujiwara Saori

OST: ???

6-8-20 to 6-8-20 (1 day)

Story: a unique story about three friends, Chi Ho, Dong Woo, and Gyung Jae who just turned 20 years old  

What stands out: (+) dark comedy on youth age and its problems; (+) acting; (+) bromance; (-) profanity

Actors and actresses to follow: Kim Woo Bin (ML), Lee Jun Ho (ML), Kang Ha Neul (ML), Jung So Min (classmate)

Couples: Kim Kyung Jae ♡ So Min (classmate); Kang Dong Woo ♡ So Hee (Kyung Jae's sister)

OST:

Lee Jun Ho & Lee Yoo Bi "Cupid's Arrow" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUiM2C94YHc

Kim Woo Bin & Sweet Sorrow "Twenty" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOzzHcOpy00

6-8-20 to 6-8-20 (1 day)

Story: A love story woven by a loveless mistrust girl, Kaede Tamaki who works for a small video production company, and a mysterious young man Seishiro who is attracted to her . 

What stands out: (+) interesting topic of supernatural ability; (-) lose ends on dad, Grandma business, FL's future husband etc

Actors and actresses to follow: Yamamoto Mizuki (FL), Maeda Gordon (ML), Kudo Asuka (ML)

Couples: Sawamura Koji ♡ Kaede Tamaki (possible, unknown)

OST: ???

6-5-20 to 6-8-20 (3 days)

Story: The talented female constable Yuan Jin Xia gets into a disagreement with the hot-tempered Jin Yi Wei Lu Yi over a case that they are both involved in.  

What stands out: (+) directing/camera; (+) unique eye expression close up camera angle; (+) martial arts action; (+) strong female characters; (+) chemistry; (+) friendship; (+) cinematography; (+) costume; (+) prop; (+) CGI; (-) draggy

Actors and actresses to follow: Allen Ren (ML), Seven Tan (FL), Julia Ye (SFL), Lu Hong (FL's sworn brother), Ethan Yao (SFL's sworn brother), Xi Xue (FL's aunt), Han Cheng Yu (ML and FL's friend, Taoist priest), Wan Tong (assassin, villain's side)

Couples: Lu Yi ♡ Yuan Jin Xia; Yang Yue (FL's sworn brother/colleague) ♡ Shang Guan Gi (SFL); Gai Shu ‘Uncle Beggar’ (ML's grand uncle) ♡ Physician Lin Ling (FL's aunt)

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDVWXufb_ME

6-4-20 to 6-4-20 (1 day)

Story: When Tada Haruka was a university student, she visited Taiwan and meet Eric.  She lost contact with him after that and 6 years later, Tada Haruka arrives in Taiwan again. 

What stands out: (+) aboriginal cultural show; (-) rushed with 3 different love stories; (-) chemistry (they are separated in time and distance)

Actors and actresses to follow: Aaron Yan (ML)

Couples: Eric ♡ Tada Haruka; Anzai Makoto (FL's colleague) ♡ Yuki (waitress); Chen Wei Zhi (FL's colleague) ♡ Zhang Mei Qing 

OST: closing credit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4ypIG7VCmQ

6-4-20 to 6-4-20 (1 day)

Story: After the massacre of his village, Zhang Xiao Fan is taken in by the Qing Yun Sect where he begins his journey of cultivation.  

What stands out: (+) Xiao Zhan's acting; (+) cinematography; (+) costume; (-) CGI

Actors and actresses to follow: Sean Xiao (ML), Li Qin (FL)

Couples: Zhang Xiao Fan ♡ Bi Yao (possibility for Season 2); Qi Hao ♡ Tiang Ling Er (ML's 'elder sister') - died

OST: XIao Zhan "Love Knot" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeViOTf4_zo

6-2-20 to 6-4-20 (3 days)

Story: Special forces officer Yoo Shi Jin and surgeon Kang Mo Jeon bond together in a time of war and overcome the odds against them

What stands out: (+) directing/camera angle; (+) editing; (+) dialogue; (+) action scenes; (+) chemistry; (+) bromance; (+) cinematography; (+) filming location: Greece; (+) military prop; (+) makeup; (-) medical nonsense; (-) PPL

Actors and actresses to follow: Song Joong Ki (ML), Song Hye Kyo (FL), Jin Goo (SML), Kim Ji Won (SFL)

Couples: Yoo Shi Jin ♡ Kang Mo Jeon; Seo Dae Yeong ♡ Yoon Myung Ju; Lee Chi Hoon (resident) ♡ Jang Hee Eun (resident); Song Sang Hyeon (surgeon) ♡ Ha Ja Ae(nurse); Daniel Spencer (doctor) ♡ Ri Ye Hwa (nurse)

OST full album https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8L9g9rjs-U\

Note: Noona romance

Note: recap http://www.dramabeans.com/2016/02/descended-from-the-sun-episode-1/

5-30-20 to 6-1-20 (3 days)

Story: Childhood friends Xu Fang and Lin Xi Chi severed friendship due to Xi Chi's family problem and they reunited in the university. 

What stands out: (+) real voice; (+) chemistry; (+) OTP's cute confession with analogy of adopting an abandoned dog; (+) Second couple's funny confession on the school rooftop; (+) cute proposal: "adopt me" (+) friendship/bromance/sismance; (+) cute second couple;  (+) animals; (-) PPL

Actors and actresses to follow: Gala Zhang (ML), Ireine Song (FL), Leslie Ma (SFL), Guo Xin Yu(SML), Chen Ze (FL's brother), Li Chung Lin (FL's love interest)

Couples: Xu Fang ♡ Lin Xi Chi; Jiang Zheng Xu (ML's friend) ♡ Ni Yue (FL's friend); Lin Xi Geng (FL's brother) ♡ He Li Yang (FL's friend)

OST: full album https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAiQWWPrjgU

Gala Zhang & Ireine Song "Goodbye Yi Mian" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGh94tZqNoY

Note: Chi Chi to Fang Fang about possibility he won't get better "I will be the vet and you will be my pet" (Ep 21)

"I will only deserve the best of you when I become the best of myself." (Ep 24 final)

5-29-20 to 5-30-20 (2 days)

Story: Five doctors (Lee Ik Jun, Ahn Jung Won, Kim Jun Wan, Yang Suk Hyung, and Chae Song Hwa) are long time friends of 20 years who started their undergrad in 1999 in the same medical school, and now they are colleagues in the same hospital.  

What stands out: (+) realistic life stories; (+) directing; (+) dialogue; (+) editing; (+) acting; (+) friendship; (+) jam session; (+) medical props; (+) OST; (-) some draggy; (-) maggot; (-) PPL

Actors and actresses to follow: Jo Jung Suk (ML), Yoo Yeon Seok (ML), Jung Kyung Ho (ML), Kim Dae Myung (ML), Jeon Mi Do (FL)

Couples: Kim Jun Wan ♡ Lee Ik Sun (Ik Jun's sister); Anh Jung Won ♡ Jang Gyeo Wool (resident)

OST: Full album https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MydMUjD1aSI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoSARRQAKWw

Note:

recap http://www.dramabeans.com/2020/03/hospital-playlist-episode-1/

5-27-20 to 5-29-20 (3 days)

Story: Shen Yi Yi poses as her deceased friend Shen Di Yi disguised as a man enter Shangyi Guan school with Shen Die Yi's fiance Tang Jiu Hua. There she meets Yang Zi An, second prince Li Xin Yuan, and swordsman Du Gu Mu Xue and they solve many strange cases. 

What stands out: (+) closure; (+) chemistry; (+) friendship; (-) some draggy scenes in the mid; (-) draggy philosophical dialogues 

Actors and actresses to follow: Uvin Wang (FL), Caesar Wu (ML), Liu Yi Chang (ML), Xie Bin Bin (ML), Qi Pei Xin (ML)

Couples: Yang Zi An ♡ Shen Yi Yi; Tang Jiu Hua (SML) ♡ Han Yu'Er (villain/Lord Han's daughter); Du Gu Mu Xue (FML) ♡ Ning Xian (villain/Lord Han's second hand)

OST: 

Caesar Wu and Uvin Wang https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbuJqnzowXg

Liu Yi Chang "Proud of Me" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4qOAKWcJyI

Full album https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lMMlt7Ws08

5-25-20 to 5-25-20 (1 day)

Story: A bored office worker Kono Sayaka takes a stranger Kusakabe Itsuki in for six month, but he has a secret.

What stands out: (+) cooking/food scenes; (+) nature; (+) chemistry; (+) cinematography; (-) the separation

Actors and actresses to follow: Iwata Takanori (ML), Takahata Mitsuki (FL)

Couples: Kusakabe Itsuki ♡ Kono Sayaka

OST: full album https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MG87xYjepfw

5-23-20 to 5-25-20 (3 days)

Story: Lawyer Ke Zhen Yu and reporter Cheng Jia Le live in different realm but meet at 10:06pm thru a supernatural portal in the mysterious low budget apartment they both live.

What stands out: (+) interesting topic of merging life in a period of time; (+) directing; (+) editing; (+) acting of Lego Lee as doppelganger (present and future MLs); (+) chemistry; (+) cinematography; (-) PPL Subway

Actors and actresses to follow: Lego Lee (ML), Nikki Hsieh (FL), Ken Hsieh (ML), Greg Hsu (SML)

Couples: Ke Zhen Yu ♡ Cheng Jia Le

OST: 

Bii "Talking About Hurt" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HFFCmGbzBE

Peter Pan "Winter is Coming" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yk5oPI6m7Q\

Ruth Kueo "Without You" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHFtZX-JriU

Note: It has the same magic happening as the Korean drama Secret Garden. Here the ML's father who was a firefighter saved FL when she was a kid and gave the origami to her. The origami is the magic tool for time merge. In Secret Garden, FL's father who was a firefighter saved ML when he was a kid and father comes back to give them potion to swap their bodies.

5-22-20 to 5-23-20 (2 days)

Story: Smile decides to hire a "Boy For Rent" to learn how to make a man's heart beat, so she can win her handsome senior's love. Liz believes her boyfriend is cheating on her, and decides to use the same service to get back at him without feeling guilty.

What stands out: (+) original idea of boy rent service; (+) weird but entertaining; (+) chemistry; (-) draggy; (-) PPL

Actors and actresses to follow: Fon Sananthachat Thanapatpisal (FL), Aye Sarunchana Apisamaimongkol (FL), Mond Tanutchai Vijitvongthong (ML), Lee Thanat Lowkhunsombat (ML)

Couples: Badz ♡ Smile; Kyro ♡ Liz

OST: 

Mek Jirakit "Mai Chai Ruang Som Mut" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kV6JScg5K4

Lee Thanat and Aye Sarunchana "Tee Sud Nai Lohk" (The Best in the World) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xd3GUX1j8t4&list=PLZh_3PDX8-3hZfv1pIecQyqGT-5Phhsfd&index=2

Mond Vijitvongthong "I Know This is Love" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptPN-yoCpH0&list=PLZh_3PDX8-3hZfv1pIecQyqGT-5Phhsfd

5-20-20 to 5-22-20 (3 days)

Story: Tang Fan (a local government official), Sui Zhou (a imperial court guard), and Wang Zhi (a royal eunuch/Emperor henchman) join hand-to-hand to solve criminal cases and political issues.

What stands out: (+) realistic society issues like wealth discrepancy, poverty, domestic abuse, etc; (+) Jackie Chan style; (+) directing/camera; (+) fighting actions; (+) friendship; (+) bromance; (+) cinematography; (+) costume; (+) OST/sound; (-) draggy

Actors and actresses to follow: Darren Chen (ML), Fu Meng Bo (ML), and Liu Yao Yuan (ML)

Couples: Pei Huai (Doctor) ♡ Tang Yu (Tang Fan's older sister)

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dt_x6d-kF8M

5-20-20 to 5-20-20 (1 day)

Story: Highschooler Adachi Momo is an avid swimmer so she has dark skin and fair hair has a crush at Toji but her friend Sae is jealous at her so she set her up with Okayasu Kairi. 

What stands out: (+) fast paced; (+) chemistry;

Actors and actresses to follow: Inoo Kei (ML), Yamamoto Mizuki (FL), Mackenyu (SML), Nagano Mei (SFL)

Couples: Okayasu Kairi ♡ Adachi Momo

OST: Tamaru Yamada "I Love You" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ER3it7bpS8I

5-20-20 to 5-20-20 (1 day)

Story:  Genius student Lynn develops ways to cheat for her fellow students

What stands out: (+) realistic topic; (+) directing; (+) acting (Lynn); (+) casting; (+) cinematography; (+) OST and sound; (-) PPL

Actors and actresses to follow: Aokbab Chutimon Chuengcharoensunkying (FL)

Couples: N/A

OST: Image Suthita "Maung Chun Tee" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3r96_kzcfk0

5-19-20 to 5-19-20 (1 day)

Story:  Happy ending for ML and FL, and also the spin off stories supporting characaters on parallel world of "what if" situation with outcomes different that the main story

What stands out: (+) originality; (+) intriguing story; (+) character development; (+) chemistry

Actors and actresses to follow: Yamazaki Kento (ML); Kadowaki Mugi (FL); Mackenyu (SML);Araki Yuko (SFL)

Couples: Dojima Otaro ♡ Sato Saiko (possible relationship as she visits him after 1 year he comes back, it's a closure from the parent story where he leaves her to live her own life since she does not know him)

OST: see the parent story

5-19-20 to 5-19-20 (1 day)

Story:  The mysterious Sato Saiko stalks and kisses Dojima Otaro, a popular male escort, causes him to die and back alive 7 days earlier, gives him the advantage to pursue the heiress Namiki Mikoto.  

What stands out: (+) originality; (+) intriguing story; (+) character development; (+) chemistry

Actors and actresses to follow: Yamazaki Kento (ML); Kadowaki Mugi (FL); Mackenyu (SML);Araki Yuko (SFL)

Couples: Dojima Otaro ♡ Sato Saiko (separated in parent story: he leaves her to live her own life since she does not know him); Namiki Takauji ♡ Namiki Mikoto (separated in parent story: he goes to jail and she waits for him)

OST: Full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7glHnlLBgH8&list=PLPwejrb5rHWQmNvcw5U6_HO6jgEsjA-Vt

5-18-20 to 5-19-20 (2 days)

Story: The story follows detective Jian Buzhi who starts on a quest to finding the truth and along the way, he meets good friends including Zhan Shi Qi, a female assassin, and they workwho work together to solve mysterious cases. 

What stands out: (+) Agatha Christie style; (+) investigation story; (+) martial arts acing; (+) friendship; (+) bromance; (+) action stills; (+) cinematography;

Actors and actresses to follow: Tim Yu (ML), Wang Yan Yang (SML), Rachel Wang (FL), Du Ya Fei (Support - traveling companion/physician), Wang Xing Wei (Support - traveling companion/historian)

Couples: Jian Bu Zhi ♡ Zhan Shi Qi; Zhao Wo Huan ♡ Ming Yue

OST: Liu Qin "See You" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRs5hxgUovg

5-17-20 to 5-18-20 (2 days)

Story: Zhao Fan Zhou, a forensic science major student, and Zhou Xiao, a Chinese language major who is also an amateur detective novelist, both meet and fall in love while studying in the university.

What stands out: (+) directing/camera angles; (+) dialogue; (+) funny parents; (+) ML's little 'dirty' tricks to get close to FL;  {+) FL's eccentric characterization; (+) funny love confession behind the glass door when he locks her so she won't run away; (+) overall acting; (+) chemistry; (+) sismance; (-) draggy; (-) PPL

Actors and actresses to follow: Simon Gong (ML), Liu Ren Yu (FL), Li Ge Yang (SML)

Couples: Zhao Fan Zhou ♡ Zhou Xiao; Xie Yi Xing (badminton school champ) ♡ Zhu Lu (FL's room mate); Fang Wei (student) ♡ Tao Ling (FL's best friend) - broke up

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ko8k176yCAs

Note: special episode or Episode 28 in some site about the wedding https://mydramalist.com/60597-the-love-equations-special-episode

5-15-20 to 5-16-20 (2 days)

Story: Lee Yul the Crown Prince of Joseon, after passing the law requiring single commoners to get married to resolve the draught, develops temporary amnesia and wanders around aimlessly and meets Hong Shim who needs to marry as she approaches the age limit.

What stands out: (+) acting (both leads and supporting); (+) chemistry; (+) cinematography; (_) costume); (-) some parts draggy; (-) heavy in political plot

Actors and actresses to follow: Do Kyung Soo (ML), Nam Ji Hyun (FL)

Couples: Lee Yul ♡ Hong Shim; Moo Yeon (FL's brother) ♡ Kim So Hye (Crown Princess); Seo Goo Dol (villager) ♡ Kkeut Nyeo (villager - FL's friend); Yoon (FL's adopted father) ♡ Yang Choon (villager);

OST: full album https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxqywHuJzWk

Note: recap http://www.dramabeans.com/2018/09/100-days-my-prince-episode-1/

5-14-20 to 5-15-20 (2 days)

Story: After an auto accident which killed her boyfriend Win Nateeprasert, Janarie Sinsawaed (Jane) receives a miracle when Win is resurrected but she discovers that he has no memory of her. 

What stands out: (+) beautiful love story; (+) interesting plot/plot twists; (+) script/dialogue especially between ML and FL; (+) editing; (+) acting of both ML and FL especially in facial expression; (+) chemistry; (+) environment talk; (-) drag in the beginning; (-) CGI

Actors and actresses to follow: Pong Nawat Kulrattanarak (ML), Esther Supreeleela (FL)

Couples: Win ♡ Jane; Bank (ML's assistant) ♡ Pad (FL's friend); Rashanee (ML's cousin) ♡ Lisa (ex ML's girlfriend)

OST: Neung Apiwat "Muean Rao Khoei Rak Gan"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mbsU-qapy8

Note: 

5-11-20 to 5-14-20 (4 days)

Story: While investigating the truth around her mother's suicide, forensic examiner Ran Yan meets the judicial officer Xiao Song and the assassin Su Fu. 

What stands out: (+) flashback and slo-mo scenes; (+) chemistry FL with both ML and SML; (+) cinematography; (+) costume; (-) long investigation; (-) drag in the middle; (-) editing; 

Actors and actresses to follow: Zhou Jie Qiong (FL), Toby Lee (ML), Tim Pei (SML)

Couples: Xiao Song ♡ Ran Yan

OST: full OST https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O096GLRefK4

Note: 

1. Need to watch from the original subber's website: https://productiveprocrastination.site/category/miss-truth/ since he/she explained the ancient terminology used (with asterisk *)

2. The love triangle is strong here, may get SLS

5-11-20 to 5-11-20 (1 day)

Story: Mimi who has insomnia due to fear listens to DJ Titan every night during radio program Midnight Fantasy.

What stands out: (+) fast paced; (+) chemistry; (+) FL's parents; (-) PPL

Actors and actresses to follow: Singto Prachaya Ruangroj (ML), Jamie Juthapich Indrajundra (FL)

Couples: Tan ♡ Mimi; James (ML's friend) ♡ Baitarn (FL's friend)

OST:

main Girl Next Room OST "Ruk Tua Ang Bang Na" by Mook Worranit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yd-8KMEfcQ4

opening song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7zZk7OV36g

5-9-20 to 5-11-20 (3 days)

Story: Zhao Yi Ting’s revenge on the woman who destroys life thru her naive daughter Lei Xin Yu.

What stands out: (+) revelation of secrets; (+) chemistry; (+) sismance Xin Yu and Xiao Yue; (-) draggy, the romance is there but it's exhausting

Actors and actresses to follow: Marcus Chang (ML), Eugenie Liu (FL)

Couples: Zhao Yi Ting ♡ Lei Xin Yu; Xiao Mao (SML) ♡Yun An (farm vet); Zhong Wen (FL's friend) ♡ Xiao Yue (FL's room mate)

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBMio5DljGk

5-7-20 to 5-9-20 (3 days)

Story: General Ye Zhao, who actually is  woman cross dresses to become a general of outstanding ability, is betrothed to the Emperor's nephew Zhao Yujin, who possesses remarkable beauty but is pampered, lazy and spends his time on "useless" artistic pursuits.  

What stands out: (+) unique topic of gender role reversal; (+) action acting; (+) chemistry; (+) costume; (-) draggy; (-) CGI; (-) PPL

Actors and actresses to follow: Sandra Ma (FL), Peter Sheng (ML)

Couples: Zhao Yu Jin ♡ Ye Zhao; Hu Qing (SML) ♡ Qiu Shui (FL's bodyguard); Crown Prince Hardun ♡ Liu Xi Yin (died)

OST: 

Cui Ge and Peter Sheng "Love is Above" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zymUJOib3PY&list=PLELQzRJGictLM_ZRUZmToZLwDG5LFIynM&index=1

Hu Xia "Fu Shui" 覆水 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYNx178pXnc&list=PLELQzRJGictLM_ZRUZmToZLwDG5LFIynM&index=4

5-5-20 to 5-7-20 (3 days)

Story: Young detective Son, who is able to see ghost, is grounded due to psychology report by Dr Rung, he then is recruited for a special investigation team

What stands out: (+) action acting; (+) chemistry; (+) sismance FL and Gaga; (+) Gaga; (+) historical places; (-) draggy from 2/3 of drama (Ep 18); (-) unnecessary side stories/characters; (-) costume; (-) CGI

Actors and actresses to follow: Ball Jitpanu Klomkaew (ML); Namwhan Phulita Supinchompoo (FL)

Couples: Son ♡ Rung; FL's brother ♡ Ploy (ML's friend)

OST:

Mai Nae Non (Not Sure) by Slur https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP94TWVbB0M

Kam Bang Kam (Some Words) by Sqweez Animal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr6KS5s6quQ

Note: raw in Youtube for episode guidance to FF/skip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1Aq9--McEo&list=PL0VVVtBqsoupFunFqDXSfzAkRG1PdNobP

5-3-20 to 5-5-20 (3 days)

Story: While Kim Tan studies in the U.S. he met Eung San who visited her sister. They meet again in Korea and turns out she is the housekeeper's daughter.

What stands out: (+) exaggerating but entertaining, definitely not boring; (+) dialogues, screenwriter: Kim Eun Sook; (+) eye candies; (+) OTP chemistry; (+) sismance ML's mom and FL's mom; (+) cinematography; (-) very soap operaish; (-) bitches and meanies; (-) unnecessary side characters/stories; (-) PPL

Actors and actresses to follow: 

Couples: Kim Tan ♡ Cha Eun Sang

OST: Full Album https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YBZxEjbPYI

Note:

Recap http://www.dramabeans.com/2013/10/heirs-episode-1/

5-3-20 to 5-3-20 (1 day)

Story: Unemployed Lee Yong Nam and his old crush Eui Jo work together during terrorism attack to get his family and others to safety. 

What stands out: (+) action packed; (+) fast paced (+) mass production of people panicking on the street; (+) CGI of the disaster

Actors and actresses to follow: Jo Jung Suk (ML), Im Yoon Ah (FL)

Couples: Lee Yong Nam ♡ Eui Jo (prospect)

OST:

 Lee Seung-hwan "Super Hero"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uww7Gu6-OE4

5-1-20 to 5-3-20 (3 days)

Story: As an immortal, Fu Jiu Yun has been in love with a mortal princess for ten life times until he decides to change her fate by saving her while she is disguising as Qin Chuan and looks for the spiritual lamp that can save her people

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) cinematography; (+) costume; (-) confusing story line probably due to choppy editing; (-) draggy; (-) editing;  (-) confusing face changes (different actresses); (-) side stories, side characters; (-) confusing ending, no narration

Actors and actresses to follow: Zheng Ye Cheng (ML), Zhao Lu Si (FL), Li Ming Jun (Support - White Mirror/Bai Jing Zi) 

Couples: Fu Jiu Yun ♡ Qin Chuan; Zuo Zi Chen (FL's first lover when as Princess Yan Yan) ♡ Xuan Zhu (FL's cousin)

OST: Full OST https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMIAjhpZJwY

Note: The low rating I gave because I ended up watching this drama ONLY for the ML and FL. If not I will just delete it. Lots of screen time given to the second couple due to their agency produced this drama, meanwhile ML and FL are more popular actor/actress who don't belong to the agency.

Recap

https://ninenovel.net/2020/03/19/the-killing-of-three-thousand-crows-%E4%B8%89%E5%8D%83%E9%B8%A6%E6%9D%80-episode-1-recap/

BTS/cut scenes https://youtu.be/2eaOwLT2Agw 

4-30-20 to 5-1-20 (2 days)

Story: As a new teacher Mo Mo is assigned to be the head teacher of Class 11 that is full of delinquent students and they are making her job difficult, led by Wu Wen who holds personal grudges against her.

What stands out: (+) directing; (+) dialogue/script; (+) interesting character of FL; (+) cinematography; (+) cute proposal and necklace (Ep 14); (+) intro to new e-sport

Actors and actresses to follow: Chen Yi Xin (FL), Lu Dong Xu (ML)

Couples: Feng Bai ♡ Mo Mo

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3D-VrPlqZE

4-30-20 to 4-30-20 (1 day)

Story: Yu Sheng You was tricked to marry Gong Yuanxiu who has amnesia and acted childish, but once she comes to love him, she cannot stand him when he comes back normal as a cold and reserved man.

What stands out: (+) cinematography; (+) costume; (-) draggy; (-) editing

Actors and actresses to follow: Yang Shi Ze (ML); Jiang Zhen Yu (FL); He Yi Qian (SML)

Couples: Gong Yuan Xiu ♡Yu Sheng You; Gong Yuan Han (ML's brother) ♡ Lu Ren Yi (SML's cousin); Goang Yuan (ML's brother) ♡ Mu Yu'er (FL's maidservant); Aide Yushu (SML) ♡ Xue'er (thw girl who saved him)

OST:

Jason Hong "I Would Do Anything for Love" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vksBsOqo4so

Jiang Zhenyu "Time Slipping By" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaR8InNcpM0

Jiang Zixin "You Always Know Me" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjZaH2VwvQI&list=OLAK5uy_nlGDhB5UbmADt4X59kTHRMpmeJg6O-Dbs&index=7

Zhang HeXuan "Fearless" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGXdjEbl5KY&list=OLAK5uy_nlGDhB5UbmADt4X59kTHRMpmeJg6O-Dbs&index=9

4-28-20 to 4-29-20 (2 days)

Story: Contract worker Lee Yeon Seo thought she accidentally killed top Hallyu star Kang Joon Hyuk, only to finds out that he is still alive. 

What stands out: (+) unique topic; (+) cinematography; (-) weird plot: instead of releasing ML, FL keeps him but blames him of ruining her life; (-) chemistry/no relationship growth

Actors and actresses to follow: Sung Hoon (ML), Kim Ga Eun (FL)

Couples: Kang Joon Hyuk ♡ Lee Yeon Seo

OST: MORE SONGS THAN LISTED

Jang Han Byul "I Love You" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPNGPC-WzOk&list=PLPqh9nBiGoqbEgPaN3Ng1bkEsN7Q18W9P

Stella Jang "Swing Baby" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeDhAd_3BmY&list=PLPqh9nBiGoqbEgPaN3Ng1bkEsN7Q18W9P&index=2

Kim Dae Yeon "Only You" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpdDafZcGvw&list=PLPqh9nBiGoqbEgPaN3Ng1bkEsN7Q18W9P&index=3

Sung Hoon "I Think About You" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXCmlI0u1HQ&list=PLPqh9nBiGoqbEgPaN3Ng1bkEsN7Q18W9P&index=6

4-28-20 to 4-28-20 (1 day)

Story: On Oriyama Karin’s 16th birthday, she marries is her highschool crush Tsurugi Nao who marries her to pay off debts and doesn't love her.

What stands out: (+) fast paced; (+) chemistry; (-) too short

Actors and actresses to follow: Nakajima Kento (ML), Taira Yuna (FL)

Couples: Tsurugi Nao ♡ Oriyama Karin

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jIef7x_C04

4-27-20 to 4-28-20  (2 days)

Story: One day, a man appears in front of Makoto Masaki and introduces himself as God and told him that his destined soul mate Haruko Kogetsu works next door.

What stands out: (+) interesting theme with God's interference on fate; (+) bromance; (+) OST; (-) draggy

Actors and actresses to follow: Yamashita Tomohisa (ML), Kimura Fumino (FL), Yamashita Tomohisa (ML)

Couples: Makoto Masaki ♡  Haruko Kogetsu; Sadaoka Mitsukuni (childhood friend) ♡ Yotsuya Mitsue (FL's BF); Katsuragi Kazuo (ML's colleague) ♡ Ukumori Midori (ML's colleague)

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIXRAoR623I

4-24-20 to 4-27-20  (4 days)

Story:  A young police officer Qiao Chu Sheng forms  an elite crime-busting detective teamwith young man who has recently returned from studying in Great Britain, Lu Yao, and Bai You Ning, a focused young female reporter for a daily newspaper.  

What stands out: (+) interesting cases; (+) scientific lessons; (+) good pace: not draggy but give time for investigation and explanation; (+) some cases focuses the ancient Chinese culture; (+) cinematography; (+) costume; (+) rap OST

Actors and actresses to follow: Hu Yi Tian (ML), Leon Zhang (ML), Shane Yan (FL)

Couples: Lu Yao ♡ Bai You Ning

OST:

Opening rap "Enigma" by After Journey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAu6PENsXCk

(English sub: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMcQgOJvzuc)

Ending "Wake Up" by Shu Si Ding

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SemvxdQeJt0

4-23-20 to 4-24-20 (2 days)

Story: Do Min Joon is an alien who landed on Earth 400 years ago discovers that he has three months left on Earth when he meets Cheon Song Yi, the biggest Hallyu star in Korea.  

What stands out: (+) being the parent story of interspecies/alien vs human romance; (+) side story: murder/suspense/investigation; (+) directing; (+) script/dialogue; (+) acting; (+) cinematography; (+) chemistry; (+) OST; (-) draggy

Actors and actresses to follow: Kim Soo Hyun (ML), Jun Ji Hyun (FL), Park Hae Jin (SML), Yoo In Na (SFL)

Couples: Do Min Joon ♡ Cheon Song Yi

OST: full album https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cz4QBmEDb54

Note: Closure in Epilogue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zufGi7OcwM8&feature=youtu.be

4-22-20 to 4-22-20 (1 day)

Story: Si Song and Xiao Bei have had several chances to meet when each one was still with their girlfriend Lily and boyfriend Wu Tian Liang.

What stands out: (+) acting; (+) location; (-) story

Actors and actresses to follow: Wallace Chung (ML), Olivia Wang (FL)

Couples: Si Song ♡ Xiao Bei

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J96b6B_FTqc