amazing dramas with NO romance?

Have you watched Vincenzo?

1. Misaeng

2. Live

3. Hot Stove League

4. The Guest

5. Save Me 

6. My Mister 

7. School 2013

8.  Voice

My interest in dramas also cycles throughout the year as my mood changes. If you're looking for something different that's exciting and doesn't really feature any romance, then I would recommend The King's Avatar. This type of show is way different from what I usually watch, so I was surprised that I enjoyed this as much as I did. I'm someone who hasn't watched many Chinese dramas, loses interest in shows easily, and typically avoids lengthy dramas. However, this show really kept me hooked until the end. I'd definitely recommend giving it a try. Hope you're able to find something you like!

Edit: If you'd like a comedy, I'd recommend the movie Okay! Madam. This made me laugh so much and was a nice change from what I'd been watching previously.

Beautiful World, Chief Kim, White Christmas, The Queen's Classroom

Thriller/Crime:

White Christmas 

Extracurricular 

Ghost (personal favorite crime drama)

Kingdom

Save Me (very unique plot, there's nothing else like it)

Signal

Non Thriller/Crime: 

School 2013 (One of my favorite dramas)

Navillera (The best drama of 2021 imo)

My Mister

+1 for White Christmas, Signal, Kingdom*, Misaeng

Check out:

Alice in Borderland, Yakou Kanransha, Karamazov no Kyodai, 3 nen a gumi, Kazoku Game, Liar Game, Biblia Koshodou no Jiken Techou

Sweet Home*, Save Me*, Mother*, My Mister*, Sky Castle*

*haven't watched but planning to

Law School 

Taxi Driver

Fiery Priest